Spotlight on Douglas Delicious taste of the tropics

l PORT DOUGLAS

| Nick Dalton

AUSTRALIA’S top chefs and hospitality talent are heading to Far North Queensland for the Seventh Edition of Taste Port Douglas.

Taste Port Douglas returns for its seventh edition from August 10-13 this year, delivering a smorgasbord of culinary masterclasses, signature dinners and unique dining experiences

Founder and culinary director Spencer Patrick said Taste Port Douglas would dish out a curated program that excited people’s palates, making it the perfect culinary escape this winter.

“The seventh edition of Taste Port Douglas will be a culinary celebration like no other,” he said.

“Visitors can look forward to a spectacular line-up of events, soirees and masterclasses hosted by some of the best talent in the country.

“We hosted over 10,000 visitors at Taste Port Douglas last year, many of whom travelled from overseas to be a part of the festivities.

“We cannot wait to welcome back interstate and international visitors to gather and feast with us once again over four action-packed days.” The complete program and extensive chef line-up will be announced next month, with talent to include Matt Preston, Guy

Grossi (Grossi Florentino

Melbourne, Garum Perth, Settimo Brisbane), Ben Williamson (Agnes, sAme sAme, Honto Brisbane) and

Laura Sharrad (ex Masterchef, Nido & Fugazzi Adelaide).

“With Four Mile Beach providing an idyllic festival backdrop, over 20 main food and drink events will be on offer, including a vibrant festival village, the highlyanticipated long sea-side luncheon and gourmet adventures,” Mr Patrick said.

“A dynamic series of chef takeovers will play out at local haunts throughout Port Douglas, complemented by an exciting music and entertainment program for adults and kids alike.”

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas general manager Steve Molnar said: “We are thrilled to be the presenting partner to the festival again”.

“With the best chefs arriving in Far North Queensland from around Australia, Taste Port Douglas cements the region’s reputation as Australia’s favourite tropical culinary destination,” he said.

“Sheraton prides itself on being the ‘world’s gathering place’ by offering experiences that bring guests, visitors and locals together and we look forward to doing just that at this extraordinary event,” Mr Molnar said. Festival tickets go on sale from Monday on tasteportdouglas.com.au