Punchbowl Canteen is one of the new cafe entries to hit Port Melbourne, from an owner that once had a hand in Hardware Society. It's a breath of fresh foodie air in this industrial area, set up in a building which was once ...
Starting off with an online store, the popularity of their low FODMAP food products prompted Chrissy and Luke to start up a cafe where the public can physically go to enjoy intolerance-friendly dishes. Taking their commitment seriously, gluten cross-contamination is minimised by keeping dedicated food prep areas, appliances and utensils. Though their emphasis is on low-FODMAP and gluten-free diets, they also cater for other dietary needs. Their Fodmart store is still up and running, offering their own low FODMAP, gluten free and other allergy friendly products. Sauces, dips, protein...
Starting a new business in the midst of a global financial crisis does not seem like the wisest of ideas, but this is where Seven:am had its beginnings. The journey of cafe ownership has not been a smooth one for Jason Belcourt, with almost-inevitable mixed reviews at some stage of its life, to cafe break-ins and equipment breakdowns. Hanging in for the long haul has meant Seven:am has had the opportunity to learn and evolve with the needs and wants of both new and loyal customers, and it...
Rock Paper Scissors opened in October last year, and no, please don't confuse it with Rice Paper Scissors. Owner Zach's background is in carpentry and after spending 15 years building restaurants, bars and cafes for other people, he decided to open something of his own. Zach is no stranger to commercial kitchens either. Both his father and brother are chefs, and he dabbled in the trade himself for a time. They've had a hand in ownership too and this is their fourth venture, previously running Waldorf Diner and...