In the land of ritzy chefs like Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston, it is unlikely for Australia to disappoint. From the paddock to plate brunch in Hobart to the tasting of fresh oysters in the Freycinet National Park, the Tasmanian gastronomic journey is an endless episode.
The flavour capital of Australia, Sydney, boasts a remarkable array of gastronomic delights like gourmet dining overlooking the Sydney Harbor, breakfast cafes by Bondi Beach and hidden gem eateries in charming neighbourhoods.
When we mention dining near the Sydney Harbor, the sybaritic fine dining timbered room and the alfresco of The Gantry make an unparalleled epicurean location to feast on the finest flavours of the ocean. You mustn’t miss their reinvented bruschetta with yellowfin tuna, dried ox heart tomato, burrata and basil.
You must visit Port Douglas near Cairns to munch on the signature plate of Salt & Pepper Moreton Bay Bug tails at the Melaleuca Restaurant by the award-winning chef Adom Ion.
You can shed some dollars at the Lume in Melbourne to binge on its voguish degustation 16-course affair which is a fusion of culinary and art. Our freshly picked cocktails include Heston Blumenthal’s Bloody Mary with Worcestershire sauce-infused vodka and the pre-dinner drink of Lui Bar’s Vodka Pour Over at Vue de Monde to add some lavish alcoholic nuances to your gourmet dining in Melbourne.
And our favourite Melbourne culinary experience includes sipping punchy cocktails at the sundowner rooftop bar HER, timeless whiskey and taps of craft beer at the Boilermaker House, delicious prawn dumplings at the Shanghai Street, signature steak frites at the Parisian stylish brassiere Entrecote and tasting crafted whiskies matured in an Australian wine barrel at the Starward Distillery.
Australia is a gourmand’s paradise with curated experiences like barbecuing at Slap and Pickle Low and Slow SmokeHouse in Cairns. You can sample the finest wines at the award-winning wineries at Tamborine Mountain off Gold Coast and catch and cook your seafood at a scallops fiesta in Hobart.