19 Jul

It was freezing. It was just under 1C, apparently felt like -4C and even though I was in a rush to get out of the house, I had to defrost the thin sheet of ice that had formed on the car's windscreen first. We had just woken up to the coldest morning in Melbourne in 18 years, and I thought, 'Surely there won't be many people out for brunch today. Normal people would be trying to hibernate under the warm covers of their beds...

11:42 / Cafe / East Melbourne / Eastern Suburbs / Food / Square and Compass
15 Jul

After acquiring a birthday voucher for the venue, we dropped in to Highlander Bar for a quick post-uni/work celebratory feast before returning home. Though I've visited Highlander Bar previously, I didn't try much of the menu so this was a good opportunity to see what else was on offer. [caption id="attachment_9144" align="aligncenter" width="533"] Bison Fling - Bison Vodka, Blackberry Juice, Cloudy Apple, Cucumber, Spices ($18)[/caption] This cocktail was a bit of a surprise. Made with Bison vodka, blackberry juice, cloudy apple, cucumber and spices, one sip and I was instantly...

20:45 / Bar/Pub / Burgers / Food / Highlander Bar / Latin American / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants
08 Jul

Waterslide Bar is the newest addition to Southgate, taking its place right next to La Camera. Fred Siggins (of Black Pearl) and Former Australian Bar Manager of the Year, Tim Wastell (Rockpool Perth, The Blue Diamond, The Saint St Kilda), have teamed up to create the cocktail menu and extensive drinks list, featuring wines and spirits, including nine pages of whiskeys. Techne Architecture and Design were in charge of the fit out, utilising dark timbers, gold and purple shades to create an ambience of retro elegance. There are plenty...

20:18 / Bar/Pub / Food / Restaurants / Southbank / Waterslide Bar
08 Jul

A cafe with a difference, Scarvelli holds a paddock to plate philosophy. Though many cafes use local produce, not many can claim to source it from their own farm. Down at Swan Bay on the Bellarine Peninsula, is a sustainable farm run by Scarvelli Cafe's owner, Clare Voitin, used to provide for the cafe's seasonal produce-driven menu. This philosophy extends to the cafe itself, where pots are being readied for planting herbs. Scarvelli also has quite the reputation for quality coffee, using beans roasted by Industry Beans. The friendly and...

12:48 / Balwyn / Cafe / Food / Scarvelli Cafe
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