GRAM Magazine ISSUE 52 // July 2015

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CONTENTS GRAM GUIDE

EATING OUT 8

8BIT Amber De Luca – Tao RUSTICA SOURDOUGH Eve Lovelle

THE YARRA VALLEY

COOKING 20

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BABY, IT’S COLD OUT THERE Melbourne’s Best Winter Hot Spots Megan Osborne

BAKED ROCKLING With dill butter, braised celery and Yarra Valley Chardonnay CHOCOLATE STOUT CUPCAKES With stout toffee sauce Hannah Bambra

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COLLECTIVE ESPRESSO Lauren Bruce and Georgia Haynes

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SERATONIN EATERY De-Brief Me

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REGULARS 28

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CONTRIBUTORS

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NEWLY OPENED

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AROUND THE TRAPS

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THINGS WE LOVE

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REVIEWS

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OUT AND ABOUT

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THE DIARY

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DISTRIBUTORS

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ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY

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ON THE COVER: BEETROOT The beetroot is the taproot portion of the beet plant. It is several of the cultivated varieties of beet (Beta vulgaris) grown for their edible taproots and their greens. These varieties have been classified as B. vulgaris subsp. vulgaris Conditiva Group.

Other than as a food, beets have use as a food colouring and as a medicinal plant. Many beet products are made from other Beta vulgaris varieties, particularly sugar beet. (Source: Wikipedia)

Gram magazine is owned by Rothesay Media Pty Ltd and published by Jess Hourigan. The opinions expressed in this publication, including the opinions expressed by the authors of the individual online reviews and articles, and other pieces, are not necessarily the opinions of the publisher. The publisher has adopted an Editorial Policy which governs and dictates the manner in which online content from third parties is reproduced in GRAM. All photography in GRAM is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the prior consent of the publisher. Speed of access to online content is dependent on the individual service offered by your internet service or mobile telephone provider.

The publisher takes no responsibility for failure to access any online content.

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CONTRIBUTORS

DE-BREIF ME

MEGAN OSBORNE

Elaine is a mother of tw, a doctor, and

HANNAH BAMBRA

Megan Osborne is a freelance writer, but

a food and lifestyle blogger. Join her

Hannah is a passionate young journalist

more importantly, a foodie. How can you

on

cooking

with a solid interest in food, design and

not be living in a city like Melbourne?

experiments and so much more at

quality grog. Cooking with her partner,

Every day holds an opportunity to find

de-briefme.com.

Eddie, Hannah is able to take a love for

a new gem, and in between upload-

LAUREN BRUCE

fine-dining home. Over the years she has

ing photos of her cat on Instagram and

Lauren started her writing career as

de-briefme.com

developed and alarming addiction to

generally making a mess in the kitchen,

a communications adviser before she

INSTAGRAM: debriefme

chilli and her kryptonite is smoky single

she’s on the lookout for the next tummy-

realised she couldn’t ignore her passion

FACEBOOK: debriefme

malt whisky.

satisfying diamond. Or goldmine—she’s

for food and the arts any longer. She

not fussy.

gave up the world of state politics to

her

dining

adventures,

bambrahannah@gmail.com

concentrate on freelance writing and meganosborne.com.au

styling. She has since contributed to

TWITTER: foodiewritings

Spook, Paper Sea and Junkee and is a

INSTAGRAM: foodiewritings

regular contributor to GRAM Magazine. laurendarcybruce.wordpress.com INSTAGRAM: haynesandbruce

ON THE BANDWAGON Trev spends most weekends drinking craft beer, playing guitar really loud while

DEAN SCHMIDEG

drinking craft beer and eating as much

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amazing food as he can stomach – whilst

copywriter with an interest in fashion

drinking craft beer. He founded Bendigo

and design, Dean is known as one of

Beer to legitimise his addiction and hang

Melbourne’s coffee addicts and foodies,

out with some awesome people. Loves a

regularly seeking out new and interesting

chat.

cafes and bars. He shares these and the

EVE LOVELLE

things he prepares at home across social

She prefers to be called, Eve, is a student

TWITTER: Onthe_bandwagon

media. His posts celebrate the produce,

in

INSTAGRAM: Onthe_bandwagon

the people he meets and places he goes

Bachelor of Commerce degree. Born in

to, telling a story with the aim of enticing

Jakarta, Indonesia, studied in Singapore

GEORGIA HAYNES

the reader and bringing people together.

for the past 12 years before moving into

Georgia

a university in Melbourne. Brunch over a

passionate photographer, bringing her

FACEBOOK: imagesds

cup of caffeine is her favourite pass time.

design knowledge and skills to her

INSTAGRAM: dsimages

EveLovelle takes on her experiences at

images. She works in food, music and

TWITTER: imagesDS

cafes and restaurants, places that she

fashion photography and knows the

EMAIL: deany76@gmail.com

has been since the blog start up.

impact of a great photo.

La Donna del Vino is the pseudonym of

evelovelle.blogspot.com.au

geostudio.tumblr.com

this lady from Melbourne with a nose at-

INSTAGRAM: evelovelle

INSTAGRAM: geostudio__

professional

photographer

and

Melbourne

University

taking

up

Haynes

is

a

designer

and

LA DONNA DEL VINO

tuned to all things vinous. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, cooking, drinking good vino and is a self-confessed Neb Head (someone who really digs Nebbiolo).

AMBER DE LUCA-TAO Hi! My name is Amber De Luca–Tao. I am a second year Business and Journalism student. I am half Italian and half Chinese. I have a passion for lifestyle magazines and an obsession with Melbourne breakfast cafes. In my spare time I love to exercise, take photos and update my blog.

ladonnadelvino.com TWITTER: ladonnadelvino FACEBOOK: la-donna-del-vino

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NOW OPEN

BANCROFT BREWERS OPENED: June 10, 2015 “Bandits in an exotic cafe oasis, beautiful coffee is the bonus.”

This is how the team at Elsenternwick’s newest haunt, Bancroft Brewers, describe themselves works for us!

With a name that pays homage to Peter Bancroft, godfather of the Melbourne coffee scene back in the early ‘50s, Bancroft Brewers is the love child of industry stalwarts Jason M Jones (Entrecote, Porgie & Mr Jones, Stables of Como, Prix Fixe) and Ramez Abdulnour (Rosso Roasting Co, Drugstore Espresso, Prospect Espresso and Union St Brewers).

With the kitchen being headed up by Head Chef Alan Timu (ex Tonka and Coda) the menu is an eclectic mix of classic Melbourne breakfast and modern, raw inspired cooking. Expect to see house made bagels, golden folded eggs, coconut chia pudding and raw zucchini pasta.

480A GLENHUNTLY ROAD, ELSTERNWICK facebook.com/pages/Bancroft-Brewers instagram.com/bancroftbrewers

ST KILDA BURGER BAR (STKBB)

LONG STREET COFFEE

OPENED: June 15, 2015

OPENED: June 20, 2015

Now opened in the Grosvenor Hotel drive through, Melbourne’s burger fans can now conveniently shoot through the STKBB on their way home with newly opened burger joint also offering drive-through.

Opening just in time to celebrate Refugee Week, Long Street Coffee’s husband and wife team Jane and Francois love serving great coffee, but are also passionate about refugee rights.

The burgers are lovingly made from hand pressed, grass fed, 100% certified Angus beef from Gippsland Victoria, ensuring a seriously tasty pattie. There is also a vegetarian option available (made with portabello mushrooms) and mini burgers for the kids. The menu is simple, but classic. If you’re after down-to-earth burger goodness, ‘The Grosvenor’ is your answer (beef, streaky bacon, shed sauce, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles), though I must say the GRAM team is partial to the STKBB Spicy (beef, house ketchup, jalapeños, double cheese, pickles).

Named after a well-known street in Cape Town, South Africa, Long Street Cafe will help young refugees find their feet by providing them with a six-month paid traineeship in the hospitality industry.

10 BRIGHTON ROAD, ST KILDA EAST burger.melbourne facebook.com/STKBB instagram.com/stkburgerbar

[STOKE] BAR + KITCHEN OPENED: Late May, 2015 When Frank van Haandel finds a gap in the market, you’re fairly guaranteed this Melbourne hospitality guru will fill it. Feeling the area around the van Haandel Group’s hugely successful Stokehouse City was missing a more casual drinks and dining hotspot, the group have re-launched its downstairs offering with the opening of [Stoke] Bar + Kitchen.

The new venue aims to offer a relaxed bar and eating experience catering for a casual drink, a few nibbles or even a more substantial meal.

7 ALFRED PLACE, MELBOURNE stokehouse.com.au/stoke-bar-kitchen/

“Refugees are not a burden, but an asset to our society. They simply need the same thing we all do, a fair go”, they commented.

Opening permanently on Little Hoddle Street in Richmond, this humble little cafe started life as a pop-up at St Jerome’s Laneway Festival in Melbourne back in 2014. After several very successful pop-ups around town, they began searching for a stable home to offer a long-term traineeship program for refugees and asylum seekers starting out in Australia.

Now open in Richmond, after successfully crowd funding more that $18,000, this socialenterprise cafe already employes three young refugees from Iran, Gambia and Malaysia - with plans to support many more into the future.

Stayed tuned for Long Street Kitchen too, which will serve organic produce sourced directly from local farmers.

45 LITTLE HODDLE STREET, RICHMOND longstreetcoffee.com facebook.com/LongStreetCoffee instagram.com/longstcoffee twitter.com/longstcoffee

SHOPFRONT COFFEE OPENED: June 24, 2015 Sonam Sherpa, one half of Fitzroy pop-up, Place Holder which closed earlier this year, has branched out on his own, opening Shopfront Coffee. Specialising in really, really good takeaway coffee, Shopfront Coffee is basic on concept, but brilliant in delivery.

Located on Victoria Parade in Collinwood, Shopfront offers Candyman blend by Small Batch, pressed juices by Matchless Goods, and a small selection of Loafer pastries and Jo Barrett cakes.

139 VICTORIA PARADE, COLLINGWOOD facebook.com/pages/Shopfront-Coffee

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AROUND THE TRAPS

CAFE SMART 2015

GREEN PRESS LAUNCH DELIVERY SERVICE

Cafe Smart is back in 2015, this year taking place on Friday August 7.

The bad boys of goodness, Green Press, announce its launch of the first health food free delivery. Offering office workers in Melbourne CBD the chance to order from their full menu of home-made, hand-crafted organic fare, and have it delivered straight to their desk, all for free!

Last year, the event that sees $1 from every coffee sold at partner cafes being donated to StreetSmart Australia, raised more than $120,000.

Cafes and coffee roasters can both be a part of the Australia-wide campaign with all money raised staying within the community from which it was raised for programs and that will directly benefit people in need in your suburb or region.

StreetSmart support participating cafes by providing them with a locator on their google map so people can find you, #CafeSmart social media campaign promotion, media support and in venue collateral.

To find out more about this years event and the role that coffee roasters, cafes and sponsors can play check out the website or contact CEO Adam Robinson. e: adam@streetsmartaustralia.org p:0488 336419 w: streetsmartaustralia.org/cafesmart

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Customers will be able to choose from a selection of organic juices, smoothies, seasonal salads, homemade soups and not forgetting their signature ‘Krispy Klean’ Donuts. All Green Press products are dairy free and refined sugar free, making the shop a favourite with anyone with a food allergy, intolerance or specific dietary requirement.

Not just satisfied with making all their juices, salads and deserts on site, the Green Press crew have recently started making, stocking and selling some of their most popular creations to take home. Starting with their infamous gluten free Gangnam Granola, Coconut Bacon, Tommy Pickles and Kim Jong Chi, it’s only a matter of time before the shelves are stocked with a myriad of Green Press favourites Orders over $20 only | Green Press, Shop 7, 525 Little Collins Street, Melbourne Mon - Fri 7.30am - 4pm | www.lovegreenpress.com.au

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EATING OUT FOOTSCRAY

8BIT 8 Droop St, Footscray Ph: (03) 9687 8838

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY AMBER DE LUCA – TAO

Have you ever seen Back to The Future II? The

burger with the usual suspects (lettuce, tomatoes,

patty, cheese and all the trimmings. The burger is

scene where Marty walks into the cafe and The

chipotle mayo and more) only to be caught out

perfectly tucked into the 8bit wrapper without a

Power of Love by Huey Lewis and The News is

staring with drops of saliva running down your

condiment out of place. I firmly grasp the burger

playing on the crackly speakers? Well that’s

chin.

in my hands and feel the warmth of the soft bun against the palms of my hands. I take one bite

literally what happened to me when I walked into 8bit Burger Bar (except the speakers were high

About an hour has ticked by and I’m still waiting

of the whole burger. The bun is as soft as clouds

quality).

for my order, though I must say, it has my most

and the beef patty as juicy orange flesh. It’s a

enjoyable wait for food ever. The ‘80s tunes kept

challenge to take a bite of the burger without

As I stepped through the door I was immediately

rolling and watching the never-ending burger

either getting grease around your mouth or

hit with a wave of happiness radiating from the

making was mesmerising. Everyone has their

mustard on your left cheek. I think watching the

venue and was greeted by a waft of freshly grilled

own task. One person is responsible for grilling

stress of the kitchen and the care taken into the

buns and melted cheese on greasy beef patties.

the buns and frying bacon, another takes care

art of making the burgers takes the taste to the

of saucing the burgers and another wraps the

next level.

The joint is arcade themed, decked out with

burgers in the signature 8bit. pockets.

With a fully satisfied stomach, 8bit won’t

pixelated fonts and pictures and toys of nostalgia ‘90s gaming characters like Pac-man and Super

The burgers are served on small metal trays -

disappoint satisfying your inner burger loving,

Mario. You can’t help but feel like you’re Wreck-It-

American high school cafeteria style - something

arcade game playing needs.

Ralph who just jumped into a video game. I notice

about it makes it so much more fun to eat. As

pops of golden yellow everywhere, the tables, the

we see a tray coming towards us our excitement

8BIT

chairs and of course the crunchy double beer

levels peak and my tastebuds have woken up just

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battered chips.

in time for a feeding session.

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It is an open kitchen so the burger connoisseurs

I take the time to look at the package I have

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at work are on show for everyone to see. It is not

just been delivered. The burger looks exactly

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EATING OUT FITZROY

RUSTICA SOURDOUGH 402 Brunswick St, Fitzroy Ph: (03) 9417 7775

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY EVE LOVELLE

Question, what’s better than a local cafe? One that is also a bakery! Rustica

one had a mix of fresh peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwiched in

Sourdough is a cafe slash bakery hybrid who does a fantastic array of

between two gigantic brioche. Topped with Nutella ice cream, hazelnut

sweet treats from breads, small pastries and cakes. Jan and I were more

sprinkles, chocolate cookie crumbs and a good amount of strawberry

than happy to be invited to Rustica Sourdough on behalf of ID Collective.

slices. My favourite part was the dried flowers that elevated the stakes.

Absolutely ecstatic with high expectations as I did my research and drooled

Sure it made plating even prettier, but the dried flowers were packed with

at pictures on Instagram and photos on fellow bloggers’ blog post. And

perfumed aroma that makes the dish fresh and balanced. Overall it was a

guess what? They did not disappoint!

really tasty dish, but we could use with a little more jam, peanut butter or even chocolate sauce.

These breads are fresh baked daily. Many come in just to purchase breads and pastries. The selection is plenty and even if I were to try one everyday,

The Croque Monsieur was stacked in three levels of pumpkin brioche. The

I know I won’t be bored. A girl like me chooses carbs over diet, eeks!

main meat used here was ham hock, which was gracefully glazed and smoked. Every layer has warm and melted Swiss Gruyère, a key component

The layout is pretty basic and we loved its simplicity of having just white

that was very much needed I must say. A side salad and pickles also

brick walls and painted art do the talking. Jan is not one to appreciate art

helped to balance the strong umami flavour. All in all, we love how Rustica

but he said he loved the unique drawings and it was quite captivating. The

Sourdough knows it inside out the importance of balancing flavours and

place was also warm and inviting especially when the outside winds were

textures.

out to kill.

There is even a toaster, jam and butter board at the front communal tables We had ourselves a cup. The Mocha was darker than expected with not

if you prefer toasting your breads on your own.

much chocolatey taste. Jan was not a fan because he does not like coffee, but to me it was great. My cappuccino on the other hand was extremely

We peeked inside the kitchen and spotted a chef who was skillfully making

robust and it kicked start my senses this morning. Yes, now I am awake!

croissants. All croissants’ shapes and sizes were precisely equal and

Isn’t this just the most gorgeous holy mother of french toast? This sexy

constructed with finesse.

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Thank you once again Rustica for packing tons of sweet treats for us. The unpackaged items above are named from the twelve o’clock scale, clockwise and to the center. One of the standout piece for me here was the Pear Danish as you know how much in love I am with handmade flaky pastries. The passionfruit mango tart was Jan’s favourite with a unique sour combo and crumby base. The doughnuts were also stellar but the best flipping pastry here are hands down the

“If food were art, tableware is its canvas and rightfully so.”

mighty croissants. These croissants were simply one of the best I ever had, and it would take a great deal of effort to beat these ones! They were huge, baked with an overall flaky and buttery finish. Both croissants were infused with fillings and I still cannot decide which of the two is more tasty.

New & Exclusive to Cedar Hospitality

We left Rustica Sourdough receiving a huge loaf of roast pumpkin sourdough. It smelled like perfection and its different from other sourdoughs I have had. The body of the sourdough was yellow and the colour evened out really nicely. This sourdough is more savoury and it is great whether dipping it in creamy soups, or just simply making eggs on toast. Thank you Rustica Sourdough for your kind hospitality and we will be back again for sure!

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WOODY.P (Photo: JESSIE PRINCE)

STKBB (Photo: SIMON SHIFF)

MÖRK CHOCOLATE

ALOHA SAILOR

BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE MELBOURNE’S BEST WINTER WARMERS

WORDS MEGAN OSBORNE

MELBOURNE IN WINTER can be brisk, but

accompanied with great quality rich red wine to

But what if you were headed to a place that

thanks to an awesome range of bars, cafes and

warm the cockles of your heart. Keep an eye out

you knew not only served up some snazzy lip-

restaurants the city streets have to offer, an escape

for flavourful tastes such as braised rabbit with

smacking and belly warming beverages, but also

from the chills is never far off. From charming hot

saffron gnocchi, sage, leek and prosciutto.

offered a comfortable and toasty environment?

Downstairs from the NOBLE EXPERIMENT on

chocolate to cracking open fireplaces, and even a bit of blazing booze, here’s a guide of where to

If you’re feeling like something a little more filling

Smith Street in Collingwood is their latest venture

escape the freezing frigidity.

to fight the frost, LUCKY PENNY on Chapel

ALOHA SAILOR, a trendy Tiki pop-up basement

Street in South Yarra have been working on a

bar! Head Bartender Linus Schaxmann focuses

Recently opened MÖRK CHOCOLATE BREW

fantastic new food and beverage concept of

on premium, high-quality spirits and homemade

HOUSE on Errol Street in North Melbourne is a

winter dinners, called THE HUNTER’S KITCHEN.

ingredients to create an authentic Tiki experience

chocolate lover’s paradise. With a range of hot and

Head Chef Jason Chan’s vision encapsulates the

blended with true Melbourne style sophistication.

cold drinks, pop in for a comforting hot chocolate.

essence of the Victorian highlands, and aims to

Book out an enticing booth for a blazing evening.

From the show stopping Campfire Chocolate, a

evoke a feeling of food you would enjoy around

dark hot chocolate complete with smoke and a

a campfire with mates. Couple this with a Viking

Another racy rendezvous to thaw out those

house made toasted marshmallow, to the zesty

inspired Nordic spin, and you’ve got a great range

cheeks, is RUM DIARY BAR on Brunswick Street,

Layered Chocolate, with orange custard. These

of local produce, with some sweet Scandinavian

Fitzroy. The team there have put together some

decadent drinks inspire you to wrap your hands

style. Think hearty beef or venison stews,

fiery winter menu options, from the Casanova’s

around the glass and snuggle up to enjoy.

Glühewein (mulled wine with treacle, cinnamon

Heat Blazer, featuring eight-year-old El Dorado,

and cloves), an open fireplace, and even blankets

Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Fernet Branca,

You can never have enough sweetness in your

for diners. Talk about comfort, Lucky Penny’s

Mozart Dark Chocolate and some sexy Pedro

life, and while you’re in North Melbourne, if

Hunter’s Kitchen has you sorted from all sides.

Ximinez, to their Midnight Tea option, served in a tea cup brimming with steaming hot and spicy

you’re rugged up enough to brave the outdoors, why not swing by the QUEEN VIC MARKET. On

If you’re not in the mood to share your defrosting

buttered rum. Made up of a mixture of rums,

Sundays they currently host a fun filled European

dining with others, and would rather sit down and

apricot liqueur, Lillet Rouge, black tea, walnut

Union street food market, with flavours from

snuggle up at home, then take away is a good

bitters and house-spiced butter, this is a smooth

Germany, Italy, Greece and more. After snacking

option. Lucky for you, THE GROSVENOR HOTEL

cup of steaminess just waiting to send away your

on a spit roasted stick, sidle on over to the always

on Brighton Road in St Kilda East has just opened

shivers.

present line up at the AMERICAN DOUGHNUT

up their ST KILDA BURGER BAR! Offering up

KITCHEN. Why is there always a line, up you ask?

fantastic gourmet burgers with premium Angus

And finally, if you’re more of a south-sider, BICKLE

Because let’s be honest, you haven’t had a real

beef, Lievito milk buns, and signature ketchup

CANTEEN on High Street in Prahran not only

jam doughnut unless you’ve tried one of these

and secret white sauce recipes to boot, these are

serve up some spicy Caribbean snacks, but their

bad boys—or five, as they so handily package

some fancy buns. The best bit about this premium

latest winter warmers menu features hot spiced

them in bulk. They’re always steaming hot and

offering is you can drive-through and even order

rum and ginger lattes! You’ll be all fired up and

satisfyingly scrumptious.

online. Burgers done brilliantly.

ready to smash some chap laps after downing one of those.

New to Flinders Lane in Melbourne, WOODY.P

Being social in winter can be difficult, especially

is serving up some hearty pizza and pasta,

when it comes to some icy late night catch-ups.

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COLLECTIVE ESPRESSO 402 Brunswick St, Fitzroy Ph: (03) 9417 7775

WORDS LAUREN BRUCE AND PHOTOGRAPHY GEORGIA HAYNES

If you’re forever searching for a place beyond

My Other Brother, the newly opened Legacy,

the northern suburbs or the CBD that

and Boss Pizzeria, with more opening soon.

combines consistently great coffee, poached

It’s clear Moussi knows café culture, which

eggs and service, we may have your answer.

is reflected in the quality fare and service at

Collective Espresso, a small but ever-busy

Collective.

café in Melbourne’s leafy Camberwell, is one such establishment.

“Collective is and always has been a fun place to go to. It’s not just about the coffee

A favourite among locals and a delightful

and food – the atmosphere, vibe, tunes and

surprise among newer visitors, this lovely

our great staff set it apart,” Moussi says.

little hub is scoring major foodie points for an oft-overlooked suburb.

The menu changes seasonally with on-trend staples that include smashed avocado, acai

Owner Julien Moussi and his sister Monique

bowls, hotcakes, house-cured fish, herb-

bought the popular café two years ago.

crusted schnitzel with Asian slaw, tempting

They are no strangers to the evolution of

house-made doughnuts and small batch

the Camberwell area, with Moussi owning

coffee.

many of the suburb’s best establishments –

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We should reveal at this point that Collective

We know, we know, smashed avocado has

Espresso is our local, so we’ve eaten our way

been done to death. But Collective’s version

through much of the menu. These are our

of this combines fetta and avocado with

favourites:

lemon, dill and mint which haven’t been mashed into a grey sloppy mess, so each

Crunchy, golden cauliflower fritters with

creamy element maintains its structure atop

tomato chutney, goat’s cheese and avocado.

crunchy sourdough toast.

These fritters aren’t floury and dry but gooey in the middle, providing a worthy vessel for

Collective Espresso is one of Melbourne’s

the avocado, creamy cheese and lashings of

brighter stars and, guaranteed to change

sweet, smoky chutney. Add a burst of yolk

the minds of Melbourne’s most notorious

from a properly poached egg and voila!

northsiders, is well-worth a visit to Camberwell.

Instant joy.

Collective Espresso is open everyday until The porridge on offer is made with chia

4pm.

seeds, coconut and oats, the combination rendering this more a light breakfast dessert

COLLECTIVE ESPRESSO

than your classic gluggy porridge. Cranberry

1/3 Cookson St, Camberwell

and

(03) 9882 8995

orange-poached

pear,

strawberries,

blueberries and passionfruit give a refreshing aspect to this dish, and the edible flowers provide a cheery aesthetic appeal.

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End of Hexham Rd Gruyere Yarra Valley

THE YARRA VALLEY It never ceases to amaze me just how close the Yarra Valley is to Melbourne. Within forty minutes, one can completely transform their surroundings, from bustling city to tranquil hills as far as the eye can see.

The sense of calm that comes over me every time I head along these winding roads is exactly what I’m chasing. The fact that the region is home to some of Australia’s, neigh, the world’s, best winerys and breweries might also have something to do with it...and that’s before I even mention the food...

WINE KELLYBROOK WINERY

YERING STATION

Darren and Farley Kelly founded Kellybrook in

Yering Station was established in 1838 by the

for customers to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere

1962 and made both still and sparkling cider

pioneering Ryrie brothers who adopted the

of cosmopolitan tradition. Bianchet Bistro and

from apples grown in his orchard. Today the

Aboriginal name “Yering” for their new station.

Winery now caters for all functions.

vines greatly outnumber the apple trees with

In 1996 the Rathbone family purchased the

187 Victoria Road, Lilydale

Kellybrook being granted the Yarra Valley’s

property drawn to its natural beauty, history

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first vigneron’s licence in that century (1970).

and the great promise of its wines.

The winery produces an extensive range of

For years the Yering Station vineyard was

premium quality wines, including Sparkling

one of the largest in the area and visitors and

Pinot Chardonnay (recently awarded a Gold

holiday makers to the Yarra Valley began to

HARGREAVES HILL

Medal) and several other award-winning table

increase. Wines from this new region began

Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co. began brewing in

wines. It is one of the few small wineries in

to make their mark on the world, with Yering

2004, in a little green shed on Hargreaves Road,

the Yarra Valley still owned by the original

taking out awards such as the Argus Gold Cup

in Steels Creek, just below the hill named by

family, and for several years now, the second

for best Victorian Vineyard in 1861 and a Grand

the locals ‘Hargreaves Hill.’ Simon Walkenhorst,

generation of Kelly’s has been involved in the

Prix at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1889,

and his wife, Beth Williams began the brewery

business. All wines are made from estate-

where only 14 awards were ever awarded

together, with a thirst for more choice and

grown fruit by Darren and Farley’s son, Phil

internationally.

quality in the Australian beer market.

Kelly. His wife, Jenny, is now the function co-

Today Yering Station is one of the jewels of

In 2009 the brewery was destroyed, in the

ordinator for the restaurant. Their two boys are

the Yarra Valley region, attracting tourists

Black Saturday fires. With the support of many

now big enough to help out during vintage.

and wine enthusiasts from around the globe.

in the Victorian brewing industry, Hargreaves

Recognised for its landmark winery/restaurant

Hill managed to keep some products on the

Fulford Road, Wonga Park

complex, the building sits harmoniously within

market by brewing in other breweries for six

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the landscape of heritage architecture and the

months, until a new brewhouse was established

beautiful vineyards from which our winemakers

on Beresford Road, in Lilydale’s Cavehill

ST. HUBERTS

craft award winning wines.

Industrial Estate.Since that time, Hargreaves

Established in 1862, Hubert de Castella’ named

38 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen

Hill has begun national distribution of Pale

the vineyards not after himself, but after his

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Ale and Hefeweizen across Australia. The next

BEER

journey is to widen the availability of specialist

patron saint.

During the 1800s the wines grown here

BIANCHET WINERY

brews, including ESB and Stout, and continue

enjoyed huge success both in Australia and

Originally the property was set up as a market

to enjoy producing great beer

abroad, however the Great Depression saw the

garden, but in 1976 the owners Lou and Theresa

25 Bell Street, Yarra Glen

land revert to grazing. It wasn’t until the 1960s

Bianchet decided to plant some vines to make

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that the vines were replanted, and again rose

their own wine. Soon thereafter all the fruit

to prominence.

trees and vegetable gardens were removed

Today St Huberts has a strong reputation with

and the grape vines became the sole focus.

the Yarra Valley’s best performing varieties

By 1980 Lou had his first vintage and his wines

– Chardonnay and Pinot Noir – as well as

were so well received by friends and family

producing outstanding, cellarworthy Cabernet

that in 1984 he decided to open to the public.

Sauvignon.

Many long time customers still remember the

Cnr Maroondah Hwy and St Huberts Rd,

small tin shed cellar door.

Coldstream

In 2008 the Aquaro family took over the

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property with the vision of better quality wine, food and entertainment to make Bianchet the place to be. A New cellar door has been built and a new wine bar complimented by a tapas bar, a revamp of the landscape to the alfresco area

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NAPOLEONE BREWING

EAT

STAY

The Napoleone family established Red Rich Fruits

MELETOS CAFÉ

YARRA VALLEY LODGE

in the 1940’s when the late Michael Napoleone

With floor-to-ceiling views across apple orchards

Located on the grounds of the privately owned

purchased his first property and planted it to

to the blue-tinged Great Divide, the Meletos’ Café

and independently operated Heritage Golf and

apples. The business has been family-owned

is the Yarra Valley’s newest and most exciting

Country Club, Yarra Valley Lodge features 96

since 1948. Michael’s sons, Joe and Michael junior

food destination. Open for lunch and dinner

spacious and superbly appointed guest rooms

are now responsible for its operation.

seven days a week, Meletos sources the majority

and six one bedroom suites with balconies

In 1999, we built a modern winery and 2001

of their produce from their closest neighbours;

overlooking the surrounding hills and valleys.

was the inaugural vintage of Punt Road Wines.

cheese from Yarra Valley Diary, olives from Mt

2 Heritage Avenue, Chirnside Park

In the past 15 years, we’ve grown our wine

Zero, and the list goes on.

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brand, started making cider and beer, and now

12 St Huberts Road, Coldstream

our Napoleone Brewery and Ciderhouse sits

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BOTANICA EDITIONS

proudly on the original site in Coldstream. Joe

These simple Yarra

and Michael Napoleone have been living and

Valley homes have

working in the Yarra Valley all their lives. They

been lovingly

are passionate fruit growers and wine, cider,

restored to blend

and beer producers with a team of loyal and

with nature. They

dedicated staff.

reveal themselves

In 1999, a modern winery was built and 2001 was

as a space for peace

the inaugural vintage of Punt Road Wines.

and relaxation, places

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of great happiness

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and celebration.

Individually and

MELETOS CAFÉ COLDSTREAM BREWERY

collectively they

Best friends Rohan Peters and Mike Basset

ELEONORE’S RESTAURANT - CHATEAU YERING

share carefully

established

2007,

Eleonore’s Restaurant is an elegant fine dining

considered garden

chasing a dream to ‘do what you love’. Since

restaurant with a menu designed by Executive

spaces, inviting a

then, the boys have built one of Australia’s best

Chef Mathew Macartney. The creative choice of

sensory experience, a place for contemplation

loved breweries, and were amongst the first to

ingredients and their daring combinations will

and reflection, or the opportunity to nurture

see the prospects in cider.

ensure your fine dining experience in Eleonore’s

your body as you harvest fresh seasonal

The original brewing site now houses The

Restaurant will be long remembered.

produce from the seasonal kitchen garden.

Colstream Pub, and despite the fact that brewing

42 Melba Hwy, Yering

Chalet Road, Badger Creek

no longer happens onsite, the beers are true to

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yeast that were trailed, tested and tasted many a

HEALESVILLE HOTEL

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time out at the pub.

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recently launched new winter menu, the hotel is

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SEROTONIN EATERY 52 Madden Grove, Burnley Ph: (03) 9428 8256

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY DE-BREIF ME

HAPPINESS is such an important aspect of life.

Owner and founder of Serotonin Eatery, Emily Hazell Arundel, knows this all too well and is aiming to bring to Melbourne the world’s first and Happiness Educational Institution.

She’s started off by incorporating healthy, guilt-free food in combination with an exercise centre right next door, and a 12 month education program entitled the ‘Serotonin Formula’ which is due to kick off in January 2016. It all seems like a simple, common sense, concept but I – being a wife and mother working full time hours – know all too well how fine a balance life can be. Well into my thirties now, I definitely do swear by a healthy diet with daily green juice, working up a sweat at least five days a week, and consistently thinking positively. You’ll find me laughing out loud at my own blunders, and attempting to coax a grin out of each and every patient I see.

So seriously, who could possibly say no to an eatery that is plant-based, nourishing and completely guilt-free? It seemed like the perfect place to take our young children for a nutritious family meal.

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entered

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was also a key feature which added

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out

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pencils and a selection of coloured Arundel has a background in interior

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babyccinos which weren’t actually on

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adored the Japanese-inspired seating

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and admired the pops of happy yellow

want to dictate or restrict what you

throughout from the cushions dotted

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ALMOND MILK CAPPUCCINO ($5) The coffee was deliciously smooth and

experimented with different combinations. Such fun. If I were to honestly

this particular blend of 5 Senses coffee had an interesting citrus note to it.

take this dish from an 8/10 to a 10/10, I would humbly suggest taking a leaf

MATCHA LATTE ($5) – fine organic green tea powder spun with Timboon

out of Irena Macri’s Eat Drink Paleo Cookbook and add a couple of super

milk

crispy, sweet potato ‘bagels’ to the mix. That would be incredible!

My husband had a hunkering for this as soon as he saw it on the menu,

SMILING PIZZA ($16) (GF) – Gluten free base with pumpkin, feta, spinach,

having missed all the delicious matcha lattes we inhaled on our recent trip

cherry tomatoes and eggplant.

to Japan. This was unfortunately lacking. It was completely void of sugar

I’m used to gluten free pizza bases because of my mum’s dietary

(and there wasn’t any sugar on our table) and the matcha hadn’t been

requirements, but base aside (which was actually really good as far as

whisked sufficiently so unfortunately wasn’t particularly smooth in texture.

gluten-free bases go), this pizza was amazing! There was definitely something magical about the tomato-based sauce.

VEGETABLE ROSTI ($4) We ordered this for our kids to munch on. They were filled with organic

All in all, we had a wonderful time at Serotonin Eatery. The fact that

vegetables and loads of colour. The fact that they were low in fat meant

they use organic produce wherever possible, and have raw, gluten-free,

that the rosti weren’t crispy but the textures and naturally sweet flavours

dairy-free, sugar-free and vegan options is refreshing for people with

from the vegetables were absolutely wonderful.

dietary intolerances or dietary restrictions due to choice. Chef Sean Muir (previously of Oli & Levi, Bell Jar, Amsterdam Street Cafe, and Pho & Co)

ANCIENT GRAINS SALAD ($15) – Quinoa, freekah, brown rice, chickpeas,

has excelled creating a comprehensive, and entirely meat-free menu.

feta, herbs and nuts.

This was divine. The portion size was so large that I managed to save some

Serotonin Eatery is definitely a place worth checking out – it will nourish

for my work lunch the next day.

and energise you.

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COOKING WITH YARRA VALLEY WINE

BAKED ROCKLING With dill butter, braised celery and Yarra Valley Chardonnay

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY HANNAH BAMBRA

This simple winter share-plate of fish utilises fresh, seasonal ingredients to complement the dry white wine in its sauce. The mid-range Yarra Valley Chardonnay used here encompasses traditional flavours of lemon and oak with a dry long finish and creamy body.

The region is well known for producing crisp yet mellow Chardonnay and any could be used to enhance and alter this recipe.

PREP TIME: 20 minutes COOK TIME: 40 minutes SERVES: 4-6 INGREDIENTS Cleaned fillet of rockling (or white fish of choice)

RECIPE Preheat oven to 200 degrees

1 cup Yarra Valley Chardonnay

Place celery in pot with shallow oil on medium-high

100 grams butter

heat and cook until soft. Add garlic, spring onions,

3 stalks celery (cut in 7cm length quarters)

parsley, heads of celery and stir.

Celery heads (chopped finely)

On a board, combine butter, dill, salt and pepper and

3 sprigs spring onion (sliced)

shape into log. Slice dill butter and add piece by piece

1 bunch dill (chopped finely with stalks removed)

to the pot of celery with capers.

1 bunch parsley (stalks set aside and sliced)

Once boiling, stir cup of chardonnay through. Leave

1 clove garlic (sliced)

to simmer, allowing alcohol to cook off at a medium-

1 lemon (sliced)

high heat.

1 tablespoon capers

With foil and baking tray underneath, lay lemon and

2 tablespoons oil

half of the Chardonnay-infused nashi pears on rockling

Pinch of salt and pepper

fillets. Pour celery and white wine butter sauce on top of fish and enclose foil.

CHARDONNAY SYRUP Half cup chardonnay

Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes or until fish is falling apart.

100 grams caster sugar

Assemble celery, cooked and fresh nashi pears,

1 nashi pear (sliced)

rockling and freshly chopped parsley on a large shareplate, pouring any excess sauce on top to taste.

CHARDONNAY SYRUP Put small pot with half cup of chardonnay on the stove at medium-high heat. Add sugar to chardonnay and stir until boiling. Remove from stove and add nashi pears once cooled. Set aside.

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COOKING WITH YARRA VALLEY STOUT

STOUT CUPCAKES Chocolate stout cupcakes with stout toffee sauce

One for beer and chocolate lovers alike, these stout cupcakes are not for the feint hearted. The Hargreaves Hill Stout from Yarra Glen gives an edge to the average cupcake recipe by bringing its infused flavours of dark chocolate, roasted coffee bean and bitter hop. The bespoke brewery suffered greatly in the 2009 bushfires, but endured to craft its traditional style ales its signature modern spin.

COOK TIME: 60 Minutes MAKES: 12 cupcakes INGREDIENTS RECIPE Cupcakes Preheat oven 180 degrees.

1 egg Combine egg, oil and buttermilk in a large bowl 1 1/4 cup flour and separately, combine dry ingredients.

1/2 cup buttermilk Slowly stir wet and dry mixtures together. Add 2/3 sugar (brown, caster or both) warm beer, ensuring to smooth out mixture and 1/6 cup oil annihilate lumps. Mixture may seem light, but this 1/4 cocoa powder will contribute positively to the consistency of the Teaspoon baking soda cupcakes.

Half cup Hargreaves Hill Stout (room Pour cupcake mixture into buttered cupcake tray, temperature) filling just over half way and place into the oven for 15-20 minutes. Leave to cool once baked.

BUTTER CREAM ICING 1 3/4 cups icing sugar BUTTER CREAM ICING 1/2 cup butter Add butter with icing sugar and beat until fully Teaspoon vanilla extract combined.

Tablespoon Hargreaves Hill Stout (room Stir in stout and vanilla extract to taste and put temperature) aside.

STOUT TOFFEE SAUCE STOUT TOFFEE SAUCE 1 cup caster sugar Heat sugar with water in large saucepan, bringing 1/6 cup water slowly to boil. Cook until amber colour.

1/2 cup Hargreaves Hill Stout (room Turn down heat and add stout, which will foam up temperature) instantly. If caramel seizes, stir over medium heat 1/2 double cream until the sauce returns to a smooth texture.

Pinch of salt Add cream and pinch of salt.

Teaspoon of vanilla extract Reduce until texture becomes syrupy and remove from heat.

Add salt and vanilla to taste.

Once elements are cooled, ice cupcakes with butter cream and toffee sauce drizzled on top.

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REVIEWS INDUSTRY BEANS - FITZROY STREET BLEND WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG

Depending on the time of day you visit Industry Beans

Comprising

in Fitzroy, you may catch the smell of roasted coffee

Indonesia and El Salvador, the 2015 incarnation of this

wafting through the air. It has to be one of life’s great

blend is the result of sustainable long term direct trade

sensory pleasures.

relationships and one which has become very popular

Once inside this converted warehouse you are greeted

with the cafes who serve up Industry Beans because of

by friendly staff waiting to show you to a table and

its smooth and balanced flavour profile. With the acidity

guide you through the many coffee options.

more in the background, I was quite content to drink

You’ll notice great attention to detail in how both the

this black or white, the milk just highlighting the coffee’s

food and beverages are prepared and for such a vast

richness. I like the fact that Steve and Trev are completely

space there is a real sense of warmth. While the cafe/

transparent as to the origins and composition of the

roastery has only been here since 2013, Industry Beans

blend, they have nothing to hide and lots to share. So

was established in 2011 by brothers Steven and Trevor

when you choose to experience Fitzroy Street, it’s like

Simmons who also opened the successful Penny

knowing who lives in all the houses and exactly where

Farthing Espresso in Northcote and have been very

they come from. This is the street I want to live in.

much at the forefront of Melbourne’s specialty coffee

Especially since one of those buildings is Industry Beans

single

origin

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from

Colombia,

scene.

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The aim was to create a place where patrons can enjoy

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their coffee and be a part of the roasting experience at

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the same time. The brothers are very hands on and you’ll

Penny Farthing Espresso - 206 High St Northcote

often see them in conversation with the roasters who

Scarvelli - 43 Whitehorse Rd Balwyn

craft their beautiful coffee which is also available for you

Darling Street Espresso - 146 Athol St Moonee Ponds

to take home. One of these is the signature espresso

Kinship & Co - 11 Gallagher Pl Melbourne CBD

blend called Fitzroy Street.

Lennox Coffee & Kitchen - 163 Lennox St Richmond The Bearded Man - 203 Chapel St Prahran

BREWCULT - MILK AND TWO SUGARS IMPERIAL COFFEE STOUT WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON My day usually entails drinking coffee until it’s time

it took out the coveted People’s Choice Award. It’s

to drink beer, then drinking beer until it’s time to

kind of a big deal, given that every beer that has won

drink coffee. So you could imagine the enormous yet

it in past years has either gone on to be an overnight

fortunate dilemma that ensued when I first heard about

sensation or become a core range beer or both. Given

Brewcult’s Milk and Two Sugars Imperial Coffee Stout.

the huge effort it took to make this beer, I’m not sure

Should I have a coffee first or should I follow up this

we’ll see it again for a long time, if ever, so I’ll get to it

beer with another beer? I mean, whatever way I played

and talk about the beer itself!

it I ended up winning!

It pours a lovely dark hue with a tan head which The beer is the brainchild of Steve Henderson, the

dissipates quicker than most stouts, but my word – the

man behind Brewcult. Actually, most in the craft beer

aroma! Of course there’s a strong coffee nose but that’s

industry would agree that Hendo is simply The Man. He

just the beginning. Expect a sweet chocolate malty

loves hops so much that I’m sure he’s not adverse to

element that is so weird and wonderful, it doesn’t take

using a few Citra flowers as aftershave before leaving

long before you try a second taste. Finally, a beer that

the house. Brewcult’s range of beers are almost always

I can drink at breakfast time that people won’t judge

hop forward. In particular, I’m a huge fan of the Can’t

me on!

Fight The Funk IPA and the Hopzone Session IPA which is a lifesaver for those that like to get the IPA

You can get this beer at selected bottle shops around

experience and remain coherent after three drinks.

Melbourne and on tap at Two Row Bar in Fitzroy.

But Milk & Two Sugars is not about hops, it’s about the

Why not meet the man behind Milk and Two Sugars

coffee – 3,000 shots of Axil Coffee to be precise.

at Bendigo On The Hop on Saturday 1 August, where Brewcult will be one of 22 breweries showcasing some

I’m sure all of you hard-core beer lovers out there would

rare and unique beers at Australia’s best winter beer

have already tried this beer at the Great Australian

festival. Check it out at WWW.BENDIGOBEER.COM

Beer SpecTAPular in May and you’d already know that

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BRASH HIGGINS ‘MRLO’ Merlot 2014 McLaren Vale, South Australia

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO I like that Brad Hickey, an American winemaker, made

some exoticness. The result is a wine with a hint of

this Merlot. Why is that, do you ask? Back in 2004 there

purple fruits but dominated by savoury characteristics

was an American film about wine called ‘Sideways’,

such as black tea, marzipan and schist – a similar

that changed the opinion of many a wine drinker

character that I have found in Brash Higgins’ other

on Merlot when the protagonist angrily shouted, “If

wines that were fermented in amphora. You will notice

anybody orders Merlot I’m leaving! I am not drinking

some smokiness to the finish and great balance with

any [insert expletive] Merlot!” Such a statement was

a restrained ripeness despite this being 14.5% alcohol.

enough to dampen sales of Merlot around the United States. It was even felt here. Merlot became daggy to

Only 55 cases were made so keep an eye out for the

the industry and remained the humble comfort wine

Brash Higgins effect, which will turn old opinions on

for those who chose not to care. So to have Mr Hickey

their heads.

make such a great example of the Merlot grape under his Brash Higgins label and subsequently tear down the

Stockist: Harry & Frankie, Port Melbourne and The

daggy barrier sort of makes this come full circle. Merlot

Town Mouse, Carlton

is back.

RRP $37-40 This example was not made just like any other wine. It was fermented in clay amphora vessels for six weeks, spent a little time in seasoned oak and had a wee 10% addition of Nero d’Avola to add acidity, tannin and

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OUT AND ABOUT WOODY.P LAUNCH

NEW WORLD KITCHEN LAUNCH

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Melbourne got the answer to the question one everyone’s lips this month “Who is Woody.P?” He is a stylist and funky new establishment on Flinders Lane, who hosted a sensational launch night in June.

Ms Collins introduced their New World Kitchen to some of Melbourne’s favourite foodies supported by Dom Pérignon Chefs Daniel Wilson (Huxtable), Paul Wilson (Mr. Wilson), and Dan Poyner (Ms Collins).

THE DIARY SPOTLIGHT ON BENDIGO August 7, 8, 9

BENDIGO WRITERS FESTIVAL Various locations around Bendigo

July 4 - 5

MONTALTO ABUNDANCE OLIVE FESTIVAL Montalto, 33 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South

Join Montalto as they celebrate the 2015 olive harvest with the Abundance Olive Festival.

Montalto have been holding their annual weekend celebration for 13 years now and it is a much loved part of the Montalto events calendar.

July 23

OYSTER FRENZY #11 The Deck - 2 Acland Street St Kilda

After a record-breaking shuck-fest in April, where 22,032 slippery suckers were consumed, Melbourne’s longest running all-you-can-eat Oyster Frenzy is back.

At the 11th installment you’ll be fuller (and flirtier) than ever as we attempt a new oyster record. Will the crazy crowd crack 23,000? $85 includes all-you-can-eat oysters, mussels, seafood canapés, sparkling, wine, beer and cider.

6:30-9pm | Tickets can be purchased at OYSTERFRENZY.COM.AU

A festival spirit pervades the atmosphere; with live music, an intimate, hand selected market, cooking demonstrations, martini bar, olive oil massage, kids activities and of course Montalto food, wine and hospitality.

Learn some new skills with chefs’ cooking demonstrations, wine and cheese matching master classes and olive oil soap making workshops. Entry is free, although some activities attract a small cost.

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With more events and bigger venues, Bendigo Writers Festival takes another step forward this year.

“Opening night on August 7 will be an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the atmosphere of our new Ulumbarra theatre,” Manager of The Capital, David Lloyd, says.

“We welcome Gourmet Farmer trio Matthew Evans, Ross O’Meara and Nick Haddow to Bendigo to share their passion for food, cooking and living well, and that will kick off our weekend program perfectly.

“Our Saturday Keynote event is also in Ulumbarra, with London-based writer Tariq Ali in conversation with La Trobe University’s Robert Manne.

“The program is designed to be as entertaining and stimulating as we can make it, so if you come for the whole weekend or simply an afternoon, you will enjoy the friendly atmosphere.”

This year’s festival theme is The Good Life, which covers everything from delicious ideas for eating well to getting the most out of reading and writing, as well as ethics, politics, caring for nature, for yourself and for others.

The full program and tickets for all Bendigo Writers Festival events are available online at WWW.BENDIGOWRITERSFESTIVAL.COM.AU or The Capital box office 1300 764 031.

July 18 - 19

BASTILLE DAY FRENCH FESTIVAL

July 11 - 12

State Library Victoria

TRUFFLE MELBOURNE The Centre Ivanhoe, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe

The thrill of the hunt – early morning mist, dogs, scents. The wonder of discovery. Celebration through sharing. Find your truffle then feast on it!

Truffles are elusive, exotic, unique – and shrouded in secrecy and mystique. Truffle masters (and mistresses!) are intriguing.

With stories to tell – tales spanning the centuries.

Truffle Melbourne will introduce the delights of the truffle – its history, folklore, stories and people. Learn how easy it is to make great truffle dishes at home, and share the truffle secrets of Melbourne’s best truffle chefs and artisan food producers.

With a growing French community, the most liveable city in the world now has the opportunity to showcase its French influence and the presence of French people who contribute to making Melbourne the multicultural, food and entertainment hub it is today.

French people are known for their passion and romanticism as well as their revolutionary spirit which shapes their identity and makes Bastille Day unique! bastilledaymelbourne.com.au

Tickets start from as little as $25 per person TRUFFLEMELBOURNE.COM

July 30

LET’S MAKE FARMING ROCK AND ROLL DEBATE No Vacancy QV, 34-40 Jane Bell Lane, Melbourne

Fowles Wine and environmental not-for-profit Sustainable Table will cohost an evening of debate about the future of Australian farming at No Vacancy Gallery Melbourne. With an all star line-up of panellists, they’ll be tackling the big question facing farming - who will be our future growers and how can we start to value them in the same way we do celebrity chefs? They believe it’s time to make farmers the new rock stars of the culinary world if Australia is to remain well fed.

6:30 - 8:30pm | $25 per person (Inclusive of one glass of wine and salad, with all proceeds supporting Sustainable Table’s food education work.

August 1

BENDIGO ON THE HOP Various locations around Bendigo

BENDIGO ON THE HOP IS BACK… and this year, it’s HOP’n up a level!

After the overwhelming success and a sell-out crowd of their inaugural festival in 2014, the team at Bendigo Beer have been working hard on ensuring 2015 will be an even better experience with more venues, more breweries and more unique beers on Saturday, 1 August.

This year, 22 breweries will present one core range beer for the craft beer beginners and one rare or unique beer for the more seasoned beer drinker. “Each event ticket will include a free 80ml sample of all 22 unique beers while the other core range beers will be available for purchase. The whole reason behind the festival was to encourage people to try something different, to challenge their palates but we acknowledge not everyone is adventurous. Feedback from last year convinced us to put some approachable options in front of them as well” says Trev.

Staying true to their regional roots, there will be two official Launch Parties; the first of course in Bendigo on Monday 15 June at The Exchange from 6pm. The second at The Alehouse Project on Friday 19 June from 6pm featuring an exclusive preview of some of the featured festival beers, brewers and industry guests and finger food.

Tickets are now on sale and are available from: WWW.BENDIGOBEER.COM

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Mamasita

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Nashi

EXPLORATION LANE

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Nashi

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Movida

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10 Ounce

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William Angliss Bistro

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Urban Deli

Creperie Le Triskel Khokolat Bar

HOSIER LANE

Klik Food and Drink

Cumulus Grainstore

LITTLE BOURKE STREET

Il Cubico Café

Bar Humbug

Journal

Brother Baba Budan

Kcl

Café 600 (Hotel Ibis)

Lot 7

Du Nord

Lustre Lounge

Ishiya Stonegrill Dining

Meatballs

Korchi

Nightcat Bar

Korean Bbq Buffet

Overdraft Café

Kri Kri

Papa Goose

La Di Da

Tazio Birraria Pizzaria

Levels

Terra Rossa

Little B

The Trust

Longrain

Tom Thumb

Mezzo Bar and Grill

Yak Bar

Mrs Parmas Plus 39 Pizza

FLINDERS STREET

Punch Lane

Desi Dhaba

Saigon Fusion

Four Seasons House

Scugnizzo

Kikoo Sushi

Smxl Café

La Stazione

Sushi & Bon Apetit

Nandos

The Apartment

Press Club T.Roy Browns

LITTLE COLLINS STREET

The Forum

Bagel Works

Tower Sushi

Bottom End

Waterside Hotel

Café De Tuscany Caffe E Torto

HARDWARE LANE

Chestnut Exchange Café

Affogato

Exchange Coffee

Aloi Na

Famish'd

Basic Bites

Gills Diner

Campari House

Gordon's Café & Bar

Charlies Bar

Green Press Hairy Canary

Hairy Little Sister

Waiters Restaurant

Cafeteria CBD Café & Foodery

Hometown Hudson's

QUEEN STREET

Cinnamons

Irish Times Pub

Chaise Lounge

Commodity Café

Lupino

Degani Café Bakery

Gloria Jean's

Mammas Boy

Groove Train

Hunters Kitchen

Mar Lourinha

Mercat Cross Hotel

Il Locale

Marroo

Michaelangelo

In a Rush

Menzies Tavern

Muleta's

Izumi

Oriental Tea House

Nourish

Krave

Ortigia Pizzeria

Speck

Lime Café

Polepole Bar

Zouki

Movo NGV Gallery Kitchen

Quists Coffee Saki Sushi Bar

QUEENS LANE

Orient East

Stellini Bar

Café Deco

Purple Café The Blue Moose Café

Tengo Sushi Terrace Deli LITTLE LONSDALE STREET 1000 Pound Bend Angliss Restaurant Café 111 Dicksteins Dolan Uyghur Don Too Fathers Den Feroy Gianni Luncheon Giraffe Café Horse Bazaar La La Land Shop 7 Espresso Strike The Fringe Troika Bar Waterflame Ways and Means Workers LONSDALE STREET Babbo Club Retro Colonial Hotel Degani Café Bakery Demi Tasse Emerald Peacock Encore Café Bar J Walk Café Kalamaki Kenny's Bakery Lattelove Café Le Traiteur Legals Café Bar Madames Nishika Health Hut Touche Hombre Wheat Restaurant Bar MEYERS PLACE Lily Blacks Loop

RANKINS LANE

Times Café

Manchester Press

Village Melbourne

RUSSELL PLACE

SWANSTON STREET

Bar Ampere

3 Below Café Chinotto

Blu Point Café

Claypot King Druids Café Bar

Café Little Hut

Gigi Sushi Bar

China Bar

Gogo Sushi

Crazy Wing

Hi Fi Bar and Ballroom

Eden

Melbourne Town Hall

Izakaya Den - Basement

Mr Tulk (State Library North)

RUSSELL STREET

James Squire Brewhouse Mihn X Uiong N's Satay Postal Hall Red Hummingbird Seoul House The Portland Hotel

Nando's Nelayan Indonesian Oxford Scholar Soul Café Starbucks Sushi Sushi

Won Ton House

Taiwan Café

SPENCER STREET

The Order

The Lounge

Pensione Hotel

Time Out Café

SPRING STREET

Young and Jacksons

Café 201 City Wine Shop Elms Family Hotel Federici Café Hudson's Lime Café Bar Lost Angel

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