07 Oct

Tucked away on the second floor of the Southgate complex, Miyako Japanese Cuisine & Teppanyaki offers authentic Japanese cuisine from new head chef Yosuke Furukawa, recently of Izakaya Den. The restaurant features two teppanyaki grills, and a sushi and sashimi bar serving up market fresh fish. A range of seating options is available, from the regular tables, to the small balcony area (which can even be heated) with wonderful views of the CBD along the Yarra, and private tatami room complete with sunken tables. We opened with a small appetiser...

20:56 / Food / Japanese / Miyako Japanese Cuisine & Teppanyaki / Restaurants / Southbank
06 Oct

Another year, another round of birthdays. This year for their combined birthday celebration my parents decided to go to Luxembourg Bistro & Bar, the reincarnation of Golden Fields which saw it change from an Asian-inspired menu to a French one. Being a bar, there's a mixture of smaller plates perfect for enjoying with drinks, as well a larger dishes that are well suited for either solo dining or sharing. Since it was their occasion, mum had the main say in the menu and she opted for the Chef's...

20:51 / Food / French / Luxembourg / Restaurants / St Kilda
01 Oct

I was recently invited to celebrate Cloudy Bay's 30th anniversary and the launch of their new 2015 vintage Sauvignon Blanc. Cloudy Bay Vineyards is situted in the famed Marlborough wine region of New Zealand, and their Sauvignon Blanc is one they take particular pride in. On arrival, we were greeted with some of Cloudy Bay's Pelorus, a crisp and citrusy sparkling white. Jim White, Cloudy Bay's viticulturist, then introduced the new Sauvignon Blanc and explained how various stations had been set up around the room to educate and enhance our...

16:31 / Food / Modern Australian / Restaurants / South Yarra / The Botanical
29 Sep

It's Oktoberfest and celebrations are in full swing. Although I've been here before, I'm always surprised at just how large Munich Brauhaus is. We came in rather early on a Monday evening, and though I expected it to be quiet, there were already a number of patrons treating themselves to drinks, and as the night went on, quite a few large parties came in. We started with a five beer flight, and some pretzels. All the beers are made under the Bavarian Purity Law, so made using only hops,...

22:38 / Food / German / Munich Brauhaus / Restaurants / South Wharf
11 Sep

Old Mates Pizza & Pasta is a small pizza and pasta shop mainly catering to takeaway and delivery, though there are a handful of tables both inside and outdoors. You can't usually expect out-of-this world pasta at pizza places, especially when most of the patrons here are after a quick feed. I tried the House Special with fettucine, which consisted of chicken, bacon, spring onion, pesto, and pine nuts with cream and Napoli sauce. There was a generous portion of bacon and pine nuts, though I would have liked...

21:44 / Food / Italian / Old Mates Pizza & Pasta / Pizza / Restaurants / South Melbourne
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