Sydney Writers' Festival

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• Friday, May 16 2008 •
10 : 00	2: Hanoi to Beirut Express: A Tour of Bankstown  * SOLD OUT * Comb the arcades and streets of Bankstown, Sydney’s culinary united nations. Various 10:00 to 16:00 Ticketed Event Food & Drink Tour  More Info
• Monday, May 19 2008 •
18 : 30	19: Secrets of the Red Lantern  * SOLD OUT * Red Lantern’s Pauline Nguyen, Luke Nguyen and Mark Jensen share food, family recipes and stories. Red Lantern Vietnamese Restaurant 18:30 to 22:00 Ticketed Event Food & Drink Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info
• Tuesday, May 20 2008 •
10 : 00	25: Chinatown: Feng Shui, Fashion and Yum Cha Walking Tour  * SOLD OUT * Discover the hidden side of Chinatown and its long and fascinating history. Various 10:00 to 16:00 Ticketed Event Food & Drink Tour  More Info
12 : 30	27: Soffritto: Lunch at Lucio’s Lucio Galletto and David Dale share their passion for Italian food over lunch. Lucio’s Italian Restaurant 12:30 to 14:30 Ticketed Event Food & Drink Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info
• Wednesday, May 21 2008 •
12 : 30	39: French Lessons: Lunch with Justin North Bécasse’s Justin North share recipes from the world of French cooking over lunch. Becasse 12:30 to 14:30 Ticketed Event Food & Drink Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info 40: Jana Wendt Literary Lunch Jana Wendt speaks with Margaret Throsby about getting under the skin of her subjects. The Sebel Pier One Sydney, Harbour Watch Room 12:30 to 14:30 Ticketed Event Food & Drink, Current Affairs Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info
• Thursday, May 22 2008 •
18 : 30	115: MoVida: Dinner at Danks Street Depot  * SOLD OUT * Join Frank Camorra for dinner as he shares his inspirations and passion for Spanish food and culture. Danks Street Depot 18:30 to 22:30 Ticketed Event Food & Drink Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info
• Friday, May 23 2008 •
10 : 00	134: Hot Chocolate: The Dark Sweet Side of the City A chocolate tasting walking tour of Sydney. Various 10:00 to 15:00 Ticketed Event Food & Drink Tour  More Info
19 : 00	189: Turquoise: A Middle Eastern Dinner Greg and Lucy Malouf Enjoy a Turkish-inspired six course dinner with Greg and Lucy Malouf. Ottoman Cuisine 19:00 to 22:30 Ticketed Event Food & Drink Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info
• Saturday, May 24 2008 •
09 : 30	201: Workshop: Food Is Five Senses with Helen Greenwood  * SOLD OUT * Writing about food is not just about using taste and smell but also touch, seeing and hearing. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room 09:30 to 12:30 Ticketed Event Food & Drink, Industry Workshops  More Info
10 : 00	205: Lakelands Olives – Olive Oil Tasting Enjoy free tastings of Lakelands Olives’ delicious oils. Pier 4/5 10:00 to 16:00 Free Event Food & Drink Special Event  More Info
11 : 00	212: Michael Pollan in Conversation with Caroline Baum Michael Pollan speaks about his latest book, 'In Defence of Food: An Eater's Manifesto'. Pier 2/3, Downstairs 11:00 to 12:00 Ticketed Event Food & Drink, Science & Environment In Conversation  More Info
12 : 30	226: Maggie’s Harvest: Lunch with Maggie Beer Join Maggie Beer for a meal inspired by her latest book of memorable meals with family and friends. The Wharf Restaurant 12:30 to 14:30 Ticketed Event Food & Drink Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info
16 : 00	251: Cafe Scientific: The Future of Food Michael Pollan, local scientific experts and ABC personalities explore the good, bad and ugly of food production. Bangarra Theatre 16:00 to 17:30 Free Event Science & Environment, Nonfiction, Food & Drink Panel  More Info
17 : 30	260: Cockfighter’s Ghost Wine Tasting with Toni Patterson  * SOLD OUT * Enjoy a tasting of Cockfighter’s Ghost wines as Master of Wine, Toni Patterson, shares her knowledge. Pier 2/3, Upstairs Writers’ Salon 17:30 to 19:00 Ticketed Event Food & Drink Special Event  More Info
• Sunday, May 25 2008 •
12 : 30	237: Kylie Kwong’s China Kylie Kwong shares stories of rediscovering her heritage and exploring the food and culture of China with Margaret Throsby. Pier 2/3, Upstairs Writers’ Salon 12:30 to 13:30 Ticketed Event Travel, Food & Drink Author Talk  More Info 293: Eat Ate: Italian Lunch with Guy Mirabella Join Guy Mirabella for a lazy Sunday lunch as he shares his recipes and passions. Ventuno Pizzeria 12:30 to 14:30 Ticketed Event Food & Drink Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info
13 : 00	294: Food as Communication: Secrets of the Red Lantern Red Lantern’s Pauline Nguyen speaks about the language of food in her family. Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre 13:00 to 14:30 Free Event Food & Drink, Life Writing In Conversation  More Info
14 : 30	312: Sunday Afternoon Tea and Readings  * SOLD OUT * Join Geraldine Doogue for a relaxed afternoon with high tea and readings from Festival guests. The Sebel Pier One Sydney, Harbour Watch Room 14:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Fiction, Food & Drink Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info

Bookings - Please refer to each Event for Booking Information.