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Rockpool Bar & Grill - David Blackmore’s Mishima Wagyu Hamburger w. Bacon, Gruyere Cheese and Zuni Pickle ($22)

27 Jun

Australia’s burger revolution has given birth to some standout restaurants

The hamburger has become a worldwide phenomenon with each country and culture taking on its own version. As is the case with much of the food in Australia it has been introduced from another country. In the case of the hamburger, as seen on the HelloFresh history of food, it has arrived from American influence in the 1940s. Through the years it has developed with a number of different varieties now available not only at fast food restaurants but also at dedicated burger establishments and pubs. Such is the...

09:42 / Burgers / Food / Restaurants

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Matcha by Chokolait - Hojicha matcha lava cake, chocolate mousse tart, hojicha ice cream

25 Jun

Matcha by Chokolait, Melbourne CBD

Chokolait's Little Collins was the original store, later opening a second location in Emporium, but a recent change has seen Little Collins transform into Matcha by Chokolait to cater for the growing Asian crowd. Both matcha and hojicha make an appearance as part of their Winter Warmers menu. Of particular interest is the moist Hojicha Matcha Lava Cake...

22:09 / Cafe / Chocolate / Dessert/Sweets / Matcha by Chokolait / Melbourne CBD

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Stanley - Nutella Hong Kong Waffles with vanilla mascarpone, banana brulee, strawberries, pistachios and raspberry puree ($20)

22 Jun

Stanley, Mount Waverley

The Julien Moussi steam train continues on, and Mount Waverley is the next destination. Stanley is a little cosier than his other cafes, but still has a covered courtyard - a great spot to enjoy the occasional sunny day we get during Melbourne winter....

17:09 / Cafe / Food / Mount Waverley / Stanley

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Kung Fu Burger - Minister Chicken - Juicy crispy chicken, yuzu and lime mayo, Asian slaw and Japanese pickle ($12)

21 Jun

Kung Fu Burger, South Yarra

Kung Fu Burger is the product of a love for both Asian food and burgers, and as you might expect, there are clear signs of Asian inspiration in the menu. You’ll find ingredients like sriracha, wasabi, yuzu and kimchi just to name a few, and Kung Fu Burger’s grass-fed beef patties are flavoursome...

15:55 / Burgers / Food / Kung Fu Burger / Restaurants / South Yarra

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Osteria Ilaria - Roast corn-fed duck, radicchio, hazelnuts ($46)

14 Jun

Osteria Ilaria, Melbourne CBD

I fell in love with Tipo 00 on my first visit there, and a host of positive feedback for its sister restaurant Osteria Ilaria meant Osteria's position on my 'must try' list was secured. We book in for an early-ish lunch, and watch the kitchen prepare fresh pasta for service. Although Osteria Ilaria also has pasta on the menu, it isn't quite as pasta-focused as Tipo 00....

12:45 / Food / Italian / Melbourne CBD / Osteria Ilaria / Restaurants

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