Eat Street Melbourne Celebrating the Seasons
Eat Street 2017 is consistently one of the best events on the Melbourne calendar and one of the most significant in it's charity impact. The World Loves Melbourne was invited along and was taken on a journey through our food and beverage seasons, bringing together Melbourne’s best chefs and Australia’s top wine & beverage companies at the Sofitel Melbourne On Collins. Rooms were dedicated to Summer, Winter, Spring and Autumn.
I was able to sample sumptuous unique entrée sized signature dishes from our finest local restaurants at leisure as I enjoyed a night of entertainment and fundraising for Variety - the Children's Charity. Tangible is the community atmosphere unique to this event; such a compelling as well as chic vibe with a sense of conviviality.
So much food and wine to experience...
Calendar Cheese Company is always legendary with it's cheese offerings. Does it get any better?
While I grazed, I was entertained by Australian Institute of Music, Phileas Fogg Trio, Samantha Murphy, Nova Star Productions and Dom Chambers all of whom donated their time for this awesome cause!
Clamms Seafood was another highlight with oysters sourced from the hotspots across Australia. Coffin Bay oysters remain my favourite. They must have gone through truckloads of oysters and one has to admire their passion for this charity.
Dromana Estate Pinot Noir action...
A few of the food stalls served up tasty ribs, which was well received...
Winter Room was designated by this imaginative display.
Chic blue lighting in the Winter Room was distinctive.
Picketts Deli was a raging success with its fab Rotisserie chicken roll, and it's pork offering sold out early.
Cumulus Inc attracted Instagrammers with its fine food and ceremonial duck.
Calamari from Cumulus Inc was highly rewarding.
Auction items are top notch.
Variety workers are amazing; even mixing fine cocktails.
I was able to spot Adam D'Sylva in this pic; Coda and Tonka have been great supporters of Eat Street Melbourne.
Four Seasons in an evening...
Imbibe and enjoy...
These Scotch Eggs from O'Connell's gastropub in South Melbourne were a huge hit, as was their black pudding offering.
Angove's from South Australia bringing us sexy varietals such as Fiano...
Variety workers add to what is an amazing night. Variety – the Children’s Charity is a national not-for-profit organisation that is committed to empowering Australian children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs to live, laugh and learn. Variety workers are a cheery sight on hand at the event, engaging with guests and pointing them in the right direction. Auction action is a big part of the night and some fabulous items were up for grabs. Thanks to Variety and Sofitel melbourne on Collins for such an epic night.
The 2017 lineup included:
No35 Restaurant
Cumulus Inc
Picketts Deli
Red Spice Road
STKBB
The Point
Calendar
Taxi Kitchen
Coda & Tonka
Captain Baxter
Clamms Seafood
Dutchess
O'Connell's
Cumulus Inc.
Garden Grill
Bottega
Long Story Short
The River Deck
Ganache
Le Petit Gateau
Syracuse
King Island
Pizza e Birra
Angove Wines
Nestle Professional
Bootleggers
White Rabbit
Rob Dolan
Tellurian
Vino Bambino
Clover Hill
Petaluma
The Everleigh
Rose Garden
Dromana Estate
Atrium Bar on 35
Tattinger
Bittern Wine
Tar & Roses
Sticks