I came here just to try out some of their desserts and the one I picked was the tiramisu. While the flavours were generally good, I did think it was a bit mushy and starting to become a bit runny. [caption id="attachment_5940" align="aligncenter" width="529"] Baileys Tiramisu ($13.90)[/caption] Mona Lisa on Lygon 258 Lygon St Carlton, VIC, 3053 (03) 9078 4426 ...
I came in a pretty big group, which was a great opportunity to sample a variety of pizzas - in fact, we ordered 8: +39: Fior Di Latte, Berkshire Sausage, Mascarpone, Gorgonzola Cheese, Tomato Salsa & Prosciutto Di Parma ($27) Capricciosa Italiana: Italian Tomato Salsa, Fior Di Latte, Leg Ham, Olives, Artichoke Hearts &Mushroom ($19) Diavola: Italian Tomato Salsa, Fior Di Latte, Hot Salame & Chilli ($19.50) Gratinata: Fior Di Latte, Italian Tomato Salsa, Eggplant, Cherry Tomatoes & Bread Crumb ($19.50) Crudaiola: Buffalo Mozzarella, Roma Tomato, Garlic, Parsley,Rocket & Prosciutto Di Parma ($25) Wagyu:...
So it's truffle festival time in Melbourne and I decided to check out one of the more accessible truffle food items available: the truffle toastie. Because I was unable to attend the market at Caulfield Racecourse and try it there, I chose to sample St Ali's offering. $18 bought me a toastie with Gruyere and shavings of truffle. (Good Food listed the toastie as being $15 - maybe it was a typo?) It arrived pretty quickly and was accompanied by a mound of tasty salad. With great anticipation I...
Filled with simple, clean and homely decor, The Grain Store is serviced by quite a large and busy kitchen. At the time of my visit, there weren't many sandwiches and sweets available near the counter yet, but as I was waiting for my food to arrive I watched as freshly baked goods made their way to the front. My breakfast of choice was the smoked salmon omelette & truffle crème fraiche, sweet winter fennel, chipotle romesco salsa, rye crostini and crispy quinoa. The omelette arrived on the table quite...
Tonight I undertook a rare adventure to the Western Suburbs to visit Arcadia Gastronomique, where the warm and toasty heating and steamy, mainly Spanish fare was perfect for a cold Winter's night. I felt overwhelmed with all the choices on the menu so left the ordering to others on the table who seemed to have previous experience at this restaurant. We ordered a selection of tapas, raciones and main courses to share. [caption id="attachment_5893" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Champiònes Pesto - Whipped cheese & pesto stuffed button mushrooms with spanish romesco sauce...
