Introduced by the Los Angeles Occasions and Tourism Australia, the second annual Nice Australian Chew, an unique farm-to-table eating occasion, will happen Could 31 at 4 Stones Farm in Malibu. Tickets are on sale now.
In celebration of Australia’s vibrant meals scene and world-renowned produce, acclaimed Australian chef and tv character Curtis Stone (Gwen, The Pie Room) will invite friends to his personal Malibu farm for a one-night-only dinner expertise. Stone will associate with rising Australian expertise Clare Falzon (staġuni) to craft a menu that showcases the evolution of Australia’s thrilling eating scene for Los Angeles food and drinks aficionados.
“Persons are at all times asking me, ‘What’s Australian delicacies?’ so I’m actually wanting ahead to the prospect to indicate everybody right here in L.A. simply how particular it’s,” mentioned Stone. “Anticipate lovely contemporary elements, top-notch wine and spirits, and correct Aussie hospitality. It’s going to be a complete lot of enjoyable!”
The multicourse menu, impressed by the very best of Australia’s native produce and culinary heritage, might be paired with world-class wine and beer choices curated by Australian wine and drinks journalist Mike Bennie (P&V Merchants). Moreover, winemakers Kim and Tennille Chalmers (Chalmers) will showcase wines produced from their household’s vineyards in Victoria: Heathcote and Merbein. Indigenous culinary entrepreneur Daniel Motlop (Seven Seasons) will serve his vodka comprised of native yams harvested from the Northern Territory.
Constructing on the success of final yr’s soldout occasion on the Malibu Pier, the second iteration of the Nice Australian Chew will function a family-style meal ready by Stone and Falzon within the coronary heart of Malibu’s wine nation. A pre-dinner reception will embody leisure, appetizers and craft cocktails.
“After final yr’s unforgettable collaboration with the Los Angeles Occasions, we’re excited to showcase the variety and excellence of Australia’s culinary choices as soon as once more,” mentioned Susan Coghill, chief advertising officer at Tourism Australia. “In 2025, Curtis and Clare will take Los Angeles meals lovers on a journey to discover how our cooks, producers, winemakers and distillers work in concord to create eating experiences that really set Australia aside on the world stage.”
Identified for his appearances on Netflix’s “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend” and Fox’s “Crime Scene Kitchen,” Stone will draw inspiration for his menu from his time at Michelin-starred eating places and his collaborations with iconic Australian cooks. Falzon, transporting the style and tones of South Australia’s Barossa Valley to Malibu, will showcase the ethos of her new eatery, staġuni, which includes her Maltese heritage.
Nice Australian Chew sponsors embody Qantas, Four Pillars Gin, Starward Whisky, Brash Higgins, Jansz Tasmania, Yalumba and Heaps Normal. Final yr’s inaugural occasion occurred on the Malibu Pier with over 300 attendees. The occasion, which featured cooks Josh Niland, Jo Barrett and Monty Koludrovic, supplied friends with a singular expertise and a style of Australia.
Tickets and extra info can be found here.
