NEWS

It Tastes Better: over 100 new recipes using my favourite sustainable produce

My new book, It Tastes Better, hit the shelves at the end of June. Having made the switch to locally grown, organic and biodynamic produce, I became more and more curious about where my food came from. So I decided to go and find out…Join me as I criss-cross Australia, collecting great recipes and covering huge distances to track down the finest food in the land and the stories of those behind it. These are not just farmers and fishermen, but great unsung Australian heroes who make quality, taste and the environment a priority. Meet them for yourself in my new book, then cook some of the fresh, simple dishes inspired by their produce.

Billy Kwong at Eveleigh Farmer's Market, Sydney

Billy Kwong now has a regular stall at our favourite local farmer's market in Sydney! Look for the red Billy Kwong sign and come and delight in our 'Steamed pork (Certified Free-Range) wontons with ginger & tamari dressing', our ' Steamed savoury pancakes filled with organic vegetables & organic fried eggs', and 'Fairtrade organic green tea'. The markets are open every Saturday from 8am-1pm, can't wait to see you there! Go to www.eveleighmarket.com.au

CRAVE Sydney International Food Festival - October 2010

It Tastes Better: A celebration of sustainable food
 
Please join Kylie Kwong for a special banquet highlighting recipes from her new book It Tastes Better. The meal will showcase locally grown and organic produce, accompanied by Cullen biodynamic wines. During the evening, Kylie will share with you the stories of the people behind her favourite sustainable produce – the growers, farmers, fishermen and other food heroes she met on her travels around Australia.
Venue: Billy Kwong, 3/355 Crown Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Date:   Tuesday 5 October & Monday 11 October 2010
Time:   6.30 for 7pm
Cost:   $165 per person (includes beverages)
Bookings: essential – please call Georgie Denier on (02) 9332 3300

World Chef Showcase - Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th October 2010

Spend a weekend with the world's best chefs as they showcase the dishes that have put them on the map. See full program www.siff.com.au
Saturday 9th October 11am. Program 2 Asia -Tour Asia with some of the most fascinating tour guides.
Cooking with:
Margaret Xu Yuan
Kylie Kwong
Amanda Gale
Call ticketmaster on 13 61 00 or go to www.ticketmaster.com.au

Slow Food

Billy Kwong is now a member of Slow Food, the international not-for-profit organisation established to counteract fast food and fast life. Our philosophy of thinking globally and acting locally ties in perfectly with Slow Food’s aims of fostering local food traditions and encouraging interest in the food we eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world – people, communities, animals, plants and the environment. 

Terra Madre 2010 - 21st - 25th October Turin, Italy

Terra Madre brings together representatives worldwide who support sustainable agriculture, fishing & breeding with the goal of preserving taste & biodiversity. The 5 day meeting coincides with the International Slow Food Fair or Salone del Gusto.

Billy Kwong is honoured to be presenting a dinner on Friday 22 October as well as presenting in the Theatre of Taste workshop program on Saturday 23rd October.

For the full program of events www.slowfood.com

Billy Kwong wins inaugural Good Food Guide Sustainability Award 2009

About five years ago, I made a commitment to reduce my restaurant’s environmental impact. We use locally grown, organic and biodynamic produce, and in 2007 Billy Kwong became the first carbon-neutral restaurant in New South Wales. I couldn’t be more thrilled to receive this award from the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide for something that is so close to my heart – and so vital for the wellbeing of us all, now and in the future.

Bottled water: just say no!

At Billy Kwong, we’re determined to do our bit to stem the tide of resources that go into producing bottled water by offering only filtered Sydney tap water to diners. The manufacture and transport of bottles, both plastic and glass, adds to greenhouse emissions, and the used bottles are a significant contributor to oceanic pollution. Check out the Bottled Water Alliance to see what you can do.

My China

When My China was named Best Chinese Cuisine Book in the World at the 2008 Gourmand Cookbook Awards, I was especially thrilled by the judges’ comments: ‘This is her fourth book, and her best, taking television through the China she knows, loves and respects . . . It is a pleasure to read, the promise of the feast for all senses is delivered through exquisite book production, talented writing, true emotion, and beautiful photography.’ I was also delighted to see My China listed as one of the summer’s most interesting new cookbooks by the New York Times. The accompanying TV series is currently screening on the Lifestyle Channel.

Green dining at Billy Kwong                                                                                                 
At Billy Kwong, we are constantly striving to reduce our carbon footprint, and being Carbon Neutral is simply a natural progression of this. Through carbon-offsetting company Climate Friendly, we purchase renewable energy credits from a wind farm in the Chinese province of Hebei, effectively making our power consumption 100 per cent renewable. You can help too! Next time you eat at Billy Kwong, please consider donating $1 to offset the carbon emissions embedded in your meal. Each month, we will use the total amount to buy more wind farm credits from Climate Friendly. Together, we can continue our commitment to fighting climate change.

Billy Kwong gift vouchers

Don’t forget you can now buy Billy Kwong gift vouchers through the website, so if someone you know deserves a treat, click here  to order.

Billy Kwong employment opportunities

For more information, please email your resume to enquiries@billykwong.org

PAST EVENTS

Dalai Lama in Australia

In December 2009, His Holiness the Dalai Lama was in Australia to give a series of teachings, and I was deeply honoured to compere his public talk at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Addressing the theme 'Our Future, Who is Responsible?', His Holiness spoke of our individual responsibility for our own actions, the world which we live and for all other living beings we share it with: 'Every individual has a responsibility to help guide our global family in the right direction. Good wishes are not sufficient...we must become actively engaged.' As someone whose commitment to ethical eating and sustainable living stems from the Buddhist practice of mindfulness, I drew enormous strength and inspiration from the Dalai Lama's profoundly moving talk and his compassionate presence. For more information, visit www.dalailamainaustralia.org