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Latest News - September, 2010
Melbourne's most influential...
Greg was recently nominated by the age (melbourne) magazine as one of 2009's most influential citizens for his ongoing contribution to the city's vibrant culinary scene.Tagged as 'the comeback king' Greg was praised for a stunning return to the kitchen at MoMo. "Greg Malouf made a triumphant return to form at the most glamorous launch in post-GFC Melbourne: MoMo at the Grand Hyatt. ...His 'veiled quail' won dish of the year in The Age Good Food Guide Awards in September, though Malouf says he doesn't like to be "pigeonholed" (boom boom) by signature dishes, preferring a constantly changing menu of modern Middle Eastern." December 2009
Greg Malouf in Gourmet Traveller
The February 2010 issue of Australian Gourmet Traveller features an interview with Greg Malouf in a story about the rise of modern Middle Eastern Cuisine by Melbourne writer Michael Harden. Buy a copy to read all about Melbourne's 'sumac-spiced love affair'.
Good Food Guide Awards
The launch of the latest edition of The Age Good Food Guide included two hats for MoMo and the Dish of the Year award for Greg's veiled quali. Here's what the Guide had to say: "Poetic in name and execution. Greg Malouf's elegant brand of Middle Eastern cuisine combines quail with a restrained chorizo and pinenut farce and wraps it in a parchment-like layer of vine leaves. Simple? Perhaps. But in a word, exquisite.
Iranian journey of discovery
Greg recently returned from a three week tour of Iran exploring its culinary traditions as research for a new book due out the end of this year. Greg and co-writer Lucy Malouf started their journey in Tehran then took off an extensive tour of Iran's regions.
On a 400 year old caravanserai near Yazd, Greg encountered this sweet pregnant camel and fed it some Naan sangak, the local stone bread. In the background of the photograph by Lucy Rushbrooke is the camel's private home. His keeper, Ali, stands nearby. Saraban, a chef's journey through Iran will be published in November 2010 by Hardie Grant.
Special Mezza Offer
We've put together a special offer just for you! Choose from a signed copy of one of Greg and Lucy Malouf's recipe books with a selection of two spices from the Malouf's Mezza spice range at our special 'Mezza' price. To make your order visit our online shop here .
Pinctada Collects Two Awards
The Pinctada Resort in Broome's Cable Beach picked up two AHA Aon Hotel Awards for Excellence this month. The resort's Selene Brasserie, with its signature menu developed by Greg Malouf, was the only regional finalist in the coveted Accommodation Hotel/Resort Restaurant Award category. To find out more about the awards visit www.pinctada.com.au
Spotlight on Melbourne's Thriving Middle Eastern Food Culture
The impact of Melbourne's Middle Eastern community on its thriving food culture was the subject of a major feature in the prominent United Arab Emirates English language newspaper The National recently. Including an interview with Greg Malouf, the story can be read in full by clicking here .
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