15 Feb

After an unexpectedly early finish to my day, I found myself in the outer eastern suburbs with nothing to do and it wasn't even noon yet. What better thing to do than have a food adventure? A quick search led me to The Firehouse - a smart but unpretentious and informal cafe and restaurant not far from Eastland. The building was a fire station in its former life, hence the name. The seasonal menu is largely Mediterranean. An all-day brunch is available, with the lunch kicking in at...

14:33 / Cafe / Food / Mediterranean / Ringwood / The Firehouse
14 Feb

Kolache Cravings is a new micro bakery that has settled into Preston. Owners Phil and Nona have spent a large amount of time spent living overseas. During a stint in Texas, kolache were one of their favourite snacks, and finding they're not currently in the market in Melbourne the idea to introduce them here was born. Kolache (pronounced ko-LA-chay) are part of Czech cuisine. Soft and fluffy like brioche, but not as rich and buttery in flavour, they're beautiful straight out of the oven. An extensive experimentation process was...

15:33 / Bread / European / Food / Kolache Cravings / Preston / Restaurants
13 Feb

Burger places seem to be popping up all over Melbourne, and our love for them is evidenced by a constant stream of burger images on our Instagrams, whether they're from cafes, restaurants or dedicated burger joints. It's getting more difficult for new places to differentiate themselves from the crowd. A love for food, cocktails and design inspired Lorance and Mark Darwish to start up Little Oscar in a up-and-coming part of Lygon Street. Their point of difference? Korean-American fusion. Head chef William Riman has previous experience working in...

15:33 / American / Brunswick / Burgers / Food / Korean / Little Oscar / Restaurants
10 Feb

I recently realised I have a strong tendency go for crunchy things when in need of a snack. Unfortunately that results in me consuming way more potato chips than I should, when I could really be exciting my tastebuds and fuelling my body with something better (and healthier). I've been considering making myself veggie sticks and having healthier dips readily available in the fridge for snacktime, enabling me to save my stomach space and calories for more worthwhile foods. There are other times when I really feel like something...

21:13 / Products
26 Jan

A short daytrip up to Echuca meant we were in need of a bite to eat for lunch. The American Hotel had been mentioned by a number of locals, so we planned a visit to satiate our hungry bellies after a morning of water sports on the river. The food really was quite good and everyone enjoyed what they had ordered, from the hearty Texan braised beef chilli, juicy burgers and tacos to the giant servings of succulent pork ribs. Although some might assume pub food fare isn't the...

21:05 / American / American Hotel / Bar/Pub / Echuca / Food / Regional Victoria
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