Friday, June 10, 2011

Sourced Grocer

We love Sourced Grocer, a newly opened modern take on the corner store.  

Owners, Jerome Batten and Louis Joseph have obviously put an enormous amount of work into sourcing lots of new and interesting food and drink.  The fit out is cool and gives it a very comfortable 'always been there' sort of feel.

The business incorporates a small cafe featuring many of the foods fresh from the store.

I highly recommend it.



Selected meats, well sourced from Bangalow.

Freshly pressed, local evo available.



BRISBANE CHEESE AWARDS

Last weekend weekend was the annual Brisbane Cheese Awards.  This year they were held at Portside Wharf and were a huge success.

Judging took place on Friday morning with the awards ceremony and public tasting day on Sunday.  Several thousand people came along and enjoyed artisan cheese from all over Australia.

Fino would like to congratulate the following producers for their highly regarded achievement at the awards.

Vannella – Buffalo Mozzarella (Fresh Curd Textured) GOLD MEDAL

Richmond Cheese – Triple Cream Brie (White Mould) GOLD MEDAL

Hindmarsh Valley Dairy – Boshetto Rotolo (Fresh Curd Matured) GOLD MEDAL, CUP AWARD - Available Soon.