30 Jul

When news broke of Heston’s Fat Duck residing in Melbourne for a few short months, Australia nearly lost its head. Ballots were drawn, people got excited, and whilst there were a lucky few who were floored by the experience, others shook their heads at the price others would pay for a meal. Though the value that some place on gastronomic experiences such as The Fat Duck are debatable, what isn’t, is that its replacement is a more affordable proposition. Enter Dinner by Heston....

12:28 / Dinner by Heston / European / Food / Melbourne CBD / Modern Australian / Restaurants
19 Jul

The third venue from owner Chris Favaloro and co-host Andrew Zoli, surburban Italian favourite Vivace earned itself two hats in the Gault & Millau 2015 guide. Executive Chef, Davide Ferraro, hails from Turin in Northern Italy, bringing his experience in authentic Italian cuisine to the kitchen. ...

17:44 / Brighton / Food / Italian / Restaurants / Vivace
07 Jul

Cosi has plenty of regulars, who even chat the whole day away from early afternoon till dinnertime. We weren't planning on staying quite that long, but we did drop by for a long lunch.We start with the Quail Ravioli. I loved the fine texture of the quail filling and its buttery sauce, the parmesan adding just the right amount of sharpness to the bites of pasta. The Seared Scallops come with the succulent and glistening pork belly....

17:43 / Cosi Bar Ristorante / Food / Italian / Restaurants / South Yarra
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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