Western Sydney has long been a melting pot of diverse cultures – and now it’s being considered heaven for foodies.
Leading advocacy group, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue (WSLHD), has dubbed Sydney’s west as “Australia’s gourmet gateway” thanks to its award-winning restaurants, multicultural festivals and fresh food markets – all on the doorstep of Sydney’s first 24/7 international airport.
As such, WSLD has released a book and interactive online guide titled Best of the West – A Food Lovers’ Guide to Greater Western Sydney – to celebrate all things food.
NSW Minister for Tourism, the Arts, Music, Night-time Economy, Transport and Roads, John Graham, said, “This guide does a fantastic job of telling the world what locals have known for a long time, that Western Sydney’s food scene is one of our city’s best assets.”
Right in the heart of Sydney’s west is the Diocese of Parramatta – a rich and vibrant multicultural faith community. The Diocese has around 106,000 Catholics born overseas, and this number is growing.
With the Philippines, Lebanon, India, Malta and Italy being the top five birthplaces of overseas-born Catholics in the Diocese; generations of recipes and foods are being shared and enjoyed locally.
“Food is one of the world’s great connectors and brings people together, whatever their age or background. Food is inclusive, diverse and expressive – qualities that are synonymous with Western Sydney,” WSLD executive Adam Leto said.
From Cabramatta to Parramatta, Best of the West – A Food Lover’s Guide to Greater Western Sydney includes:
- Local popular restaurants in an A-Z guide
- Cultural food festivals
- Markets across the greater west
- Unique dining destinations, such as Little India, Little Lebanon, Little Manilla and the Church Street dining precinct in Parramatta.
From The Growers Market in Blackheath to Cricca in Windsor, Rusty Penny in Penrith, Gursha Restaurant in Blacktown, and Pho Pasteur in Parramatta – there’s something divine for everyone. And be sure to say grace before you tuck in!
Visit the WSLD website to learn more.
