26 April 2007

Month Long Celebration Of Coromande Cooking

A month long celebration of Coromandel food and NZ Music is just
around the corner and already there is considerable interest in many
of the events. Many of the tickets for the smaller events are close
to selling out and organisers suggest getting in quick to avoid
missing out!

OPENING
The festival kicks off next Tuesday with a lunch at Salt Bar and
Restaurant, coinciding with tickets going on sale with another
popular Coromandel event, the Whitianga Scallop Festival. Tickets to
this lunch are limited and there are only a few spaces left. Contact
Salt on 07 866 5818 to book in.

BREKFAST COOKING CLASS
The same day, Poets Corner Lodge in Waihi are hosting a Breakfast
Cooking school with Carl Sutton of Morton Estate teaching us a few
tips and tricks on the most important meal of the day, featuring
local produce, including gluten free and vegetarian dishes. The
lodge boasts fantastic views over the Pacific Ocean and Mayor Island
and the morning cooking class is worthwhile even just for checking
out the lodge itself! Contact Marg to book in on 07 863 3091, there
are only one or two places left on this one!

ARTS TOUR
The Great Coromandel Arts Tour kicks off next Friday, and for one
week (5-13 May) lucky ticket holders will be able to explore a hidden
art trail around Coromandel town, with many of the town's talented
artists opening their homes and studios for the only time of the
year. It is a unique chance to purchase art direct from the artist.
Visit www.coromandelartstour.org.nz for tickets.

COROMANDEL FLAVOURS EVENING
The Peppertree Restaurant and Bar are hosting a dinner on Saturday 19
May where the towns award winning chefs will come together at this
renowned venue to collaborate on a five course meal featuring local
homegrown produce and matching local wines. Again, tickets are
limited and well sell out in the next week.

PLUTO AND ANIKA MOA
Two of New Zealand's finest acts will be back on the Coromandel on
Saturday 26 May, at the Coroglen Tavern. Both of these groups have a
great following on the Coromandel, with Pluto one of the standouts of
last years Pohutukawa Festival we expect tickets to go quickly -
don't miss out! Tickets are available from Coromandel Information
Centres, Ticketek and the Coroglen Tavern.

COASTAL FLAVOURS AND VINES
On 26 May, Cooks Beach Vineyard, Shakespeare Cliff Vineyard and
Cathedral Cove Macadamias will be collaborating on a free entry
event, offering the chance to sample local cuisine and local wines at
Cooks Beach Vineyard. This is a great opportunity to sample the
Coromandel's finest homegrown produce before taking off to see Pluto
and Anika Moa later that night.

GREENSHELL MUSSEL TOUR
This is a unique chance to spend a morning on the water learning
about how mussels are farmed on a Greenshell Mussel barge. This will
be held on Saturday 26 May. Will be followed by a Mussel BBQ lunch
on board. Again limited tickets, contact Jo-Anne on 07 868 0472

HOMEGROWN MENU
The following popular Coromandel restaurants and cafes will all have
special Homegrown dishes on the menu:
Colenso
Peppertree
Salt
The Old Mill
Tuatua
Ohinemuri Winery Estate
Sola Cafe
Hot Waves Cafe

NEW COROMANDEL FOOD TRAIL
We will also be launching a new Coromandel food trail in late May.
The trail is a guide to sourcing the best homegrown Coromandel
produce including local wines, macadamias, seafood, cheeses,
chocolates, organic produce and plenty more!!

PLEASE PASS ON TO ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN THE HOMEGROWN
FESTIVAL!

Check out www.homegrownfestival.co.nz for more details! Proudly
brought to you by Tourism Coromandel and the Thames Coromandel
District Council.

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