Take a whirlwind tour of Footscray’s culinary world as part of the mouthwatering Eat.Drink.Westside program.
From February 28 to March 16 there will be a smorgasbord of flavours centred upon this year’s theme of water.
Maribyrnong mayor Grant Miles says nine events will provide authentic experiences in an area blessed with cuisines from all around the globe.
His invitation: “Discover our city’s foodie gems by sampling Vietnamese cuisine while riding a rickshaw, mop up Ethiopian stews with traditional injera bread, learn about Australia’s indigenous heritage and its connection to the Maribyrnong River, or you can head straight to the source at the wholesale fish markets in Footscray.”
Participants can immerse themselves in Ethiopian gastronomy and folklore at Konjo Café and Restaurant; experience the sights, smells and tastes of brewing at Grain and Grape; or enjoy a three-course lunch based around the three water signs of the zodiac at the Plough Hotel.
Visitors can also receive a run-down on how seafood gets from ocean to the plate and take a ‘wild food walk’ along the Maribyrnong.
And they can join the Foodscray Race searching for the missing ingredients for a tasty Vietnamese, African or Indian soup, or take part in a French-themed feast with live music and a film screening of Babette’s Feast.
