Press release from Media140:
Social media and food go together like strawberries and cream. Slow food has its place, but foodies, chefs and restauranteurs are now using instantaneous media, like Twitter, Facebook and live-blogging to share their culinary triumphs, tips and tastes.
On May 5th, Media140 and SBS are presenting the ultimate Social Media foodie event which will bring together Sydney’s gourmets and gourmands, chefs, food writers, bloggers, critics and restaurateurs.
And while we discuss the ways in which Social Media is changing our cooking, eating and dining experiences, The Internet Chef, Bridget Davis, will prepare a variety of canapés as part of her renowned degustation.
“Accessibility to products, restaurants, chefs and food personalities has never been so easy with the social web. Whether you’re chatting with your favourite chef about what's hot at the markets, sharing recipes with your friends or getting real-time recommendations for the best steak restaurant in town – it’s all only a mouse click away. The social web is certainly impacting the food industry,” said Ms Davis.
Journalist & social media researcher, Julie Posetti will discuss with Ms Davis how she uses twitter and other social media in her work.
Then she’ll interview well-known food writers including Lorraine Elliot from Not Quite Nigella, the Australian Gourmet Pages founder Franz Scheurer and Stephanie Wood, DEP Ed The Sydney Magazine & food blogger.
A restaurateur’s experience will also be canvassed while guests enjoy sommelier-matched wines from Robert Oatley Vineyards with Bridget’s cuisine.
SBS’ Senior Marketing & New Media Specialist, Aisha Hillary said “SBS is using new and social media channels to connect, build awareness and engage with audiences. We create relevant and timely content our food audiences love, and serve it when and where they want it. We work together with the foodie community producing content and partnering in events that are important to the development of the food industry.”
Where: Electrolux Centre, 163 O'Riordan St Mascot NSW 2020
Time: 6.45pm for 7.15pm
How much: $15/head
Buy tickets to media140 on the event website at: http://www.amiando.com/media140foodies.html