Produced by Parramatta City Council, Parramatta Lanes is offering gourmet street foods, cocktails and craft beer, live music and art installations on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 and Thursday 24 and Friday 25 October from 4:30-9:30pm.
Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Cr John Chedid said that the event reflects Parramatta’s changing food scene, which is increasingly focused on providing higher quality produce and experiences in unique and creative settings.
“We’re asking people to come to Parramatta Lanes to discover a new taste around every corner – spicy laksa from local institution, Temasek in Roxy Car Park, craft beer from local brewer Riverside Brewing Company and authentic Mexican tacos in Erby Place, as well as delectable desserts from Adora Handmade Chocolates in Red Cow Lane,” Cr Chedid said.
“This year’s event builds on the success of the inaugural Parramatta Lanes in 2012, which attracted over 9,000 visitors to discover our hidden lanes and spaces.
“Along with our bustling Eat Street, this event is drawing Sydney’s food adventurers to our City; cementing Parramatta’s reputation as a food destination,” Cr Chedid said.
To download the full program and Parramatta Lanes map, visit www.discoverparramatta.com/parramattalanes
Foodie highlights:
Vintage style for a modern world
Where: Connection Arcade
What: Pastry delights from Sweet Street Bakery and the Hungry Baker with a vintage market run by Pop-Up store, Prospector and displays from Pop-Up Parramatta stores including Loukty Puppets and Ruth Fattal Haute Couture.
The Piazza
Where: Town Hall Lane
What: French crepes by La’Toosh, authentic Italian by Café Sotto, American diner by The Nighthawk Diner, sumptuous cocktails by Grasshopper Bar. Patrons to be entertained by live music on top of the La’Toosh tram.
The Laksa Lounge
Where: Roxy Car Park
What: Experience an Asian street food hawker market with laksa, hainanese chicken and nasi goreng from Temasek, handmade dumplings from Lan Lans Shanghai Dumplings and traditional Thai dishes from Spice Gourmet Thai
The Picnic Place
Where: Lane 14
What: Surprising installations in a garden of earthly delights, with picnic food favourites from Mr J Creative.
The Craft Beer and Cider Garden
Where: Erby Place, 48 George Street, Parramatta
What: Pulled pork rolls with apple slaw from Smokey O’s BBQ, slow roasted tacos from Cantina Mobil. Craft beers from Parramatta micro-brewer, Riverside Brewing Company and Batlow Cider brewed in NSW.
Just Desserts
Where: Red Cow Lane, Parramatta
What: Melt-in-your-mouth handmade chocolates, waffles, gelato and chocolate shots from Adora Handmade Chocolates. Inspiration from art installation ‘Hello’
Food for Thought (produced by the University of New England)
Where: University of New England Future Campus, 211 Church Street, Parramatta
What: veggie tastebud tempters from The Vegie Patch Van. Entertained by the Philosopher’s soap box, Poet’s corner and The Little Big Debate
For more information visit www.discoverparramatta.com/parramattalanes
