By MOOK Travel Life Network, reported by Chen Guanxin
Themed “Water,” this year’s Melbourne Food & Wine Festival will take place from February 28 to March 16, presenting over 200 rich and exciting celebrations tailor-made for global gourmets, expressing gratitude to the origin of all things—water. Inspired by water, creative structures will dot the Yarra River; endless delicacies and fine wines will be on display; world-class masters in cuisine and beverages will offer exclusive sessions; irresistible aromas wafting from hidden alleys, along with a constant stream of festivities, will gradually elevate this gastronomic carnival to new heights.
![](\"/pic/20200313/1950e1572f63c1f53f4854b1b9e78b64.jpg\")
The food capital Melbourne will host the “Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.” (Image provided by Tourism Victoria, Australia)
The main venue of the festival—the Queensbridge Square by the Yarra River—will feature an exclusively designed immersive three-tiered space during the event. Top chefs will employ various water-based cooking techniques, presenting East-meets-West global flavors through the concept of Chinese dim sum and exquisite culinary skills. On the Yarra River, bars aboard floating vessels will sway gently with the ripples, exuding the aroma of wine, while Melbourne’s rising mixologists craft special cocktails inspired by the three states of water for the festival. The Rain Garden will share eco-friendly knowledge about water collection, filtration, and recycling, creating a green Food & Wine Festival. A cloud-shaped canopy, “suspended” above the abandoned railway bridge parallel to Sandridge Bridge, along with drought-resistant plants beneath, decorates the third tier. Lush vegetation under a sky-like canopy covers the entire immersive space, adding even more dimension.
![](\"/pic/20200313/9ad102148c28a32f1fdafede66dd57e1.jpg\")
The opening highlight of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival over the years, the 2014 “World’s Longest Lunch,” will take place on February 28. (Image provided by Tourism Victoria, Australia)
The long-standing highlight of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, the 2014 “World’s Longest Lunch,” will be held at Alexandra Gardens by the Yarra River. It features an exceptional thousand-guest banquet curated by renowned Melbourne chefs, including Jacques Reymond—who has earned the highest honor of three chef hats in the Good Food Guide—and innovative traditional cuisine master Chef Adam D'Sylva, as well as cross-genre food writer and Italian cuisine chef Stefano de Pieri. The event runs from February 28 to March 2, with a single ticket priced at 155 AUD (approximately NT$4,300).
![](\"/pic/20200313/fc6a93b5c107850e1cc1af2206957ad2.jpg\")
This year’s Langham Masters Class continues to shine with culinary talents from Spain, the US, and more. (Image provided by Tourism Victoria, Australia)
Additionally, the Langham Melbourne MasterClass this year will host innovators such as Rodolfo Guzmán, who is dedicated to revitalizing Chilean cuisine; Ángel León, the “Best Chef in Spain” celebrated for his seafood dishes; and Christopher Kostow, acclaimed as America’s most creative Michelin three-star chef. These masters will share the secrets and joys of cooking with food enthusiasts. The event takes place on March 8–9 at The Langham Melbourne, with tickets priced at 320 AUD (approximately NT$8,800).
● Read More:
Overseas Weddings in Australia: 7 Romantic Locations in Queensland
www.mook.com.tw/article.php?op=articleinfo&articleid=9592