MARCH 5, 2019 \ STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
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(Dennis Manktelow)
A taste of Sunshine A cultural food journey awaits with the return of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival to Sunshine this year. Now in its third year, Sunshine Food Fever promises to showcase the best the suburb has to offer. Diners will be taken on a food journey celebrating the successive waves of immigration which combine to make Sunshine one of the most culturally diverse places in Australia. The journey begins at Thuan An on Hampshire Road where chef and owner Phuong will present his South Vietnamese traditional entrees. Diners will then make their way across to Gojo Ethiopian Cafe and Restaurant where owner Daniel Alemar will showcase the dishes and culture of his homeland. “We have all different types of food. Vegetarian, beef, lamb and chicken,” Mr Alemar said. “I can’t wait. For me this is a very big day and I want to make sure everyone is happy.” After the main course the evening finishes with North Indian sweets from the family-owned Classic Curry restaurant. Owners Ash and Vasu will take diners behind the scenes of their business. Sunshine Food Fever will be on Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 22 from 6.30-9pm For tickets visit: www. melbournefoodandwine.com.au KENA GUDINA
Tate Papworth
Violent gang rampage By Tate Papworth Three people were taken to hospital in serious conditions after a gang of up to 15 went on a violent rampage through Sunshine on Saturday night. Police have been told the violent spree began about 11.25pm when a group of 10 to 15 males set upon a 35-year-old Braybrook man who was walking along Hertford Street. The group searched his pockets and made demands for his wallet before they were scared
off by local residents. The Braybrook man was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Police believe the same group carried out a series of vicious assaults on Kennedy Street, including that of a 16-year-old Sunshine boy who was taken to hospital in a critical condition. His friend, a 15-year-old Melton boy, came to his aid but was also assaulted and had his keys and phone stolen. He was taken to hospital suffering serious injuries.
A 13-year-old Melton girl and a 13-year-old Melton boy were also confronted by the group on Kennedy Street. The boy was assaulted and suffered minor injuries. At the intersection of Kennedy Street and Devonshire Road, the group used a stick to assault a 14-year-old Corio girl. She was searched for valuables and her phone was stolen. Police believe the group continued its destruction, throwing a rock through the rear
passenger window of a car parked in the street. The offenders, all male, are described as being of African appearance and aged between 14 and 20 years of age. Police are continuing to investigate the sequence of events. No arrests had been made at the time of publishing. Anyone who witnessed the incidents or has information is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential on-line report at crimestoppers. com.au