Good Food Month 2019

Overview

If the 2019 Good Food Month program is anything to go by, those stretchy pants are set to come in very handy this June. Melbourne's annual month-long food fiesta is back for a jam-packed few weeks of culinary fun, featuring top Aussie chefs, food-focused parties and unique dining experiences to impress just about every palate. Heading up an impressive lineup of culinary icons is the legendary Marco Pierre White, joined by homegrown stars including Andrew McConnell, Oakridge Wines' Matt Stone, Tipo 00's Andreas Papadakis and Lulu La Delizia's Joel Valvasori-Pereza.

Taking the reins from 2018's Palm Springs-inspired Fed Square pop-up, South Melbourne warehouse space Canvas House is set to host this year's Good Food Month Restaurant, coming alive for its own program of exciting feature events. The fun here kicks off on Wednesday, June 5, with a stunning four-course feast hosted by White, which sees the acclaimed Phil Wood (Pt Leo Estate and Laura) reworking some of the UK chef's classic dishes. Then, Andreas Papadakis, Joel Valvasori-Pereza and White will team up to host a pasta party.

Elsewhere in the program, you'll catch two of Australia's food sustainability champions working their magic at The New Vanguard, a dinner by Joost Bakker protégé Matt Stone and Paul Iskov, of Fervor in Perth. On June 9, the traditional Sunday roast gets a revamp at the hands of White and good mate Andrew McConnell (Cumulus Inc, Cutler & Co), who'll deliver a contemporary family-style feast matched with wines and James Squire brews. Later that week, celebrity chef Adam Liaw will team up with Keita Abe from one of Sydney's favourite ramen and yakitori spots, Chaco Bar, for a one-off dinner.

Good Food Month's Let's Do Lunch — a series of $45 lunches at Melbourne's hatted restaurants — will also return. This year, you can score a discounted lunch at opulent South Yarra restaurant Matilda 159, Middle Eastern hot spot Maha, CBD French diner Noir, elegant fine diner Ezard and sustainable seafood restaurant Sardine.

A slew of other restaurants will be serving up great offers and limited-edition deals throughout the month, too, including a $40 tapas and sangria deal at Asado, $15 chicken ribs at Gingerboy and a one-off winter feast at Fatto.

Second image: Matilda 159 by Tim Grey.

Updated May 31, 2019.