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...

Lievita brings the concept of Pizza al Taglio to Melbourne - pizza by the cut is how it's usually done in Rome. Rectangular pizzas are pre-cooked in an electric oven and put on display. They're then cut to the desired size, weighed, reheated in the oven til warm and toasty, then delivered into eager hands. It's quick and convenient, and you can order as much or as little as you want. Only a small amount of yeast is added to the dough at Lievita, resulting in a lighter and...

Opening in August last year, Roy Sassonkin and partner Natalie Powell (ex-Barry) set out to deliver vegetarian Israeli street-food in the middle of hipster Northcote. Originally from Tel Aviv, Sassonkin worked at Chin Chin, Hellenic Republic and the nearby Red Door Corner Store before settling into his own place. The setting is modest, with limited bar and counter seating around the periphery of the narrow eatery. We take a spot right at the kitchen, where we have the opportunity to watch our food being cooked, and the day's food...

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