Venus and Co - Koupes, spiced beef mince, currants, saffron labne ($14)

Venus & Co, Albert Park

Venus and Co

Cyprus, the ‘Island of Venus’, has a cuisine that is rarely explored in Melbourne. The food at Venus & Co is authentic Cypriot, and you’ll see its influences from Middle Eastern and Greek cuisines. Recipes that have been handed down through the generations sit alongside contemporary interpretations of traditional dishes on the menu.

Venus and Co - Nisi Highball - Ouzo, vodka, lemon juice, mint, apple juice ($19) Keo Lager Cyprus ($9)
Nisi Highball - Ouzo, vodka, lemon juice, mint, apple juice ($19) Keo Lager Cyprus ($9)
Venus and Co - Chickpea & tahini hummus, goats milk feta ($8,50) Smoked eggplant caviar, pomegranate, chilli ($8.50)
Chickpea & tahini hummus, goats milk feta ($8,50) Smoked eggplant caviar, pomegranate, chilli ($8.50)
Venus and Co - BBQ street corn, Meredith’s goats curd, haloumi crumbs, black salt ($4.50 ea)
BBQ street corn, Meredith’s goats curd, haloumi crumbs, black salt ($4.50 ea)
Venus and Co - Tempura zucchini flowers, anari, haloumi, pine nuts, lefkadasTempura zucchini flowers, anari, haloumi, pine nuts, lefkadas thyme honey ($16) thyme honey ($16)
Tempura zucchini flowers, anari, haloumi, pine nuts, lefkadas thyme honey ($16)

Warm, fluffy, crisp pita is perfect for scooping up the beautifully smokey Eggplant Caviar, Pomegranate and Chilli dip, and the Chickpea & Tahini Hummus with goats milk feta. BBQ Street Corn is seasoned with black salt, and the juicy kernels receive further flavour from tangy Meredith’s goats curd and haloumi crumbs. Crispy Tempura Zucchini Flowers are filled with a surprisingly light mixture of anari, haloumi and pine nuts.

Venus and Co - Loukanika, potato roast garlic skordalia, dried olive crumbs ($14)
Loukanika, potato roast garlic skordalia, dried olive crumbs ($14)
Venus and Co - Koupes, spiced beef mince, currants, saffron labne ($14)
Koupes, spiced beef mince, currants, saffron labne ($14)
Venus and Co - Lamb shoulder, gyros and condiments ($26)
Lamb shoulder, gyros and condiments ($26)

The Koupes are a stand out. Cracked wheat surrounds a generous filling of spiced beef mince and currants. It’s a dish packed full of flavour and moisture. And what would the cuisine be without lamb? Their Lamb Shoulder, which has been cooked over coals, is handled perfectly, and comes with gyros and condiments like tzatziki to create a filling main course.

Venus and Co - Cypriot coffee and callebut dark chocolate mousse, vanilla bean ice cream, kourabiethe ($14)
Cypriot coffee and callebut dark chocolate mousse, vanilla bean ice cream, kourabiethe ($14)
Venus and Co - Halva sundae, spiced strawberries ($12)
Halva sundae, spiced strawberries ($12)

End the feast with the airy Cypriot Coffee and Callebut Dark Chocolate Mousse, vanilla bean ice cream, and kourabiethe, or perhaps the much sweeter Halva Sundae with spiced strawberries.

We leave Venus & Co with satisfied bellies, wondering what other delicious aspects of Cypriot cuisine we’ve been missing out on.

Venus and Co

Disclaimer: I was invited to Venus & Co as a guest, however, opinions expressed here are purely my own, and are based on my experience at the time

Venus & Co Kitchen & Bar
183 Victoria Avenue
Albert Park, VIC, 3206
(03) 9699 5618
http://venusandco.com.au/
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