On the 11th of March at 12 noon, the Northcote Social Club will put a twist to their usual spit roast sundays by hosting a Filipino Barbie, barbecue for those unfamiliar with Aussie slang. This event is just in good time with the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival being held in the month of March. The ‘barbie’, Australia’s most favourite past time, would be the quintessential way to discover Asia’s most unexplored cuisine.
With the collaboration of Filipino chefs from the Philippines’ top culinary school, the Centre of Culinary Arts (CCA, Manila), you’ll get a taste of authentic Filipino delicacies for 25$ a plate. The spotlight would definitely be on the lechon de leche, a suckling pig being slow cooked on a charcoal spit roast until the skin is crispy golden brown. The supporting acts to this beloved *lechon* will be just as tasty–*lumpia*, *kilawin*, *sisig* and *halu-halo* to name a few–ensuring that it is more fun in the Philippines.
This fiesta will be held at the deck of the NSC from 12 noon to 6 pm. So, be early. Either way, make a reservation (Contact: Bear 0450072770) and we’ll hold a plate for you. Come along and bring your family and friends because it does hold true that the more the merrier… until the food runs out.
The Northcote Social Club is located in 301 High St Northcote VIC 3070. How to get there: By train, take an Epping line train to Northcote Station. From the station turn right into Separation St and then right into High St. It is about a 5min walk from the station. By tram, take the number 86 Bundoora RMIT tram from Bourke St heading north. Get off at stop #32, one stop after the Northcote Town Hall. By car, NSC is situated on the corner of High St and Hawthorn Rd in Northcote.The Melways Reference is Map 30 F8.
