02.15.08
Steven Raichlen does it Aussie style
Ominous warnings from the weather bureau were prophetic, when world leading BBQ identity Steven Raichlen, joined thirty fellow char-grill enthusiasts for a unique tasting indulgence at the Gasworks Art Park in Albert Park last week. Not even a torrential downpour could mar the ten course Degustation Char Grill BBQ tasting organised on Steven’s behalf by the Heat Beads® Company.
Five of Melbourne’s best char-grillers whipped up a storm (no pun intended!) on the grill, professionals and backyard enthusiasts alike. Thanks and accolades to Stavros, renowned for his superb Greek char grilling Australian style and his famous Stavros Tavern in Albert Park; Julian Wu, who specialises in Asian fusion BBQ cuisine; John Ryan, a serious competitor in world championship BBQ competitions representing Australia; Kerry Tait, winner of the 2006 annual Triple R Best Char Grill recipe competition and Eve-Lynne Fairhall whose Beef Teriyaki wowed the judges in last year’s contest.
Despite the biting wind and rain and a very hasty retreat indoors to eat, the appreciation of good food, talented chefs and enhanced with a glass of Pizzini wine won the day, as we sampled our way through dish upon dish. The succulent dishes were cooked to perfection over the hot coals on a variety of barbecues supplied by Barbecues Galore and the sleek Viking Grill, the Big Green Egg and the Texan Smoker BBQ were given the thumbs up by our ‘char grillers’ extraordinaire!
Steven was given an outstanding introduction to Australian barbecuing culture and remarked that wherever you go in the world, a shared interest in barbecuing is a brilliant entree card, opening doors, and bringing together some fantastic people!
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