2012 Festival Guide
The 2012 Festival has finished, browse through the 300+ events that made the Festival so special
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Farewell to the 2012 Festival
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Festival Cookbook
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iPhone app Photo Wall
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Farewell Festival 2012 – moments caught on film over 20 Festival days
We share moments caught on film that have made us proud (or laugh!). We hope you enjoy what René Redzepi, Stephanie Alexander, Matt Preston, Massimo Bottura and others had to say about the Festival’s 20 days.
MasterClass in Portrait
Watch the extraordinary assembly of 22 global gastronomic stars in this world-first photographic project.
Watch nowIt's a Love Ambush – the Festival's thank you to the industry
Each year Festival HQ runs a handful of signature events, but it is the hundreds of events run by restaurants, community groups, wineries, bars, artisanal makers and more that make this annual celebration so special. Here the Festival sends a musical and kooky love note to the Victorian industry – raising eyebrows and smiles from the likes of Adam D’Sylva, Stephanie Alexander and Jacques Reymond.
Festival Photo Highlights
Explore our photo galleries and relive the 20 days of the Festival
Festival News
07/05/12
Video: MFWF Legend Garry Crittenden and the evolution of Crittenden Estate
We’d like to share a video featuring Garry Crittenden from Crittenden Estate, discussing the evolution of his family’s winery on the Mornington Peninsula, from planting their first vines in 1982 to pioneering the establishment of new grape varietals in Victoria. Also discover which grape Garry thinks is the greatest in the world! Garry [...]
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03/05/12
MasterClass recipe: Ms Vy’s BBQ chicken & lime leaf
BBQ chicken & lime leaf Image: Daniel Mahon Ingredients: 800g boneless read more
03/05/12
MasterClass recipe: Christine Manfield’s curry fish salad
Christine Manfield’s curry fish salad Image: Armelle Habib Ingredients read more
27/04/12
What’s on this weekend?
Head out to the regions this weekend and indulge in some of Victoria’s read more
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Anthony Bourdain
I’d rather eat in Melbourne than Paris.
Anthony Bourdain
American chef, author & television personality
Put Victoria on Your Table
From our fine winter citrus to British breeds of beef, our award-winning cheeses and delicious coastal seafood to our delicate white and robust fortified wines, we have a bountiful supply of stunning fresh produce and exceptional wines grown, harvested or made within a few hours of wherever you are in Victoria. We invite you to Put Victoria on Your Table year-round – and celebrate our regions!
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