For the Love of Food

Overview

With the days getting shorter and a perceptible nip in the air, autumn is definitely on its way. Despair not, help is at hand! The Rocks Ultimate Foodie Experiences should provide a welcome and comforting distraction from the impending colder months.

Become a chef in a day with a masterclass from head chef at Bel Mondo , Andy Ball. Learn the fine art of macaron making at Baroque Bistro, or if you prefer not to work for your food, book an exclusive chef’s table at Rockpool or Kable’s to get a unique look behind the scenes at these top restaurants.

For the adventurous gourmet, learn how to match food with wine (not the other way around!) to create taste explosions, thanks to the clever team at Wine Odyssey. Or if beer's more your tipple, tuck into a 'BeerGustation' menu at Harts Pub, which combines beer and food expertly. Oh, and don’t miss out on the handcrafted and boutique ales on offer at Australia’s oldest pub brewery, The Lord Nelson Hotel. If it’s a brew of the leafy variety you’re after, let the Observatory Hotel’s tea master tutor you in tea etiquette and correct preparation. Budding clairvoyants might enjoy the Mystic Afternoon Tea also taking place there, and learn the art of tea leaf reading.

Can't decide? Then the Tour de Foodie could be just the ticket for you. It showcases seven of The Rocks' and Circular Quay's best kept gourmet secrets, including the Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café, a must for chocoholics. And the best bit is, you’ll get a $100 voucher at the end, to spend at one of the venues featured. For more tasty events, check out the website.