26 Aug

D.O.C is well known for their pizzas, sourcing many of their ingredients from Italy to create simple but good quality versions of it. [caption id="attachment_6160" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Pizza D.O.C. ($20.90)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_6159" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Pizza Speck ($22.50)[/caption] The pizzas I tried that night were the Pizza D.O.C (San Marzano Tomato, Fresh DOP Buffalo Mozzarella, Fresh Basil) and Pizza Speck - (Smoked Prosciutto, Fontina, Wild Mushroom & Thyme). The pizza base was definitely one of the better ones I've had and I really appreciated the simplicity of the toppings and how enjoyable...

20:46 / Carlton / D.O.C. Pizza & Mozzarella Bar / Food / Italian / Restaurants
15 Aug

With a fortnightly rotating menu featuring a different cuisine each time, Crabapple Kitchen's Friday Night Flights have been something I've been wanting to try for a looong time. Sadly, after I missed out on Valencia in March, which included both paella AND arroz negra, I've been waiting for another Spanish flight and there happened to be one scheduled (a few weeks) after my birthday! The multi-course dinner is $45 and the beverage package (a cocktail and two glasses of wine) can be added on for another $35. Their...

11:57 / Crabapple Kitchen / Food / Hawthorn / Restaurants / Spanish
01 Aug

I was fortunate enough to be able to sample these sweet delights after our Nobu Apertivo Friday outing. [caption id="attachment_6019" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Greek Doughnuts w Walnuts and Honey[/caption] First to be consumed were the Greek doughnuts from Jimmy Grants. Still warm after the car trip home, they were chewy but surprisingly light, and very good with the walnuts and honey [gallery type="rectangular" ids="6022,6019,6020,6023,6024"] The sweets from Chez Dré were also delicious, particularly the caramel-mandarin dome with the soft layers of cream, sponge, jelly and mousse pairing well with the crunchy chocolate.   Jimmy Grants 113...

21:35 / Chez Dre / Dessert/Sweets / Fitzroy / Food / Greek / Jimmy Grants / Restaurants / South Melbourne
25 Jul

Phillippa Sibley's new venture is a fixed price (hence the name), ticketed restaurant - apparently the first of its kind in Melbourne. Places are booked and paid for in advance online, though walk-ins are welcome if there's space to accommodate. We visited for lunch, which is $49 for 2 courses and a glass of wine. Once at the restaurant, the meal can be upgraded to a 3-course lunch for $65.Their 4-course dinner for $79. Apart from the set menu, this month they were offering freshly shucked oysters and...

15:15 / Food / French / Melbourne CBD / Prix Fixe / Restaurants
17 Jul

I came here just to try out some of their desserts and the one I picked was the tiramisu. While the flavours were generally good, I did think it was a bit mushy and starting to become a bit runny. [caption id="attachment_5940" align="aligncenter" width="529"] Baileys Tiramisu ($13.90)[/caption] Mona Lisa on Lygon 258 Lygon St Carlton, VIC, 3053 (03) 9078 4426 ...

23:23 / Carlton / Dessert/Sweets / Food / Italian / Mona Lisa on Lygon / Restaurants
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