26 Feb

Lorem Ipsum, the text used in publishing, typography and graphic design as a space filler to demonstrate layout and features, is the name cleverly chosen for Melbourne’s first ever pop-up gala space. Created as a collaboration between EMG (Event Management Group) and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Lorem Ipsum is nestled in the unlikely location of an exhibition bay within MCEC. The space is capable of accommodating 500-2000 people for occasions ranging from cocktail functions to gala dinners and lunches. Each year will follow a different theme and this...

17:43 / Food / Launch / Lorem Ipsum / South Wharf
21 Feb

For $55, The Waiting Room offers a daily afternoon tea with Jing Tea and Vittoria Coffee and featuring the usual categories of hot savouries, sandwiches, sweets and scones. We started with the top tier of crab and leek vol-au-vent and ricotta cheese filled zucchini flowers. The zucchini flowers were well received and it was a bit of a shame there weren't more warm savoury treats to enjoy. [caption id="attachment_7284" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Egg And Chive Salad Spinach Bread; Smoked Salmon And Herb Crepe Roulade; Cucumber And Cream Cheese On Tomato Bread;...

15:07 / Food / High Tea / Restaurants / Southbank / The Waiting Room
29 Dec

As its name suggests, Wagyu Ya specialises in wagyu beef, particularly wagyu cooked over Japanese barbecue. Set over two levels, it has both a la carte (downstairs) and smokeless charcoal barbecue (upstairs). Bookings are recommended for the dinner barbecue menu. Its a la carte menu has items from sushi and sashimi to noodles and rice, and also a variety of entrees and side dishes. We came here today to try out Wagyu Ya's lunch special menu which consists of donburi, ramen, sushi, sashimi and, of course, barbecued wagyu. [caption...

13:59 / Food / Japanese / Restaurants / South Yarra / Wagyu Ya
22 Dec

Though I've been to Third Wave before, I didn't try any of the thing they're famous for: their American BBQ dishes. When a Groupon voucher came up I thought it'd be a great opportunity to revisit. [caption id="attachment_7035" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Beef Ribs - Smoked w. 9 Spice Dry Rub and Hickory Wood. Spicy iQ BBQ Sauce and Horseradish (half rack, $24)[/caption] The meat was very tender and slid off the bone as we tried to divide it between us. Both the sauces were good, though my favourite of the two...

21:48 / American / Food / Prahran / Restaurants / Third Wave
09 Dec

I finally had the opportunity to come to Steer, well-known for its wide range of high quality steaks. There are just so many different producers and cuts to choose from. There are options other than steak on the menu for non-beef eaters. Shortly after we were seated, a waiter presented us with a large board of meat showcasing a small selection of what they had to offer.The butter accompanying the complimentary bread was particularly nice, especially with the sprinkles of salt that topped it. I had to restrain...

20:34 / Food / Restaurants / South Yarra / Steakhouse / Steer Bar and Grill
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