The fifth annual edition of Eat.Drink, our much-loved bible for food and wine lovers, hit the shelves at the end of November. And what an edition it is!
With more than 120 hospitality venues featured from restaurants and cafes to wineries, distilleries, cideries and breweries, we celebrate the rich and diverse food and drinks culture of our region – and, of course, the people who make it all happen. The hospitality industry is known for its colourful and creative characters, innovative entrepreneurs, and incredibly talented chefs, winemakers, brewers, and front-of-house professionals. It’s a pleasure to be able to share their stories with you.
I sat down with siblings Rollo and Zoe Crittenden and heard the story of their family business Crittenden Estate as it celebrates 40 years in the wine industry this year. Writer Sarah Halfpenny caught up with the Calamari Brothers, another long-standing Peninsula food favourite. Richard Cornish talked all things mussels with Harry of Flinders Mussels fame. Wine writer Max Allen brings us all the news from the 2022 vintage. That’s just a glimpse of the engaging stories you’ll find in this edition.
Each story is brought to life in full colour by Amber from Naturalight Photography. Amber has lived all her life on the Peninsula and is well known for her effortless style and use of natural light to create captivating photographs.
And while there’s much to celebrate, the reality is the hospitality industry is still feeling the aftershock of the pandemic, particularly when it comes to staffing. So when you’re visiting these wonderful venues, please be patient and kind. Everyone is doing their best and wants the best for their customers.
If you’re gift shopping either for Christmas or a special occasion, Eat.Drink is perfect for friends, family or work colleagues. You’ll find it in newsagencies and bookshops across the Peninsula and Melbourne for $14.99.
Look for us on social media @eatdrinkmornpen, and we’d love you to tag us in your posts when you’re out visiting venues featured in Eat.Drink. Happy dining!
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