29 Oct

Opening right on time, and in conjunction with the grand reveal of Eastland's redevelopment, is Hunter & Barrel - the newest venture from the Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group, who are also responsible for other meat-focussed eateries including The Meat & Wine Co and Ribs & Burgers. Nestled within the new precinct of Eastland, Hunter & Barrel takes the basic concept of the 'hunter’s way', and transforms it into a modern and sophisticated bar and restaurant. Smokers, a coal grill and a spit rotisserie pump out soups, slow-cooked meats, pies,...

20:49 / Food / Hunter & Barrel / Modern Australian / Ringwood
22 Oct

From the guys behind Father's Office comes The Bank on Collins restaurant and bar. Located within the former home of ‘The Bank of Australasia', it presents a rather grand impression on arrival with its metal balustrades, dark polished floors and golden detailing. At first, the main dining area on the right side of the lobby seemed smaller than it could be given how large the lobby was, but they will also cater for corporate events, parties and weddings for up to 700 people, utilising the vast space provided by...

22:23 / Food / Melbourne CBD / Modern Australian / Restaurants / The Bank on Collins
01 Oct

I was recently invited to celebrate Cloudy Bay's 30th anniversary and the launch of their new 2015 vintage Sauvignon Blanc. Cloudy Bay Vineyards is situted in the famed Marlborough wine region of New Zealand, and their Sauvignon Blanc is one they take particular pride in. On arrival, we were greeted with some of Cloudy Bay's Pelorus, a crisp and citrusy sparkling white. Jim White, Cloudy Bay's viticulturist, then introduced the new Sauvignon Blanc and explained how various stations had been set up around the room to educate and enhance our...

16:31 / Food / Modern Australian / Restaurants / South Yarra / The Botanical
16 Sep

A humble, almost typical pub look on outside belies the smart and spiffy interior of The Astor, home to The Roving Marrow and The Astor Bar. Previously Percy’s Bar and Bistro, the 50 seat dining room of The Roving Marrow features a warm and moody, yet inviting environment with its dark, timber veneer panels and mirrors, whilst the Astor Bar at the front has been fitted out with orange banquettes and dark tiling. Chef Hayden McMillan is in charge of the kitchen, pumping out a produce-driven menu of contemporary European cuisine....

21:28 / Carlton / Food / Modern Australian / Restaurants / The Roving Marrow
25 Aug

So the reason I've been going out to eat at so many nice places lately is that A2 is moving out of Melbourne again. This all culminated with our final dinner together as a family, at least for a number of months. When mum suggested Woodland House for our last hurrah, I was quite happy to accept. Thomas Woods and Hayden McFarland took over the kitchen once Jacques Reymond's eponymous restaurant closed its doors, and they had rather big shoes to fill. They've done quite well for themselves too,...

23:57 / Food / Modern Australian / Prahran / Restaurants / Woodland House
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