19 Sep

There's quite a number of Japanese eateries to choose from when dining on Smith St, between Johnston Street and Victoria Parade. Today's outing was to Peko Peko. It was a quirky yet cozy place with an upper level that had an huge, open 'window' that looked out over the ground floor and small kitchen. The menu is neatly organised into small, medium and big dishes, offering the usual favourites as well as a few twists like sweet potato gyoza and chili tofu soba. Peko Peko's version of sashimidon was salmon...

21:38 / Fitzroy / Food / Japanese / Peko Peko / Restaurants
04 Sep

I picked Pepper Lunch as the place to go as a sort of post-exam 'celebration'. Also because I happened to get a $5-off coupon from the back of my grocery receipt. With an already wide expanse of stores overseas, Pepper Lunch arrived on Australian shores not too long ago. Ingredients for the order are assembled on hot plates, but the rest of the cooking is controlled by the customer. The DIY concept is an interesting one - customers can't complain their food is under- or overdone! Shortly after placing...

14:49 / Fast Food / Food / Hawthorn / Japanese / Pepper Lunch / Restaurants
03 Sep

From the people who brought us Proud Mary comes Stagger Lee's, not far from Johnston St. During my visit it had a relaxed, casual vibe, perfect for anything from a catch-up to a place to grab a coffee while doing some work. It's a vibe which I feel is missing from many cafes as they become busier and more popular. Chris Hamburger's menu is based around simple comfort food and coffee is single origin only. My pick from the Winter Menu was the roasted lamb. Priced at $16.50, I...

10:49 / Cafe / Fitzroy / Food / Stagger Lee's
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