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Mince Food & Drink

‘An independent, physical publication about food, hospitality and beyond’ New Narrm/Melbourne-based indie mag Mince positions food as ‘a gateway to bigger conversations’ surrounding culture and the hospitality industry. Rather than feed into the algorithm-driven, engineered and inexhaustible media churn, the stories featured in this debut issue feel more intentional, seeking out real connection through the physical medium of print. As for the name?; Mince is ‘a metaphor for creative process: messy, deliberate, satisfying.’ This inaugural edition is titled ‘The Incubator Issue’, functioning as an experimental space for emerging artists, writers and foodies to share their work, regardless of its degree of polish or commercial viability. Inside, you’ll find an inventory of looted ephemera—souvenirs of cherished memories from nights out—accompanied by anonymous accounts of how they came to be in the unnamed individuals’ possession; a conversation with plant-based chef Yolanda Whelan; Heidi Smith’s candy-coloured cafe sketches; features spanning canteen etiquette, the Western butchering of Asian fusion, ethical Coca-Cola alternatives, the hallowed halls of one of Palermo’s most expansive outdoor markets, and the death of the walk-in restaurant; plus, a recipe for nasi goreng seasoning paste, a guide to the art of the shopping list and a smorgasbord of communion wafer canapés to whet your appetite. mincemag.com