Attention Food Lovers: This Is Why Australia Is Your Culinary Paradise

Australia is home to more than just crocodile hunters and attractive surfers. Over the centuries, the Land of Oz has cultivated a unique and respectable culinary scene. Don’t let the vegemite fool you; Australia brings foodies an unprecedented experience by invigorating commonplace meals with fresh seafood, lean and flavorful meat, bold wines, and tantalizing flavors representative of its multicultural influences, all while being comforting and satisfying.

Australia has some how managed to turn everyday favorites into exciting and personable dining experiences. Check out below for some Aussie twists on your everyday staples, created in partnership with Tourism Australia and Virgin Australia.

Coffee: A sweet spin on your morning cuppa

The Aussie Factor: As opposed to the American “coffice,” coffee house and café culture in Australia is more about creating human connections and enjoying the surrounding environment than sitting and working alone.

The Big Deal: As far as the coffee goes, an Aussie’s day hasn’t begun without a flat white (even Starbucks is jumping on the coffee bandwagon). This beverage is a milk and espresso, but with considerably less foam than a cappuccino or latte. For those who prefer their coffee not to taste anything like coffee, Australian cafés commonly serve iced coffee with scoops of vanilla ice cream and topped with whipped cream.

Fun Fact: Oz is now home to some of the oldest vines in the world, due to a disease that ravaged European vineyards in the 1800s.

Try these: Penfolds 2010 Grange from South Australia, Leeuwin Estate 2010 Art Series Chardonnay from Margaret River, Seppelt 2004 Show Sparkling Shiraz from Victoria

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