It's now summer, and time for new dishes to hit the menu at Sardi. There are a few additions, but three in particular catch our eye, and there's something new for everyone. The more traditional cafe-goer gets a new Eggs Benny. Ham hock, broccolini and eggs are piled on top of brioche and slathered in an apple cider and asparagus hollandaise. It's a tasty and different take on the benedict....
Melbourne loves its brunch with eggs, but there are currently none that focus solely on this golden treasure, despite all the ogling over #yolkporn. Not only does Good Egg fill this niche, it does it using truly free range eggs that are so prized that they’re also used by Daylesford’s Lake House, and have won a Delicious state produce award. Said farm is Real Eggs, where chickens are kept happy and healthy, living in a density of only 8 chickens per hectare....
Recently refurbished, Leroys is warm, unpretentious and family and pet-friendly. Indeed, during Sunday brunch it's full of young families, most of them enjoying the outdoors space enclosed by timber framing. An additional courtyard is currently being constructed at the back....
The Corner has made a name for itself as a pub and leading live music venue. Now marking 20 years under current ownership, it was time for a freshen up. Corner Hotel now sports a new wheelchair accessible rooftop, which comprises of a dining area and outdoor courtyard. ...
High Tea at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto is moving home. Now residing at Alluvial, it now has expanded dessert options. The inspiration for the High Tea is Mrs D’Ebro, a society lady who hosted elaborate afternoon teas in her Toorak home. Research was undertaken to look into the types of foods, champagne and literature that the society of that era would have indulged in....