It was an entertaining and informative evening at Pomona’s Majesty Theatre when Slow Food Noosa presented its latest Film With Food event.
The 1996 American comedy drama film The Big Night was co-directed by Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci.
Set in the 1950s on the Jersey Shore, the film follows two Italian immigrant brothers, played by Tucci and Tony Shalhoub, as they host an evening of free food at their restaurant in an effort to gain greater exposure.
The movie highlighted the importance of authenticity in food and its presentation, together with the relationship of the two brothers.
The evening also allowed guests to hear from Slow Food Noosa delegates to the 2024 Terra Madre Salone del Gusto international food festival in Turin, Italy.
Slow Food Noosa has paid tribute to everyone who attended the Sunday evening screening and dinner which is to support local producers providers and retailers.
Warm appreciation was shown for the effort put in by chef Joshua Smallwood of Noosa Cartel for the way in which he sourced food for the three-course dinner that has been produced with integrity – food that is good, healthy and fairly produced.
The next Slow Food Noosa Film With Food Night is set down for May 8 at Kandanga Hall, as part of GourMay – the month-long celebration of food in the Mary Valley.
Coming up early in the new year will be the first meeting of the Slow Food Noosa’s Gastronomy Book Group, to be held on the third Friday of January at 5.30pm, The Fermentier in Kunda Park.
The Snail of Approval certificate presentation night is scheduled for Peppers Noosa Resort in the new year as well. It will include a trade show, a chance to meet the producers, and a dinner presented by Andrew Wilcox and the Peppers Noosa team.
