Hundreds of media and culinary identities from around the globe are tempting their taste buds with South Australian produce this week as part of the Tourism Australia Restaurant Australia campaign.
Across the state, more than 60 international media, food and wine experts have been sampling South Australia’s best culinary tourism experiences ranging from making cheese in the Adelaide Hills, to enjoying local produce on Kangaroo Island, and feasting on seafood on the Eyre Peninsula.
South Australian Tourism Commission CEO Rodney Harrex said events such as these give South Australia the chance to showcase its culinary credentials to the world.
“Restaurant Australia is about promoting brilliant food and wine experiences in amazing locations,” Mr Harrex said.
“South Australia has world-class wine regions, gourmet produce growing across the state, chefs creating amazing culinary delicacies and the stunning locations to match.
“We are really jumping on board the Restaurant Australia campaign, because it plays to South Australia’s strengths and it’s great to showcase that to Australia and the world.”
Last Friday marked the pinnacle of the campaign, with more than 250 people gathering for the ‘Invite the World to Dinner’ gala event at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Tasmania and a Restaurant Australia Marketplace at the Hobart wharf.
The market included stalls from each state and territory showcasing their local produce and brought to life by food and wine ambassadors.
The South Australian stall was hosted by food icon Maggie Beer, veteran chef Simon Bryant, Hentley Farm chef Lachlan Colwill and Alpha Box & Dice winemaker Justin Lane.
“South Australia is blessed with a strong food culture,” Ms Beer said.
“We are so lucky to have a state full of passionate growers, winemakers and chefs all doing amazing things with beautiful produce.
“South Australia offers the true food and wine experience amongst some incredible landscapes, so we need to promote this to the world.”
Restaurant Australia is part of Tourism Australia’s ‘There’s nothing like Australia’ campaign and was devised in response to the growing global demand for food and wine as part of the travel experience.
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