There are a number of Korean chicken joints in the city, but GoodOvening has been making quite a name for itself. There are a few tasty flavours to choose from, of which my favourite is the honey soy garlic...
At only 5 months old, Indian fusion restaurant Burger Shurger is making a strong impression. The burger menu has chicken, beef and lamb options, but quite a decent chunk of the menu is vegetarian too. Dishes and sauces in the menu are made using the owner's recipes - the sort of food she might make at home....
It's always pleasant surprise to find restaurant gems that aren't in the city, and Adrian Morrissy wanted to prove that it is possible to keep to the suburbs for good food. Pembroke Bar and Kitchen is his latest venture set in his local neighbourhood, Surrey Hills. The interior, designed by Fiona Lynch, is classy but not uptight, and the large courtyard was the perfect setting for our lunch on this warm and breezy day....
Izakaya Kuuraku is one of the newest Japanese places in town, and it serves a huge range of food and drinks. The chicken confit is done quite well. The breast meat is not dry, and my personal favourite of the two accompanying sauces is the basil, though the fried garlic chilli sauce is also very tasty. The Kama-Yaki - grilled Kingfish cheek with lime and radish - comes with all the glorious moist and fatty bits of meat that make fish cheek so appetising. Mixing the radish with...
Pizza Farro has always been one of my favourite pizza places, so it was good news to hear they were opening a second location in Fitzroy, which is closer to home. The Polenta Chips are an excellent way to start. They've got a nice, crisp crumb and are well seasoned. The Neopolitan-style pizza is as good as I remember ...