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City Wine Shop 159 Spring Street, Melbourne. Ph: 9654 6657 Words and photos by Libby Margo

About Libby Margo “Libby is a lover of all things nice (foie gras, truffles and Dr Loosen Riesling) and all things downright nasty (chickenflavoured potato chips, Costco hot dogs and Stella Artois). When she is not thinking of, blogging about and eating food, she is working as an office clerk, studying law, wasting time on Supercoach and dreaming about sojourns to Echo Beach (Daylesford is usually fine by her though).

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One of the good things about reverting back to full time hours at work

denied because we had rocked up just as they were closing, this place

is the monthly RDO that each full-timer gets. Everyone loves RDOs

has been on my radar for a while and given that Dave worked close by,

because it means being able to sleep in (a glorious thing if you happen

it was an apt lunch venue. With its Euro-centric late 19th century charm

to have your day off on a Monday), run errands that take longer than

and rows of wine bottles stretching to infinity, it is an ideal place for a

the half an hour lunch break you’re allotted to and you get more time to

romantic supper at 10pm on any given night but the place still holds its

spend with your loved ones. For someone like me, however, RDOs are

own at 12am on a Monday night.

for uninterrupted studying (ah, the life of a damn student) and sniffing out unvisited lunch places for blog fodder. Yep, I like to be productive on my days off, heh!

I owed fellow city-worker and occasional food-blogger Dave lunch and he owed me his undivided attention so I dragged him away from his desk (and those pesky protestors that were gathering force in front of his building) for some food at City Wine Shop – a bar, bistro, cafe and

With its Euro-centric late 19th century charm and rows of wine bottles stretching to infinity, it is an ideal place for a romantic supper at 10pm on any given night.

bottle shop rolled into one. Its impressive wine list and focus on churning out simple, European-influenced fare is a drawcard for Spring Street lunchers, theatre-goers and late night snackers alike. Having attempted

Our meals arrived just as the Spring Street suits rocked up, requesting a

to have a late supper with Martin here a few months ago, only to be

seat in the long communal table inside. We waited just over 20 minutes for our food to come, a little longer than what we expected, seeing as the place was still practically empty when we placed our orders. We

Its impressive wine list and its focus on churning out simple, European-influenced fare is a drawcard for Spring Street lunchers, theatre-goers and late night snackers alike.

wouldn’t have minded the wait if we had been planning to have a long, boozy lunch but Dave had to run back into his office in 20 minutes which didn’t give us a lot of time to enjoy our food. We were slightly annoyed, but the good food then made up for it. Dave ordered a plate of orecchiette with braised beef ragu and shaved reggiano ($22). Stylewise, it was very similar to the orecchiette with braised lamb ragout that I enjoyed at The European which shouldn’t have surprised me seeing as

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both places are run by Spring Street hospitality king, Con Christopoulos.

The slivers of braised beef were soft and tender as one would expect, and the whole damn thing was in one word, tasty. I did, however, think the sauce was a bit too runny but this was only a minor complaint.

I ordered the chicken schnitzel with Italian coleslaw ($26.50). Well, blow me away! This was one of the finest crumbed chicken dishes I’ve ever had and trust me, I’ve consumed many plates of parmas at trivia nights,

I chose a Crawford River Riesling from Henty ($10.50). It was soft, with a slightly chalky undertone that was accompanied by lovely, sweet honeysuckle and fruity notes. A wonderful accompaniment to my meal.

and countless amounts of chicken strips (or like items) at more than a dozen take-away stores in as many years – yet nothing’s come close to this dish. The chicken, a breast on the bone, was beautifully tender and moist, and coated with an even layer of crunchy breadcrumbs,

was my day off, I could have whatever the hell I wanted, heh! I chose a

parmesan and herbs. It was delicious. I don’t think I could even TRY to

Crawford River Riesling from Henty ($10.50). It was soft, with a slightly

make something this good – and trust me, I’ve been whipping up heaps

chalky undertone that was accompanied by lovely, sweet honeysuckle

of chicken dishes at home as of late (and probably enough servings

and fruity notes. A wonderful accompaniment to my meal.

of Jamaican jerk chicken to drive a Rastafarian nuts). The chicken was accompanied by a coleslaw of fennel, mint, watercress, red onion and

City Wine Shop might not introduce any new fads to Melbourne’s dining

capers, all held together by a ricotta dressing and a wedge of lemon for

scene, but it simply does old things well. Very well. If I worked closer to

a bit of tang. I can see why this dish is a crowd favourite.

Spring Street, I’d definitely be coming here every so often but alas, I will have to settle for lunches on RDOs or dinners. It’s a shame they don’t

Dave may not have been able to order one of many wines available

stay open past midnight. But that’s okay – that’s what The European

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Sunshine Fresh Food Market (SFFM) has been right there, hidden in plain sight the whole time we’ve been hanging out in Sunshine.

As I enter, the feeling and surroundings are so familiar I wonder just why it is we’ve never checked this place out before.

For this is our kind of establishment – a cross between a supermarket and fresh produce market along the same lines as Fresh On Young and the nearby Big Fields.

The array of fresh herbs and leafy vegetables is not as swank as that found at Saigon Market in Footscray, but they all look in pretty fine nick. My bunch of goodlooking coriander costs 99c.

But is it any good?

The shopping list I am grasping in one hand, with about a dozen varied

one – customers or staff – mind much or at all what I’m about.

items scrawled upon it, should tell at least some of the tale.

The human rainbow array of races, genders, skin hues, sizes, shapes,

Will SFFM be able to fill my basket with cinnamon and cardamoms for

ages and dress styles augurs well for a fun time.

that night’s dal AND rolled oats and big, fat, juicy white sultanas (“white

The array of fresh herbs and leafy vegetables is not as swank as that

maggots”) for the next batch of muesli?

found at Saigon Market in Footscray, but they all look in pretty fine nick.

It’s been a while since I was out and about with camera in hand, so am a

My bunch of good-looking coriander costs 99c.

little nervous to begin with. I soon relax as it becomes apparent that no

My spice requirements? No problem…

I’ve not seen the Gold line of packaged spices before, but I like the

It’s been a while since I was out and about with camera in hand, so am a little nervous to begin with. I soon relax as it becomes apparent that no one – customers or staff – mind much or at all what I’m about.

size and price – they’re all $1.49. We do quite a lot of Indian cooking, but nevertheless I don’t like buying large lots of spices as they go stale and lose their zing. Small and often is generally our motto with all sorts of shopping.

White sultanas? Why certainly, sir, right this way…

I happily scoop about half a kilo into a plastic bag at $8.99 a kilo.

The place seems to be fully halal.

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On the other hand, the deli counter does have Polish sausage, salami

As the realisation quickly dawns that I’ve been suckered, a burst of

and mortadella – meaty things all normally brimming with porky bits.

giggles issues forth from behind the counter.

To make sure and satisfy curiosity both, I make inquiries of the two

Sheesh! Good one, ladies!

young women behind the deli counter.

As I wander about, I begin to realise how good a find this place is – and

They assure me that all the above, and indeed all the cured and prepared

cheap!

meats, are halal and made with beef.

Bargains everywhere, with none of the pressing weekend hordes found

As I amble towards the adjoining seafood display, one of them tells me:

at Saigon Market.

“Even the fish are halal…”

The pace is a few significant clicks short of frantic but the staff are friendly

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and helpful, and the vibe is relaxed.

Parking is plentiful.

As I wander about, I begin to realise how good a find this place is – and cheap! Bargains everywhere... The pace is a few significant clicks short of frantic but the staff are friendly and helpful, and the vibe is relaxed.

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I even go “off-list” for a few items – a handful of okra at $4.99 a kilo included.

Blimey, I even buy four bananas! They’re tiny specimens, but the price – $6.99 a kilo – is the cheapest I’ve seen this century. Well, that’s how it seems…

How good is this – $24.43 for the lot, only falling down on the matter of rolled oats?

I get a whole lot of cool stuff to take home for about the price of a moviedrinks-popcorn combo, take much less time and have a lot more fun.

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SUMMARY

The crispy cheese and grilled tomatoes all looked a bit complicated for

Pronounced “Noshery”, this funky little beachside cafe/restaurant produces

me to navigate. However, much to my surprise when I squished everything

some enticing breakfast and lunch dishes, not to mention coffee that will

together it created an awesome ‘mush’ of gooey goodness that blended

convert even the most dedicated decaf drinkers. With exceptional service

perfectly. The beef was a great size and the other ingredients didn’t take

and an in depth knowledge about all of their selections, the staff are hard

away from the main flavours. The service was very friendly and cute, and

to fault. Inside the décor is comfortable and warm, perfect for a winter’s

little extras like three sauces to choose from gave it that edge that turned

breakfast/lunch with a great big window view of the beach. However, when

a good experience great.”

the sun is shining you’ll be fighting for a place outside. We grabbed our first ever Umami Burger – 200g Wagyu and Angus beef, Umami rub, brown

G - “All I can remember is the juice of the pattie going down my hands and

mushroom sauce, gruyere, caramelised onions, oven roasted tomato and

dripping onto the plate. This burger is so juicy! The pattie’s flavour was

a parmesan crisp between a sweet brioche bun with a side of onion rings,

well balanced (no dominating flavours, besides meat) and cooked evenly

slaw, cornichons, spicy chip dip and wasabi kewpie.

on both sides, with the perfect shade of pink in the middle. Be warned this pattie is not only juicy, but thick too. The bun was the second standout –

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sweet and soft. The caramelised onion jam was really nicely prepared and

B - “One of the thickest and juiciest patties I’ve had the pleasure of wrapping

the double cheese of parmesan and gruyere was perfection. The three dips

my hands around. It was so awesomely juicy that I was actually able to

that came with the burger gave me a great choice of what flavour combos

literally suck the salty, flavour packed juice from the pattie. Everything else

to add to each bite – loved it. No chips on this one, but the onion rings were

about this burger was well planned and thought out. The crispy parmesan

great. I would recommend ending this meal with a Cold Drip Coffee, you’ll

was something I haven’t seen before and worked perfectly. The individual

need it after this meal.”

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Z - “A burger with a concept… finally! Inspired by Umami (The ‘5th Taste’),

side sauces to add a unique taste. Some really great touches here that make

this burger is quite unique to Melbourne. The gents have raved on enough

this burger stand out from most others. This is one you really have to try!”

about it all but I must emphasise how juicy and tasty this is. It only makes me regret not visiting Umami Burger whilst on my travels around the USA.

D - “I was instantly impressed when I walked in and noticed the portions and

What really made this for me though was the three dipping sauces: a kind

presentation of the fellow diners’ meals. The room was full, but being such

of wasabi mayo, then a paprika-style mayo and a spicy tomato sauce. Each

a tough brave man I was happy to venture outside and face the elements

one worked deliciously with the burger (and onion rings), meaning they’ll

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Recipe: Tapas Recipe and photos by The Pink Leopard

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So it seems I have writer’s block, which is ironic as I don’t consider

Ingredients:

myself a writer.

Nothing amazing is going on here.

Leon has been at the vet again, with an ailment we now know will be

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6 eggs, lightly beaten

I scrubbed my kitchen to hospital grade standards today *sigh*. That’s

5 smallish potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

not to say it isn’t normally like that, but… ya know.

1 Spanish onion, sliced

I did lots of washing. *sigh*

Generous pinch of saffron

I hurt my thumb. *ouch* and *sigh*

Sprinkling of smoked paprika

Something out there in the megacosm has made me start making the perfect poached eggs. I’m obsessed. But when I am up for expressing myself in a more literal sense – literally – I will write more on this.

METHOD:

My other obsession is Tapas.

Sorry readers – it happens. Been cookin’ loads and have lots of photos

Fry off onions until soft then throw in the potatoes, cook them for about

but for now – here we go.

ten minutes on a medium heat until they are just a little soft. Now pour

Stay tuned for some more sock-rockin eats.

in your beaten eggs and give it all a good jiggle so the eggs get to the bottom of the pan. Cook on the stovetop on a low heat for about 7

Something out there in the megacosm has made me start making the perfect poached eggs.

I’m obsessed. But when I am up for expressing myself in a more literal sense – literally – I will write more on this.

My other obsession is Tapas.

minutes or until bubbles start to appear. When this happens, put it under a hot griller until nice and golden brown! Slice and serve! Yum!

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Asparagus and Proscuitto

METHOD:

Bunch of asparagus

Place chicken thighs in a large sized sandwich bag and throw in spice

6 strips of prosciutto

and oil. Massage all around and marinate for as long as you can (30 minutes minimum – overnight maximum). Skewer your thighs (not yours, the chickens’) and grill until slightly charred. Remove from metal

METHOD:

skewer and replace with a more appropriate funky looking single serve Slice strips of prosciutto in half lengthways. Cut the ends off the

toothpick type situation. See photos. Yum!

asparagus tips and wrap the prosciutto around. It should hold ‘cause it’s kinda stiff. Place on a baking tray and bake in a HOT oven (220°C) for 10

Assemble

minutes! Yum! Prawns – well, I just skewered them straight up the middle and grilled them for a few minutes each side

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Veloce Restaurant Bar 9-11 Claremont Street, South Yarra. Ph: 9827 1817 Words and photos by I-Hua Lim

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Dear readers, I have a confession to make. I don’t know much about cars at

Whilst the Boy was enjoying his empanadas, I had my very own Rutherglen

all, other than the fact that they go vrooom and they make the Boy go ga-ga

Lamb Cutlet with adobo, salsa verde and smoked almonds ($6.50 each).

over them occasionally.

This was absolutely delicious. The salsa verde and smoked almonds really

I dutifully attend the Melbourne Motorshow every year (before switching to

enhanced the taste of the lamb.

the AIMS) with him and look suitably impressed by the machines surrounding

We also ordered a serve of the Chorizo Colorau ($16) – dry aged Western

me. Truly, I am more impressed with the Motorshow girls and their dresses,

Plain pork chorizo braised in cider and served with a velvet mash. De-li-cious!

but I “ooh” and “ahh” appropriately at the right cars. I even queue up and take

If I wasn’t so full from eating so much, I would have ordered another serve to

posters of cars for the Boy. Now that’s love and dedication! Heck, I only learnt

have all on my own!!!

how to drive two years ago. And that was only because I wasn’t working then due to the GFC.

Now, whilst the Boy and I were gorging ourselves silly with all the food, what was dear ol’ Hannah eating?

So what on earth would make me take a trip down to South Yarra to visit a

She decided that she would take little bites out of our dishes and enjoy a

car showroom? A Dutton showroom to be exact?

whole cheese platter to herself! Essentially, going for another dessert!!! So

Why, it must be because Veloce is located adjacent to the showroom (well,

whilst we had 10 desserts, she went and opted for an 11th dessert! I know!

it feels more like an extended part of the showroom)! If you are looking for

What a clever woman.

something a bit different and a talking point for the night, Veloce is certainly

Just in case you were wondering, Hannah’s cheese platter was the Queso

the place to be. Imagine dining and admiring luxury, sports and classic

Tradicional ($9) which had the Valdeon goat and cow blue, pear, pan de higo

automotives at the same time.

(fig cake), anise bread, dried muscatels, and quince paste.

Together with Hannah in tow, and after our crazy reverse dinner (first with

Would we come back? Definitely. As we pull through the finish line, I can only

dessert at Burch & Purchese and then more dessert at Luxbite), Veloce would

say good things about this restaurant.

be our final pit stop before we called it a night.

So yes, I would like to return and properly dine on their degustation menu. The

So after having 10 desserts (who’s counting?), we decided to go for our main

chef, Pablo De Pasquale, with his Argentinean background, fuses together

meals by dining on little tapas dishes to get us fuelled for the rest of the

both Mediterranean and Argentinean flavours to create a desirable menu.

night (Booyah! 50 points if you can count all the automotive references in this post).

You can also read Hannah’s version of the night if you like. *Disclaimer: All food ratings are purely based on my own experiences and

Ready, Get Set, GO! And we are off to a great start. For our starters (*ahem*)

how I feel about the service, food and quality at the time of visit.

we ordered the Fried Zucchini Flowers with Manchego and Red Quinoa ($7 each). Forgive me if the items and prices have changed, as it was a while ago

Food/ Cuisine: Mediterranean & Argentinean Fusion

and the menu has changed to suit the seasonal produce.

Dining Style: Restaurant

The zucchini flowers were certainly delicious, with the red quinoa adding a

Overall Food Rating (Based on the Dining style): 7/10

wonderful texture among the soft petals and crispy batter.

Restaurant Ambiance: 7.75/10 (The Boy gives this rating due to the fact that he was able to dine and walk around admiring all the cars. I must admit, it

The Boy had the Empanadita de Carne ($12 for 2 pieces), a hand cut mayura

was a very different style of dining, and even a motor un-enthusiast like me

wagyu beef with black olive paste. He mentioned that this was quite nice

could find enjoyment out of it, but heck, why not?)

whilst I commented that it looked like Malaysian curry puffs. I add no value

Service/Attitude: 7/10

to cow base dishes.

Value for Money: 7.5/10

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About I’m so hungree I am a Melbournite with a penchant for sweets, eating my way around Melbourne (and the world!). I love good food and photography. I also suffer from ‘Oooh Shiny Thing!’ syndrome.

My blog is my pretty eating diary and focuses on eating out experiences. I hope you all enjoy reading as much as I enjoy sharing!

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Food bloggers can be such a bad influence sometimes.

portion or you would very likely fill up on potatoes and not eat anything

Or well, not sometimes, more like, all the time!

else... although that’s not a bad idea either...

I already have a big enough list of restaurants I want to visit, but of course

I’d definitely recommend ordering this on the side of whatever else you

constantly being in the twittersphere and blogsphere means I’m always

order – if it doesn’t already come with it that is!

exposed to even more places that I may not have thought of visiting or new places that might have just opened that I may not have heard of!

I on the other hand, went straight for the big guns and ordered the famous corn fritters. With the option of having them with smoked salmon, a poached

I went to high school right across from Replete Providore (yes I was a private

egg and a tomato-chilli relish or instead with crispy Istra bacon, tomato and

school kid...), but in all my years of living 5-10 minutes away from the cafe,

avocado salsa, chutney, sweet chilli and sour cream, I went for the latter,

I had never visited. For some reason it never came to my attention. Again,

which so far has been one of the better decisions I have ever made in my life.

that argument that the grass always looks greener on the other side seems

Maybe exaggerating a tiny bit, but with good reason. These corn fritters

to crop up for me... Until of course, Twitter randomly got all excited about it,

have every reason to be famous and well known. Two corn fritters, both

organising bloggers to visit one Saturday morning.

almost the size of the plate, had an absolutely deliciously corny (hurr hurr)

I was unfortunately busy that Saturday and unable to go with them, but

flavour to them. Although not completely packed out with corn, I think the

because all I could think about was trying their corn fritters that entire week

fritters must have been bound with corn flour or maybe they blended corn

as everyone raved on about how famously good they supposedly were, I

into the mix (look, I don’t cook, I’m trying my best here to suss it out) as they

decided to drag Brad with me that weekend and get in before everyone

were a beautiful yellow colour through and through, with a touch of herbs.

else. Haha!

Seasoned so well. The texture was almost more akin to a cake!

Replete Providore is a cute little corner building, playing the roles of cafe,

The bacon was also just beautiful, they had a mix of lovely meaty strips and

caterer and food store, with a selection of cute jams, teas, take home salads

some thinner, crunchier ones, perfect for that touch of saltiness. The sweet

and sweets available to buy and enjoy at home. Brad and I managed to nab

chilli lovingly and generously drizzled was such a beautiful touch, giving

a nice little table by the window, which also happened to be right next to

that perfect mix of sweet but still savoury. It somehow makes me think of

the shelf of products.

Mexico or something. Must be the avocado (guacamole etc. etc.).

I really enjoyed the chai latte here, took a little bit of time to come out, but had a really nice tea base, with spices, rather than being a sweet powder. Not

Gosh, I just fell in love with the whole combination. It was just magic. MAGIC.

as spicy as some chai lattes I’ve had, but warming and comfortable.

I want to explain more, but you’ll really just have to taste it to believe it.

It was so filling though, I actually couldn’t stomach all of it! Brad berated me

Brad ordered the Replete vegetarian breakfast (he loves his big brekkies...)

for being a bad food blogger. Boo.

with poached eggs, roasted tomato, field mushrooms, a hash brown, spinach, baked beans and of course, some sourdough bread. I loved how bright and

I have actually returned since and, against generic blogger rules, re-ordered

cheery the dish looked, the spinach was a lovely fresh looking colour.

the fritters, this time without camera in tow and on a weekday. I found that

The thing that really surprised me on his dish was the hash brown. I personally

my fritters were a little smaller than I expected and the bacon not as well

expect my hashbrowns to be grated potato, moulded together and fried –

cooked as last time, but the flavour profile was still there. Although I sadly

you know what I’m all talking about. But Replete’s hash browns are totally

completely demolished my fritters a lot faster than I did previously.

different. A perfectly thin and crisp exterior gives way to a soft, fluffy and

So maybe a slight consistency issue there, but I would come back any day

absolutely delicious texture inside. So moreish. So, so so, moreish. Specks

for this mix. I might consider getting the combination with salmon next

of pepper, or something similar provided a slight contrast in texture to the

time… but the bacon and sour cream is too much to go past I think and has

soft, almost mash-like potatoes. It’s just as well they only give you a small

already completely and totally won my heart over.

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Cubbyhouse Canteen 43A Union St Armadale.

Words and photos by Hey Bambini

About hey bambini Hey Bambini is a comprehensive guide to find Melbourne’s best baby, toddler, child & family friendly cafés & restaurants. Jolie Morello is the founder and creator of Hey Bambini which was launched in 2008. Jolie reviews and lists cafés that have facilities especially for children such as highchairs, babycinos, room for the pram, changing facilities, kid’s menus and kid’s activities.

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The brightly lit space has a lovely mural with bench seating on one

Payment Options:

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side as well as little tables. I especially love the little storage detail with

Transport Available: Train

vintage storybook pages adorning the wall near the kitchen and the

Parking:

shelves sitting against it. The little take-away section at the front of

Free 2 Hour Limit

the café is perfect to grab a quick snack and coffee before heading to/ Rating:

from the park and with little steps to help your kids up to the counter,

Excellent place to visit that ticks all the boxes when it comes to family

it makes it all such an engaging and welcoming experience for both

friendly dining. Such a warm and happy place to eat with the family.

children and adults alike.

Review:

Outdoor seating with shade is available and great for larger groups. This

A little gem of a café – truly has it all! This charming eatery in its perfect

area also leads to an enclosed mini park with swings and slide, perfect

location right in the middle of Union Street Park, Armadale has earned the

for younger kids. This would make a great venue for parties as well.

No. 1 spot as my new favourite café to take my kids. BIG call right? But what have they not thought about?! I can’t think of anything!

The clever ladies at Cubbyhouse Canteen even hand out rugs for you to sit in the park whilst enjoying your coffee/meal and the kids can run

From the moment we made our way into the café via a lovely courtyard

free (and I mean RUN as the park is so big). We didn’t actually get to

space, we were cheerfully greeted by the friendly staff. We were assisted to

experience this as it was a wet and chilly morning when we visited,

a little corner to park the pram and 2 high chairs were easily arranged for us.

but I can’t wait to go back for the Cubbyhouse Canteen ‘in the park’

We helped ourselves to some toys, the boys quickly got into the dinosaurs

experience when the sun is out. Oh and if you forget to pack sunscreen

and some mini trucks while we browsed the menu for ‘bigger people’. Plenty

or Aeroguard – they’ve got them in house! Yes I did say ‘clever ladies’

of healthy, simple and fresh options for the adults and the coffee is great

didn’t I?

too! For the ‘little people’ variety abound, from ‘kermit the frog’ (avacado on La Madre Sour Dough toast) to Junior Bento Box (from the mini scrambled eggs and bacon roll to moosli with fruit and a toy, and a few more options in between) for $10.00. We were loving the ‘milk moustaches’ babycinos, too cute for words, with a tiny teddie for that extra smile.

Breakfast is served til 11am and lunch til 3pm with kids dinners also available from 5pm on Mondays to Thursdays.

The food for the children was presented in a lovely jigsaw platter with a small bowl of fruit. They even sell little boxes of sultana and organic baby food pouches if you need to grab something in a hurry.

Everything about the café is done with so much thought and love. The food for the children was presented in a lovely jigsaw platter with a small bowl of

With plenty of room to move a pram, a baby change table facility, high

fruit. They even sell little boxes of sultana and organic baby food pouches

chairs, toys, colouring pencils and books, indoor/outdoor/park seating

if you need to grab something in a hurry. Freshly baked muffins daily, and a

options, great food and service; this café makes for an ideal place for

sweet selection of cupcakes and cookies are available too. The two sisters

the whole family. And it is already proving extremely popular with the

that own and run the café, Narelle and Bec (so lovely by the way), come from

locals. Lucky for us it’s just a short drive to get to, but for such a superb

an early childhood development background and it is clear that everything

café experience, it’s definitely worth the travel.

has been carefully and lovingly thought out to cater to a wonderful and fun experience for the children (if not the child in you!).

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Since moving on from Outpost, Paul Jewson has been a busy man. I’ve seen him in the kitchen at St Ali, he’s been working at St Ali in London and turns out he and his partner Marco Pulagni have been turning the Waldorf in St Kilda into the beautifully rendered Fitzrovia. At 155 Fitzroy St, it’s just near the newly opened Golden Fields, Baker D. Chirico and Miss Jackson in what’s becoming a fine-food hotspot.

I’ve long been a fan of Paul Jewson’s food. It ticks all my boxes (I don’t really have boxes to tick), it’s generous, has big flavours and is always seasonal. It’s hard to say what the plan is, but when we dropped in on Sunday the daytime menu was poorly printed on the dodgy computer printer. We were told it was “temporary”, but I’m not so sure it was, not in the sense that it will ever be “fixed” anyway. It was the same at Outpost and the ever-changing menu works perfectly, especially when the food has this sense of style. I just wish they’d get a good printer.

The dinner menu, though, is a far more refined affair in presentation and substance.

The restaurant comprises two separate areas. At the front, a two level, minimally lit, glass atrium, is perfect for breakfast or brunch and come evening a perfect place for a pre-dinner aperitif or glass of wine. The dining room is a more traditional dining area with a huge open doorway into the kitchen. Currently the walls are sparse, but trimmings are coming and it won’t take much to turn it into an understated, classic dining room.

The kitchen itself is somewhat of a feature, it has a huge marble-topped island table crowned by a rustic, hanging pot rack. It doesn’t have the carefully manicured design of Outpost, but it is far more functional and will provide a great vibe on a busy night.

The two brunch dishes we had were sticky lamb ribs on a smoked corn salad and scrambled eggs with bacon and tomatoes. The ribs were in the no-forkrequired territory with the sauce overpowering the flavour of the meat. The scrambled eggs were as good as they get, endless folds of soft, rich egg with a tomato chutney with a nicely balanced tang. The chutney was so good that I ended up eating the last of it on toast.

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SHADOWFAX Viognier 2010

long-term friend of the Vaira family, Father Constantino Ruggeri. Not

Goulburn Valley, Victoria. RRP $25

only did Father Ruggeri use his artistic talents to design several of the familiy’s wine labels and stained glass windows at the winery, he also has

In the big bad world of wine, Viognier struggles to compete with the big

this wine named after him. And you thought your efforts for the church

boys Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Poor Viognier is the wallflower

were sufficient? Pah-lease!

waiting for Mr Right to come sweep her off her feet. Alas, she is often

Before you go thinking that Albarossa may be similarly hued as Nebbiolo

left waiting on the sidelines as the more common and popular ones are

(ie: pathetically hued), stop, and think again. Pouring the Ruggeri into your

whisked away.

glass, the first thing you or your drinking partner may exclaim is, “Christ!

Lest we forget our dear Viognier.

Check out that colour!” Yes, it is deep violet, and akin to a McLaren Vale

Convivial winemaker at Shadowfax, Matt Harrop, isn’t ever afraid to step

Shiraz in tone. The resemblance is not halted there. Ruggeri is bold with

out from the crowd and creates a small parcel of Viognier each year from

lifted blackberry, black cherry and liquorice aromas. The flavour is rich

the Tallarook vineyard in the Goulburn Valley of Victoria. White peach

and the tannins not as aggressive or as prominent as one would come

and white tea aromas meld with a soft lemon meringue-like quality on

to expect from a vine crossed with Nebbiolo. It’s all well and integrated

the nose. Come to think of it, this bears no resemblance to older, heavy,

though with lovely length to the finish so overall it was a pleasant surprise

apricot-laden styles commonly found on the market. Instead this pretty

to share.

lady stands tall and proud, beautifully fleshed out on the mid-palate with a refreshing, prickly attitude to the finish. Why wouldn’t you want to whisk

FRANKLAND ESTATE Isolation Ridge Riesling 2010

her away?

Frankland River, Western Australia. RRP $30

PENNYWEIGHT Gamay 2010

I’ve reviewed this wine once before but it was actually looking better this

Beechworth, Victoria. RRP $25

time around so here we go all over again.

This time I got hints of pear skin, with bone and white marble; scents

Pennyweight winery is one of our small guys producing a range of

that brought me back to the calcium formations of Pamukkale in Turkey.

exciting wines. Their collection flows not only from classic styles such as

Unlike so many austere Rieslings, the Isolation Ridge surprises with its

Chardonnay and Gamay, but flies across into top-quality Fino, Oloroso

commanding balancing act of drive, yet without that overpowering lime-

and Amontillado sherry, as well as a range of Muscats and Ports, that is

citrus flavour profile. Instead it has a tonic-like freshness, more white

their way of paying homage to the great fortified wines of Australia.

fleshed fruits and a steelier core. The length is always impressive in the

This Gamay is produced by Stephen Morris and was a delight with a

wines from Frankland Estate and like any Riesling from a great site, picked

delicately sauced lasagna using pork and veal mince. Perfume-wise it was

on time and with its characteristic bold acidity, this wine has a long life

more of a ferric, pomegranate, raspberry and cherry cola combination,

ahead of it. Pair it with mussels cooked in white wine.

which embarrassingly made me commence singing Warrant’s “Cherry Pie” from 1990. It is textbook Gamay with its juicy and perfectly weighted

MOUNT HORROCKS Watervale Riesling 2009

body with a warm vanillin finish. To complement the song in my head, that

Clare Valley, South Australia. RRP $30

silky cherry fruit was dancing all over the tongue.

I’ve always found Riesling to be the wine of choice when you feel like a VAJRA Ruggeri Langhe Rosso 2008

‘pick me up’. It’s the acid that does it.

Piemonte, Italy. RRP $60

Produced by Stephanie Toole, this Riesling has more linear green apple acidity over the Frankland River. Its strongly lime-aligned citrus profile is

Albarossa is the name of the grape here. Not heard of it? Relatively new

more prominent but has excellent fleshy, clean fruit to balance that out. A

on the Italian winemaking scene, it is a cross of Piemonte’s two most

tropical lychee lift adds a gentle touch to the finish.

important grape varieties: Barbera and Nebbiolo. Interesting fact number

Had Simon and Garfunkel been white wine fans, I’m sure their lyrics to

two: Albarossa literally translated means ‘red dawn’. Remember that for

the classic ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ would have read, “When you’re

your next trivia night! The name ‘Ruggeri’ refers to the local priest and

weary, feeling small…drink some Riesling”.

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Trunk Bar and Café Urban Deli EXPLORATION LANE League of Honest Coffee FLINDERS LANE 101 Café bar Adelphi Bisq Bluestone Breadwell Brunetti (City Square) Café 53 Cafenatics Cecconis Chin Chin City Library Café Coda Bar Restaurant Coffee Eclipse Crema Espresso Bar Cumulus Full Plate Café Il Cubico Café KCL Lustre Lounge Nighcat Bar Overdraft Café Papa Goose Purple Emerald Roasted Coffee Bar Rosati Superfino

Yak Bar

Waterside Hotel

FRANKLIN STREET Miss Libertine HARDWARE LANE Affogato Aloi Na Basic Bites` Campari House Charlies Bar Creperie Le Triskel Khokolat Bar La La Land Max Café Bar POP Restaurant and Bar Settebello Tastebuds of Melbourne The Mill Vialetto Restaurant HOSIER LANE Misty Movida LA TROBE STREET Basement @ 350 Latrobe Blaq Café Bar Breeze Café Café Nostimo Cafenatics on Latrobe Club Chef Coffee Academy Duke of Kent Hotel Frescatis Fine Foods Internet Café Kanda sushi Noodle Bar Klik Food and Drink

Latrobe Café Mr Tulk (State Library north) Oriental Spoon Spicy Noodle Café William Angliss Bistro LITTLE BOURKE STREET Bar Humbug Brother Baba Budan Café 600 (Hotel Ibis) Ishiya Stonegrill Dining Korean BBQ Buffet Kri Kri La Di Da Little B Longrain Mezzo Bar and Grill Mrs Parmas Plus 39 Pizza Punch Lane Scugnizzo Section 8 (Chinatown) Shuji Sushi SMXL Café Softbelly Bar Sorry Grandma Sushi & Bon Apetit The Apartment Vine Café Bar LITTLE COLLINS STREET Bar Lourinha Basso Bridie O Reilly’s Brisq Cacao Fine Chocolates Café De Tuscany Caffe e Torto Champagne Lounge Chestnut exchange Café Council House 2 Elevenses Exchange Coffee Famish’d Fiddler Pub Gills Diner Guava Bean Hairy Canary Hudson’s Irish Times Pub Kartel Kitten Club Mammas Boy Menzies Tavern Oriental Tea House Ortigia Pizzeria Pony Quists Coffee

Rare Steakhouse Saki Sushi Bar Stellini Bar Tengo Sushi Terrace Deli Un Caffe Bar LITTLE LONSDALE STREET 1000 Pound Bend 166 Espresso Bar Angliss Restaurant Café 111 Café 18 Don Too

NEWQUAY PROMENADE

Claypot King

Café Medici

Crown Café Bakery

Fish Bar

Druids Café Bar

Liquid Bar Café

Easy Way Tea

Live Bait

GiGi Sushi Bar

Mecca Bar

Gogo Sushi

The Lounge room

Hi Fi Bar and Ballroom

Vic Harbour Kitchen

Melbourne Town Hall

Waterside Oriental Bistro

Nando’s Nelayan Indonesian

RANKINS LANE

Old Town

Manchester Press

Oxford Scholar Riverland Bar

RUSSELL STREET

Soul Café

A1 Café Restaurant

Starbucks

Bean Room

Sushi Sushi

Blu Point Café

The Lounge

Café 294

The Order

Chill On Café

The Wine Bar

Chilli Café

Three Below

China Bar

Time Out Café

Hawkers Café

Transport/Transit

Infinity Café Bar

Your Thai Rice Noodle

Ishikai Japanese café

Yoyogi

Izakaya Den (Basement) James Squire Brewhouse

WILLIAM STREET

King of Kings

Illia Café and Bar

Postal Hall

La Stradda Café

Red Hummingbird (doorway next to Baraki)

Metropolitan Hotel

LONSDALE STREET

Seoul House

Aspro Ble

Syn Bar

The Mint

Babbo

Teppansan

Baguette Club

Two Fingers

Baraki

Won Ton House

Club Retro

Zmeg’s Café

Equinox Gianni Luncheon Giraffe Café Horse Bazaar Il Vicoletto Koukos Café Match Modo Mio Café Oddfellows Hotel Rue Bebelons Seamstress Shop 7 Espresso Strike Troika Bar York Café

Colonial Hotel Degani’s Demi Tasse El Gran

SPENCER STREET Carron Tavern Pensione Hotel

Emerald Peacock Encore Café Bar Golden Monkey

SPRING STREET Appitizer Kubklam

Hikari Sushi

Café 201

J Walk Café

City Wine Shop

Japanese Pub Shogun

Elms Family Hotel

Kenny’s Bakery

Federici Café

LatteLove Café

Hudson’s

Le Traiteur

Lime Café Bar

Legals Café Bar

The European

Slate

QUEEN STREET Bellini (ANZ Building) Chaise Lounge Degani Mercat Cross Hotel Michaelangelo Muleta’s Nashi Nourish Romano’s Segafredo Speck

MELBOURNE

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Madame Kay’s Urban Deli Wheat Restaurant Bar

SWANSTON STREET 3 Below Beer Deluxe

MEYERS PLACE

Café Chinotto

Lily Blacks

Café L’Incontro

Loop

Café Mimo

Waiters Restaurant

Citi Espresso

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