SINCE THE WORLD WILL END THIS DECEMBER IN A CATASTROPHIC DISASTER THAT WILL ALL OF US DIE A FIERY, WATERY OR COSMIC DEATH, I AM OFF TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA THIS NOVEMBER TO ENJOY MARGARET RIVER GOURMET ESCAPADE SO I WILL MEET BUDDHA AND JESUS CHRIST ON A FULL, SATIATED STOMACH.
Western Australia is one of those heavenly places on earth where the rhythm of life paces itself slowly and serenely. Now the pulse will hasten a bit faster with the inaugural Margaret River Gourmet Escapade and I bet they used the word 'escapade' on purpose since this is our last escapade before we all die in a fiery, watery and cosmic death but I think I said this earlier.
Anyway, I have always wanted to meet Heston Blumenthal and Rene Redzepi who are currently the top 2 living chefs on this planet before it bursts into flames and we all die a fiery...you know the rest.
If you are reasonably well off and have eaten enough char kuay teow or nasi lemak, it is time to go to WA and enjoy the finest food and wines money can buy since you cannot take your cash with you to heaven when we all die a fiery... etc.
I have been to Western Australia at least 10 times and if you go and can swear on the Bible and your ancestors' souls you had a lousy time, I will reimburse your Air Asia airfare.
You don't get vineyards like these in Malaysia you know
The good life at Leeuwin
New culinary adventure to showcase the best of
Margaret River to the world from November 22-25, 2012
Western Australia will be in the international food
and wine spotlight in November when the world’s best chefs, culinary and wine
critics and celebrities attend a new premium food and wine event in the
Margaret River Wine Region in Australia’s South West.
To be held from November 22 to 25, the four-day
‘Margaret River Gourmet Escape’ will be an annual event with the potential to
develop into the highest profile food and wine festival in Australia and the
Asia-Pacific Region.
“Australia has a few good food and wine festivals, but
‘Margaret River Gourmet Escape’ will be a truly international standard event,
providing a fantastic attraction for locals and visitors, as well as priceless
promotion for the Margaret River Wine Region and Western Australia as a whole,”
Stephanie Buckland, CEO, Tourism Western Australia said.
The first major signing for ‘Margaret River Gourmet
Escape’ is Heston Blumenthal, the owner of the famous Fat Duck restaurant in the United Kingdom and known throughout the
world for excellence, innovation and creativity. He is currently rated in the
top ten for San Pellegrino’s awards for his new restaurant Dinner By Heston Blumenthal.
“I am really excited about coming to Margaret River.
Firstly it’s one of the jewels of Australia - the most beautiful setting, and
it just happens to produce some of the best wines in Australia, and some of the
most amazing produce,” Blumenthal said.
In another major coup, Rene Redzepi from Denmark, whose
restaurant Noma was recently ranked
the world’s number one for the third time, will also appear at Margaret River Gourmet
Escape, as well as Australian favourite Justin North of Becasse in Sydney, local star Matt Stone of Greenhouse in Perth and Dany Angove of Leewin Estate Winery in Margaret River.
Buckland said talks were underway with many more of
the world’s and Australia’s top chefs and a number of culinary and wine
‘celebrities’.
The high profile chefs and celebrities attending
’Margaret River Gourmet Escape’ will be involved in a range of events
including;
·
The
Gourmet Village at the famous Leeuwin Estate Winery - the event hub will be
open to the public and feature dozens of masterclasses, pop-up restaurants, cooking demonstrations,
wine theatre, wine matching programs, meet the winemaker sessions, live music,
and showcase premium West Australian wine and produce;
·
A
cocktail and wine bar will be located at one of the region’s iconic natural
locations. It will be home to a range of events from opening night festivities
to live music throughout the event;
·
Beach
BBQ – will run at one of the region’s best beaches on Saturday and Sunday with
each day hosted by a high profile chef ;
·
Lunch
in the Vines – an indulgent long-table lunch at one of Margaret River’s best
known wineries featuring leading chefs and sommeliers;
·
A
unique and intimate dinner at one of the region’s iconic tourist attractions;
·
Official
Wine Routes – three to four themed wine routes throughout the Margaret River
Wine Region;
·
Icon
Celebration – A highlight event awarding an icon of the industry each year.
·
Numerous
other food and wine events throughout the region
While the event’s major base will be at the Leeuwin
Estate Winery, other wineries will also be part of different aspects with a
huge amount of local involvement.
Simone Horgan-Furlong of Leeuwin Estate Winery, which
will play host to the Gourmet Village, said, “Margaret River is making wines
that are being recognised alongside the great regions of the world, yet we’re
still such a youthful industry. To have this kind of benchmark festival created
within our region to showcase what we do, and bring the world’s leading
identities in food and wine to the district - it’s a very exciting proposal.”
Next to its reputation for exceptional food and wine,
the Margaret River region boasts some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, spectacular
tall tree forests, cave systems, incredible surfing, whale watching and
wildflower seasons, making it an extraordinary holiday destination for visitors
from Australia and around the world. It’s one of many extraordinary
destinations in Australia’s South West for visitors to the region to explore.
‘Margaret River Gourmet Escape’ is supported by the
Western Australian State Government through Eventscorp’s Regional Events
Program which is funded by Royalties for Regions. Eventscorp is the events division of Tourism
Western Australia.
Brand Events Australia, a subsidiary of global event
management company Brand Events, will run ‘Margaret River Gourmet Escape’.
“Brand Events is involved in 12 ‘Taste’ festivals
around the world and is uniquely positioned to deliver the highest profile
international line-up of any culinary event in Australia and the region,” Buckland
said.
Margaret River is a three hour drive south of Perth,
with domestic flights from Perth to Busselton providing air access to the
region. International flights operate to Perth Airport, connecting travellers
to over 50 destinations around Australia and overseas.
For more information on holidaying in Western
Australia, visit www.westernaustralia.com.
An announcement regarding ticket sales to Margaret
River Gourmet Escape will be made in the coming weeks. To stay up to date with
program information, ticket releases and travel options, visit www.gourmetescape.com.au and add
your details.
-ENDS-
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