Disappointed that I didn't order the Son In Law eggs previously, there was no way I was missing out again. The sweet tamarind sauce was fresh-tasting, and though the yolks were slightly over done, we loved the crispiness of both the outsides of the eggs and the fried shallots on top....
Discreetly opening up earlier this year, Tu has been a quiet achiever. Owner TJ has lived and worked in France for a long time, setting up food and hospitality businesses before coming back to Melbourne for good. His vision for Tu is to do French like the French do. French food is not all about expensive menus, heavy dishes and stuffy atmospheres like some of us might imagine, and he saw that Melbourne is missing the more typical, casual style of French dining that is more commonplace there...
Uncle Drew is Clifton Hill's new-ish six-month old local, replacing Squirrel Cafe that used to occupy this corner site. Its bright red door is striking and alluring, and it's buzzing on this Sunday morning...
Northern Light has made way for the king. Chalawan, the crocodile king, to be exact. Chalawan isn't the place for traditional Thai. It's contemporary, and the menu has been adjusted to the Australian palate and our local produce....
The Sake brand has broken into the fast casual market with Saké Jr, which tries to bring extra healthy choices to the in-a-rush crowd. Bowls can be built to your liking with their Japanese and Korean-inspired bases, proteins and toppings. Pre-made dishes, soups, meals, and even breakfasts, are also waiting to be picked up by people who are even more time-poor, or for the indecisive....