Il Melograno is about 3 years old, and while it focused mainly on gelato and later brunch, there were always ideas of expanding into the dinner trade. Dinner service started a month ago, available from 3pm. Gelato first started in Sicily, as a mix of granita and milk, and is its the most famous food product. For Il Melograno's food menu, Sicilian family recipes are tweaked to suit Australian produce. Sicily is a bit of a melting pot of cuisines, and sees influence from the Spanish, Arabs and...

I'm not exactly sure why, but I've always had a preference for gelato over ice cream. Maybe it's the smoother texture or the different mouth-feel, or maybe even just the nostalgia that's attached to it. Whatever the case, it's been exciting to see more and more premium gelateria popping up around Melbourne. Since I was passing through the Northern suburbs, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to try one that's been on my list since it opened. During the daytime, a breakfast and lunch cafe menu is served at...

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