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Mukka delivers Indian cuisine like you have never tasted before by delivering authentic Indian cuisine just the way it’s done in India.<br />
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Mukka Indian restaurant is about fresh Indian street food – simmering, sizzling, kneading, roasting, and flipping the way it’s done in India - redolent in spice, flavour and texture.<br />
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The menu boasts high quality Indian food that is freshly cooked with love and care and fiercely flavoursome. Everything is made in-house. From the smoked and ground spices, freshly made chutneys, delicate naan breads to the soothing lassis.<br />
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The ambience is modern and stylish, an extension of Mukka’s contemporary interpretation of Indian cuisine. </div>
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We loved the house-made drinks - the cocktail jug was a crowd-pleaser on a hot summer night and the coconut rum spiked mango lassi was addictively good. </div>
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The Tibetan momos were impressive. Boasting beautifully silky skins, the dumplings were filled with finely chopped cabbage and potato and served with a chilli sauce. We loved the beautiful flavour. </div>
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The dosa was expertly made. Paper thin and perfectly crisp, these crepes were filled with smoked eggplant and pea mixture and served alongside sambar dal and refreshing coconut chutney.</div>
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The Tandoori prawns were yet another enjoyable dish. Prepared over the ambers of the Tandoori oven together and served with fresh lemon and kachumbar salad, the flavours were vibrant and fresh. </div>
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We adored the curries we had. The Chicken Tikka Masala was a beautiful curry - a crowd favourite which had us fighting for the last morsel. </div>
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The Slow Cooked goat on the other hand was exceedingly tender courtesy of being cooked for a minimum of 4 hours in a tomato and onion gravy. It was a full flavour-laden curry, boasting a depth of flavour from the use of a myriad of delectable spices. Each curry was a great pair with the fluffy naan and beady basmati rice.</div>
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Continuing on the trend of the evening, the Kerala fish was beautiful. Featuring a fillet of pan fried barramundi rubbed with Keralan spices and served with dal, tadka, pea pulao (rice) and fresh lemon.</div>
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Our visit to Mukka concluded on a wonderfully sweet note with 2 traditional classics: the falooda kulfi and Carrot kheer. Both desserts were beautifully made. The falooda kulfi in particular were some of the best we have ever had - luxurious pistachio kulfi, within rose syrup, falooda and tapioca pearls. YUM! </div>
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Fresh and full of the spices Mukka is a compelling proposition and a brilliant addition to Fitzroy’s culinary scene.<br />
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<b>Location: </b>365 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy<br />
<b>Phone: </b>03 9917 2224<br />
<b>Link: </b><a href="http://www.mukka.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mukka.com.au/</a><br />
<b>Cuisine:</b> Indian<br />
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<i>Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Mukka.</i>GGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16592943006744722899noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44592349271894589.post-69435783411882029552015-12-24T02:00:00.000-08:002015-12-22T21:07:13.638-08:00Caffe La Via<div style="text-align: center;">
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Glenferrie Road’s Caffe La Via’s has recently undergone a facelift. After serving up hearty cafe fare since 1999, the café now boasts a new modernised menu and tweaks to its interior. </div>
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Long time St. Ali collaborator Richie Brownfield was tasked with the rebrand and refit, and has created a relaxed yet elegant venue while paying homage to the heritage listed building and the restaurant’s vibrant past. </div>
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The new look is clean and minimalistic. The restaurant’s façade has been painted inky black, and chic, hand crafted wooden pendant lights have been installed. New timber furniture, custom designed by Richie, complete the modern revamp. </div>
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La Via has also taken it up a considerable notch in the coffee stakes, now brewing St. Ali Sensory Lab beans and installing one of Melbourne's only Gravimetric Black Eagle machines, regarded as the Maserati of espresso machines. </div>
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We enjoyed sampling the menu which comprises predominantly Modern Australian cuisine with a Mediterranean influence </div>
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The Super Booster Salad was a seemingly simple dish which boasted balanced layers of flavour. The chicken was perfectly cooked and went well with the spiced broccoli, chickpeas, masala roasted capsicum, marinated baby carrots, mesclun leaves and spiced mint yoghurt dressing. The refreshing olive oil dressing provided a lovely acidity which brought the dish together.</div>
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The gnocchi was a beautifully rich dish which was highlighted by the light gnocchi. It was comfort food at its best.</div>
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Operating as a cafe by day, diners enjoy a more intimate, restaurant experience by night, with an updated menu that takes advantage of the abundance of quality local produce and puts an emphasis on sharing. </div>
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<b>Location: </b>252-254 Glenferrie Road, Malvern<br />
<b>Phone: </b>03 9509 6373<br />
<b>Link: </b><a href="http://www.caffelavia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.caffelavia.com/</a><br />
<b>Cuisine: </b>Modern Australian<br />
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<i>Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Caffe La Via.</i>GGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16592943006744722899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44592349271894589.post-10220584338857523692015-12-23T02:00:00.001-08:002015-12-22T14:55:00.467-08:00CATS The Musical<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Following its triumphant season in London’s West End, the acclaimed revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS comes to Australia for a strictly limited season, starring DELTA GOODREM as Grizabella.<br />
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The musical opened in Melbourne on 18 December 2015 and will be touring to Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.</div>
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The 2015 Olivier award nominated hit revival, which was reworked for the most recent season in the West End by the original creative team received excellent reviews and extended its season due to overwhelming demand.</div>
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CATS, one of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, received its world premiere at the New London Theatre in 1981 where it played for 21 record-breaking years and almost 9,000 performances. The ground-breaking production was the winner of the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Musical. In 1983 the Broadway production became the recipient of seven Tony awards including Best Musical, and ran for eighteen years.</div>
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Since its world premiere, has been presented in over 30 countries, has been translated into 15 languages and has been seen by more than 73 million people worldwide. Both the original London and Broadway cast recordings won Grammy Awards for Best Cast Album.<br />
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We adored Delta Goodrem's performance as Grizabella which particularly captured the audience with her rendition of the song Memory, one of CATS' most well-known songs of all time. Delta Goodrem is a singer, songwriter, performer, pianist and actress and appears as a coach on the award winning talent show, The Voice Australia. Delta is one of Australia’s most accomplished female performers of the last decade, having achieved multi-platinum-selling status, eight #1 singles and three #1 albums.<br />
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Daniel Assetta (who played Rum Tum Tugger) also offered a brilliant performance. One of Australia’s most exciting up-and-coming performers, Daniel trained at The Glenda Yee School of Dance and graduated from ED5 International with a Diploma of Performing Arts. Daniel made his musical theatre debut in Wicked and toured throughout Australasia with the show. His credits also include Opera Australia productions of Carmen, Tosca, Turandot, Billy Budd, Carmina Burana and The Magic Flute. Television appearances as a dancer include The ARIA Awards, X Factor, So You Think You Can Dance and Young Talent Time. He has worked alongside artists such as Guy Sebastian, Kate Miller-Heidke and Kelly Rowland. Daniel was a recent finalist for the highly prestigious Rob Guest Endowment and was honoured with the Playbill Future Prospect Award.<br />
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Located at the beach end of Fitzroy Street, Miss Fitzy’s offers a wonderfully relaxed dining with a flavoursome menu, smart service and enviable streetscape.<br />
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The menu focuses on showcasing the best local produce and mouth-watering tastes from the kitchen and the bar. </div>
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This dish was well executed. The tuna and trout were both beautiful and beautifully prepared.<br />
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The scallops were perfectly seared and bursting with natural flavour, a flavour further enhanced by the subtle sweetness of the pea puree. <br />
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Topped with heavenly white truffle mascarpone, the delicious piece of perfectly cooked eye fillet was delicious. A light searing ensured that it was lined with a thin crisp layer packed with caramelised beef flavour. The meat was intense with characteristic beefy notes and a deep earthy richness. Texturally, the beef was sublime with a decadent melt in the mouth, almost buttery, consistency. Coated with an earthy braising sauce, the dish was very enjoyable to consume and was the dish of the night.<br />
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The quality of the snapper was exemplary. The skin of the fish was perfectly seared to be very crisp while the flesh was delicate and moist. It was a wonderfully simple dish that allowed the natural subtle sweetness of the fish to be enjoyed.<br />
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<b>Chocolate nemesis, berry coulis and salted caramel ice cream</b></div>
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The quenelles of chocolate mousse were well made and exquisitely rich with the berry coulis and salted caramel ice cream cutting through the richness harmoniously. A dessert that would delight any chocolate lover. <br />
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The Mango jelly, coconut foam, star anise gel was wonderfully light. A texturally perfect rendition, the coconut foam melted in our mouths.<br />
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Miss Fitzy’s offers uncomplicated, masterfully executed Modern Australian dishes within a highly contemporary fit-out which combines the best of old and new.</div>
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<b>Location:</b> 23 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda</div>
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<b>Cuisine: </b>French, Modern Australian, Spanish</div>
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In celebration of Hunky Dory opening their seventh store in the new Town Square at Eastland the guys have launched a new menu across all stores.</div>
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Hunky Dory’s owner, Greg Robotics, comes from a long line of fishermen, dating back almost 90 years to the Greek Islands. Hunky Dory first opened in 2004 with a vision to offer healthier seafood options along with the more traditional fried fish and chips. </div>
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Greg saw there was a gap in the market for customers who wanted to dine in and enjoy a glass or wine or a beer with their meal. Thus Hunky Dory Fish and Burger Bar was born. </div>
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The eatery is obsessed with freshness. Most fish is handpicked fresh from the markets, brought into the shop whole and filleted on site. The shop also offers healthy options - grilled seafood, salads, steamed vegetables and steamed white or brown rice.</div>
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We loved the new menu which features grilled flavours from around the world, new burgers and wraps as well as super salads.</div>
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The Japanese grilled fish was a winner. Served with miso teriyaki sauce and toasted black sesame seeds. </div>
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Another favourite was the black rice super salad comprising nutty black rice, roasted red pepper, grilled zucchini, fetta, walnut, pomegranate seeds and laced with Dijon vinaigrette.</div>
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What Hunky Dory does, it does well. The new menu inspired by international flavours and delicious ingredients is a welcome addition to loyal punters and fresh foodies.</div>
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<b>Location: </b>181 Bay Street, Port Melbourne<br />
<b>Phone:</b> 03 9646 1020<br />
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<i>Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Hunky Dory.</i>GGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16592943006744722899noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44592349271894589.post-42851260260349276802015-12-21T02:00:00.000-08:002015-12-20T16:03:05.061-08:00Ile de France cheeses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Made in France, Ile de France cheeses offers the opportunity to discover gastronomy and elegance à la française.</div>
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We enjoyed tasting a selection of the beautiful cheeses...</div>
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Exceedingly cute, the Mini brie has an unctuous texture and a creamy taste within its thin and undulating white rind. We loved the convenient little packs.</div>
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The Tranches de brie is conveniently packed in ready to taste thin slices. We loved this cheese cold or toasted in a sandwich. The cheese possesses a unique combination of a sweet taste and a very creamy texture.</div>
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Lovers of blue cheese rejoice! This one is for you. Retaining a copious amount of flavour and freshness from ample ripening, the Brie au Bleu reveals characteristic blue cheese notes within the creaminess of a Brie.</div>
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Beneath its ivory-coloured rind, the Petit Camembert reveals its intense flavour and smoothness. We loved the luxurious texture.</div>
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The new Anchor Cream range is made with 100% Australian dairy and is designed with foodies and cooks in mind; featuring innovative markers on the side of the bottle (as seen on butter packaging), the markers ensure precise pouring and easy measurement.<br />
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The new Anchor Cream range contains Pure, Thickened and Light Thickened Cream to suit every culinary occasion. Whip, cook or pour and enjoy the taste of beautiful cream.<br />
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We absolutely loved putting the new Anchor Cream to the test with Italian style Cream Pancakes...<br />
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2 cups self-raising flour</div>
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1/3 cup sugar<br />
2 tablespoons Matcha powder (optional)</div>
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1 cup buttermilk</div>
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750mL Anchor Thickened Cream (i.e. 250mL bottle + 500mL bottle)</div>
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2 tablespoons butter, melted</div>
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract</div>
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2 large eggs, separated</div>
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Toasted pecans<br />
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We loved the beautiful and luxurious cream - a testament to being made using the best Australian Dairy. It was also really convenient and easy to be able to measure everything to perfection. We thoroughly appreciated the unique one and two cup size bottles with measurement markers which ensured precise pouring and the screw top lids which avoided messy drips and leaks.<br />
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Mothers Instinct pleases with hearty and classic dishes with a few modern twists.<br />
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The café is led by passionate owners - husband and wife team, Themi Milikouros (head chef) and Nicole Saade (front of house) who have an impressive amount of experience in Melbourne’s hospitality scene. We adored their zest and enthusiasm for ensuring a complete and enjoyable dining experience at Mothers Instinct. Every detail has been considered - from the slightly larger tables to ensure sufficient space and comfort to the provision of healthier options (that mum would approve of).<br />
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The menu is seasonally inspired and has the ability to suit most. The breakfast menu rekindles comforting childhood memories while the brunch and lunch menus bring more contemporary touches.<br />
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As expected from any good Melbourne cafe, the coffee here is excellent. Our coffees were well made, with the slight sweetness of the frothed milk cutting through the residual brightness from the foundation espresso which boasted notes of hazelnut and dark chocolate). Each came with an intricate rosetta in the milk foam.<br />
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<b>From the sea - grilled atlantic salmon on quinoa and lentil salad with a poached egg</b></div>
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The grilled salmon was perfectly cooked while the eggs were expertly poached. A memorable dish combining flawless texture with equally superlative flavours.<br />
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<b>Chef’s favourite - housemade parsley potato gnocchi tossed through a beef and red wine ragu finished with grated pecorino</b></div>
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The rustic dish of parsley potato gnocchi and ragu was highlighted by the light gnocchi which captivated with its “melt in your mouth" texture. We loved the flavoursome beef and red wine ragu which was rich, hearty and full of flavour.<br />
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Mothers Instinct is a weekend brunch haven, drawing in the crowds week in week out with excellent food, fantastic coffee and cheerful wait staff. Rest assured your favourites will stay the same but as Themi works with the seasons, ingredients can change frequently, so you will always find something new each time you visit.<br />
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<b>Phone: </b>03 9523 9989<br />
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There’s a range of Christmas themed gifts filled with Mrs. Fields deliciously crunchy assorted Aussie biscuit range. Choose from a range of traditional and modern design biscuit tins, a more fun and novel Santa or super stylish reindeer. It’s the gift that keeps giving and can be re-used over and over again.<br />
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Perfect as a gift for the Christmas table is Mrs. Fields festive-inspired giant Cookie Cake. Made from the same time-tested recipe and wholesome ingredients as their signature cookies, Mrs. Fields Cookie Cakes are baked fresh, and decorated by hand with a personalised greeting, seasonal themes or your own special message.<br />
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Donna Angelina’s mission is simple - to serve delicious and uncomplicated Italian food. </div>
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The restaurant boasts a modern and fun fit out with views into the kitchen and roaring wood-fired pizza oven.</div>
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The menu boasts delicious Italian classics including delicious pastas, pizzas, snacks and desserts. We commenced our evening with several delicious starters. </div>
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The “Pane cunzato ca’ minestra” was a particular stand out. Crispy golden cubes of bread surround flavoursome wilted kale. </div>
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An absolute highlight from our dinner was the Risotto carbonara a modo mio. The rice in the risotto was puffy and al-dente and, coupled with gooey egg, onion, olive oil, truffle oil and Foglia d’oro was rich and beautifully flavoured. </div>
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The EJA pizza was again, delicious. It was picture perfect in appearance and outstanding in taste. An almighty pizza that was created with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, rocket, lamb, goat cheese and pistachio, it was a delightful fusion of flavours that ensured every mouthful was moreish. Encircled with a puffy crisp crust, this pizza was superb.</div>
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Our evening concluded with a modern take on two traditional desserts. </div>
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The Pannacotta alle fragoline was silky smooth while the Si rumpiu u cannolo boasted fresh citrus flavours alongside luxurious ricotta.</div>
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Donna Angelina delivers with a fresh take on tradition that is stylish and playful with the finest ingredients imported from Italy and fresh locally sourced produce.</div>
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<b>Location:</b> 3-5 Cecil Place, Prahran<br />
<b>Phone:</b> 03 9521 2830<br />
<b>Link:</b> <a href="http://donnaangelina.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://donnaangelina.com.au/</a><br />
<b>Cuisine:</b> Italian<br />
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GGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16592943006744722899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44592349271894589.post-63775871931945530302015-12-15T02:00:00.000-08:002015-12-26T23:10:36.186-08:00A La Folie and Maxwell & Williams 'Blush'+ 'Historic Royal Palaces' High Tea<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Gastrology recently celebrated a delicious afternoon indulging in <a href="http://www.alafolie.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A La Folie</a>'s exquisite sweet treats laid upon some beautiful pieces from Maxwell & Williams 'Blush' and 'Historic Royal Palaces' collection. <br />
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The perfect addition to Summer, we loved adding the Blush 3 Tier Display Stand and Platter to our tabletop - perfect for hosting a whimsical afternoon tea in the garden or a fresh vibrant dinner party on a hot night. <br />
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A French expression used when one is madly in love, “A La Folie” perfectly describes the passion that owner Mercédé Coubard has for her patisserie, and the desserts she creates.<br />
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We were delighted by the macarons, petit fours and petits choux from A La Folie’s exquisite range of French delights.<br />
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Each of the macarons we tasted were superb. Made from an authentic recipe, the almond based macarons boasted a crispy outer shell, soft, smooth inner and delicious cream filling.<br />
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The Dulcey was our favourite macaron. The combination of delicious Varlhona dulcey (blonde chocolate) which featured its signature smoothness and creaminess contrasted wonderfully with the tangy bergamot jelly. It was an impeccable combination of flavours.<br />
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The vanilla and salted caramel macaron was a classic flavour done well while the rose delight pleased with moreish Middle Eastern flavour combinations of rose water and orange blossom, raspberry jelly and was finished with baklava nuts.<br />
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We loved the intense and unique flavours of the Salted caramel pâtissière and Mango & passionfruit crémeux petit choux that we sampled. A modern twist on the French classic, “choux à la crème”, A La Folie's petits choux were delicately light choux pastry filled with naturally flavoured crème pâtissière, and topped with a colourful fondant.<br />
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Described by Mercédé as the perfect balance of pastry and cream in each mouthful, these colourful, full flavoured desserts conveyed the same joy that Mercédé has for her patisserie. The sweet and soft fondant top combined with the airy and light pastry with just a hint of texture-adding crust was followed by a burst of flavour from the decadent, silky smooth cream centre. It was beautiful.<br />
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<a href="http://www.alafolie.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A La Folie</a> offers a wide range of delicious macarons, petit fours and petits choux that are made from fresh and natural ingredients. Mercédé brings her unwavering passion and love for the small pleasures in life, imbuing her delectable creations with an air of fun and joy.<br />
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One of the few restaurants in Melbourne to serve Peranakan
or Nyonya cuisine, Fat Baba stands out from the crowd by taking guests on a flavour-packed
journey using bold and authentic flavours.<br />
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The Nyonya cuisine is a Malaysian cuisine which combines
Chinese, Malay and other influences into a unique blend resulting in dishes
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The menu is extensive with something to suit everyone - everything
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The food boasts beautiful flavour courtesy of the house made
rempah (a blend of fresh spices which are ground together) that are
meticulously prepared.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The chicken wings were each crusted with a flavoursome 10
spice mix and marinated with coconut milk before being perfectly fried to achieve a moreish
crunchy exterior.<br />
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Beautifully simple and delicious. The Ju Hu Char is assembled
similarly to a san choi bao. A lettuce cup is used as a “base” and then
layered with the combination of stir-fried shredded cuttlefish, yam beans,
cabbage and carrots.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The otak otak was sensational. Wonderfully aromatic and
encased within banana leaves, the fish custard was rich and full of flavour.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The Devil’s curry was decadent. The melt in your mouth
morsels of fiery spicy chicken curry and potato were full of flavour.We enjoyed the richness of the curry and the generous use of
spices which showcased the customary punchy flavours exhibited by Malaysian
curries generally. Together with steamed
rice, it was an addictive and comforting dish.<br />
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A dish containing deep fried fish fillets with hints of
tangy tamarind, the dish displayed a depth and complexity in flavour and had a
lovely hint of tangy sweetness that complemented the overall savouriness of the
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The pork belly was yet another highlight. Particularly
enjoyable for its robust and fragrant nutty flavour. Each morsel was cooked to
the point where the meat simply melted in our mouths courtesy of being simmered for hours. The flavours from the
herbs and spices were unique and very enjoyable.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQel81rcXAK7QTytc3t9LKtOpOMbC3O1f7h3qKn8vppyPC83OqbFVo4rQ2RRiuB11muJVvUsZNjqeJknspm354ywNbiiZVWk20hh4v_AAy9YOqqug5GZ310PVw9QmI09KE8G8xNXB2AUY/s1600/DSC_1118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQel81rcXAK7QTytc3t9LKtOpOMbC3O1f7h3qKn8vppyPC83OqbFVo4rQ2RRiuB11muJVvUsZNjqeJknspm354ywNbiiZVWk20hh4v_AAy9YOqqug5GZ310PVw9QmI09KE8G8xNXB2AUY/s640/DSC_1118.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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The sambal prawns were absolutely delicious. The gorgeous, plump prawns were bursting with freshness and cooked perfectly. The flavours of the decadent sambal were complex and harmonious. </div>
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We loved Fat Baba’s enticing honey sotong. Semi-thick crisp batter encapsulated
firm squid pieces. Adorned with sesame seeds and served with sweet and sticky honey sauce, this dish was
simply superb.<br />
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To finish, we enjoyed Fat Baba’s rendition of the ice
kacang – a popular Malaysian dessert that, in part, resembles an exceedingly
glamourous snow cone. The palm sugar syrup and evaporated milk – flavouring for
the shaved ice contained a generous serve of tasty titbits including red beans,
jelly, and salted peanuts.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>Sago gula Melaka</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Sago Pudding was yet another scrumptious dessert with
beautifully balanced flavours. We appreciated the slight saltiness of the
coconut milk which took the dessert to the next level.</div>
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Fat Baba celebrates the fusion style of Nyonya cuisine, with
a palate underpinned by a wide diversity of influences including Chinese,
Indian and Portuguese techniques, flavours and spices. It is an insight into Malaysia’s
rich melting pot of flavours. If you
like your South East Asian flavours rich and gutsy, you cannot go wrong here.<br />
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<b>Location: </b>188 Moreland Road, Brunswick</div>
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<b>Phone: </b>03 9383 4199<br />
<b>Link: </b>http://www.fatbaba.com.au/<br />
<b>Cuisine: </b>Nyonya, Malaysian<br />
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La Svolta draws on traditional Italian food culture by celebrating the joy of sharing locally-sourced, fresh produce together with family and friends.</div>
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The restaurant was bustling on the Thursday night of our visit. With long, shared tables, platters of delicious offerings and some lovely Italian wine, La Svolta is the ideal venue for families and friends to come together and enjoy some true Italian hospitality. </div>
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Alongside their legendary wood-fired oven pizza, the menu features traditional favourites as well as inspired interpretations of the classics. </div>
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<b>Antipasto all' Italiana tasting plate of cured meats & chef's antipasti selection </b></div>
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The selection of cured meats and antipasti were a stunning start to our meal. The cheese was rich and full of flavour. The prosciutto on the other hand possessed a richness that had been further enhanced by the flavours of the intense curing salt mix.</div>
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Tender ribbons of battered calamari were served with homemade mayonnaise. The calamari was perfectly seasoned and went beautifully with the sauce.</div>
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This dish was simple, homely and well executed. The lamb was roasted to a tender and juicy pink and was exceedingly flavoursome and "melt in the mouth".</div>
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Of course any visit to La Svolta would not be complete without one of their amazing pizzas. The Tartufata pizza was picture perfect in appearance and outstanding in taste. Aromatic truffle cream, dollops of Fior di latte mozzarella and beautiful hot Italian sausages finished with shaved parmigiano created a delightful fusion of flavours that would keep any pizza purist happy. Encircled with a puffy crisp crust, this pizza was superb. </div>
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La Svolta’s rendition of a the Tartufo was delicious. Chocolate and vanilla ice cream was covered in a shell made of cocoa. The tiramisu was similarly well made, with its flavour heavily dominated by the constituent alcoholic component. Both were simple traditional desserts that were well executed and thoroughly enjoyable.</div>
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Transport yourself to a cobbled Naples laneway, the picturesque Tuscan countryside or to a delightful seaside town with one satisfying visit to La Svolta.</div>
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<b>Location:</b> 450 Hampton Street, Hampton</div>
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<b>Phone:</b> 03 9521 8990</div>
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<b>Cuisine:</b> Italian</div>
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GGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16592943006744722899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44592349271894589.post-12896140292064069822015-12-10T02:00:00.001-08:002015-12-26T23:10:35.971-08:00The Hotham Street Ladies Sculpt a Christmas Icing Sugar Feast for The Hotel Windsor<div style="text-align: center;">
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Melbourne’s sugar sculptresses, The Hotham Street Ladies, have crafted an art installation for The Hotel Windsor to go on display for guests and the public from Tuesday, 1 December through to Tuesday, 5 January 2016. </div>
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The installation, Christmas at The Windsor, was commissioned by the hotel to celebrate its 132nd Christmas on Spring Street and is a life-sized depiction of a raucous and glorious festive lunch. The feast is made entirely out of icing sugar and is on display in the main lobby, styled with vintage crockery and furnishings from the hotel. </div>
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Christmas at The Windsor took in excess of 150 hours to create, with more than 50 kilos of icing sugar and countless bottles of food dye used to craft the Christmas dinner scene. The icing sugar is also infused with classic Christmas scents including marzipan and cloves, bringing an additional sensory element to the experience. </div>
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The Hotham Street ladies’ work embraces the themes of food, fashion, feminism and craft; and how their collaborative participation in, and contemporizing of, these activities creates their own distinct cultural community and connects to others.<br />
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<b>Timing: </b>Open for everyone to visit from Monday, 30 November – Tuesday, 5 January </div>
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<b>Website:</b> <a href="http://www.thehotelwindsor.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thehotelwindsor.com.au</a> </div>
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Malaysian Trade Commission (MATRADE) celebrated Hawker Melbourne yesterday, a Malaysian hawker style market incorporating Christmas and celebrating Malaysian food, flavours, spices and culture. </div>
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Hosted by Malaysian chef Jackie M, the event showcased the full, bold and authentic flavours of Malaysia and saw classic Australian Christmas dishes transformed with a Malaysian twist. During two demonstrations, Jackie M showed guests how to incorporate Malaysian flavours and spices into Christmas dishes and every day meals. </div>
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With delicious Malaysian food available, guests were taken on a journey through Malaysia, tasting bold, authentic flavours and learning how the flavours and spices of Malaysia tie in Western dishes. </div>
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Malaysian cuisine offers a rich melting pot of flavours, ranking amongst the most
delicious and tastiest in Asia. With a palate underpinned by a wide diversity of
influences including Chinese, Indian and Portuguese, not to mention the many
spices characteristic of South East Asian food, Malaysian cuisine is rightly emerging
as a favourite of food-lovers everywhere. </div>
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Here are our top five flavours of Malaysia that
work perfectly to up the ante on your traditional Christmas feast… </div>
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<b>Bring life to your seafood. </b></div>
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We all know that seafood is a staple addition at most Australian homes during the
festive season. This year, wow your guests with a decadent prawn Laksa. Laksa is
one of Malaysia’s best known and most popular dishes, with its rich coconut curry
base. The veritable minestrone of South Asia, Laksas can feature anything from tofu
puffs, fish shrimps through to chicken pieces and of course, noodles and lots of
delicious Asian vegetables. It’s typically served with a generous spoonful of chilli
paste or sambal, and garnished with coriander, or kaffir lime leaf. Laksa is the perfect
way to start your Christmas meal with a bang and is the ultimate go-to dish that
provides fresh, spicy flavours. </div>
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<b>‘Ham’ up your glazed ham. </b></div>
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Tired of the same old glazing on your Christmas ham? Why not incorporate delicious
Malaysian flavours and give your guests something to talk about. For a unique taste
that is sure to impress, add palm sugar and tamarind peel or a Malaysian curry paste
for a chilli taste that will be sure to fire up your Christmas lunch.
Serve slices of the ham with sweet pineapple pieces and roti to tone down and
balance out the chilli factor. </div>
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<b>Tantalise with your Turkey. </b></div>
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Roast turkey is the veritable star of any Christmas banquet. This year, the proof is in
the stuffing, and we encourage you to utilise the vast flavours of Malaysian cuisine
when stuffing and basting your bird. Spice up your stuffing with a wide range of
spices like cardamom, cloves, turmeric and chilli, or coat your bird in some nyonya
curry paste or chilli sambal that are sure to make your turkey flavoursome and
exciting this festive season. </div>
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<b>Turn it up a couple of notches in the trifle stakes. </b></div>
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You can’t go past a classic Aussie dessert at Christmas. A summer trifle is a light
sweet treat that is guaranteed to end your festive banquet on a high. Take your
guests on a culinary journey, and give it an exotic makeover this year by adding in
some traditional Malaysian flavours including some mango, coconut cream and
pandan for a truly refreshing indulgence. </div>
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To help you discover the delicious Malaysian products available and to find a
store near you, visit <a href="http://www.matrade.gov.my/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.matrade.gov.my</a></div>
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Perched at the crown of the Duke of Wellington on Flinders Street, Dutchess is a glamorous, Manhattan inspired dining lounge.</div>
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Having experienced a whirlwind makeover earlier this year, the third level is a vivacious space with cream-leather horseshoe booths that encircle the room. </div>
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Head chef Justin Wise (The Point, The Press Club) has prepared a menu which exhibits international influences through locally sourced ingredients.</div>
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Complementing the menu, the wine selection also takes influence from all corners of the world, with a selection of Reserves available to suit a more major celebration.</div>
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We started with a selection from the raw bar - oysters and fresh flavoured dishes. The Tuna tartare was delicious. Decadently spiked with a mixture of black garlic and sea urchin dressing and served atop finely sliced baby cucumber.</div>
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The small dishes on offer display Wise’s more adventurous side via dishes such as king crab ‘mac and cheese’ and Asparagus, quail egg, candied walnuts & Hollandaise.</div>
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For mains, the steaks on offer are brilliant with sizes ranging from 150 grams to 1.4 kilograms, sourced from some of the country’s best producers including Rangers Valley and Cape Grim. </div>
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Our evening concluded on a playful note with choc tops and a beautiful layered violet-centric dessert of violet crumble, chocolate aero, honeycomb and violet ice cream.</div>
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Combining international flavours with premium quality local produce and delicious tipple, Dutchess caters for everything from after work drinks to a late night rendezvous.</div>
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<b>Location:</b> 146 Flinders Street, Melbourne<br />
<b>Phone:</b> 03 9810 0055</div>
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<b>Link: </b><a href="http://www.dutchess.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dutchess.com.au/</a><br />
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The Duke Complex has planned a blockbuster New Year’s Eve celebration which will include lively</div>
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entertainment across the ground floor, level one and Dutchess.</div>
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For $120, guests will enjoy free-flowing bubbles, tap beer and wine from 8pm to midnight</div>
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as well as a refreshing cocktail on arrival. Canapés will be abundant and the night includes entrancing attractions (including magician, Ben Hutton), harmonious tunes amd DJs.</div>
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VIP booths are also available at Dutchess.</div>
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For $150pp, guests will enjoy the ‘Shut Up & Eat’ shared menu as well as a cocktail on arrival.</div>
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<b>Location: </b>Level 2, 146 Flinders Street</div>
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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.</div>
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<b>House smoked salmon, beetroot textures, Red Hill goats cheese and avocado by Stuart Bell from Ten Minutes by Tractor</b></div>
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The chefs donated their time, produce and expertise to cook for over 500 people at the Peninsula, Central Pier, Docklands on November 12. </div>
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Chefs that took part included Adam D’Sylva from Coda and Tonka, Dusty Treweek from Bottega, Daniel Kranjcic from Cecconi’s Flinders Lane, Ashly Hicks from Circa, Scott Pickett from Estelle, Matt Dempsey from Gladioli, Perry Schagen from The Graham, Daniel Wilson from Huxtable, Zac Cribbes from Lucy Liu, Sonia Anthony from Masons of Bendigo, Stuart Munro from Merricote, Peter Roddy from Noir, Anthony Hammel from Pei Modern, Oliver Gould from Stokehouse City, Stuart Bell from Ten Minutes by Tractor, Andy Harmer from The Point, Ben Piggot from Supernormal, Brad Simpson from The Smith, Tony Twitchett from Taxi Kitchen and Nicky Riemer from Union Dining.</div>
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<b>Roasted duck breast by Stuart Bell from Ten Minutes by Tractor</b></div>
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We were fortunate enough to be seated at a table catered by Ten Minutes by Tractor where we were fed incredibly well by Stuart Bell from . We loved the delicious elegant entrée and the more rustic and hearty mains. It was absolutely splendid.</div>
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<b>Rum creme, butterscotch crumb, lime marshmallow, coconut snow</b> </div>
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The charity auctions added some fun and excitement to the night. </div>
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It was great to hear more about Anglicare and its life changing work. Victoria’s largest foster care provider, Anglicare Victoria currently houses over 400 children per night. The placements and support services give stability and a sense of hope to children unable to live with their natural families. Last year Anglicare Victoria helped 5,500 families, enabling them to achieve many of their personal goals, including parents learning new skills and developing positive relationships with their children. With over 100 programs delivered to the community through 32 locations, Anglicare Victoria aims to resource and empower children, young people and families to achieve their full potential.</div>
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Gastonomique is a special event where Victorian chefs unite for Victorian children. It was a memorable night for people who love food, wine and want to support the State’s most vulnerable children. Gastonomique is Anglicare Victoria’s major annual fundraising event and one of Australia’s biggest charity nights. Previously known as Dinner with the Angels, the gala evening included signature dishes, fine wine and entertainment.</div>
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A café based in the heart of Camberwell, CoffeeHead prides itself on providing legendary coffee and good food.<br />
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The café has a contemporary vibe - comfortable wooden furnishings are juxtaposed with vintage pieces to create clever accents. </div>
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We were privileged to meet experienced owner and chef Ash who has decades of industry experience under his belt and was clearly passionate about the food and coffee served at the establishment.</div>
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The menu is extensive with a great options to suit most. In terms of coffee, this place is for all you coffee enthusiasts out there. Although not hidden in an obscure alley way, CoffeeHead pleases with its brilliant array of coffee choices. Single origin, house blend, short, long, even cold drip – you are certainly spoiled for choice.</div>
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<b>Poached chicken and spicy carrot salad spinach, feta, dukkah, mint, olive oil</b></div>
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The spicy salad was a seemingly simple dish which boasted balanced layers of flavour. The chicken was perfectly cooked and went well with the carrots, spinach, feta, dukkah and mint. The refreshing olive oil dressing provided a lovely acidity which brought the dish together.</div>
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<b>Eggs benedict with smoked Virginia Ham</b></div>
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Two perfectly poached eggs were succulently seasoned with smoked Virginia Ham and accompanied by a wonderfully luxurious hollandaise sauce a top toasted bread. In all, this dish was a respectable assembly of breakfast essentials.</div>
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The Ricotta Pancakes were a showstopper. A simple breakfast favourite that amalgamates the best things in life. The pancakes were fluffy and moist and embellished with wonderfully caramelised mango and banana, sweetened ricotta, fresh mint and ginger crumble. Yum!</div>
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Our coffees were well made, with the slight sweetness of the frothed milk cutting through the residual brightness from the foundation espresso (in this instance, the Black Betty which boasted notes of hazelnut, dark chocolate and orange zest). Each came with an intricate rosetta in the milk foam.</div>
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Located within South Melbourne Market, the now iconic Claypots Evening Star shines brightly. The unique space that Claypots Evening Star occupies, best described as a Mediterranean bar come market stall, is divided by a long central bar and kitchen with seating on either side. Gloriously fresh seafood is on display in glass cabinets to tempt passers-by, but this is definitely a restaurant for those in the know.<br />
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On a Friday evening regulars arrive in a constant stream taking up positions at the high wooden bar for a glass of wine and some seafood tapas whilst enjoying the wonderful live music. The menu is a seafood lover’s dream with dishes ranging in size allowing for a very flexible dining experience.<br />
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There is a definite emphasis on drinks too with an interesting array of by the glass and by the bottle wines on offer.<br />
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The food is fresh, delicious and prepared metres from where you sit. Dishes are simple, allowing the natural beauty of the ingredients to shine through.<br />
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A highlight was the cuttlefish with ink vinaigrette - the richness of the squid ink vinaigrette combining well with the perfectly cooked, tender cuttlefish.<br />
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The clams were sweet, luscious, perfectly cooked morsels bathed in a rich, aromatic broth of impressive depth.<br />
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The vibrant dish of prawn with sambal was yet another highlight. Flavoursome and aromatic, the subtle sweetness of the prawn was allowed to shine through.<br />
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The grilled stingray with an aromatic curry paste is also worth trying, as is the Galician style octopus, mounted on toothpicks and dusted with parsley in a sea of olive oil.<br />
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With the sun setting on a warm summer's evening, wonderful live music filling the air and delicious wines and fresh seafood tapas flowing freely, the ambience at Claypots Evening Star is nothing short of magical. Highly recommended.<br />
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<b>Location: </b>South Melbourne Market, Corner Cecil And York Street, South Melbourne<br />
<b>Phone: </b>03 9645 5779<br />
<b>Link: </b><a href="http://claypotseveningstar.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://claypotseveningstar.net/</a><br />
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<i>Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Claypots Evening Star.</i>GGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16592943006744722899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44592349271894589.post-70945221527241871462015-12-05T02:00:00.001-08:002015-12-03T15:27:33.710-08:00Rochford Winery<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Rochford possesses all of the requisite elements to deliver an enchanting experience not found in the hustle and bustle of Melbourne. Our expectations of Rochford are fostered not only by its excellent reputation, but by our own experiences on each of our previous visits. Our unwavering eagerness to return speaks volumes about how highly we regard this wonderful winery restaurant.<br />
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As the summer month approaches, the Yarra Valley is transformed into a stunning scene with green leaves adorning the vines.<br />
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The dining area is spacious, modern and elegant, exuding an air of calm. The glass windows encasing the dining area allow the sun to trickle in and present magical views out to the Rochford vineyard and the broader Yarra Ranges.<br />
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The sense of true hospitality is palpable, echoed in the modern Australian menu prepared using high quality, fresh ingredients which are often locally sourced. The service is always friendly and efficient.</div>
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The recent appointment of a new Head Chef, Raki Andriana brings French style techniques and Middle Eastern influences to the iconic Yarra Valley winery which is a perfect match for the venue.<br />
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Culminating in a new direction for the winery and Rochford’s menus Raki creates delicious flavours from only the highest quality and locally sourced produce - perfect for Rochford’s fresh approach to food and wine. <br />
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We commenced our dining experience with a beautifully presented cured kingfish. The citrus cured fish was embellished with chilli. The nettles added a wonderful touch to what was an enlivening combination of ingredients.<br />
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The entrée of carrots, quinoa, seeds, dates, smoked almonds and orange blossom labne had perfectly balanced flavours. Each element of the dish matched the other. The slight acidity from the orange blossom brought a lovely tanginess that cut through the creaminess of the labne. It all came together beautifully.<br />
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One of our favourite dishes of our visit, the confit octopus, was an absolute highlight of our meal. The octopus was incredibly tender while retaining a robust structure courtesy of being expertly cooked. The accompanying cauliflower skordalia was creamy and well-seasoned by the crispy onions and spiced hazelnut which enhanced the flavours of the octopus.<br />
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The quail was cooked to a rarely found perfection. The sweet corn puree packed an amazing depth of flavour.<br />
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Perfectly seasoned pork belly meat that had been pulled and pressed together to form a “brick” shape. The pork was incredibly tender and full of flavour. The malt crumble, beetroot hummus and spring slaw brought the dish to another level when eaten together. The flavours were complex and interesting. <br />
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The visually attractive Salted caramel tart was a magnificent creation. The mixture of the light mascarpone, together with the intense richness of the salted caramel ganache and the freshness from the pear produced a balanced and delectable dessert.</div>
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The Baked apple was a decadent end to our visit. The soft caramelised apples combined beautifully with the crunchy oat crumble biscuit pastry and decadent milk sorbet - it was simply sublime.<br />
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It is exciting times at the new Rochford Restaurant. Raki breathes fresh air into the culinary offerings which showcases the freshest and finest Yarra Valley produce providing the perfect excuse to escape to Victoria’s Yarra Valley and enjoy the views overlooking the vineyards.</div>
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<i>Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Rochford.</i>GGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16592943006744722899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44592349271894589.post-47707982399473889532015-12-04T00:00:00.000-08:002015-12-26T23:10:36.138-08:00Cherryhill’s pop up shop returns<div style="text-align: center;">
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Cherry lovers delight! Cherryhill’s pop up shop has returned to Melbourne’s CBD and just like last year, it stocks the plumpest and sweetest fruit available.</div>
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This year, Cherryhill’s pop up shop is at QV Square. You can buy freshly picked cherries in a range of packaging sizes from 500g punnets to 5kg boxes. There are also delicious cherry delights available, including cherry cordial, cherry jam and cherry sauce.</div>
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Cherryhill in the Yarra Valley grows only the finest varieties available and their cherries are the fruit of choice for many of Melbourne’s top fruiterers. Their pop up shop will remain open until the end of the season in mid-February… and that means that delicious, fresh cherries will be available for the Chinese New Year as well as Christmas.</div>
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Cherries are a seasonal delight… so make sure you don’t miss out. Cherryhill’s pop up shop will be open every day from 10.00am to 6.00pm.</div>
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<b>What: </b>Cherryhill pop up shop - Stocking freshly picked cherries from 500g punnets to 5kg boxes and a range of cherry products.</div>
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<b>Where: </b>QV Square (Corner Swanston and Londsdale St, Melbourne)</div>
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<b>When:</b> From Monday 7th December. Open daily from 10.00am to 6.00pm (closed Christmas Day).</div>
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Crust are also giving away a classic Vespa to one lucky customer who purchases any Crust pizzas during the promotional period.*</div>
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Customers will be given a special ‘key’ with a unique password when they purchase any Crust pizza; they then need to visit the Crust website and enter their unique password to be eligible to win the classic Vespa.</div>
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We loved sampling the Chilli Gamberi (which we ordered from the Melbourne CBD store) - a fiery pizza which boasts a combination of Marinated Tiger Prawns, blanched Silverbeet Spinach and roasted Roma Tomatoes on a Tomato Base, garnished with Chilli Flakes and fresh chopped Red Chilli, dressed with Chilli infused EVOO and a Lemon Wedge.</div>
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LongLeaf Tea Vodka is a combination of the depth of flavours from founder, Ram Krish's Sri Lankan heritage growing up in tea plantations and the purity of nature in Australia, the place he now calls home.</div>
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We thoroughly enjoyed this aromatic, supremely refreshing fusion of the finest, hand-picked Ceylon tea, skillfully blended with artisanal, organic vodka made with the purest rain water from Australia’s Hunter Valley. </div>
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<i>Written by <a href="http://gastro-logy.blogspot.com.au/p/contributor-jessica-williams.html" target="_blank">Jessica Williams</a>.</i></div>
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Melbourne is rife with clubs and bars. You would think it would be so easy to choose one to go to. Not the case. There are many things to consider before landing on one location, and while it’s not the be all and end all – because there is going to be another one less than 100 metres away - it’s nice to know you’re stopping somewhere good. </div>
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So what impacts my venue choice? Who I’m going with, what I want to drink, whether I want to sit or stand, do I want to be inside or outside, do I want to eat or not; the list goes on. </div>
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I would direct my friends to the new Turbine Café & Bar on Chapel Street if our group needed some casual snacks and drinks before venturing out further. The new venue has a great long couch perfect for lounging on, and a large communal table that is easy to crowd around, clink glasses and share mini burgers and arancini balls.</div>
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The venue serves breakfast right through to dinner, the menu is approachable and the bar is well stocked. </div>
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Bronze features, exposed brick and of course, a large fan resembling a turbine make up the space that is located right next to Speakeasy Kitchen and Bar.</div>
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Best of all, it’s right on the tram line, so it’s a great and accessible location to kick off an evening. </div>
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<b>Location: </b>357 Chapel Street, South Yarra</div>
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<b>Phone: </b>03 8657 8576</div>
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<b>Link:</b> <a href="http://www.turbinecafe.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.turbinecafe.com.au/</a></div>
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<b>Cuisine:</b> European</div>
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<i>Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Turbine Cafe & Bar.</i><br />
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