03 Jul

For owners Judy and Jenny, it became a chore to find cafés that served healthy, nutritious food that also tasted good. An increased awareness of special diets was also a major driver in inspiring the creation of World Vegetarian Cafe. Although their target market is those with special dietary needs, now 10 months old, the cafe is also popular with people simply looking for healthier, and often vegan and vegetarian alternatives. It all began with the realisation that most dishes are full of sugar, salt and butter - the...

15:01 / Cafe / Elsternwick / Food / Healthy / Vegetarian / World Vegetarian Cafe
01 Jul

I'm not exactly sure why, but I've always had a preference for gelato over ice cream. Maybe it's the smoother texture or the different mouth-feel, or maybe even just the nostalgia that's attached to it. Whatever the case, it's been exciting to see more and more premium gelateria popping up around Melbourne. Since I was passing through the Northern suburbs, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to try one that's been on my list since it opened. During the daytime, a breakfast and lunch cafe menu is served at...

19:54 / Dessert/Sweets / Food / Il Melograno / Northcote / Restaurants
01 Jul

Lievita brings the concept of Pizza al Taglio to Melbourne - pizza by the cut is how it's usually done in Rome. Rectangular pizzas are pre-cooked in an electric oven and put on display. They're then cut to the desired size, weighed, reheated in the oven til warm and toasty, then delivered into eager hands. It's quick and convenient, and you can order as much or as little as you want. Only a small amount of yeast is added to the dough at Lievita, resulting in a lighter and...

18:54 / Food / Italian / Lievita / Northcote / Pizza / Restaurants
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