22
Jun
Rubicon, Essendon
A short walk from Essendon station, this site has long been an Italian restaurant, but rebranded to Rubicon a year ago under the guidance of chef Michael Ibrahim and owner Teddy Hakim....
21
Jun
Third Wave Cafe, Port Melbourne
I do love American BBQ. Sometimes there's nothing like a succulent and tasty piece of meat that's been treated with care and respect. Third Wave Cafe has been pumping out their famous slow-cooked American BBQ from their custom built smoker for the last seven years....
20
Jun
Tutto Bene, Southgate
Tutto Bene, the famed risotto specialist, revealed their tips for the perfect risotto during a series of masterclasses in July. Taken by head chef Nathan Scarfo, all points were covered from the variety of rice and cooking process, to how risotto should be like in terms of texture and consistency. Vialone Nano rice is preferred, rather than Arborio, and simplicity is king...
16
Jun
The Providore Swan Bay Farm, Balwyn
Scarvelli Cafe has undergone an evolution. Now known as The Providore Swan Bay Farm, they've branched into dinner twice a week, but hopefully dinner service will expand. The interior now feels even more warm and rustic than before, and although it's now winter, their covered courtyard has heaters to keep us nice and toasty....
15
Jun
4Fingers Chicken, Melbourne CBD
4Fingers Crispy Chicken has arrived from the shores of Singapore. It's Singapore’s second-largest chicken brand after KFC, and Melbourne's Bourke St store is the first to open in Australia. As with Korean Fried Chicken, the chicken is fried in such a way to render out the fat, leaving crackling skin to enjoy. ...