Upcoming Event: Garage Sale Block Party

Review: WonderBao

Location: 4/19-37 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne
Phone: 03 9654 7887
Link: http://www.wonderbaokitchen.com.au/
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Fast Food
Overall Impression: 6/10

Offering nothing but bao (or steamed buns for the uninitiated…), Wonderbao has rapidly gained popularity in Melbourne. Gastrology bloggers recently headed down the little alleyway behind RMIT that Wonderbao calls home to see what all the fuss is about.

Dairy Farmers Thick & Creamy gourmet yoghurt launch @ Collingwood Children’s Farm

This post is Sponsored by Nuffnang.

Location: Collingwood Childrens Farm, St Heliers Street, Abbotsford

Phone: 03 9415 6581

Dairy Farmers and Nuffnang hosted an exclusive brunch at Collingwood Children’s Farm to celebrate the new Thick & Creamy everyday gourmet yoghurt. Gastrology bloggers enjoyed a delicious brunch which was prepared from fresh local ingredients and inspired by the exciting new range of Dairy Farmers Thick & Creamy gourmet yoghurts.

A taste of France with Gabriel Gaté & Gaté tasting menu at Harry's [14 - 20 October]

On Sunday, Gastrology bloggers joined Gabriel Gaté (a chef with an international reputation as a cookery author, television presenter and cookery teacher) for a decadent lunch hosted by Stamford Plaza Melbourne and Reader's Feast Bookstore.

Restaurant Review: Morris Jones

Location: 163 Chapel Street, Windsor
Phone: 03 9533 2055
Link: http://www.morrisjones.com.au/
Cuisne: Modern Australian, Wine Bar
Overall Impression: 9.5/10

Morris Jones recently underwent a radical transformation to provide its diners with an experience that is less "pub grub" and more gastropub. In April of this year, after taking just three weeks to pack up his LA home and move back to Australia, new Head Chef of Morris Jones, Matthew Butcher took up his new position. And boy are we glad he did!

Upcoming Event: Celebrate Day of The Dead Fest @ ASC [Wed 30th Oct - Sun 3rd Nov]

St Kilda Mexican restaurant Acland St Cantina will be tipping its figurative sombrero as it celebrates Mexico’s biggest holiday, Day of the Dead, from Wednesday 30th October to Sunday 3rd November, with a fiesta that mixes the sights, sounds and tastes of Mexico.

Product Review: Griffiths’ Just Fair Coffee

Just Fair Coffee is a Fairtrade, 100% Australian Certified Organic coffee brand by Griffiths Coffee. 

Upcoming Event: Gabriel Gaté @ Stamford Plaza

On Sunday October 13, 2013 you could be joining Gabriel Gaté - a chef with an international reputation as a cookery author, television presenter and cookery teacher.

Box of Scrolls - spreading cinnamon love one box at a time

Box of Scrolls is an online retail service from Oregano Bakery which delivers legendary cinnamon scrolls. 

Stamford Plaza's New Tapas Style Menu

Location: 111 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Phone: 03 9659 1592
Link: www.stamford.com.au/spm/restaurant--bar/harrys-restaurant
Cuisine: Asian, Modern Australian, European

Stamford Plaza Melbourne has launched a new tapas-style menu, aptly named “The Stamford Sharing Platter Menu”. Full of bite sized treats, the menu showcases a variety of cuisines from around the globe.

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.

Restaurant Review: Bomba Tapas Bar

Location: 103 Lonsdale St Melbourne
Phone: 03 9077 0451
Link: www.theaylesbury.com.au/
Cuisine: Spanish, Tapas
Overall Impression: 8/10

The Aylesbury Restaurant has gone back to its Spanish roots and has reopened as Bomba Tapas Bar. The restaurant is in good hands, with Jesse Gerner (Añada, Moro, River Café) and Andrew Fisk (Añada, Cumulus Inc) heading the kitchen.

VIP Luncheon at The Lunch Room @ Collins Square

Location: Collins Square, 727 Collins Street, Docklands

Link: www.collinssquare.com.au/

Gastrology bloggers experienced the VIP lunchroom experience and indulged in a delightful Luncheon within the Lunch Room.

Product Review: Kenko Tea’s Matcha

Kenko Tea is a Melbourne-based, online retailer of high quality matcha teas and equipment. On a mission to bring top quality matcha green tea powder and accessories to Australia, their philosophy is simple - importing only the finest grades of matcha green tea available. 

Sauced Pasta Bar opens in Chapel Street

Chapel Street’s bustling food scene has welcomed a new addition with the launch of Sauced Pasta Bar, located at the perpetually cool Windsor end of town.