Cabramatta’s Allsorts Barbecue, part of Crave Sydney International Food Festival 2010, was on today and ABC Radio’s Weekends with Simon Marnie was broadcasting live. The weather was inclement, cloudy through to heavy showers, but there was a good turn out of locals plus visitors attracted by Simon’s program.
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| Simon Marnie broadcasting live from Cabramatta’s Freedom Plaza |
I chatted to Simon around 9.30am about Sydney’s Best Pho poll on noodlies. Simon was engaging, knowledgeable and amazingly professional. I was in awe; it was live radio and he pulled it off with the aplomb that could only come from a seasoned pro! I’m now even more of a fan. Being a Sydney food blogger can be really fun, especially when the fun is 5 minutes from your house!
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| Simon interviews Thang from noodlies.com. Thanks to Helen for the pic. |
Simon had a great chat to other food bloggers too; Helen (grab your fork), Trina (the gourmet forager) and Simon (simon food favourites) who were tasked with finding their favourite signature dishes from local restaurants. And another blogger, Simon (the heart of food) was there to capture the moment.
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| Sydney food bloggers unite! |
Simon also spoke to Walter about his book, Destination Saigon. They spoke about how Walter learned Vietnamese and the food he had in Vietnam and Cabramatta. They looked like they were having a great time!
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| Walter talks to Simon about Destination Saigon the book |
There were heaps of other fun people there, too many to remember, but Alvin Quah, from MasterChef 2010 was heaps fun and friendly.
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| Alvin and Thang |
Costa from SBS was a hoot too and a great sport to boot.
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| Costa and Walter |
What Cabramatta event would be without a lion or dragon dance?! This group is the Dong Tam troupe based in Fairfield, who coped amazingly well despite the weather.
And of course, there was the bbq feast to be had all round.. in an allsorts, sort of way!
What noodlies, Sydney food blog ate:
– bbq pork, great crispy skin, nice tender lightly flavoured meat – from Iron Chef, Cabramatta
– bbq duck, crispy skin in pancake and sauce, delicate and flavoursome but needed cucumber in my books, also from Iron Chef
– pork chop off gourmet forager’s com tam dish (above), fantastic flavours from decent quality and length of marinade, cooked perfectly (not too dry) from Bau Truong
You outdid Simon Food Favs for quickest post! Now, that's saying something 🙂
Had fun, in spite of the weather.
Good to see you again Simon. It's a bit unfair on everyone, I live 5 mins away so I should be quicker on the posting.
Now when do I get to see your gorgeous pics!
looks like a fun day!
i know this is meant to be a food blog and being food related AND i know i shouldnt be say this but the guy in the dragon head is hot!
i was wondering who costa was hehe. so much hair 🙂 was very nice to meet you. see you around. i've processed my photos but had a dinner to head off to so will be posting this sunday instead. stay tuned 🙂
Oh, very cool! I love my local ABC station and went to a live taping in Footscray earlier this year – great fun.
I would love to go to Cabramatta – one day!
That's naughtly Betty, but you're not the only one that's said it about that guy
Great Simon, would love to see your pics from the day. Great to meet you at last.
Hey Lauren, ABC local does well in both Sydney and Melbourne, Simon Marnie is the foodie/lifestyle guy that does weekends on ABC 702 Sydney. I've heard him before (of course) but he's so much more charming and effortlessly professional in real life. He's a true talent in my books.
And yes, I love Footscray, was there recently with Walter when we were in Melb for the weekend, such amazing diversity, Vietnamese and African communities together what fun!
We ate at Saigon Pho, not sure if this is the best in Melb, but it was the only one we could get in to on a Sun morning. https://noodlies.com/2010/08/saigon-pho-footscray-melbourne.html
Any recommendations on Melb eats would be much appreciated as I get to Melb a few times a year for work.
awww i really wanted to go… BUT i booked high tea a month prior =(
looks liike u had fun xo
Actually Dolly the weather was shocking which kept the ABC listeners away and there weren't too many local listeners. But all and all was quite successful.
I don't know if there was any pre-promotion but I only found out about it on the day.
It was very fun to meet the other bloggers too.
A good day (forget the rain, there was suckling pig to be had!) and hey, that iPhone photo turned out quite well!
What lightning speed! Love the photo of the lion dancer too – very cheeky! I on the other hand need an art director *sigh* Was lovely to meet you 🙂
Helen, great to meet you again,and thanks for the pic with Simon! Your post on grab your fork is so colourful and evocative of Cabra.
Great to meet you too Trina.. let's hope we see each other again, soon!
hi there, hope you don't mind that i included your post in the crave sydney food festival week one round-up of food blogging activities http://tiny.cc/siff-wk1
The spicy pork tacos were quite good, with nice, tender meat, pleasant spiciness that could have been bolder, a tangy citrusy flavor note and solid crunch from the fresh red cabbage. On the downside, one could argue it was a tad greasy. Not a big deal if I'm eating it late at night after a stint at a bar, but I'm less fond of greasy food for lunch.