03 Apr

Another trip to Gelato Messina! The pandan and coconut sorbet (unsurprisingly) tastes like kaya, so if I were ever having a craving for kaya that's what I'd get. Gianduia Bianco (white chocolate & hazelnut gelato with hazelnut praline), was quite nice too, but I think if I ate a whole scoop of it I'd feel it was too sweet. Looking at the specials board, I initially thought I'd like the Black Forest the most (Chocolate Fondant Gelato With Kirsch Cream, Cherry Jam And Kirsch Soaked Chocolate Sauce), but...

18:23 / Dessert/Sweets / Fitzroy / Food / Gelato Messina Melbourne / Restaurants
29 Mar

My visit to De Clieu this morning took place relatively early (8:30am), but the cafe was over half full with dining patrons and takeaway coffee customers. My choice from the menu was the beetroot-cured salmon with polenta chips, truffled cauliflower purée, herb yoghurt and wasabi salt. The combination of flavours was delicious and the heavier elements, such as the dense polenta and creamy truffled cauliflower purée, were nicely balanced with the freshness of the herb yoghurt and lightness from the salmon. This as all lifted by the wasabi salt, which...

09:15 / Cafe / De Clieu / Fitzroy / Food
20 Mar

For this balmy-day visit, I had the pear and rhubarb and a daily special flavour called Montgomery's Gold Mine (dark chocolate w. gold chocolate-coated honeycomb). The pear and rhubarb was deliciously smooth and creamy; my favourite flavour so far. The chocolate one was very strong, like dark chocolate, and I liked the extra textural element from the honeycomb. [caption id="attachment_5230" align="aligncenter" width="529"] Pear and Rhubarb, Montgomery's Gold Mine - Dark Chocolate w. Gold Chocolate Coated Honeycomb[/caption] Gelato Messina 237 Smith St Fitzroy, VIC, 3065 (02) 8354 1223 http://www.gelatomessina.com/ ...

18:46 / Dessert/Sweets / Fitzroy / Food / Gelato Messina Melbourne / Restaurants
13 Mar

I was after baked eggs today and an early finish provided the opportunity to satisfy my craving. The baked egg daily specials were the vegetarian option of miso eggplant, tofu and noodles and the non-vegetarian option of lemon and herb chicken with potatoes. Part of the eggs were slightly overdone, but I still enjoyed the dish. The herbs, including the parsley on top, helped lift the flavour. It was a very substantial version of baked eggs, and that at only $15. [caption id="attachment_5224" align="aligncenter" width="1300"] Baked Eggs w. Lemon...

11:24 / Birdman Eating / Cafe / Fitzroy / Food
13 Dec

Young Bloods Diner is a modern and open space serving (an all-day) breakfast and brunch with a rooftop bar. They were still serving their spring menu when I visited so I was able to try their Roasted Cauliflower Salad with ocean trout and hazelnuts ($15). Fresh and light, with tender and well-seasoned cauliflower, nicely cooked trout and a creamy cauliflower puree, the salad was a joy to eat....

12:50 / Cafe / Fitzroy / Food / Modern Australian / Young Bloods Diner
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