Sitting in a quieter section of Brunswick Road, Curry Smuggler aims to deliver Indian food so good it's as if they've smuggled it in. Daaku Di Tangri chicken drumsticks have lamb mince hidden inside and is marinated in tandoori spices and yoghurt. The cheesy, slightly creamy sauce adds a good hit of flavour to the moist protein....
Shop 225 is the result of good friends Lorenzo Tron and Roberto Davoli finding themselves in a regular dilemma. It's hard to find a place where vegan and gluten-free friends can all enjoy a good meal together with those that don't have dietary restrictions. Pizza dough is leavened for 72 hours, resulting in a lighter,...
It's been open for 3 years, and it's a wonder I haven't heard of Linger Patisserie earlier. Situated in a church, the cafe was opened as a result of the owner's passion for cakes. Apart from cakes, there's regular brunch fare available too. Their Creamy Seafood Pasta comes with grilled or torched shellfish and is relatively light pasta dish. Confit Duck Leg comes with a spaetzle that looks almost like Asian-style eggs, and the duck is easily deboned....
A bit of creativity can go a long way, and at Basco you'll find Mexican food infused with Asian flavours. Before the tacos arrive, we dig into some Fuku Wedges - sweet potato and eggplant with two different sauces. The miso sauce goes well with the super crispy crumbed eggplant...
Spinetoli opened up quietly in March on the western end of Toorak Road, where a few new openings have appeared of late. Here you'll discover dishes that are modern in style, but true to classic Italian flavours....