WATCH: A Food Tour of Tasmania, Australia’s Island Getaway
With the spectacle of its cities and a food culture committed to sustainability, Australia is a place that has always tempted chef Eric Ripert. In this episode, Ripert heads to Tasmania, an island off Australia’s south coast.
In the captivating city of Hobart, Ribert searches for creativity along its waterfront and visits the innovative Lark Distillery, which makes some of the world’s best whiskey.
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Fresh Tasmanian oysters. (Photo: Avec Eric)
Ripert also meets chefs, providers, and winemakers along the way, bringing the best of his experiences together. To showcase the country’s local produce, exotic foods, and great wine, three of Australia’s most esteemed chefs — Ben Shewry, Neil Perry, and Peter Gilmore — host a dinner for the world’s culinary elite at Museum of Old and New Art (MONA).
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A dinner at the Museum of Old and New Art. (Photo: Avec Eric)
Ripert gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at this amazing event and showcases the beauty of the innovative museum, which is built into the landscape like a piece of modern art.
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