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Our meals took a little while and this may be attributed to the small
Monday to Sunday: 6.30am – 8pm
size of the kitchen in comparison to the sheer size of the café, however
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this shouldn’t be discounted. The presentation of my meal was good and still inviting enough to take a little piece of the salsa as I waited for Miss
Mr LB: “Ripponlea is a tiny suburb within the Port Phillip area that is
SL’s camera. I was given soft tacos instead of hard, which I think was
usually passed through when going from point A to point B. With a tiny population of approximately 2000 people, you would think that this little suburb has nothing to offer other than gorgeous housing estates and majestic autumn leaves. However, you would be quite mistaken. Not only is there the impressive Ripponlea Estate, but it is also home to one of the world’s best restaurants, Attica. The only thing missing is a fabulous café and the boys that brought you The Little Ox have crossed the Nepean Highway to bring you Hawk & Hunter. Upon first glance of the Hawk & Hunter space, it immediately resonated
Having been situated at the end of the communal table and fascinated as to how the kitchen operated, it became quickly apparent that I was not only hungry but excited... The menu itself was impressive with an extensive selection of brunch options with some individuality.
something special. There is no resemblance to The Little Ox here, with an impressively independent look of reinforced iron-made shelves that hang from the roof and plenty of table space for groups, singles and couples.
better anyway. All the ingredients were well-balanced with a definite
There is a quirky side to the décor with various flower combinations
Mexican taste. The scrambled eggs were moist and went perfectly with
and impressive wall art of old newspaper clippings and a large cut up
the smokey chorizo. In fact, it was possibly the best chorizo I have tasted
tree. It’s a café space that’s attractive, alluring and with an ambiance that
and it was definitely worth the extra $4.50. The only real fault would have
makes you want to hang around and take it all in.
been the lack of spices from the salsa. As with any good salsa there was a fantastic fresh taste but the tomato didn’t have that kick. Overall, it was a
It was coffee time and I had to order my long black [$3.50] from Red Star
simple tasting meal that satisfied my Mexican brunch craving.
Coffee. It was a good, smooth coffee with plenty of fruity flavours. With a crisp taste it brought a unique coffee that all brunch goers would love. My
Hawk & Hunter has done Ripponlea well. It has successfully delivered a
only criticism was that there was a little too much water for my liking and
unique and tasty brunch spot that is worth stopping in for. Being its first
in turn the flavours had been slightly diluted.
weekend in operation and hosting to a packed house, it seems that they can only improve from here on in. I’m already looking forward to my next
Having been situated at the end of the communal table and fascinated as
visit and I think you will not be disappointed.”
to how the kitchen operated, it became quickly apparent that I was not only hungry but excited. The staff were nice enough to tell us that food had
Miss SL: “It seems like it was the weekend of The Little Ox. On Saturday
a wait of 20 minutes, but being its first weekend it was understandable.
we’d ducked into their fine establishment for a cheeky coffee, running into
The menu itself was impressive with an extensive selection of brunch
a colleague from work who was battling the chilly temperatures outside
options with some individuality. I ended up going for the Mexican Spiced
while enjoying her coffee. On the Sunday, we’d organised brunch with
Tomato and Corn – salsa, hard tacos, avocado, coriander and scrambled
Toy and her partner at the newly opened Hawk & Hunter – the sister café
eggs + chorizo [$15 + $4.5].
brought to us by the owners of The Little Ox.
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The menu admittedly caught me off guard – it was Mexican themed. Apart from the classics, breakfast consisted of eggs with beans and/ or chilli. I guess these guys are hopping on the Mexican bandwagon, but I have to say I quite liked it. It was unconventional and steered away from the standard options.
40 minutes!), but given that they’ve just opened up and were still working out the kinks, they could be forgiven. The portioning of my French toast was generous – while the breadsticks were small, they were filling. It was incredibly sweet, which I must admit was a little hard to handle at first. As the meal went on, I came to appreciate the harmonic balance of the honey and caramel, blended together to make a thick sauce atop the banana and bread. The toast itself wasn’t soaked through all the way, but this was okay as the dish was bursting with flavour. The passionfruit was tasty, adding a great
In the quiet, unassuming streets of Ripponlea, you could barely tell that
crunchy texture to the dish. The toasted coconut was a nice addition, but
there was a hot new café that had just opened up. The electric environment
quickly got lost amongst the strong flavours of the other elements.
was immediate as soon as we stepped inside. Mr LB and I were surprised at how many people knew this place had opened. The crowd seemed like
Toy had ordered my second preference – Big Ed’s scrambled eggs, bacon,
a mix of food lovers and locals that were patiently waiting to be seated
chilli and basil, garlic toast and salsa verde [$17.50]. It looked gorgeous
on one of the two large communal tables or more intimate tables for two.
when it came out and her garlic toast looked well-made. She commented
The interior was beautiful – a combination of wood, steel and quirky pops
that the garlic was quite overpowering but overall enjoyed her meal.
of neon mesh-sculptures created an interesting yet casual environment. Her partner had gone for more of an unch (the lunch side of brunch) Within 20 minutes we were seated and ordered our coffees. I opted for a
option, opting for “The San Swirl – MO” Argentinian steak sandwich
short black [$3] in my attempts to remain healthy and to steer away from
with garlic aioli [$19]. The multigrain bread he ordered looked so soft
lattes. It was beautifully made and had a crisp taste that was sharp enough
and fluffy.
without being overbearing. I just loved their bold colour combinations of the cups and saucers – too cute!
Overall I enjoyed Hawk & Hunter. There needs to be some obvious ironing out around service, but the food delivered was pretty good and
The menu admittedly caught me off guard – it was Mexican themed.
the coffee was excellent. I’d be interested to come back later in the year
Apart from the classics, breakfast consisted of eggs with beans and/or
and try some of their other dishes, including their smokey baked bean,
chilli. I guess these guys are hopping on the Mexican bandwagon, but I
roasted capsicums, spinach and warm Turkish toast [$15] + egg [$18]
have to say I quite liked it. It was unconventional and steered away from
or their Hawk & Hunter spiced porridge, poached seasonal fruit and
the standard options. For my main, I went for the Honey French toast,
yoghurt [$9.50]. De-lish!”
caramelised bananas, passionfruit and toasted coconut [$14.50] and ordered an additional caramel milkshake [$6] to go with the meal.
Final thought: “An unconventional menu and much-needed brunch spot
The food took an extraordinary amount of time to come out (more than
for Ripponlea.”
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I’m utterly torn. You see, I’ve found this endearing café and I don’t
“There’s a garden out the back,” the waitress smiles knowingly. We make
particularly want to share it with you. I want it to remain under the radar,
our way down the corridor, feeling like intruders in a private home. On the
to forever be a place where I can go to escape hipster staff so high on
way through we pass a square room with an unused fireplace, framed by
double espressos – no sugar – that they seem to forget you exist. On the
block seats with dark purple cushions. A child’s bike is propped up next to
other hand, it’s so charming that the owners deserve to be flooded with
the pine wood cubes that pose as a table in the centre of the arrangement.
business and quite possibly a hug or two. All right, you’ve convinced me:
They’re decorated with pink flowers from out the back. A window filters
it’s called Bomb Café… but don’t go telling everyone.
natural light, which competes with the warm glow from a cylindrical lamp in the corner.
You’ll find the inconspicuous painted red front door wedged into the grungy Johnston Street strip in Abbostford – you know, that section of dusty
The polished concrete floor leads us past a young girl washing dishes, the
shops that verges on creepy, just before you hit Hoddle Street. It’s easy
door through to the toilet and finally, to the back door. To call the outdoor
to miss, so keep an eye out for the pixelated logo on the window. Locals
area a ‘courtyard’ is insufficient. Like the waitress said, it’s a garden.
will tell you with pride that it’s nothing less than an oasis.
Overflowing with ferns, flowers, trees, wooden Thai sculptures and even two fat gold fish in a ceramic water feature, it made me want to play ‘fairies’ all
Upon first glance the space is miniscule: a few wooden tables, some
over again.
bench seating in the front window, a coffee machine, a small display cabinet featuring baguettes and sweets (think homemade gingerbread
Seating is limited: there’s a picnic bench, some plastic green stools for
men, hummingbird cupcakes, brownies and pastries), and a kitchen the
the kiddies, a rickety wooden table for two or a sturdier outdoor set for
size of my palm jammed in the corner. Not even the mirror on the wall
larger groups. It’s sheltered and shady, with shards of light piercing through
gives an illusion of space.
the trees. A woman was cutting blooms and brushes to display in a vase
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inside. Another bike with training wheels leaned against the bench. Children
slices of lean, grilled ham blanketed the toast and made a mockery out
tottered around in bare feet, gurgling absurdly cute conversations through
of ever ordering bacon. The yolks of the poached eggs gushed out when
two-toothed smiles. You won’t find a lovelier spot to sip coffee al fresco in
pierced with the knife and the whites were cooked through. The light and
Melbourne.
zesty homemade hollandaise sauce was creamy without being overly rich.
And what coffee! Everyone who eats at Bomb Café is informed there are
Yet despite praise for the Eggs Benedict, it paled in comparison to my open
two varieties: Genovese’s rich Italian beans, recommended for black coffee,
omelette. Again, it came served on two slices of toast – not that you could
or fair trade Gravity organic coffee. We sampled the latter, a bright, creamy
see them beneath the mammoth covering. More accurately described as a
blend with a hint of brown sugar and a lingering, fruity aftertaste. Not quite
delectable slab, it was flavoured with cheese and a small handful of parsley.
as fruity as the small OJ though (large also available), freshly squeezed and
Heaving with chunks of flavoursome chorizo, wedges of fresh tomato,
refreshing. Try the blood orange juice when it’s seasonal. Bomb also offers
spinach, mild red onion and baby chat potatoes, those with a hangover
LSD. But before you get excited about a magical trip in the garden, it stands
should form a cult and worship this dish. There is also a vegetarian option
for ‘Latte Soy Dandelion’, an earthy coffee alternative made with soy milk and
available, with tomato, spinach, red onion, garlic, basil, pesto and mayo.
complete with a bunch of cleansing health benefits. I’d recommend trying it, although it’s an acquired taste. Alternatively, go for an iced chocolate or
Don’t do eggs? Bomb café is vegan friendly, although seriously people, you
coffee, a frappé or a thickshake.’
don’t know what you’re missing. There’s scrambled tofu or the vegan fry up, a mixed bag of tomato, spinach, red onion, mushroom and avocado on toast.
The breakfast menu is equal parts affordable and delicious. While health
When we stumbled across the Bomb, herbed mushrooms and Meredith
nuts will be tempted by the pear and cranberry toasted muesli with fruit and
goat’s cheese on toast was the daily special. For lunch, there are plenty of
yoghurt, those on their day off are likely to order the ricotta pancakes with
baguettes and bruschetta options, as well as rumours of ravishing risottos.
double cream and citrus coulis or homemade strawberry jam (the latter of which you can purchase by the jar). Then there are thick slices of fruit toast,
So there you have it, my new favourite café. It may not boast industrial-chic
banana bread and five breakfast baguettes. But if you really want a taste
décor or staff uniforms of buttoned-to-the-top shirts and statement specs,
explosion, order the eggs.
but it’s nostalgic, full of character and pours a mean bean. When you top it all off with hearty eggs, fresh produce and a secret garden, it’s fair to say
It was difficult to fault the Eggs Benedict, and the same can most probably
that Bomb Café is, well, a blast! But let’s keep it quiet, okay?
be said about the Florentine alternative. Two slices of perfectly cooked, buttered sourdough exhibited an external crunch and soft middle. Large
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Lux Foundry is one of the friendliest establishments I’ve been to recently
peas, peanuts with chilli, lime and sesame oil dressing ($16.50) and an egg
and I can’t rave about it enough.
and bacon La Madre panini with tomato relish ($10.50). My salad was a fresh and crunchy affair, full of exuberant health with a kick of chilli to liven
The café is housed in a heritage listed building, an old stove foundry, and the
things up. A’s breakfast panini was fairly stock standard though good quality
décor has retained some of the rugged industrial elements while updating
ingredients equals a sandwich that’s better than average.
the look with enamel pendant lamps and classic Thonet chairs. Inside the building, gasp-inducing cathedral ceilings give lots of light to the brushed
For dessert I trawled the glass cake cabinet indecisively before one of the
concrete and exposed brick factory floor while the huge outdoor area in
staff came to help me. His advice was to go for the berry coconut slice
front means no fighting for seats and lots of space for kids to roam when
($4) – and my advice is to do the same! Indulge in layers of sugar with
the weather is warm.
a Genovese coffee ($3.50) or the creamy and fragrant Lux Chai Latte ($3.70).
Besides the usual hip café crowd you’d expect in Brunswick, it draws cyclists,
The folks at Lux Foundry are so nice that they even let another business
pram-pushing parents and dog owners all in need of a drink and some food.
take up shop in their courtyard on Fridays. The Gumbo Kitchen food truck
I found the staff to be welcoming and accommodating for all – the kind of
parks there every Friday night, serving gumbo, po’ boys and other Louisiana
place where you feel like they’d know your name if you were a regular.
inspired food. Yet another reason to visit.
A and I converged into the café with kids and bikes in tow on a weekday
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There is obviously some kind of ‘spoonful of sugar making the medicine go
Faraway Tree): poached eggs, avocado, spinach and dukkah. Yes please!
down’ reference going begging here, but this really is the sweetest place in all
Sandi chose the breakfast “salad”, which is a kind of breakfastified Caesar
of Prahran. I wanted to build a nest inside it and hide out from the rest of the
salad: leaves, baked cherry tomatoes, bacon, long boats of crunchy bread,
world for as long as possible. It’s a wonderful, comfortable, delicious nook.
mountains of parmesan and a poached egg on top. If that doesn’t sound like the second best thing to have for breakfast, I don’t know what does.
Spoonful is a dear place, frequented by the mummy crowd but also the hip brown trouser wearing crowd. It’s borderline Armadale, away from the
Our waiter was charismatic but not offensive, which is exactly what I had
hustle and bustle and significant irritation of Chapel Street, but it has the
expected he would be like. He congratulated us on our fine choice of breakfast
charm of Brunswick or Middle Park. From the outside it looks smaller than
dishes, which is exactly what I had expected he would do. And he danced them
it is, and inside it is like being in your favourite old aunt’s kitchen. Things are
across to our table and did not merely place them on the table but tossed
mismatched and quirky, but comfortable and warm. The whole place smells
them with exactly the kind of flourish I expected he would.
like baking bread and oranges and smiling. The food was magic, with just the right balance of flavours and a completely I went with my favourite breakfast companion, Sandi, because she is
excellent bread that was crunchy and chewy in the appropriate amounts. My
remarkable. And so it came to be that I found myself in Prahran’s most
poached eggs were very slightly overdone, but do you think it mattered? Sir,
relaxing, beautiful café with intelligent, interesting conversation. What a treat!
it did not!
Following will just be a series of gushing noises and “It was so lovely!”
Conversation flows better at Spoonful. It is accented by a screen door that creaks
because that is the best and perhaps only way to describe Spoonful. To my
when people open it, as if you’re actually sitting on a wide verandah with wicker
delight, the breakfast special was a combination of all of my favourite things
chairs and all your friends. That is the type of place this is. Like a lounge room in
(of course, because being at Spoonful is the same as reading The Magic
your own house, but with less mess to pick up and fewer stains on things.
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When Temple opened its doors just before Christmas, it seemed that every beer wanker in Melbourne had some sort of collective epiphany, all of a sudden every person with an Untappd login and a Twitter feed was raving about the new Temple to beer in the inner north. Because I don’t like crowds and I’m a little bit lazy, it took me a couple of months before I got around to making the big trip up Lygon Street to Brunswick and I have to say I’m glad I did. Temple is a slick operation. In fact I haven’t seen a schmicker (any chance that’s a word?) looking brewhouse and bar since I tripped down to True South last year. The bar is all concrete, the tables dark wood with stainless seats, behind the glass a brand new shiny brewhouse looking all technological, and interestingly, ready for expansion if all things go well. You can view the brewhouse from downstairs or head upstairs to
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I’m going to start with the food. Quite simply it was amazing, even if you
had three different Saisons that afternoon and I have to say I think the
are just drinking and not looking for much you have to get the caramel/
Temple Saison was the pick of them. It was a very good example of the
chilli popcorn, it will change your life and ruin all other forms of popcorn
style (as I understand it) – a gentle sipper, super refreshing and light,
for you. If you are looking for something more substantial I can tell you
lively and perfectly suited to a sunny Sunday afternoon, or working on
the potatoes were fantastic and the Brunswick Rarebit was gooey and
a French farm – Pint.
rich and very nice. The third beer is another one that everyone is raving about, a black
the highlights for me included the Soba Ale, which is an unusual beer. It is completely sessionable, easy to drink and refreshing, yet complex and just a little left of centre all at the same time. It is slightly sweeter than I was expecting and had honey overtones. A nice little beer – Schooner.
IPA called Midnight IPA. The way I see it IPAs seem to go one of two ways, either the New Zealand/Australian big fruity hops direction, which means although they are bitter and hoppy they are still quite approachable. The second direction, and the way I think the Midnight goes is the American direction, big bitter, oily, resinous hops. I tend to prefer the first approach. I find it often takes me a little longer to get used to the American approach and it would be fair to say it was like that with this beer. I thought the first pot I had was okay, but nothing spectacular, but by
And all the food goes nicely with beer. Now there were six beers on
the time I was finishing my second pot I started to declare “This is a
offer the afternoon I was there, I’m not going to tell you about all of
very good beer.” It was still very bitter, but the body was starting to
them because, well I didn’t take particularly good notes and hell you
come through, not roasted nuttiness that you get with many black IPAs
should go along and find out for yourself.
but rather a smooth, velvety almost oily mouthfeel. A challenging, but ultimately very pleasant brew – Pint.
The highlights for me included the Soba Ale, which is an unusual beer. It is completely sessionable, easy to drink and refreshing, yet complex and
So in summary, get out to Temple. With their range of beers there is
just a little left of centre all at the same time. It is slightly sweeter than I
something for everyone (the Bicycle beer is a weird little salty tart beer
was expecting and had honey overtones. A nice little beer – Schooner.
that’s worth a try and the Brunswick draught is a good quality simple beer that won’t scare your not beery friends) and even if you don’t like
Saison seems to be the style du jour, everyone has one and everyone
beer (although then why are you reading this blog?) the food is just
is raving about them. In fact between Temple and Atticus Finch we
outstanding.
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Not too long ago, in November (last year), a newcomer by the name of Mr
I was a bit surprised of how quiet it was for a Saturday night in Melbourne
Mason arrived around the Collins Street law precinct.
city and silently hoped that we would not be the only diners there that night. Luckily as the night progressed, more patrons turned up.
Situated within the mocha coloured walls of 530 Collins Street, Mr Mason is a
To start us off for the night, the Boy and I were offered a delicious Rustic
welcome addition to this lonely end of town.
Terrine of Confit Duck, Veal & Pistachio, Red Onion Relish, Cornishons with Housemade Bread ($18.00).
Serving up French inspired cuisine, I was a bit surprised it wasn’t Now as you all know, I don’t eat beef at all, and finding out that the terrine
named Monsieur Mason instead.
had a bit of veal in it made me slightly uncomfortable, but I soldiered on and I was lucky enough to be invited to try out their lovely dinner menu (which
tried some to ascertain the quality of the terrine.
changes weekly depending on the fresh produce sourced). I did quite enjoy the taste of the terrine (it was more duck than veal), but I left As we arrived, I couldn’t help but excitedly run around the place taking in the
the Boy to finish the board entirely on his own.
sights and sounds of the restaurant and bar area.
To go with the terrine, we were advised that the matched wines usually paired with this would be a red, but as we weren’t big fans of red we were provided
One of my favourite decorations in Mr Mason was the feature ceiling with its
with a glass of Domaine Joseph Cattin Pinot Blanc 2009 from France and a
multitude of brass shaded lights. The restaurant also features a lounge area
Margaret River Vasse Felix Chardonnay 2010. I must say that I really enjoyed
and an outdoor terrace.
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To start us off with our mains, our waiter strongly advised us to pair them
but given we were not fans of red, he came up with that choice). And bravo
with reds, to which we reluctantly agreed, but I learnt to appreciate and enjoy
to him for that.
as the meal progressed.
As we shared the amazingly rich Chocolate Soufflé with Vanilla Bean IceCream ($14.00), I couldn’t help but feel that this was a dessert to die for.
We were each given a glass of Louis Jadot Beaujolais Gamay 2009 from France which is a blend of the pinot noir grape with a white variety grape.
I’d almost given up hope of ever finding good chocolate soufflés in Melbourne that are rich and not overpoweringly sweet.
As such, it was a lot easier for me to drink. My main was definitely the winning dish of the night.
Mr Mason’s version was utterly delectable and I have to remind myself to return for it soon!
Roasted Lamb Rump, Bacon Lardons, Braised Lettuce, Broad Beans, Potato Dumplings ($32.00). The lamb was cooked to perfection (i.e. nicely medium
I have to say, the staff were delightful, friendly, courteous and knowledgeable.
rare and not too pink), the jus that accompanied it was rich and hearty. It was
Despite this being a courtesy meal, I would most definitely return for their
so good that the Boy couldn’t resist stealing some of my lamb.
express lunch specials (which are an amazing steal for $15 or $20 [with wine], an absolute bargain at this end of town).
The Boy on the other hand had the Slow Cooked Rabbit, Baby Summer Vegetables, Thyme and Creamy Mash ($30.00) which I felt was a little
There were some hits such as the lamb and chocolate soufflé, both of which
too gamey and strong for me, and I didn’t quite enjoy it as much as the lamb.
are my weaknesses that will keep me coming back for more.
I don’t usually mind rabbit, but I found this dish to be very heady and heavy.
(Ms I-Hua dined as a guest of Mr Mason and The Publican Group Australia)
On the upper hand, the sweetness of the baby vegetables made perfect accompaniments to the dish and really brought it up.
Food/Cuisine: French
The red too made a good pairing with both hearty dishes.
Dining Style: Restaurant Opening Hours:
As our mains were cleared away, our wonderful waiter decided we needed
Monday to Friday: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
another glass of wine to keep us entertained and returned with a glass of
Saturday and Sunday: Available for private events
Rutherglen Muscat for each of us. I think it was a reward for trusting him with the recommended red wine from
*Disclaimer: All food ratings and review are purely based on my own experiences
earlier (something he said he normally would not have paired with red meats,
and how I feel about the service, food and quality at the time of visit.
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summary If you’ve never seen it before you’d be forgiven. When it’s not being hidden
D – “Seeing as it was a slow Monday night with only two other people in
by the buses that stop right out the front, you might not think much of it
the shop who bought soup, I was wondering why it was taking so long.
if you walked past. From both the exterior and interior it looks as if it has
However, then I took my first bite and understood the time and care this
been part of the scenery for yonks. Truth be told, they’ve only been open
guy puts into making his burgers. The beef was slightly thicker than your
for around five months and their game, as the name suggests, is soup and
average fish ‘n’ chip shop pattie, but it was the extras that really stole the
burgers. Some years ago, owner and chef Scott had a ripper of a soup recipe
show. The creamy melted cheese, the yolky egg, caramelised onions and a
going. Thinking, “why the hell not share it with the world”, he decided to
bun soaked in butter is what, for me, set this burger above other similar take
open his first establishment. But, Melbourne being Melbourne, where your
away burgers. I have a lot of respect for one man shows who are passionate
day can turn from Merino wool to Budgy Smugglers, he knew a soup kitchen
about their food, I just feel sorry for him when he gets busy.”
alone wasn’t going to be enough. Harking back to his childhood from a family vacation to Queensland, Scott told us all about one particular burger
G – “For a place that’s only five months old, this place looks like it has
experience that left him gobsmacked and in love. This passion for burgers
always been part of the neighbourhood. With a St Kilda like casualness
sees him at Prahran Market every morning scouting for the freshest, juiciest
to it and friendly hospitality, this place impressed the hell out of me. The
produce. After many trials it was Gary’s Quality Meats that made the cut.
nicely seasoned beef pattie was cooked perfectly. The cheddar cheese slice
With a bunch of different burgers on the menu (all named after people that
combined with the mayo made each bite a delight. What topped it for me
helped Scott get Souper Burger up and running) he also offers up a selection
was the caramelised onion – just oozing with sweetness taking the burger
of winter warming soups and chilli dogs. Using a mix of Chuck, Short Rib
up a level. The bun was nicely toasted with no surprises there. The lettuce
and Brisket, some simple seasoning and a homemade burger press, Scott
and tomato were there and did their job, not taking over the burger. Sorry
dished us out the Perry (named after the welder that put the joint together).
folks, no chips here, but you don’t really need any. If you feel like you need a
Along with the beef pattie the burger comes on a toasted buttered bun, with
side, I recommend the Chilli Dog for $5.”
lettuce, caramelised onion, tomato, free range bacon, egg, cheddar cheese plus a choice of sauce (we opted for ketchup and mayo).
Z – “I walked into this not expecting a whole lot. The concept of soup and burgers together took me to a weird place. But once I bit into the burger,
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that weird place turned into paradise. It was so creamy! A whole bunch
B – “As the time passed and we waited for our meals, I had a feeling this
of sweetness oozed from the caramelised onions, the bacon was delicious,
one man show would produce the goods and it’d be worth the wait. With
the cheese and egg fantastic, and the small amount of lettuce and tomato
the looks of a good old fish ‘n’ chip shop burger, the beef pattie was subtly
stepped back but did their job. Being lightly seasoned, the meat really
seasoned and had been cooked nicely. The combo of the egg and the
didn’t have to stand out a whole lot in regards to creating any overpowering
creamy cheese makes for a burger that was really one of the creamiest I can
flavours. Instead it worked in harmony with its other counterparts to make
remember having. The caramelised onions were also perfectly cooked and
me smile with every bite. Being one of the most well-balanced and enjoyable
added a nice sweetness. I really have to say this place is going to give a few
adventures I’ve had in a while, it really shows that the most important
other joints of similar style a run for their money.”
ingredient in a burger is love. *Wipes tear*”
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RECIPE: STEAK AND MUSHROOM PIE Recipe and photos by The Pink Leopard
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So Hairy says to me he wants meat pies for lunch. Once upon a time I
30 minutes. Vacuum your living room whilst you wait.
would have cussed and moaned that it takes way too long. But now I own a
Preheat your oven to 200°C and about 15 minutes before the cooker ends,
pressure cooker.
heat a frying pan with a dash of butter, a drop of oil and/or nothing at all if
It is still a scary experience (why does it have to sound so evil – spitting and
you are one of the Teflon cookware brigade (we are of the stainless steel
hissing at me like there’s a filthy big dragon in there) and I still haven’t fully
brigade which makes omelettes a bloody nightmare!), anyway, I digress…
worked it out, but my oh my, how good are these. Throw your mushrooms into the frying pan and cook until browned and all I’m not bothering with homemade pastry, I’m saving that for my retirement
water has been removed (because mushrooms are full of water, you know).
years, but this device could be the answer to all of my impatient cooking
This should take about 10 minutes to get them truly browned and maybe
foibles. It took about 75 minutes from start to finish including preparation
even a little bit crispy. The smell is unreal.
– previously it would have taken hours in the oven to get the meat just nice and tender.
Release the steam from the pressure cooker according to your manual (this is the BEST bit – so noisy, so steamy) and then remove your lid and stir the
I looked and looked for a recipe online but in the end I threw caution to the
mushrooms in. You could put the mushrooms in at the beginning, but then
wind and threw bits of this and pieces of that into the cooker and hit the dial.
they will just be a bit slimy – eeww – so cook them separately and stir them in at the end.
Hairy had two, I had one (he is having the rest for breakfast today – he’s not a Weetbix kid). I can’t wait to make ‘party’ sized versions of these. I could
The beef mixture will be a bit watery but an amazing colour. Stir in your corn
freeze them, right?
flour paste and if necessary turn the pressure to ‘saute’ mode again. This will
So here is my pressure cooker ‘Steak and Mushroom’ pie. I will add the regular
just give it some heat whilst the corn flour is thickening the gravy.
method at the end too. Line your greased pie dish with pastry, spoon in the meat mixture so it is
INGREDIENTS:
just making a mound (does that make sense?), and top with pastry. Seal the edges (I do mine with a fork) and brush the top with beaten egg. Bake for 20
1kg trimmed chuck steak
minutes. Purists may blind bake their pastry first. I’m not a purist, I’m a hurry-
500g mushrooms, sliced
up-and-feed-me-ist so I didn’t think it is necessary, but feel free to do so.
3 carrots, diced
Tomato sauce. Chips. Good to go.
1 onion, chunkily diced 1 heaped tbsp tomato paste
OVEN METHOD:
400ml beef stock 1 tsp thyme
In addition to the ingredients above, you will need ½ cup of plain flour.
1 tsp oregano 1 tbsp cornflour (made into a runny paste with about 1.5 tablespoons of
Sauté your onions and carrots in a heavy casserole dish with a slug of oil.
water)
Throw your beef into a plastic bag with about half a cup of flour and salt and
Puff pastry
pepper to taste. Shake around until all the beef is covered. I usually then tip
1 egg, whisked
it into a colander to remove the excess flour.
Salt and pepper Brown your beef in batches, scraping the bottom of the dish, add herbs, Pressure cooker method
stock and tomato paste. With your oven set at about 150°C, cook your beef
Turn your cooker to the ‘saute’ function and brown onions, carrot and steak
for about 4 hours, longer if you can but keep checking. The plain flour should
until browned, for about 6 minutes. Pour in your stock and tomato paste,
have thickened up the gravy, but if not, use the corn flour method above.
add herbs and season well, then seal the pressure cooker (which always feels
Follow on from the pastry section.
‘space shuttle-y’ to me). Turn the pressure dial to high and set the timer for
Tomato sauce. Chips. Good to go.
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WINE REVIEWS Words and photos by Krystina Menegazzo
ABOUT KRYSTINA MENEGAZZO La Donna del Vino is the pseudonym of this young lady from Melbourne who completed her winemaking degree whilst being a gypsy working in vintages throughout Australia and Italy. Finally she decided to return home and sell wine instead. In her spare time she cooks, eats, drinks buon vino and is a self-confessed Neb Head (someone really into Nebbiolo).
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TEN MINUTES BY TRACTOR McCutcheon Pinot Noir 2010
king of the natural powers within his jars. The King was so pleased that
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. RRP: $77.00
he set about making many jars of ‘poison’. This is just one story of how wine
Some people may recoil in horror when they discover that this little lady
was discovered.
knows how to operate a tractor. It was part of an invaluable traineeship when
Winemaker Gary Mills has adhered to the ‘natural powers’ worshipped by
I worked for a year in a vineyard. I like the name behind the winery ‘Ten
King Jamsheed with the La Syrah 2011 forming part of Jamsheed’s Harem
Minutes By Tractor’, although the notion of it taking ten minutes by tractor
Series. This unfined and unfiltered wine is a multi-regional blend from two
between vineyards is a questionable one. I say this because it would depend
cool-climate Victorian regions – the Yarra Valley and the Pyrenees. There are
on whether you are cruising at the leisurely speed of an old lady or, if instead,
not a lot of wines under $25 that beg for a decent decant prior to drinking
you’re ‘fanging it’ illegally down the desolate back roads like someone (ahem)
but this is one of those rare occasions when the wine will benefit from a good
may have done in the past… perhaps for legalities sake, I’ll roll with the former.
slosh of air. After a little air, interesting tart pink grapefruit notes become
Ten Minutes By Tractor has been producing top quality Mornington Peninsula
discernible followed by plump purple fruits. These flavours are accentuated
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for just over a decade. Their three vineyards
by the fact that this has had 80 per cent whole bunches of grapes in the
named Judd, Wallis and McCutcheon are only a short distance from one
ferment. It’s spicy and sappy, fresh and raw, and if the tale runs true, La Syrah
another yet display wonderfully different features. The Judd Pinot Noir runs a
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thick, savoury path with lots of earthy aromas, while the Wallis leans towards
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FRANK CAMORRA Tempranillo 2010
and complete. It captured me with its dusty pink hue and Burgundy-esque
Margaret River, Western Australia. RRP $40.50
tones, the dark and earthy spices interwoven with wild berries, topped with a
Just when you thought celebrity chefs have enough restaurants, cookbooks,
crisp and refined grip on the finish. The McCutcheon Pinot Noir will continue
television appearances and supermarket promotions under their belt, you
to seduce over a couple of hours, so pour it into a big Burgundy glass and
are proven wrong. This time, they’re taking over the winery! Okay, that’s an
serve it alongside suckling pig, mustard and truffle jus, roasted vegetables
exaggeration, but they have been approached by the Wine Selectors Group
and crackling. Well, that is what they did at the winery’s restaurant and boy
to put their names to a collection of wines made around Australia that will
oh boy it worked a charm. Available through independent wine retailers.
pair nicely alongside their style of food. It’s a nice idea to encourage the concept of food and wine matching to a wider audience. Take Mr Frank Camorra and his robust Spanish menu of MoVida fame.
JAMSHEED WINES La Syrah 2011
Tempranillo is unarguably a natural partner for his elegant yet bold Spanish
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The Jamsheed name was derived from an endearing tale drawn from ancient
in Australia. In this particular case, we are looking at Margaret River. This
writings of a Persian king. King Jamsheed was fond of fresh grapes and
wine possesses that tarry, gravelly tannic grip you like to see in a Tempranillo
would store them in jars over the winter where they would spontaneously
complemented by earthy, plum flavours and a bright, balanced acidity. The
ferment. He set these jars aside and labeled them ‘poison’. One of the women
mid-length finish falls a little short of making this a big blockbuster style,
from the King’s harem, despairing of frequent migraines, chose to commit
but that also means it sits comfortably with a wide range of dishes that
suicide and drank from one of the poisoned jars. Awakening the next day,
you will discover during a visit to MoVida. This wine is served in the MoVida
she found herself miraculously cured of her migraines and informed the
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Carlton’s only small bar with a rooftop! Hidden deep in the woods is a secret lodge where you can hide from the world, or sit in the trees and plan your conquest of it. The choice is entirely yours! Enter off Jimmy Watson Lane (cnr Lygon & Elgin) Carlton 3053
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Tel: 03 9348 0385
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Open Wed to Sat 5pm till late, Sun 12pm till late
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