2008 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

With 220 tantalising events taking place over 16 delicious days from 22 February – 8 March you're sure to find something to whet your appetite at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Be inspired and entertained by world-renowned chefs, taste outstanding wines and discover the reason a good coffee is all about the barista.

And, this year A Taste of Slow is part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

The majority of the action takes place in and around Melbourne but you’ll find plenty of events taking place in regional Victoria.

Festival highlights include:

A Taste of Slow
This year A Taste of Slow joins forces with the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Head to Federation Square for the Slow Food City Marketplace, Spoken Word, Feast on Film and A Taste of Slow Dinner at Tjanabi. And, discover convivia events throughout Victoria.
When: 22 February – 8 March 2008
Where: Federation Square and regional locations

World’s Longest Lunch
Join in for a feast of mighty proportions at a table set for more than 1,200 diners at Flemington Racecourse. Or, discover one of 24 locations across regional Victoria, including the banks of the Murray and among winery vines.
When: 29 February 2008
Where: Flemington Racecourse and regional locations

The Age Good Food Guide Restaurant Express
Discover a new favourite as more than 100 of Victoria's best restaurants showcase their skills with a special offer of a two course lunch and a glass of Victorian wine for just $30 per person.
When: 22 February – 8 March 2008
Where: Various Melbourne and regional restaurants

Thai Culture and Food Festival
Thai restaurants descend on Federation Square for the 5th annual celebration of Thai food and culture including traditional arts and crafts, fruit carving, Thai dance, kickboxing and Thai massage.
When: 2 March 2008
Where: Federation Square, Melbourne

Langham Melbourne MasterClass
Watch and learn from an incredible line-up of international chefs including Michel Roux of London's Le Gavroche and Jonathan Waxman of New York City's Barbuto.
When: 1–2 March 2008
Where: The Langham Hotel, Melbourne

Cellar Door at Southgate
Taste, sip and savour a delicious variety of wine from up to 70 of Victoria's top vineyards. Pick up tips from wine experts and enjoy the scenic Southgate surrounds.
When: 1–2 March 2008
Where: Southgate Promenade, Melbourne

Out of the Frying Pan presented by Fonterra Foodservices
Get along to a stimulating and enlightening all-day talkfest covering everything from future trends in food, restaurants and publishing to hardcore discussions on everything from recipe writing to new media.
When: 3 March 2008
Where: The Langham, Melbourne