Dinner Reviews: Jimmy Grants | Le Bon Ton | Funky Curry | Sahara | Hell of the North | Estivo | Jaisalmer Palace | Rice Paper | Burma Lane

Jimmy Grants

Absolutely adore Jimmy Grants. Consistently good, lightning fast and reasonably priced, it ticks all the boxes.

400 Gradi Cicchetti

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of 400 Gradi Cicchetti.

400 Gradi Cicchetti brings a little piece of Venice to Melbourne. The bar replicates a traditional ‘bacari’- a small, intimate bar typically frequented by locals in the City of Bridges.

Saké Restaurant and Bar

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Saké.

With a unique menu that features contemporary sushi alongside traditional Japanese dishes, Executive Chef and sushi master Shaun Presland brings Japanese food and culture to life at Sake.

PappaRich opens a new outlet in Knox City

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of PappaRich.

Internationally popular PappaRich has just opened another outlet in Knox City. 

Miss Fitzy's

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Miss Fitzy's.

Located at the beach end of Fitzroy Street, Miss Fitzy’s is relaxed dining at its best, with a flavoursome menu, smart service and enviable streetscape.

The Fast & Furious PHO24

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of PHO24.

PHO24 now has its first restaurant in Melbourne which is conveniently located opposite the Southern Cross Station on the corner of Little Bourke and Spencer Street. PHO24 prepares delicious bowls of chicken, fish or beef pho express-style, using only the freshest ingredients.

New Spring/Summer menu @ The Emerson Rooftop

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of The Emerson.

Located on Commercial Road South Yarra, The Emerson is Melbourne’s first destination that allows you to play on a rooftop day or night in winter or summer.

Launch of Superior Gold smoked salmon @ The Flower Temple

Gastrology bloggers attended the event courtesy of Superior Gold.

Gastrology recently attended an exclusive launch event for Superior Gold, a brand new ultra-premium smoked salmon Launched just in time for the entertaining season, Superior Gold is setting a new benchmark for smoked salmon.

Product Review: Forage Cereal + Forage Paleo

Gastrology bloggers received the product courtesy of Forage.

Forage is a breakfast brand which embraces deliciousness and health.

Gastronomique - Victorian chefs unite for Vulnerable Children

Gastrology bloggers attended the event courtesy of Anglicare Victoria.

Over 25 of Victoria’s finest chefs united under one roof for Gastronomique, Anglicare Victoria’s gala food and wine charity night which supports vulnerable children to create a unique evening of food and wine.

Mabrown

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of MATRADE's Malaysian Kitchen Program.

If you’ve been reminiscing about that bowl of curry laksa or hokkien mee during your last trip to Malaysia, you need not look any further.  Instead of travelling hundreds of miles to Malaysia to taste authentic Chinese Malaysian fare, we’ve found you an easier option - Mabrown. 

Charcoal Lane

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Charcoal Lane.

A program delivered in partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service, Charcoal Lane boasts a restaurant setting which was designed to acknowledge Aboriginal community connections to the site and area.

Italian Yum Cha @ The Grand

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of The Grand.

The Grand is celebrating The Age’s Good Food Month by bringing an Italian twist to the Chinese classic way of doing lunch - Italian Yum Cha.

Good Food Month Signature Dish @ Tutto Bene

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Tutto Bene.

For the entire month of November as part of The Age Good Food Month, Southgate’s restaurants are serving up their favourite Signature Dish along with a matching glass of wine or beer (or cocktail) from $15 to $35.

New Shanghai's Night Noodle Market Preview

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of New Shanghai.

New Shanghai, Melbourne’s newest and most authentic Shanghainese restaurant is making its debut at the highly anticipated Night Noodle Markets.

Good Food Month - Tanqueray Bar Hop

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Tanqueray Gin and Good Food Month Melbourne.

As part of Good Food Month Melbourne, Tanqueray are hosting a series of events which runs throughout November.

Product Review: Claypot Klang Bakuteh

This post was sponsored by MATRADE's Malaysian Kitchen Program.

After tasting the delicious Bakuteh at SugarBun, we decided to have a go at making some at home using the Claypot Klang Bakuteh recipe base.

Four Chefs @ Ms Collins

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Ms Collins.

Combining good food, fashion, music and art, Ms Collins is pushing the boundaries for Melbourne bars. 

Upcoming Events: Give a brick campaign | Mr Big Stuff Thanksgiving Banquet | Moo-light in the Jardin | Aperitivo Danzante Continues | Rekorderlig Cider bar @ Taste of Melbourne | ANNIE SMITHERS in your kitchen on Christmas Day

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For over a decade, the Cotton On Foundation and Father Nestus have been working tirelessly to improve the lives of thousands of children in Southern Uganda with the aim of providing 20,000 kids with education by 2020.

Egg Unlimited - Little breads + catering

Gastrology were recently lucky enough to be able to cater a private function with some delicious hampers provided by Egg Unlimited, delivered straight to our door.