Share a Churros Week @ San Churros and support beyondblue [15 – 21 June 2015]

San Churro, Australia’s favourite Spanish chocolateria, has partnered with not-for-profit organisation beyondblue to raise awareness and funds to promote good mental health across Australia, with the café launching its ‘Share a Churros Week’ initiative.

New Summer menu launched at San Churro

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of San Churro.

Springtime is synonymous with warmer weather, rising spirits and the start of social season. To celebrate, Spanish chocolate cafe San Churro has released a new menu full of refreshing and fun desserts, ice cream sundaes and shakes that are perfect for sunny days and social celebrations.

Getting fresh with Vapiano | Blog giveaway: Win a meal at Vapiano for you and a friend!

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Vapiano.

Spring is well underway and Vapiano has launched a new menu of specials to celebrate the warmer months.

Regional Italian dinner @ Gelobar

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Gelobar.

One of Melbourne’s favourite gelataria, Gelobar proudly serves authentic Italian dishes at an affordable price.

There's a new kid on the block that's MELT[ing] the hearts of pizza lovers

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of MELT.

A new concept in fast-casual dining, MELT has opened just in time for winter.

Fresh, delicious and casual Italian @ Vapiano

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Vapiano.

Left: Pesto rosso – homemade tomato pesto with roasted pine nuts, ricotta and fresh cherry tomatoes

Right: Insalata rocket and walnut – peppery rocket salad combined with crunchy walnuts and parmesan

As expected of any good Italian restaurant, Vapiano is particularly good at producing quality pasta dishes. The Pesto rosso that we had was no exception. The fresh tomato pesto worked well to provide both moisture and flavour and, overall, it was a delicious dish.

Carlton's top 3 frozen dessert venues | Win an ‘Ultimate Northside Experience’ | Win a $50 voucher from 400 Gradi

Gastrology have teamed up with hockingstuart to celebrate the inner-north suburbs of Melbourne (from North Melbourne, Carlton, Brunswick, Northcote and everything in between).

hockingstuart are on a mission to celebrate everything unique and wonderful about the north, including its amazing restaurants and food offering.

To celebrate the north, we have compiled a list of our top 3 favourite frozen dessert options (not in any order - they are equal favourites!) in wonderful Carlton.

Harry's Ice Cream Factory Tour

Award-winning Australian ice cream maker Harry’s Ice Cream opened its factory doors for an exclusive experience where guests got up-close and personal with the artisan ice cream makers and were also given the opportunity to create their very own bespoke ice cream flavour to take home.

Upcoming Event: Gelato World Tour [25 to 27 October]

It’s time to get excited - Melbourne will be the next artisanal gelato capital!

Review: N2 Extreme Gelato

Location: 329 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy and Chinatown, Sydney

Link: http://www.n2extremegelato.com.au/ 

Cuisine: Desserts/Ice Cream 

Overall Impression: 7/10

Recently opening its first Melbourne store on Brunswick Street, Sydney-based gelateria N2 Extreme Gelato is going from strength to strength.

Cafe Review: Monarch Cakes

Location: 103 Acland Street, St Kilda

Phone: 03 9534 2972  

Link: http://www.monarchcakes.com.au/

Cuisine: Bakery, Coffee, Desserts/Ice Cream 

Overall Impression: 7.5/10

Monarch Cakes have been doing what they do for over 75 years and the proof is, quite literally, in the pudding. Staying true to their Polish roots, many recipes have originated from their shop in Poland. Every cake is made fresh using raw ingredients in their most natural form.

Date with Helados Jauja (ice cream appreciation masterclass)

Location: 254 Lygon Street, Carlton
Phone: 03 9041 2927
Link: http://www.heladosjauja.com.au/
Cuisine: Desserts/Ice Cream, Latin American, Breakfast/Brunch
Overall Impression: 8.5/10

Helados ‘Jauja' (pronounced “hkow-hka”) is winning Melbourne over one scoop at a time by serving delicious, authentic and unique artisan ice creams and sorbets - all meticulously handmade using real ingredients. That means no artificial flavouring, colouring, or gelatine.

Ben and Jerry's Scoop Shop

Location: 151 Chapel Street, Windsor, VIC 3181
Link: http://www.benandjerry.com.au/

Brilliant variety of delicious Ben and Jerry's ice cream!