Burgers, beers and blues
By MELISSA WALSH When Marcus Ward and Simon Burris combined their passion for craft beers and burgers with a dream to open a bar in Frankston, Humdinger was born. Every corner of this pub with its old school hipster vibe has been lovingly crafted to create the perfect place for men, women and kids to sit, relax and enjoy the best burgers in town. Marcus and Simon absolutely love Humdinger, and it shows, from the 50s style décor on the...
Mornington hit with a jazz wave
By MELISSA WALSH Getting home at 1.30 in the morning is part of the deal when you live the life of a jazz musician, so that’s when I interviewed Australian export, New York based Adrian Cunningham. With a reputation as one of the finest multi-instrumentalists in jazz, Cunningham will perform as part of The Mornington Jazz Festival on Friday 5 June. “I just got home from playing a gig at the Iguana with a wonderful 1920s style...
Fresh, Foraging and full of flavour
By MELISSA WALSH When you grow up with a Nona and mum that love to cook, it’s bound to rub off, or so says MasterChef Professionals starring Michael Demagistris. With some of his fondest memories being around food and the aromas from the kitchen, Michael soon pursued a career as a chef and hasn’t looked back. These days Michael works on the Mornington Peninsula and is bringing his passion for food to an Italian Masterclass in...
From hard hat to chef’s hat
MasterChef 2014 winner, Brent Owens, talks to MINT Magazine about life as a MasterChef, book writing, travel, and a gig he’s doing at Daveys Hotel in Frankston
Spanish influence in Sorrento
Looking out over the bay, Sorrento’s landmark Continental Hotel offers a dining experience like no other, with executive chef Roberto Capogreco serving up a European inspired menu with a few classic favorites. A decade ago, Roberto made the sea change to the historic town and hasn’t looked back, brining his passion for food to the peninsula. “I had been a Melbourne boy, born and bred, lived in London and New Zealand, but decided to...