30 Nov

I had a Groupon voucher for Movenpick and the 34C degree day today made it the perfect time to use it. I'd visited previously and loved the hazelnut. I did taste the pistachio, which is another of my favourite flavours of gelato but didn't enjoy it so much. [caption id="attachment_6843" align="aligncenter" width="529"] Mango Sorbet and Espresso Croquant Ice Cream ($6.95)[/caption] The mango sorbet was more dense than other sorbets I've had and also contained little pieces of Alfonso mango. The Espresso Croquant ice cream was slightly bitter, as expected, but...

12:22 / Dessert/Sweets / Food / M-P / Melbourne CBD / Movenpick QV / Restaurants
27 Nov

Situated in the basement of historic Harley House on the corner of Collins & Exhibition Streets, La Chinesca is a bar, eatery and art space. Though La Chinesca is a bar, co-owners Vincent Fantauzzo and Robert Hargraves also wanted a strong emphasis on food. Chef Daniel Salcedo has moved on from a Chinese and Mexican menu to a Peruvian one, inspired by recent trip to Peru for the Mistura food festival. Being a Peruvian native, Salcedo has been yearning to bring his native cuisine to Melbourne after previously...

22:14 / Bar/Pub / Food / La Chinesca / Latin American / Melbourne CBD / Peruvian / Restaurants
27 Nov

Nestled inconspicuously on leafy corner of Rathdowne St, La Luna Bistro has been serving contemporary Australian cuisine with a Mediterranean influence for over a decade. Chef and owner Adrian Richardson utilises produce from local suppliers to create dishes that showcase their ingredients. Though quiet when we arrived for lunch, the unpretentious and bistro-like restaurant was soon bustling with activity. We started with some house-made bread that had just come out of the oven. The bread had a lovely crust and the multigrain was packed with all sorts of seeds. [caption...

14:20 / Carlton North / Food / La Luna Bistro / Modern Australian / Restaurants
25 Nov

Noir serves French cuisine in a modern and neat setting and was recently awarded one chef's hat by the Good Food Guide. For midday dining there are lunch specials for $18, as well as the four course tasting menu, with a glass of wine for $35. Today I decided to go for the tasting menu. The chilled pea and asparagus soup was thick and smooth, with a good balance of flavours. It went very nicely with the parmesan biscuit (which was more like a parmesan crisp). [caption id="attachment_6789" align="aligncenter" width="1000"]...

14:30 / Food / French / Noir / Restaurants / Richmond
24 Nov

Kong is the latest venture by the Lucas Group and headed by Chin Chin's executive chef Benjamin Cooper. Opening late May, it's already become very popular and the high-ceilinged restaurant emanates a bright and casual vibe. We came for an early lunch right near opening time, so it was virtually empty. It could also have been something to do with the heavy rain today. There's a focus on Korean and Japanese (mostly Korean), and obviously on barbequed foods prepared in charcoal and hard-wood pits and ovens. Also offered...

13:19 / Food / Kong BBQ / Korean / Restaurants / Richmond
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