Curated by Alex Herbert, the chef behind former Surry Hills institution Bird Cow Fish, this night is dedicated to unpacking what food tells us about ourselves.
Featuring chefs, gardeners, authors, scientists, artists and more, in a wonderful blend of interviews, demonstrations, installations and of course, food. With a strong focus on how First Nations people and migrant communities have shaped Australia’s culinary landscape, Pearls of Wisdom will have you savouring every moment.
AUSTRALIAN VOICES ON FOOD PANELS
5.15–6pm Pearls of Wisdom panel with Joanna Savill 6.30-7.15pmMigrant Voices on Food with Farah Celjo
PODCAST RECORDING
8.15–9pm Three Food Memories podcast recording with Savva Savas
CONVERSATIONS
5.45–6.30pm Considering the Oyster with John Susman 7.15-8pmSurplus and Creativity with Alex Elliott- Howery
FOOD AND WORDS
5–9pm Vintage cookbook stall run by Barbara Sweeney, founder of Food & Words 7.30-8pmCookbook Love talk with Barbara Sweeney
PRE-RECORDED INTERVIEWS
5–9pm Creative Connections to Food interview series with Mags King 5-9pmFood Publication Design interview series with Julie Gibbs
FOOD AND DRINKS
5–9pm Trolley’d cocktail bar5–9pmOysters by Sydney Oyster Girls
ART
5–9pm Scribe artist Gavin Blake’sSee What You’re Saying, documenting creative connections to food and voices on food interviews
MUSIC
5–9pm Live jazz band
FREE event as part of Powerhouse Late. Registrations recommended.
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