25 Sep

I've finally gotten around to creating a Facebook page to make it easier for people to keep up with my posts. There isn't much on it at the moment, but I'll be updating it with posts as they come! Check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/achronicleofgastronomy...

16:34 / Uncategorized
23 Sep

Joe McCanta, the Global Brand Ambassador for Grey Goose, recently hosted the first Taste By Appointment events held in Australia. Originally a trained jazz pianist, Joe has since delved into the world of drinks, becoming a sommelier and mixologist - an expert in the complexities and pleasurable sensations of taste. Despite having a busy schedule that takes him all across the globe, Joe was kind enough to answer some questions about his intriguing life. How did you come to the position of Grey Goose ambassador and what do you love...

22:15 / Interviews
22 Sep

Our (late) Father's Day dinner involved a trip down to the Dining Room of The Grand Richmond. Aiming to serve simple and authentic Italian food, the Dining Room was small and intimate and the service there was incredibly pleasant, friendly, informed and attentive. [caption id="attachment_6406" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Bread and Olives[/caption] We started off with some warm bread and a variety of olives. Of the two types of bread I particularly enjoyed the...

20:51 / Food / Italian / Restaurants / Richmond / The Grand Hotel
19 Sep

There's quite a number of Japanese eateries to choose from when dining on Smith St, between Johnston Street and Victoria Parade. Today's outing was to Peko Peko. It was a quirky yet cozy place with an upper level that had an huge, open 'window' that looked out over the ground floor and small kitchen. The menu is neatly organised into small, medium and big dishes, offering the usual favourites as well as a few twists like sweet potato gyoza and chili tofu soba. Peko Peko's version of sashimidon was salmon...

21:38 / Fitzroy / Food / Japanese / Peko Peko / Restaurants
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