Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond is now just a week away and will return with fresh new elements in its Town Square hub together with the state's best eating and drinking experiences.
Based in the heart of Adelaide in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga and free to enter across all 10 days of this year's festival, Town Square is home to Dining Galleries presented by Mitolo Family Farms, Seppeltsfield and Never Never bars, Journey Beyond's The Ghan Experience and a range of food and beverage events, with tickets still available.
Fifteen deliciously diverse food options will be available to festival-goers in the Town Square this year, including eight new vendors:
- Athena Greek Eats
- Comida Hahndorf
- Dolly Bar and Eatery
- Francesca's Pizza and Sandos
- Le Cordon Vert
- Motherlode Nuggeteria
- Kha Nom
- Kombi Crew Coffee
They will be joined by seven returning favourites:
- Africola Canteen
- Braising Boy
- GANG GANG
- Ong Noi Vietnamese Kitchen
- Phat Head Dumpling
- The Filipino Project
- Shmochi by Shibui
Four vendors - Dolly, Ong, Braising Boy and The Filipino Project - are set to be highlighted in a new series of events to the festival: Town Square Perfect Pair. Each will offer a signature dish and plant-based option to be paired with a matching wine selected by the festivals drinks curators Meira Harel and Banjo Harris Plane.
South Australian visual art will again feature across Town Square, with pieces from Sair Bean and Miles Dunne appearing in the Dining Galleries and a mural from Hari Koutlakis to take shape along one of the site's walls.
A variety of local musicians, DJs and other entertainment are also set to play each day and evening, while Nature Play SA will invite children to make flower crowns as part of Mother's Day celebrations in Town Square on Sunday 11 May.
Minister for Tourism Zoe Bettison said Town Square would be a celebration of the best of South Australia.
"Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond is a joyful showcase of South Australia's culinary excellence, one with so much to offer locals and visitors to our state," Minister Bettison said.
"Town Square is its heart - perfect for everything from a casual drink with friends to a special meal to mark a milestone. It's also a chance to highlight regional venues through elements such as the Canteen series, where chefs and front-of-house teams give city guests a taste of their restaurants.
"Foodies and festival-goers are invited to explore Town Square and beyond during the 10 days of this very special celebration - among the longest-running of its kind in the nation."
Journey Beyond Executive General Manager Marketing Justine Lally said visitors also could discover life on board The Ghan as part of their time in Town Square.
"We invite you to explore The Ghan Experience at Town Square, showcasing the extraordinary experiences and sensory delights Journey Beyond offers our guests throughout the year." Lally said.
"Following your visit, be sure to stop by the Journey Beyond lounge, where our exceptional travel centre team can assist you in planning and booking your next adventure aboard The Ghan."
The Filipino Project Owner John Viojan said he is looking forward to taking part in Tasting Australia.
"We're super excited to be returning as a vendor at Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond, a festival that showcases the best of South Australian food, wine and drinks," he said.
"The focus on South Australian produce makes the festival special to be a part of and we love showcasing Filipino cuisine using the amazing local ingredients."
Town Square will be open from Friday 2 May to Sunday 11 May.
Please visit tastingaustralia.com.au for more festival information and to purchase tickets.
