A family-owned Tibetan restaurant, Shimbu comes from the same family who previously owned Wild Yak in Northcote. Both traditional and modern Tibetan food is served out of the black-tiled contemporary space, decorated with Tibetan masks and paintings....
The small and cosy Two Little Pigs cafe and deli is dedicated to all things pork and charcuterie. Deli meats hang at the back and are up for sale, and the menu is pork-based, as expected. ...
Other than the cryptic 'X' cube out the front, there's really no other indication that the dark grey facade hides a meat-focused eatery behind it. Adam Goldblatt and Tom and Sam Peasnell are the trio behind the venture, and with experience including Chin Chin, Three Bags Full, MoVida, Auction Rooms, and London pitmasters Pitt Cue Co, there are plenty of reasons to get excited....
Brothers Frank and Roque Romano had their beginnings in the restaurant trade with Woodfire Cafe Pizzeria in Ivanhoe back in 2008. Maintaining an allegiance to their Italian background, Son of a Pizzaiolo was opened up in nearby Thornbury.The launch of their new 'Prima Colazione' (aka breakfast) menu coincides with their first birthday, so is a cause for celebration. An all-day breakfast is served here, with lunch options kicking in at 11:30am...
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...