31 May

The site of Markov was previously a bottle shop, and has had a repution for a decent feed to go along with drinks. More recently, the menu changed to accommodate for more of a tapas style of dining. The frontage is deceptive. Walking through the front door you enter a bar and lounge area, but wander further still, entering through the door at the back, and you'll enter a larger bar area with tables. It's here where we settle down at a table to grab a quick and light...

19:24 / Bar/Pub / Carlton / Food / Markov / Modern Australian / Restaurants
17 May

Good Beer Week brings a week full of celebrations involving all things beer. As part of the festivities, Ash Hazell and Dean Michael Romeo from Barrow Boys were set to collaborate with Darran and Ilona, owners of The Roving Marrow, to put on the ‘Harvest to Ferment’ dinner. The Barrow Boys are gypsy brewers, meaning other brew houses host them as they create their own beer. All five courses were matched with Barrow Boys' craft beer, and were designed by head chef Charles Woodward to reflect the different...

22:24 / Bar/Pub / Carlton / Food / Good Beer Week / Modern Australian / Restaurants / The Roving Marrow
07 Apr

From the outside, Pumphouse Hotel looks like a typical brown-brick pub, but once you walk through the doors you’re greeted with a neat and modern dining area and cosy bar. I have lunch in the bistro section, where the menu offers traditional pub fare as well as other seasonal dishes with more of a European-influence. [caption id="attachment_12009" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Chilli and citrus braised beef ribs - Herbed polenta, sauteed greens, citrus jus ($29.90)[/caption] I’m tempted by the linguini marinara special with salmon, scallops, squid, tomatoes, chilli and basil, but settle...

12:10 / Bar/Pub / Fitzroy / Food / Pumphouse Hotel / Restaurants
10 Mar

Known for its mainly American fare, family-run pub Three Crowns sits prominently on the corner of Victoria and King St. The modest but clean space features a separate dining room, a wine bar and a beer garden. Shawn Davies runs the kitchen, offers mostly American food like starts of southern fried chicken, Buffalo wings and chilli cheese fries. The mains menu includes a range of burgers, and more meaty things like parmas, ribs and steak.  [caption id="attachment_11898" align="aligncenter" width="800"] The Flaming Crown - Quarter pound Cayenne spiced Angus beef...

12:27 / Bar/Pub / Food / Restaurants / Three Crowns / West Melbourne
01 Mar

In a great location on the corner of Acland and Carlisle St right opposite Lunar Park, is St Kilda's newest Latin restaurant and bar. A group of long-time friends, self-named The Cartel, are seasoned hospitality vetereans with a love of tequila, innovative cocktails and tapas, this time trying their hand at a new venture of their own as a team. The Cartel includes Russell McKenzie, Brad Jones, Mat Carpenter, and Azza Mondo. Executive chef Lachy Cashman, also a member of the cartel, oversees the kitchen which pumps out...

22:02 / Bar/Pub / Food / Pablo Honey / Spanish / St Kilda / Tapas
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