Sydney is one of the most visited cities in the world, and for good reason! Not only is the tourist hub of Australia (along with Melbourne), but Sydney offers so much more than you’re typical European weekend break. Firstly, there is a spectacular selection of beaches to choose from, and the attraction of the shoreline seamlessly blends in with the luxury entertainment complexes and shopping malls.
There’s also the boutique side of Sydney too, from its cobbled alleyway fashion stores, quaint cafes and glorious parks to experience. One of the biggest highlights of Sydney however, other than its welcoming and friendly locals, is the food. Throughout the year there are various food festivals and markets to experience, and especially around Christmas time, you can smell the warm mulled wine, cider and roasts from miles away. If you’re thinking of taking a trip to Sydney in 2014, here are some of the top food festivals that you shouldn’t miss out on!
The Grounds Market: Sydney’s Newest Produce Market
If you’re looking for the freshest produce in Sydney, whether its food, flowers or everything in between, then the Grounds Market is the place for you! Not only has this market been met with rave reviews from the moment it opened its doors, but also stands out against all the other markets in the city, with ease. With easy to follow walking routes, innovative stall designs and the most quality ingredients, chefs as well as locals visit this market for the finest of foods.
The market’s décor is also pleasing to the eye, and it’s a great place to simply come and admire the work ethic of the traders that sell here. Although the Grounds Market can get every busy on weekends, it’s pretty quiet during the week, so grab a box of fresh strawberries and browse to your heart’s content!
Fine Food Australia Exhibition 2014
2014 will be this food festival’s 31st year, meaning it’s one of the golden oldies of culinary events in Sydney. The Fine Food Exhibition, from the 15th-18th September, is set to be one of the best yet, with foodies and professional chefs travelling from all over the world to experience some of the latest innovations in cooking and baking, as well as sampling the finest ingredients. Even if you’re an amateur cook, or you’re thinking about starting up your own catering business, there will be plenty of experts here across a number of exhibitions for you to get advice from, as well as live cooking shows to gain inspiration.
Best Gozleme Surry Hills Market
For those looking for a taste of Turkish cuisine – come rain or shine, sun or snow – the Best Gozleme market at Surry Hills is a must! This market has been leading the way with Turkish food in Sydney for over two years, and there’s nowhere else in the city than can offer Gozleme as good as here. With the perfect combinations of fresh vegetables, oils, sauces and Gozleme, you’ll never wait more than a few minutes for your order, and you’ll most likely queue again for another serving!
