08 Jan

Owner Martin Pirc and head chef Daniel Schelbert from Punch Lane have ventured eastward to Richmond to set up their bistro and wine bar. It's a laid-back space where you can savour Australian and European wines and nibble on snacks, or have a proper meal. Named after Saint Urban, the Bishop of Langres in France during the 4th century, and a patron saint of wine makers, you know their wine is something they take very seriously. Ingeniously designed wrought iron arch windows, worn woods, handmade blue tiles and rustic,...

13:46 / Food / Modern Australian / Restaurants / Richmond / Saint Urban
13 Dec

Another season, another menu. Long Story Short is one of the new kids on the block, joining the ranks of many both established and up-and-coming cafes in Richmond. Previously the site of Zaza's, just tucked away from Bridge Road, the space has now been transformed into a cafe that is building up a loyal following. As with the previous fit-out, it's relaxed and friendly inside, but a bit of a refresh gives it a touch more warmth that suits the cafe very well. The coming of a new...

13:37 / Cafe / Food / Long Story Short Cafe / Richmond
20 Nov

It's not often that you hear of non-profit restaurants, but Feast of Merit is such a place. 100% of their profits go to YGAP, an organisation that runs social enterprises such as this one. YGAP supports local organisations in Australia, Kenya and South Africa which have the aim of reaching communities disadvantaged by poverty, empowering them to become self-sustainable. Feast of Merit features a contemporary Middle Eastern menu with a seasonal, sustainable and ethical farm-to-table philosophy. There's a distinct breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, and since we visited during...

12:43 / Feast of Merit / Food / Healthy / Middle Eastern / Restaurants / Richmond / Vegetarian
17 Nov

Good company and a good meal - catch-ups over food are one of the pleasures of life, and the bright, sunny weather today was the icing on the cake. It was time for a catch-up with S, and wanting to pick a place somewhere in between us, we settled on Touchwood. [caption id="attachment_10703" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Poached Pear and Salted Caramel Wholemeal Waffles with Whipped Mascarpone, Strawberry Dust and Toasted Almonds $15[/caption] S enjoyed her poached pear and salted caramel wholemeal waffles with whipped mascarpone, strawberry dust and toasted almonds. The...

12:28 / Cafe / Food / Richmond / Touchwood
20 Sep

Dropping into Salona for a quick meal on the way home, I ordered a beef souvlona. A mix between a burger and souvlaki, souvlonas are a Salona creation. The thin beef patty was accented with saganaki, capers, mustard tzatziki and cos lettuce, all wrapped up in satisfyingly toasty and fluffy pita bread. To go with it were some super crunchy spiced chips. I was actually pleasantly surprised by the souvlona. Although I would have liked the patty to be a little more moist, the flavour combination was tasty. [caption...

21:50 / Food / Greek / Restaurants / Richmond / Salona
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