Best of the Bay

The annual Flavours of Plenty Festival runs 24 March to 2 April, with events ranging from pop-up dinners to cuisine challenges and getting behind-the-scenes with chefs, brewers and food producers. Here’s a taste of what’s on offer: Rika Rika Japanese Omakase (a ‘trust the chef’ menu), Wild Food Gathering by the Wharf sees award-winning chef Des Harris work wonders with wild food, Fanculo la Dieta! is Centrale’s glorious long Italian-style lunch, and Picnicka hosts The Mushroom Lunch. You can also don a beekeeper’s suit for a real McCoy beekeeping experience, the team at The Big Smoke BBQ share the best barbie tips and food, The Good Fusion in Port Ōhope combines food and fashion, and the Destination Degustation showcases the best of the Mount Mainstreet on a Saturday afternoon.

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