A taste of Margaret River in Jakarta - 25 September 2009
A promotional dinner in Jakarta next month is set to cook up further international interest in Margaret River as a source of premium food and wine.
The Taste of Margaret River event at The Ritz-Carlton in the Indonesian capital on October 9 will showcase food and wine from the region to a restaurant filled with food and beverage suppliers.
Wagyu beef carpaccio, beef striploin medallion and leek mushroom truffle oil pie are just some of the tantalising dishes on the menu designed by Dennis Mifsud, a Margaret River chef who is passionate about the region’s food.
“The South West of Western Australia, like much of regional Australia, has a great deal to offer from a food perspective,” he said.
“I think the clean, green environment plays a vital role in this. In Australia we can source some of the freshest and flavoursome produce to work with in the kitchen.
“When you match this with creative preparation and arguably some of the best wines in the world it can make for a wonderful dining adventure.”
The South West Development Commission’s TradeStart export advisor, Mat Lewis, has been working with The Ritz-Carlton to organise the forthcoming event.
“We consider this partnership with The Ritz-Carlton an ideal vehicle to showcase premium products from the South West,” he said.
“The complementary nature of wine, food and tourism assists with our competitiveness abroad.
“In fiercely competitive markets, it is critical to maintain and grow markets and nurture relationships with stakeholders through promotions abroad.”
Western Australia Global Network’s regional director in Jakarta, Martin Newbery, said Indonesia was a growing and maturing market that offered many opportunities for Australian exporters.
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