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
08 Apr

Nourished:385 is Melbourne’s first 100% gluten free and clean eating bar and eatery, and not having much experience with this sort of food, my interest was piqued. Apart from the healthy menu, created by executive chef Radhe Vaid, the wine menu is also full of either organic, biodynamic and/or preservative free tipples. Even the coffee is organic. Like many healthy cafes, Nourished:385 also offers freshly made juices and smoothies available eat-in or takeaway. The café has a spacious and home-like feel with clean and simple décor and a few...

13:57 / Cafe / Food / Healthy / Nourished:385 / Prahran
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
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
28 Mar

Ramen restaurants are popping up everywhere in Melbourne these days and I had the opportunity to attend the soft launch of the latest one. Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen is hidden away on a basement level, where Ondergrounds Bar once was. There's quite a selection of sake and beer on offer, as well as Asahi on tap. Of particular note was the availability of Asahi black - the first time it's been available on tap outside of Japan. [caption id="attachment_7650" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Apple Juice + Sake, Orange Juice + Sake[/caption] In attendance and...

21:18 / Food / Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen / Japanese / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants
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