Sydney Opera House Launches Dining and Accomodation packages

Sydney Opera House’s new Platinum Show Plus packages make it easy to create the complete night out with minimal fuss.

Australia’s premier tourism destination is partnering with a selection of Sydney’s finest hotels and restaurants to combine one night’s accommodation, a two-course pre-theatre meal, interval drinks and a tour into a pre-paid package.

Accommodation partners for the packages are Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney, Four Seasons Sir Stamford at Circular Quay and Amora Hotel Jamison.

Restaurant partners are Aria, Bilson’s Number One, Bistro-Fax (Radisson Plaza Hotel), Café Sydney, Charr Restaurant (Amora Hotel Jamison), Guillaume at Bennelong, Kable’s (Four Seasons) and Wildfire.

The packages were developed to make it easy for Opera House patrons to have a memorable evening with all the details taken care of in advance said Sydney Opera House commercial director Maria Sykes.

“The packages are perfect for both locals and out of town visitors looking to indulge themselves. Our partner hotels and restaurants offer some of the best dining and accommodation experiences in Sydney and are all located within walking distance of the House. “

Leading Australian chef Tony Bilson added:
“To be involved with Sydney Opera House is an absolute privilege. Just like the House, Number One Wine Bar & Bistro is at the heart of Sydney life. We are delighted to be partnering with Sydney Opera House and to be able to offer a menu representative of the finest elements of French and Australian contemporary cuisine.”
Platinum Show Plus packages cost $198 per person and can be purchased at the same time as a performance ticket or added on at a later date. Gold and Silver Show Plus dining packages are also available.

Gold Show Plus cost $98 per and Silver Show Plus cost $78 person. Both packages consist of a two course, pre-theatre dinner, two interval drinks (per person) and a voucher for the Sydney Opera House Essential Tour or car parking.

Show Plus packages can be purchased online at sydneyoperahouse.com or by calling  +61 2 9250 7777

Entries Now Open - Spring 2011 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show

Entries are now open for the Spring 2010 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show, featuring several new classes and Championship awards in the Olive Oil, Regional Food, Branded Lamb and Deli Meat Competitions.

Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) Fine Food Committee Chair Lyndey Milan, says new additions to the Spring schedule will showcase more of the country’s top producers.

“Changes to the Olive Oil competition include the addition of a Champion Boutique Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a Champion Commercial Extra Virgin Olive Oil award,” said Ms Milan.

“Judges are also looking forward to critiquing new classes for specialty olive products and tapenade style products.”

A recent revision of the Branded Lamb competition will now see classes judged on weight.

“Producers entering the grass, grain and open class now have two options. They can submit their product in the 20-23kg class or the 24-26kg class.”

Always in line with current consumer trends, the Regional Food Competition is including verjuice as a class.

The Deli Meat competition features expanded sausage classes, including a specific class for traditional sausages representing a country of origin style. These may include South African Boerwors, Italian Sausages and Bratwurst.

Accepting entries in Regional Food, Deli Meat, Olive Oil, Aquaculture, Branded Beef and Branded Lamb, the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show recognises and rewards innovation, diversity and excellence in agricultural production.

“Winning a medal at the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show is the highest accolade possible and a testament to the high quality of a company’s product,” said Lyndey Milan.

Entries close Wednesday 14 July, 2010.

For more information on the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show and entry details please visit: www.sydneyroyalshows.com.au/finefood