25 Nov

Get a taste of contemporary Latin American at El Atino & Co. in the centre of Richmond, where authentic and traditional ingredients and techniques are re-interpreted. As well as dishing up Latin American fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner, El Atino & Co. has a food store which sells ingredients, food and drink imported from all over Latin America - Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela and Chile. Included amongst them are their own products, which are free of preservatives and artificial flavouring....

19:42 / El Atino & Co / Food / Latin American / Mexican / Restaurants
05 Sep

Situated on the quieter side of Swan St, family-owned Agapi has been around since 1968, and under the current owners for over 20 years. Dark, bare brick gives off a warm and homely feel, and the upstairs section is popular for family functions. There's food from the charcoal grill, and traditional dishes like yemista, vegetables stuffed with rice, and ...

12:23 / Agapi / Food / Greek / Restaurants / Richmond
27 Aug

Toto's, the oldest pizza restaurant in Australia, has been expanding. From its origins in Carlton, it's grown to include a small place in South Melbourne, and now one on Bridge Road. The Richmond branch is more of a takeaway place than a full restaurant, but there are still a handful of seats to dine at, and the warm lighting and wooden tables keep things casual....

19:56 / Food / Pizza / Restaurants / Richmond / Toto's Pizza
07 Jul

We all could do with a little more happiness, but how many of us eat to feel happy? Obviously not in the sense of gaining pleasure from the eating experience, which in food crazy Melbourne is not all that surprising, but rather, in eating particular foods to change the chemical balance of the brain. Certain foods, such as those high in the amino acid tryptophan, increase serotonin levels, and serotonin is important in the regulation of mood, sleep and digestion, thus contributing to well-being and happiness. This concept is...

18:21 / Cafe / Food / Richmond / Serotonin Eatery
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