14 Dec

We decided to share two mains for dinner, though it was getting quite late so we probably should have shared one dish and maybe an entrée. From the menu I chose The High Country and dad picked the lamb shanks. Dad's 'lamb shanks with sweet corn potato mash and rosemary jus’ tasted about as average as it sounded on paper, but I did enjoy my dish. The High Country came with 100g venison and medallions of beef and lamb with seasonal vegetables and kumara wedges as sides ($34+2 for the...

22:07 / Lake Tekapo / Mackenzie's Bar and Grill / New Zealand / Travel
11 Dec

Hooked is the brainchild of former DJ Ray Good (aka Sugar Ray), a British expat who grew up helping out at his uncle’s fish and chip shop. During his career as a DJ he got the idea for starting up healthy fish and chip restaurants and in 2006, he opened his first store in Chapel Street, then later started one in Fitzroy. The Hawthorn branch is the newest of the three, opening earlier this year. The store has gone with a maritime theme – bright whitewashed interior, old...

13:00 / Food / Hawthorn / Hooked / Restaurants / Seafood
09 Dec

I finally had the opportunity to come to Steer, well-known for its wide range of high quality steaks. There are just so many different producers and cuts to choose from. There are options other than steak on the menu for non-beef eaters. Shortly after we were seated, a waiter presented us with a large board of meat showcasing a small selection of what they had to offer.The butter accompanying the complimentary bread was particularly nice, especially with the sprinkles of salt that topped it. I had to restrain...

20:34 / Food / Restaurants / South Yarra / Steakhouse / Steer Bar and Grill
03 Dec

Coombe: The Melba Estate is the former residence of Dame Nellie Melba, consisting of seven acres of beautiful gardens and buildings and first purchased in 1909. Madame Melba (born Helen Porter Mitchell) was the first Australian opera singer to gain international recognition. For $25, visitors can embark on a guided tour around the gardens followed by morning or afternoon tea. All proceeds go towards maintenance of the estate. Our tour was led by Daniel Johnson, the manager of Coombe Cottage. Well-maintained cypress hedges enclose terraced lawns,...

12:02 / Coldstream / Coombe / Food / High Tea / Melba Estate
02 Dec

Not too long ago Gorski and Jones and Smith St Alimentari, both owned by Meaghan Gorski and Paul and Linda Jones, were combined to form a single space. It caters for both take away and seated dining, as well as retaining its specialty grocery store function - ready-made meals, takeaway roasts, cakes, sweets, salads, paninis, fresh bread, cheese, jam, sauces and other Italian products are available for sale. The warm weather today meant the courtyard tables at the back were very popular, with fans hanging above keeping the...

11:37 / Collingwood / Food / Italian / Restaurants / Smith Street Alimentari
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