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MEDIA RELEASE:
Friday 7 October, 2011
BREAKFAST ON BONDI BEACH
Sydneysiders and visitors will experience the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean to music performed by a live orchestra at Breakfast on Bondi, a new event on the 2011 Crave Sydney International Food Festival programme.
Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris said last year Sydney had Breakfast on the Bridge and this year the city will host Breakfast on Bondi on Sunday 23 October.
“Bondi is Australia’s most iconic beach and the perfect location for an outdoor breakfast showcasing Australia’s global event city to the world.
“Celebrity chef Bill Granger who made Sydney breakfast famous will be making a special guest appearance along with MasterChef contestant and surf lifeguard, Hayden Quinn.
“Breakfast on Bondi will be a very Sydney experience celebrating Bondi’s unique beach lifestyle with activities along the sand including yoga, capoeira and a Nippers' sausage sizzle.
“People are encouraged to bring their own picnic breakfast or pick up coffee, drinks and breakfast from stalls run by local restaurants, cafes and food businesses and the event is free,” he said.
Gabrielle Upton, Local Member for Vaucluse said Breakfast on Bondi is a great new event for Sydney and a wonderful celebration of Bondi’s unique beachside culture.
“We have a long history of successfully hosting major events including the City2Surf and New Year’s Eve celebrations,” she said.
Crave Sydney International Food Festival Director Joanna Savill said Breakfast on Bondi is an opportunity to celebrate.
"We love outdoor events in Sydney and we also have a strong food culture, based on great regional NSW produce, wonderful restaurants and casual cafes.
“This breakfast is about sharing and celebrating, with family and friends. It's open to everyone and we're really encouraging people to create a great breakfast - whether something simple or an elaborate feast.
"We'll be sharing breakfast ideas and tips online and Bill Granger will be adding a few too,” she said.
The Crave Sydney International Food Festival is on throughout October and is a celebration of extraordinary food experiences, highlighting Sydney as a global dining destination enhanced by regional NSW produce and wine.
The festival is one of five signature events in the NSW Events Calendar.
Minister Souris said the NSW Government through Destination NSW is committed to having the nation’s leading events calendar.
“Having established Destination NSW, a key partner in the Crave Sydney International Food Festival, we aim to uphold our position as the number one tourism and events city in Australia.
“Just this week, for the second year in a row, Sydney was awarded the world’s best festival and event city for 2011 in the 'over one million population' category by the International Festivals and Events Association.
“Events like Crave Sydney International Food Festival contributed to Sydney winning the award,” he said.
Participants are encouraged to leave the car at home and use public transport, visit www.131500.com.au or call 131500.
For more information on registering for Breakfast on Bondi and to receive regular updates including advice on transport, weather and other contingencies on the day visit www.cravesydney.com/breakfastonbondi
Click to view recent media releases:
100 Mile challenge launches: To showcase best of regional NSW produce in heart of the city
Two weeks to go! Tickets selling like hotcakes to Crave Sydney International Food Festival
Official program launches: Crave Sydney International Food Festival
Crave launch press release, June 14 2011
Bios of World Chef Showcase chefs
For further information or interviews please e-mail: cravesiff@smh.com.au.
Images for download:
BBQ Madness: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
World Chef Showcase:
Program 1: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Program 2: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Program 3: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Program 4: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
Program 5: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Program 6: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
Night Noodle Markets: Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, Image 4
Crave Sydney International Food Festival 2011 launch: Image 1, Image 2, Image 3
Click on the links below to read articles about the 2011 Crave Sydney International Food Festival.
Tuesday 14 June - The Sydney Morning Herald: "The main ingredient"
Tuesday 14 June - The Age: "Matched with care"
Tuesday 14 June - The Sydney Morning Herald: "Line up brings a chance to taste a Magnus opus"
Wednesday 15 June - The Sydney Morning Herald: "So long to squid, send in the cod balls"
Wednesday 21 June - The Sydney Morning Herald: "It's written in the scars"
Wednesday 28 June - The Sydney Morning Herald: "A search for a Korean soul"
Tuesday 5 July - The Age: "The reluctant chef stars"
Tuesday 12 July - The Sydney Morning Herald: "The dream factory"
Tuesday 2 August - The Sydney Morning Herald: "Away with words"
Tuesday 16 August - The Sydney Morning Herald: "Victory to the vegetables"
Tuesday 23 August - The Sydney Morning Herald: "Animal attraction"
Thursday 25 August - The Sydney Morning Herald: "South American showcase gala dinner
Saturday 27 August - The Sydney Morning Herald: "Dinner in the den the mane event for foodies
Sunday 28 August - Sun Herald: "Have a waddle, eat local"
Sunday 28 August - The Sunday Age: "Dude food rules in the new world order of quick cuisine"
Sunday 28 August - Sunday Herald Sun: "There's a party on somewhere"
Tuesday 30 August - The Sydney Morning Herald: "Nature takes its courses"
Wednesday 31 August - The Wentworth Courier: "Sun rises on the beach feast"
September 2011 - Delicious Magazine: "Join the party (David Tanis feature)
September 2011 - Australian Gourmet Traveller: "Gourmet news"
September 2 2011 - The Sydney Morning Herald: "World on a plate" (Joanna Savill)
September 3 2011 - The Sydney Morning Herald: "Culinary Carnival" (Alex Atala)
September 3 2011 - The Sydney Morning Herald: "Honest words, honest food" (Gabrielle Hamilton)
September 3 2011 - The Sydney Morning Herald: "Upping the Andes" (Gaston Acurio)
September 6 2011 - The Sydney Morning Herald: "At home, in the kitchen" (David Tanis)
September 13 2011 - The Sydney Morning Herald: Dessert Island" (David Lebovitz)
September 14 2011 - The Canberra Times: "Wild Food" (Magnus Nillson)
September 14 2011 - The Canberra Times: Totally Psyched" (Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo)
September 15 2011 - The West Australian: "Willie takes chocolate obsession to Sydney" (Willie Harcourt-Cooze)
September 17 2011 - The Sydney Morning Herald: "Phillipa Sibley Q&A"
September 18 2011 - The Sun Herald: "Romancing the Flame" (Porteno & Francis Mallman)
September 20 2011 - The Sydney Morning Herald: "Singapore Fling" (Ryan Clift)
September 20 2011: The Sydney Morning Herald: "Peach set to blossom" (David Chang)
September 21 2011: The Canberra Tmes: "On a wild food romp" (Alex Atala)
September 27 2011: The Sydney Morning Herald: "Prize winning shots really do take ages
September 29 2011: Central Magazine: "A showcase of food"
September 28 2011: Fairfield City Champion: "Eat from menu inspired by family"
September 28 2011: Fairfield City Champion: "Neat and sweet, fine feat"
September 28 2011: Illawara Mercury: "Regions crave the spotlight"
September 28 2011: The Sydney Morning Herald: "Chef goes back to nature in search of his culinary roots" (Alex Atala)
September 30 2011: The Sydney Morning Herald: "A big night for the world's best chefs"
September 30 2011: The Sydney Morning Herald: "Culinary rock stars set to carve up city"
October 1 2011: The Sydney Morning Herald: "Visiting international chefs demand the best source"
October 2 2011: The Sun Herald: "Malaysia spices up summer"
October 2 2011: The Sun Herald: "Party of The Week" (Crave Syd Int'l Food Fest launch)
October 2 2011: The Sydney Morning Herald: "Gas gets cold shoulder as grill maestro raises the bar"
October 5 2011: Fairfield City Council: "Celebrity chef comes home for lunch" (Luke Nguyen)
October 6 2011: Mosman Daily: "Wild about tasty treats at Crave"
October 5 2011: Mt Druitt St Mary's Standard: "Festival events worth craving for"
