12 Apr

I'd heard a lot about New Shanghai's dumplings, so when mum suggested dropping by for a quick lunch on Sunday I was secretly pleased. There was a bit of a queue, but because it was only just the beginning of lunchtime we didn't have to wait too long. Mum did the ordering and, given the restaurant's reputation, thought we'd focus more on the dumplings for our initial visit. The first dish to arrive was, not dumplings, but the deep-fried tofu coated with salted egg yolk ($16.8). Smooth bite-sized pieces...

13:49 / Chinese / Food / Melbourne CBD / New Shanghai / Restaurants
11 Apr

A changing of the seasons often means a changing of the menu. Ciaran Butler, the executive chef at Rochford Wine's Isabella's restaurant, puts together a menu that utilises local Yarra Valley produce and I was invited to try the new Autumn menu. It turned out to be a beautiful time of year to visit the area, with all the vineyards and trees displaying their Autumn foliage. Tables in the spacious dining area looked out into the vast landscape of the surrounding area. Mains ranged from roasted chicken and suckling...

14:55 / Coldstream / Food / Isabella's at Rochford / Restaurants / Rochford Restaurant / Winery
07 Apr

We needed a nice dinner location to satisfy our hungry stomachs after a long day out. No one was in the mood for Asian food and with favourable past experiences and its central location, Gazi fit the bill. I was surprised that we were able to get a large table booking last minute and I was pleased to finally try out a restaurant I'd heard so much about. Upon walking into the main dining area past the bar, I was immediately taken in by the intricate terracotta pot ceiling fixture....

22:09 / Food / Gazi / Greek / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants
07 Apr

A day trip to Mornington Peninsula over the Easter weekend meant winery visits and hot springs. Unfortunately the weather was terrible so we ended up only visiting one winery: T'Gallant in Main Ridge. I hadn't eaten breakfast, so I needed fill my stomach with something before wine tasting and T'Gallant's Spuntino Bar provided a convenient source of sustenance. [caption id="attachment_7715" align="aligncenter" width="529"] Frivolities - Beetroot Dip, Italian Cheese, Olives, Toasted Ciabatta $14[/caption] Not having too much of an appetite yet I had the Frivolities, which included fresh seasonal dip, cheese, olives...

13:15 / Food / Italian / Main Ridge / Restaurants / T'Gallant Spuntino Bar / Winery
02 Apr

Highlander Lane, off Flinders Street right near the aquarium, is home to Highlander Bar - a bar/restaurant/events space that has a bit of a pub feel to it. Much of the ground floor is occupied by circular booths centred around small tables, giving each one a greater sense of privacy. Other than its obvious offering of alcoholic beverages, its menu encompasses tacos, burgers and snacks such as wings, ribs and fries. I decided on the lamb burger - slow-cooked lamb shoulder, grilled halloumi, tomato relish and mayo nestled in...

15:08 / Bar/Pub / Burgers / Food / Highlander Bar / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants
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