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CONTENTS EATING/DRINKING
FEATURE
COOKING
REGULARS
FEASTS OF MERIT Sarah Holloway
I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE
EGGPLANT LASAGNE Lauren Bruce and Georgia Haynes
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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GRAM DIRECTORY
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Friendly Cafes
FRIENDS OF MINE Lisa Holeman
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NEW WORLD WHISKY DISTILLERY Hannah Bambra and Eric Jong KATHERINE PLACE Jess Hourigan
A Guide to Melbourne’s Bike
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Megan Osborne
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GRAM GUIDE A GUIDE TO BEEF
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Charley May
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ON THE COVER: FIGS Ficus carica is an Asian species of flowering plants in the mulberry family, known as the common fig. It is the source of the fruit also called the fig, and as such is an important crop in those areas where it is grown commercially. Native to the Middle East and western Asia, it has been sought out and cultivated since ancient times, and is now widely grown throughout the temperate world, both for its fruit and as an ornamental plant. (Source: Wikipedia)
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CONTRIBUTORS
LA DONNA DEL VINO La Donna del Vino is the pseudonym of this young lady from Melbourne who
MEGAN OSBORNE
worked in wineries throughout Australia
Megan Osborne is a freelance writer, but
and Italy. After years of gallivanting she
more importantly, a foodie. How can you
SARAH HOLLOWAY
returned to Melbourne to market wine
not be living in a city like Melbourne?
Sarah is a mergers and acquisitions
and share her love of all things vinous.
Every day holds an opportunity to find
lawyer turned entrepreneur following the
In her spare time she enjoys cooking,
a new gem, and in between uploading
unexpected success of Matcha Maiden –
gardening, drinking good vino and is
photos of her cat on Instagram and
the health food company she and her
a self-confessed Neb Head (someone
generally making a mess in the kitchen,
partner founded late last year. As a die-
really into Nebbiolo).
she’s on the lookout for the next tummy-
hard foodie, this was a natural albeit
ladonnadelvino.com
satisfying diamond. Or goldmine—she’s
overdue shift in focus for Sarah who now
TWITTER: ladonnadelvino
not fussy.
spends even more time café-hopping
FACEBOOK: la-donna-del-vino
meganosborne.com.au
and eating everyone out of house and
TWITTER: foodiewritings
home.
INSTAGRAM: foodiewritings
spoonfulofsarah.com
LISA HOLMAN My name is Lisa, an Aussie girl currently based in Melbourne. After spending most of my early years in Adelaide, I moved to Melbourne in my early 20s and a few years later moved to the big smoke in London. I started my blog, lisaeatsworld.com, to share my two big passions in life – food and travel. My aim is to “eat the world” one inch at a time and explore as many different
INSTAGRAM: spoonful_of_sarah
cuisines and cultures as possible.My current country count is 35 and hope to reach 50 by the end of 2015. lisaeatsworld.com TWITTER: lisa_eatsworld INSTAGRAM: lisaeatworld FACEBOOK: lisaeatstheworld
LAUREN BRUCE
DEAN SCHMIDEG A
professional
photographer
and
Lauren started her writing career as
copywriter with an interest in fashion
a communications adviser before she
and
and design, Dean is known as one of
realised she couldn’t ignore her passion
passionate photographer, bringing her
Melbourne’s coffee addicts and foodies,
for food and the arts any longer. She
design knowledge and skills to her
regularly seeking out new and interesting
gave up the world of state politics to
images. She works in food, music and
cafes and bars. He shares these and the
concentrate on freelance writing and
fashion photography and knows the
things he prepares at home across social
styling. She has since contributed to
impact of a great photo.
media. His posts celebrate the produce,
Spook, Paper Sea and Junkee and is a
the people he meets and places he goes
regular contributor to GRAM Magazine.
drinking craft beer and eating as much
laurendarcybruce.wordpress.com
drinking craft beer. He founded Bendigo
GEORGIA HAYNES Georgia
Haynes
is
a
designer
geostudio.tumblr.com
to, telling a story with the aim of enticing
INSTAGRAM: geostudio__
the reader and bringing people together.
INSTAGRAM: haynesandbruce FACEBOOK: imagesds
ON THE BANDWAGON Trev spends most weekends drinking craft beer, playing guitar really loud while amazing food as he can stomach – whilst Beer to legitimise his addiction and hang out with some awesome people. Loves a chat.
INSTAGRAM: dsimages
TWITTER: Onthe_bandwagon
TWITTER: imagesDS
INSTAGRAM: Onthe_bandwagon
EMAIL: deany76@gmail.com
HANNAH BAMBRA
CHARLEY MAY
Hannah is a passionate young journalist with a solid interest in food, design and
Charley May is a biologist by training and a wine communicator by profession.
quality grog. Cooking with her partner, Eddie, Hannah is able to take a love for fine-
When she’s not at the tasting bench or crafting silky words, you’ll find her on a river
dining home. Over the years she has developed and alarming addiction to chilli and
somewhere pursuing her other great love... Fly-fishing.
her kryptonite is smoky single malt whisky. - bambrahannah@gmail.com
Follow her on Twitter: @charleymay1
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MY BOOKSHOP BY CORRIE PERKIN SABAI OPENED: June 30, 2015 Sabai is located on Church Street in Richmond and offers locals charming Thai cuisine with a contemporary twist. Including Thai-style sliders and their personal favorite, Sabai’s take on hot dogs. The modern menu is supported by classics such as the deliciously tender, slow cooked lamb shank Massaman curry and amazing wine list. The menu is guided by the four points of the ‘Thai food compass’, a combination of hot, sweet, sour and salty flavors. With these elements in mind, Sabai has constructed a menu which we believe perfectly balances these crucial flavors, local tastes and a level of authenticity. Sabai’s menu is partnered with wine list featuring over 20 quality wines from Australia and New Zealand, carefully selected to complement the flavors and style of their dishes.
FOOD JUSTICE TRUCK OPENED: August 12, 2015 An ethical, award-winning mobile grocer, the Food Justice Truck launched in Melbourne in August in an effort to tackle food insecurity for the state’s 10,000 asylum seekers. The world’s first mobile retail model that supports asylum seekers is a social enterprise by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) and offers asylum seekers locally sourced produce at a 75% discount and market-rate prices for the general public. This community-led approach means shoppers are positively and directly impacting the secure provision of affordable fresh food for asylum seekers. The truck, which was designed and constructed by CobaltNiche and funded by a 900 strong crowdfunding campaign that was launched by ASRC Ambassador and founder of Carman’s Fine Foods, Carolyn Creswell, and Nam Quach, Mayor of Maribyrnong. Every Tuesday, 3–6pm at Thomastown Primary School, Spring St, Thomastown. Enter via High Street or Stewart Street Every Wednesday from early September, 12-6pm in front of Wesley Church Melbourne, 148 Lonsdale St Every Friday, 3–6pm at Footscray Primary School, cnr Geelong Rd and Barkly St
460 CHURCH STREET RICHMOND sabairichmond.com.au
OPENED: June 30, 2015 My Bookshop Toorak is the second venture for journalist Corrie Perkin whose print career spans 30 years and includes a stint as Melbourne editor of Good Weekend magazine, Melbourne editor of Harper’s Bazaar, and arts and books editor of The Sunday Age. Corrie has teamed up with daughter Francesca for this project and both hope the shop will become a place where booklovers meet, work, discuss, debate, be entertained, and share the many great ideas that are so often represented in books. Tea, coffee and small bites are available at the in-house ground-floor café where patrons can order food and beverage, then head upstairs to the communal space for some quite time with a book or magazine, or a working session with their laptops. The north-facing upstairs mezzanine is an ideal daytime work-hub for students or business people, where they can tap into the free WiFi and enjoy the surrounding contemporary art exhibitions. 513 MALVERN ROAD TOORAK
asrc.org.au/foodjustice
facebook.com/sabaiatrichmond
mybookshop.net.au facebook.com/MyBookshopByCorriePerkin
instagram.com/sabairichmond
SAINT.URBAN OPENED: July 21, 2015 Team up hospitality heavyweights Martin Pirc and Daniel Schelbert (Punch Lane) and you are pretty much guaranteed you’re onto a winner. The kitchen is led by chef Daniel Schelbert and the menu is comprised of classic share and relax style dishes - oysters, cheese platters and charcuterie will keep the hunger pangs at bay while you peruse the carefully selected wine list of Australian and European wines. 213 SWAN STREET RICHMOND sainturban.com.au facebook.com/SaintUrbanMelb instagram.com/sainturbanmelb twitter.com/sainturbanmelb
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SLOW DINING AT HIGHPOINT OPENED: June 30, 2015 Highpoint Shopping Centre continues its redevelopment with the opening of a new casual dining and urban entertainment precinct on Level One. AJISEN RAMEN - founded in Japan in 1968, Aijesen Ramen specialises in traditional ramen and tonkotsu soup. DUMPLINGS PLUS - Dumplings Plus opens its second restaurant in the centre with a range of hand-made dumplings, noodles and regional Chinese specialities. NENE CHICKEN - Mouthwatering, crunchy-fried chicken freshly prepared every day from 100 percent natural ingredients.
ROTI ROAD - Footscray’s much-loved Roti Road takes influence from South East Asia, offering Malaysian food infused with Chinese flavours, including dumplings, noodles, soups and of course roti canai. SAIGON SQUARE - featuring fresh and tasty Vietnamese cuisine, with a range of pho and other zesty delicacies on the menu. TINA’S NOODLE KITCHEN - The spice masters and owners of Dainty Sichuan are also behind Tina’s Noodle Kitchen, offering adventurous Sichuan style snacks and delicious noodle broths. LEVEL 1, 120-200 ROSAMOND ROAD MARIBYRNONG highpoint.com.au
AROUND THE TRAPS RED SPICE ROAD PEOPLE’S CHOICE The first Age Good Food Guide People’s Choice Awards has been awarded to local favourite Red Spice Road in Melbourne. More than 16,000 passionate diners voted for their favourite restaurants, cafes and bars across Victoria in the Guide’s first annual people’s poll. The People’s Choice Awards announcement is a prelude to the hospitality industry’s night of nights, The Age Good Food Guide Awards presented by Vittoria Coffee and Citi, on September 21, before the release of the 36th edition of The Age Good Food Guide 2016 on September 26. The top 10 favourite restaurants includes five Asian-style restaurants, two Italian restaurants, a contemporary Australian classic, a long-running regional fine-diner and even a vegan establishment. Top 10 Victorian restaurants as voted by diners: 1. Red Spice Road, Melbourne 2. Lake House, Daylesford 3. David’s, Prahran 4. Chin Chin, Melbourne 5. The Grand Hotel, Richmond 6. Vivace, Brighton 7. Rice Paper Scissors, Melbourne 8. Rockpool Bar & Grill, Southbank 9. Smith & Daughters, Fitzroy 10. Longrain, Melbourne
IMPRESSIVE LINE UP FOR TASTE OF MELBOURNE ANNOUNCED
Renato Chilelli - Owner
Geppettos Restaurant 239 - 241 High St, Kew (03) 9852 7744 kew-geppettositalian.com.au
It’s time to start exercising your tastebuds in preparation for the greatest restaurant line up Taste of Melbourne in partnership with Electrolux has ever seen. For the first time, highly acclaimed chef Andrew McConnell showcases his fabulous Supernormal (2015 Restaurant of the Year) at Taste alongside his ultra-modern French brasserie, Luxembourg; bringing a tempting mix of flavour and textural complexity to Taste. Victoria’s picturesque Grampians will be represented when The Royal Mail Hotel and chef Robin Wickens come to town sampling deliciously aromatic and regional food from that bountiful area of Victoria. Back in the city and joining the new restaurant throng is Pastuso, where Peruvian native Alejandro Saravia offers tastes from mountain, sea and jungle; Argentine San Telmo will have you dancing the Tango, thanks to their glorious grill offerings, and then there is Pei Modern Mark Best’s modern, hip and very desirable eatery. How could Taste of Melbourne exist without the other masters? 2015 will see the return of Frank Camorra’s institution, the sublime and authentically español - MoVida, and while we’re speaking Spanish, the equally authentic and spicy Mexican taqueria Mamasita. St Kilda’s establishment dining destination Circa, The Prince is back after many years with its take on contemporary Australian cuisine - and don’t forget MasterChef judge, and foodie celebrity, George Calombaris and his Grecian creation, Gazi. TASTE OF MELBOURNE 2015 Thursday November 12 – Sunday November 15 Pelican Lawn, Albert Park Lake Tickets start from $25.00 from Ticketek, on sale Monday 24th August Audi Platinum Lounge presented by Riedel tickets from $135
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EATING OUT RICHMOND
FEAST OF MERIT 117 Swan St, Richmond. Ph (03) 9428 8480
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY SARAH HOLLOWAY
When whispers started to trickle down the foodie grape vine about a
of impact entrepreneurs around the world. Pursuing its vision of a world
proposed new venue that would combine exquisite dining with social
without extreme poverty, YGAP finds and supports community leaders
enterprise, my immediate reaction was that these two concepts were
who are changing lives – as of mid-2015, YGAP impact entrepreneurs have
mutually exclusive.
measurably improved the lives of 91,956 people living in poverty. To allay any concerns about the transparency and accountability of charities, I can
Being one of the most voracious foodies around town, I was hearing these
personally vouch for this one having been privileged to accompany YGAP
whispers straight from friends at the source, who divulged full details of the
to the Ntenyo School in Rwanda where I witnessed the work of YGAP
heavy hospitality hitters who would be helping get the place off the ground
impact entrepreneur, David Mwambari, first hand. In two weeks, we built
–including head chef Ravi Presser, of former Cumulus and Circa fame and
two classrooms and shared in amazing developments like the school’s first
expert restaurateurs Mark Filipelli (Il Fornaio, Brighton Schoolhouse) and
introduction to tablet devices. Yes, that does mean Feast of Merit is close
Alby Tomassi (The Banff, Jimmi Jamz) – and yet still, I was somewhat
to my heart. No, it does not affect my (un-sponsored, unsolicited) review in
sceptical.
any way.
My visions of a confused silver service soup kitchen situation were very quickly extinguished when I first visited Feast of Merit just after its opening in early 2014. More than a year later, it is still one of my favourite places in Melbourne. Unsurprisingly, most of Melbourne feels the same way, and this beautiful Swan Street space never stops buzzing. Of five boxes – flavour, presentation, service, surroundings, story – Feast of Merit ticks them all. The story behind Feast of Merit is as beautiful as the place itself (which has won multiple design awards for its unique artistic blend of sustainability and style). The name is drawn from a tradition in Nagaland, in northeast India,
THE DELICIOUS MIDDLE EASTERN INSPIRED MENU AND ATTENTIVE SERVICE BELIE THE LOCAL, ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THE OPERATION. MELBOURNIANS, MORE THAN ANYONE, DEMAND QUALITY, INNOVATION AND FLAVOUR IN THEIR FOOD AND FEAST OF MERIT DELIVERS.
where a community member who comes into wealth can invite everyone in the village to a festival to enjoy a huge meal and share in the good
In fact, that’s one of the most unique features of Feast of Merit. Whether
fortune. The festival lasts until all the person’s assets are shared amongst
or not it is a social enterprise makes no difference to the superb dining
the community. This altruistic philosophy is echoed in the values of YGAP,
experience. To some, the fact that eating there can have a positive social
the charitable organisation that owns and runs the restaurant (one talented
impact is merely incidental. You can engage in its beautiful story if it
co-founder, Elle Critchley, of whom was in fact the award-winning designer.)
interests you, but you can equally dine there in a state of complete oblivion.
All Feast of Merit profits directly support YGAP’s growing movement
Its elaborate story could even lead you to think the food takes a back seat.
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But, proving my initial scepticism was entirely misplaced, Feast of Merit is at
to caramelised perfection with avocado and an egg. Lunch and dinner are
once a social enterprise and an exquisite dining venue.
vegetarian-friendly based on a range of filling salads with optional protein additions. Lunch could be a choice of two or three of six exotic Ottolenghi-
The delicious Middle Eastern inspired menu and attentive service belie the
style salads. Dinner is nothing short of game-changing – think organic
local, ethical and sustainable philosophy behind the operation. Melbournians,
12-hour slow cooked lamb shoulder accompanied by fried cauliflower,
more than anyone, demand quality, innovation and flavour in their food
blackened onions, hung yogurt, and sour cherries. And you can top it all off
and Feast of Merit delivers. Carefully crafted, creative and flavoursome
with a delectable dessert – mine was a beautiful mandarin and pistachio
dishes incorporating the finest Victorian seasonal produce are available for
topped crème brûlée. I highly recommend a visit to this gem.
breakfast, lunch and dinner with an also locally sourced drinks list. My sole grievance is that the menu changes each season (as it should), and the
FEAST OF MERIT
creature of habit in me reluctantly farewells my favourite go-to dishes only
117 Swan St, Richmond
to be appeased by delightful replacements.
(03) 9428 8480 feastofmerit.com
While the menu is not overly extensive, breakfast offers a decent range of options including sweet, savoury, lighter or heartier dishes. The “harvest” is my usual – a spread of seasonal vegetables beautifully spiced and roasted
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A GUIDE TO MELBOURNE’S BIKE FRIENDLY CAFES WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY MEGAN OSBORNE
The sun is starting to shine again, and Melbourne foodies no longer
scented sips. Riding alongside the beach is a popular choice for
have to rug up and risk the frosty weather in search of mulled wine
those working out, or just after a weekend wander. A popular spot
and hot chocolate. Spring is here, and cyclists are out in force,
on Marine Parade in St Kilda is CAFE RACER. They offer all day
frequenting Melbourne’s many popular bike tracks. Thanks to being
breakfast with traditional faves, plus a few scrumptious extras such
a relatively bike friendly city, Melbourne understands that with
as the beetroot eggs, with house made relish, goats cheese, rocket
great tracks, comes great hospitality. Here are some of Melbourne’s
and some pretty poachies. What’s even better is you can enjoy it
best bike friendly cafes, with Lycra optional, but great coffee non-
while overlooking the waters of Port Phillip Bay. Home to many true-
negotiable.
blue bike lovers, any time you pop by Cafe Racer you’ll be sure to enjoy the warm community feel—after you’ve navigated through the
Bayside riders have plenty of options on where to get their salt-
jungle of tyres, spokes and high-tech locking devices, that is.
Another Bayside beauty is Hampton based
can get your quality coffee fix whilst not
BROWN COW, where you can get Brown
being too far from your one true love.
Cow branded cycling kits. Bike racks aplenty, and a close beach location, Brown Cow aptly
Richmond riders will want to cut through
hail themselves as the cycling hub of the
to
south eastern suburbs. Open for breakfast,
MENACE on Chestnut Street, Cremorne.
lunch and even dinner, you’ll often see some
Headed by Adam Wilkinson (previously St
shiny lycra populating the outdoor seating
Edmonds), Denis the Menace is not only
throughout spring, and on particularly cold
bike friendly with an undercover storage
days, maybe even catch a glimpse of some
space for your wheels, but also designed
super keen cyclists warming themselves by
with consideration across the board for
the toasty indoor fireplace.
environmental
But Melbourne’s best bike tracks aren’t all by
tells us that ‘every single piece of timber in
the bay. Studley Park and Yarra Bend Park in
the building is recycled timber’, along with
Kew are great places for a scenic cycle, and
many of the fittings, decorations and design
the STUDLEY PARK BOATHOUSE is a great
focussing on recycled material.
new
cheeky
hideaway
DENIS
sustainability.
THE
Wilkinson
stop for a caffeinated chat. So close to the city you’d never expect this scenic oasis, but
So if you’re already doing your bit to help
make like it’s a holiday and join the hoards
out the environment by riding your bike
of bike riders as they enjoy bike paths and
(and saving money while you’re at it),
coffee alike.
then you’ll feel right at home at Denis the Menace, where they believe it’s too big
A jump, skip and pedal away is THREE
a problem for one person to fix(ie), but
BAGS FULL in Abbotsford, which is the
collectively it’s possible to make a difference
number one choice for many hues of lycra
to environmental sustainability. The menu at
wearers. It’s no wonder why, when their
Denis the Menace is quite health conscious,
menu is both hearty and healthy. Riders can
with an emphasis on seafood and nutritional
stop for a quick veggie juice, or sit down
information in abundance—but don’t get
with fellow cyclists for something a bit more
your knickers in a twist. It’s not all green and
adventurous, like their Eggs in Hell dish with
lean, Wilkinson assures us. ‘You can still go
grilled polenta, spicy chorizo ragu, poached
in and have your burger and your benedict,’
eggs, fior de latte and basil. Their sweet
he says.
treats are awfully tempting too, and if you’re hopping back on that bike afterwards, why
Whether you ride for fun and leisure, or
not sneak in a few extra calories?
you compete with fellow lycra lads and lasses. You’re a practical A to B-er, or a self-
While a lot of cyclists hit the roads as
proclaimed vegan eco-warrior. Melbourne
weekend warriors or hobbyists, a lot of eco
has a bike friendly cafe, just waiting for you
friendly and #fitspo individuals utilise their
to ride on in singing the sounds of Queen.
fancy fixies for day to day travel. The city and surrounds is full of cafes, but how bike friendly are they really? And how much are you willing to risk the security of that extra limb—err, bike? SEVEN SEEDS in Carlton is a great stop for inner-city riders, fitted out complete with an indoor bike rack. So you
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A GRAM SPECIAL FEATURE
BENDIGO BLOOMS IN SPRING
October 10 - 11
October 31
November 5 - 8
HEATHCOTE WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
BIG HILL FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
BENDIGO BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL
Hethocote Showgrounds
Big Hill Vineyard, Bendigo
Meet passionate wine makers and food producers. Taste over 50 different Heathcote wines, regional foods and produce, in one central location over a great weekend.
The normally serene and tranquil surroundings of Belvoir Park Estate will come alive to food, wine and live entertainment at this intimate, friendly and relax festival.
The whole city will be buzzing with four days of Blues and Roots performances and workshops throughout Bendigo venues. There will be more than 170 artists performing cross more than 45 venues, including the brand new Ulumbarra Theatre and the Blues Tram.
October 31
October 9 - 10
Every Saturday
VEGECARIAN FESTIVAL
BENDIGO HERITAGE UNCORKED
FOOD FOSSICKING TOUR
The Great Stupa
Eight venues around Bendigo
Bendigo CBD
Vegecarian Festival is an annual event with the theme of ‘Love food, love animals, love life.’ There will be cooking demonstrations, vegetarian food stalls, veggie gardening workshop, animal care stalls, dog and animal training stalls, yoga sessions and more.
A special opportunity to celebrate Bendigo’s local wine and food. Meet Bendigo’s winemakers while experiencing Bendigo’s grand gold rush buildings. Taste great wines paired with gourmet food by Bendigo’s chefs.
Meet the passionate food heroes who showcase local produce and be treated to food and beverage tastings, a goodie bag and the food secrets only local will know. You will visit an artisan chocolate shop, a sourdough bakery,an Italian delicatessen, a wholefoods fun emporium and an uber cool restaurant.
BENDIGO’S A RTS, FOOD, W INE, MUSIC, FASHION AND FLOWERS IN FULL BLOOM As the warm er days and clear skies ap pe
September 19
HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL Dai Gum San Chinese Precinct
The Bendigo Chinese Association host their Annual Harvest Moon Festival with a day of workshops, parades and performances. Throughout the world many cultures celebrate the Harvest or Moon Festival, giving thanks for the food, which has been produced, future prosperity, health, families and friends.
30,000 of Bend ar, over igo’s famed-tu lips open to br ighten the beautiful herit age streets. A sunny glow be ckons you outdoors to en joy the array of springtime even ts. While in Bendigo, ex plore these str eets to discove r the heart of Bendigo. Dine at award -winning resta urants and ca fés , enjoy our arts and cu lture led by th e acclaimed Be ndigo Art Gallery, unearth unique fashions and collectables the gold rush . Relive by visiting ou r world-class attractions,
and taste quali ty local wines, craft beer and produce from markets, nearby farms, and surroundin g vineyards.
There are a ran ge of events an d experiences welcoming you to Bendigo this Spring. For more inf ormation on our events an d spring program, or to book your acco mmodation, fre ecall the Bendigo Visitor Centre on 1800 813 153 or visit www.bendigo tourism.com
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EATING OUT RICHMOND
FRIENDS OF MINE 506 Swan St, Richmond Ph: (03) 9428 7516
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY LISA HOLMAN
Any brunch addict in Melbourne would be well acquainted with the banana
If you’re looking to linger longer over lunch, there’s some delicious ‘lunchy
bread at Richmond’s brunch institution Friends of Mine. But what’s the
things’ like the crispy skin barramundi, or for something meatier the wagyu
secret to their banana bread which has hordes of hungry brunch lovers
beef burger with kewpie mayonnaise.
coming back for more week after week? I found out on my latest visit to
The drinks menu is equally impressive with a great range of smoothies,
Friends of Mine.
milkshakes and fresh juices. If you’re nursing a hangover you’lll be well looked after with a glass of Berocca, or, even better their Bloody Mary which
Look for the crowds on this busy corner on the industrial end of Swan Street
comes with a shot of organic cucumber vodka. Coffee is from All Press. My
and you’ll no doubt find Friends of Mine, a beautifully whitewashed building
flat white was top-notch, full-bodied with great coffee art.
draped with sunflower yellow canopies. The toasted banana bread deserves all the hype it receives. The picture There are plenty of tables and chairs outside to soak up some Vitamin D
perfect stack of banana bread rests in a shallow bath of sweet berry
on a sunny day or to rest your weary legs with your furry friend. But my
compote, which is punctuated by pops of fresh blueberries. Sandwiched
favourite seats are inside in this beautifully decorated space, strewn with
with a generous layer of maple syrup mascarpone, fresh banana and berries
whitewashed and exposed brick walls.
the dish literally bursts with flavour on every mouthful.
The venue is full of personality and quirky charm. True to its name, much
The smashed avocado is another crowd favourite, served with buttery
of the décor and furnishings at Friends of Mine, have been sourced from
thyme mushrooms, marinated feta and torn basil, on toasted grain toast.
friends and local contacts. A delicious bowl of bircher muesl is perfectly presented, served with Friends of Mine is cleverly divided into spaces which have a unique
rhubarb, craisins and diced apple. It is strangely similar to my favourite
personality of their own. There’s the front counter and often crowded
muesli I make at home with the addition of honey yoghurt and pistachio
takeaway space, which is filled with delectable sweet treats and savoury
and vanilla compote to pack a further flavour punch.
snacks, and let’s not forget the canary-yellow La Marzocco which churns out countless coffees to caffeine hungry patrons. The light filled front room
The eggs benedict is not your average ‘benny’. Two perfectly poached eggs
with school chairs and long window bench is a direct contrast to the dining
are paired with smoked ham hock terrine, baby herbs and an apple cider
room which has a more formal vibe with Bentwood chairs, linen draped
hollandaise sauce – a great accompaniment to cut through the richness of
tables and classy chandeliers.
the hock.
The menu isn’t one for the indecisive, featuring a mouth-watering array of
Friends of Mine, you will definitely be a friend of mine in years to come.
all-day breakfast and lunch options. Friends of Mine strive to serve mostly organic, free-range and local produce as much as possible.
FRIENDS OF MINE 506 Swan St, Richmond
On the ‘favourite friends’ menu there’s a sumptuous selection of
(03) 9428 7516
contemporary takes on breakfast classics. Think golden folded eggs with
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A GUIDE TO BEEF Australia is renowned for producing top quality beef. Our cattle are free from all major epidemic diseases and our farming standards are among the best in the world, so you can feel confident that your juicy steak isn’t going to drive you mad. But beyond the plate, the world of beef can be a little confusing… Grass-fed vs. grain-fed, dry aged vs. wet aged, blade steak vs. brisket and the list goes on. So here we’re going to stroll through the paddocks and then chew the fat with an expert to give you the low down on beef with no bull.
WORDS CHARLEY MAY
American and European breeds in the 1930s and
more consistent texture and is marbled with
1960s respectively. These introductions increased
more fat. The ultimate grain-fed beef comes
breed diversity and meant farmers could select
from the famous Japanese Wagyu breed that is
animals that were suited to different parts of
fed a specific grain diet to produce intensely fat-
Australia. As a result, new areas that were initially
marbled meat.
too hard to farm became suitable and today we have a plethora of breeds and a national herd of
When it comes to making a choice, how you
29 million beef cattle.
decide to roll comes down to personal preference. If you’re after meat that’s soft and juicy try grain-
COW CHOW: GRASS OR GRAIN
fed and if you want something that’s more ‘beefy’
While diet affects the flavour of the beef, it’s worth
and dense try grass-fed.
noting that one type of beef is not necessarily better than the other, they’re just different.
Sometimes you would be forgiven for thinking that porterhouse, scotch and fillet steaks were
THE FIRST STAMPEDE
Grass-fed beef feeds exclusively on pasture and
the only cuts on the cow. But after speaking
Cattle were first brought over to Australia in
as a result of its lower energy diet takes much
with Adam North, beef expert and supplier to
1788. Five cows and two bulls were picked up
longer to mature and fatten. Generally grass-fed
Australia’s top restaurants, it might be time to
in Cape Town before the first fleet dropped
beef is leaner, deeper red in colour and earthier
expand your horizons:
anchor in Botany Bay. Things got off to a bad
in flavour compared to its grain-fed equivalent.
start though when these animals escaped into
It addition, the colour of the fat will be creamier
COULD YOU GIVE US A RUN DOWN ON THE
the bush. Presumed dead, these escapees were
yellow in colour.
CUTS OF BEEF? Every country in the world butchers and names
then discovered a couple of years later and had multiplied to 60. Luckily for us, farming improved
Grain-fed beef comes from cattle that have been
the various cuts of the animal differently. However,
over time.
fed predominantly on a nutritionally balanced,
here in Australia there are 11 primal cuts from
high-energy diet. This lifestyle lets them gain
which we prepare a larger range of retail cuts
The early herds were based on a few British
weight quickly and because they’re not roaming
such as oyster blade, topside, rump and brisket
breeds that were complemented later by other
around the paddock all day their meat has a
to name a few.
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GRAM GUIDE BEEF
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE
tender – beef brisket being a classic example.
Due to the fact it takes time and results in some
VARIOUS CUTS OF BEEF?
However, two of my favourite cuts, oyster blade
weight loss, dry-aging is an expensive process
Meat is a muscle and because these cuts come
and hanger steak, are perfect for quick cooks too.
so you’re very unlikely to come across it at the
from different parts of the animal they differ in
Oyster blade can be grilled and served medium
supermarket. But you can find dry-aged beef at
tenderness and texture as a result of how much
rare just like any other steak – you just need to
good butchers and meat suppliers. It isn’t cheap
‘work’ they do. Cuts that come from the animal’s
give it a long resting time. Hanger steak is super
but in my humble opinion I reckon it’s worth it.
back are the tenderest whereas those that come
tasty and works well finely sliced in Mexican
from hard working regions like the shoulder or leg
cuisine but it needs to be cut against the grain
SO WHERE CAN WE LEARN MORE ABOUT
are extremely tasty but a little tougher.
and cooked rare.
BEEF AND HOW TO COOK WITH IT? I believe the key to cooking with confidence is
SO RUN US THROUGH SOME OF THE CUTS
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WET
learning what to do through hands on practical
AVAILABLE AT THE BUTCHER?
AND DRY AGED BEEF?
experience and this is something I can help with.
The cuts can be broken down into what we call
Dry aged beef hangs in special conditions to help
Not only do I supply premium Angus beef from
prime cuts and secondary cuts. Prime cuts or
tenderize and add flavour to it. Whereas wet aged
the Grampians in Victoria, I run masterclasses for
loin cuts are the ones people are most familiar
meat is vacuum packed in plastic to help prevent
consumers to understand how to utilize the entire
with and include things like porterhouse, rib eye,
moisture loss and preserve it longer on shelf.
animal. The format of these classes is pretty flexible and I can run them in people’s homes,
scotch and fillet steak. Secondary cuts include things like oyster blade, hangar steak, rump cap
I love dry-aging because it dramatically affects
businesses or restaurants. For me, I just love
and brisket and at a time when our purses are
both the flavour and texture of the beef (in
sharing my knowledge so everyone can eat well
under more pressure offer heaps of value.
a good way!). It’s got to be done at the right
and enjoy great beef regardless of their budget.
temperature and humidity otherwise things can ARE SECONDARY CUTS DIFFICULT TO PREPARE
go pear shaped. During the dry-aging process the
GIVE IT A GO
AND COOK?
natural enzymes of the meat start to act on the
If you and your mates fancy learning how to
No, they just require a bit of time and love.
muscle fibres making them softer and tenderer
cut and cook a cow then check out Adam on
Many of the secondary cuts are layered with
and some of the moisture in the meat evaporates
Instagram @Adamhenrynorth for the sizzle on
interconnective tissue that when cooked low and
which really helps concentrate the flavour.
his meat masterclasses or drop him a line at:
slow become deliciously juicy, gelatinous and
adam@hopkinsriver.net.au
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NEW WORLD WHISKY DISTILLERY 181 Larkin Street, Essendon Fields.
WORDS HANNAH BAMBRA PHOTOGRAPHY ERIC JONG
In a galaxy far far away (20 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD) the team
Naturally, the visit culminates in a tasting. Sniff, swirl and sip Starward’s
at New World Whisky Distillery are crafting some of Australia’s most
two signature styles before moving on to some of the more ambitious
innovative spirits.
offerings from New World Projects. At any time, they might have a short run of homemade ginger beer distilled into a firey single cask, a “New
New World, best known for Starward whisky, inhabits an ex-aeroplane
World Ale” made in collaboration with a local brewer or even a pumpkin-
hangar painted black to trap the heat into what is an already smouldering
spiced seasonal gin. Several bottles and nips of these limited releases are
building come summertime. “When you think about distillery locations, it’s
only available behind the bar. You can sample what the team make onsite
easy to imagine a remote island somewhere and get a lovely and romantic
atop a tasting bench made from 75 year old French Oak. “When you work
image of isolation in your head,” says Paul Slater. But the quintessential
in a distillery, you develop an affinity for wood,” says Slater with a smile. A
remote distillery, which Scotland has led us to believe to be the norm, would
ginormous 30,000 litre brandy vat has been broken down and repurposed
be highly impractical for staffing, distribution and material reconnaissance
to make the rich wooden bench, which sits at more than twelve metres
in Australia.
in length. To illustrate the barrel’s scale, its supersized metal hoops hang above the tasting area as custom light fittings with an extraterrestrial glow.
New World’s unassuming location near Melbourne’s central airport significantly contributes to the taste of their hand-crafted spirits. The heat,
Since first opening in 2009, New World has continued to be ambitious and
Slater explains, considerably quickens the ageing process. As a result,
push the boundaries of design, production process and how they market
Starward whisky only needs to stay in the barrel for two years. This goes
themselves to whisky’s burgeoning demographics. Founder, David Vitale,
against the preconception that the longer something is aged for, the better
began as a keen micro-brewer and later learnt about whisky from Bill Lark
it is. It is also a positive as the boys behind the booze would probably get
in Tasmania. Vitale self-funded the Essendon distillery, which is growing day
bored if they were kept waiting any longer. “Our ethos has always been
by day. In this year alone they’ve added 40% to their production, increased
forward-thinking. We’re very aspirational,” says Slater.
to five production staff and opened their bar to the public twice a week. From where we see it - Starward can’t stop, won’t stop. They’re aiming for
You can see New World’s ambitious spirits rapidly absorbing notes of wood
the stars.
and dried fruit from the Australian ex-pinot and Apera (Australian sherry) casks which line the walls of their Essendon distillery. During the working
NEW WORLD WHISKEY DISTLLERY
week, these frame a production line in full swing. On Fridays from 6pm and
181 Larkin Street, Essendon Fields
Saturdays from 2, however, you can pay $10 to wander through the rows
newworldwhisky.com.au
and see the complete process yourself; from breaking down locally grown and malted barley husks to fermenting, ageing and bottling the spirit. When we popped in, steam was rising from a new batch of barrels that needed cleaning out. The drama of seeing age-old traditions in such a drastically modern setting is profound.
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PHOTO: ITSUKA STUDIO
KATHERINE PLACE WORDS JESS HOURIGAN
You have a vision - a dream, a little foodie haven
and rice and our goal has been to showcase a
to call your own. So in the cut throat world of
more diverse selection of Indian style foods such
What’s your speciality offering?
the Melbourne food scene, what is it like to
as ‘Chaats’, Thalis and wraps - For us, this is what
The Pani Puri is a hit amongst the foodies. They
open a small business in a new precinct? What
we know to be true Indian foods. With such a
are puffed hollow pastry balls stuffed with
are the greatest challenges, and what advice do
great response so far, we believe Melbournians
potatoes, chickpeas, tamarind chutney, mint
these owners have to others wanting to chase
are expanding their knowledge and palate on
chutney and sweet yoghurt. It’s served alongside
their food dreams? This month, GRAM sat down
various types of tastes and flavours we have to
spiced water (Pani), which you pour in the hollow
with Charan Singh (Delhi Streets) Kerry and Jeff
offer.
ball (Puri) and eat the Puri as whole and you can taste the diverse flavours in your mouth from
Chew (Hunter’s Roots) and Dan Chrystal (Stand Up Cafe) to discuss what life has been like since
And the highlights?
sweet, spicy, tangy and salty all in one shot. The
opening their own small businesses in one of
We’ve had a tremendous response on our food
Aloo Tikki is our staff favourite though
Melbourne’s newest food precients; The Archway
and décor by our customers. Receiving that kind
in Katherine Place.
of positive feedback has been very satisfying.
Do you use technology to assist in running your
We have been fortunate enough to be published
business?
CHARAN SINGH - DELHI STREET
in Broadsheet, The Age Cheap Eats, The Age
We use a software called Square which is a POS
What have been the greatest challenges you’ve
Good Food Guide, Gourmet Traveller, Herald
system that sits in our Apple mini iPads. Square is
faced?
Sun, Urban List, and various food blogging
a great piece of software that allows my staff to
Our greatest challenge has been shifting the
websites. We have also been offered to be part
take orders directly onto the iPads, which sends
customers’ preconceived idea of what ‘Indian’
of Melbourne Night Noodle Market in November
the tickets to the kitchen. All the analytical data
food is. Indian food is synonymous with curries
2015, which we have accepted.
is available to be to viewed anywhere from the
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Square Dashboard App, which I can access any-
The Melbourne food scene can be a tough one
a bit of extra time to fine tune our recipes and
time anywhere when I’m away from the restaurant,
to break into; do you have any advice for those
source for unique handcrafted items for the cafe .
all in real time. The technical support and service
considering opening a hospitality business here?
It’s all worth it once those doors finally open
is fantastic from the Square team and I couldn’t
The three key points to focus on is food quality,
however - we recently found out that our interior
be happier. Thanks Josh and Charlie from Square!
staff and restaurant atmosphere. Being a foodie
design has been shortlisted for “Best Cafe Design”
capital, if you can master these categories, you
at this year’s Eat Drink Design Awards. That was
How do you promote Delhi Streets?
have a good chance if fitting right in. Location
pretty awesome news to end our week with - it
We are on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. We
should not be a factor as we have learnt in
was announced on a Friday so celebrations were
also have a great publicity team from Harvey
Melbourne; foodies are willing to travel to
definitely in order!
Publicity who manage our marketing material as
anywhere where great food is available.
well.
DELHI STREETS
Did you choose to open Hunter’s Roots in this
delhistreets.com.au
area of Melbourne for a reason? We loved the ideal of being located in a laneway.
KERRY AND JEFF - HUNTER’S ROOTS
Our great neighbours and everyone’s unique offerings has made Katherine Place a must visit
What have you found to be the toughest elements
for any respectable foodie! There is a real sense
to opening a new business?
of a community spirit - most of us are first time
Getting everything ready to open our cafe on
business owners and the amount of help and
schedule! We originally envisioned to open by the
advice being shared around is so cool! We are
beginning of summer 2014, but so many delays
all passionate about what we do and bring a real
popped up along the way, pretty much whatever
hands-on attitude to making our food and drinks
could go wrong did go wrong! Being first time
offerings an absolute top notch food experience.
business owners we probably did a lot of things the longer and harder way, but many people we
What do you do better than anyone else?
know who had been in similar situations just told
Hunters’ Roots began with a frustration that there
us to enjoy the moments before the shop opened,
weren’t really any places in Melbourne CBD that
as things would be pretty crazy afterwards!
you could find simple, fresh, healthy foods and
Looking back it was also a good thing we had
yet also sit down and escape from the hustle
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DAN CHRYSTAL - STAND UP CAFE
immediately adopted the software in Stand Up Cafe. The size of the cafe means a traditional
What have been the greatest challenges?
computer based POS was practically never going
Stand Up Cafe’s greatest challenge has been
to work, so running a POS the size of an iPad was
increasing exposure to new customers. Being so
imperative. It’s still powerful enough to allow me
small and hidden we have capitalised on word-
to accurately keep track of all sales and inventory.
of-mouth advertising and have been effectively
They also make back office accounting easy
driving business through regular customers.
through their integration with programs such as
However, through constantly serving high quality
Xero.
coffee we have been able to get our name out there in the local area quicker than I ever imagined.
How do you get the word out?
Another challenge is Stand Up Cafe’s limited
Word-of-mouth is our biggest marketing tool.
storage, which is an ongoing predicament as the
Through constantly serving high quality coffees
place is so small. However through building great
with good customer service we’ve been able
and bustle of the daily grind. Having lived and
relationships with other local businesses we’ve
to attract new customers daily while, and just
worked in the city for many years, we wanted a
been able to utilise their bigger spaces to help
as importantly, keeping all existing customers.
cafe where we could eat wholesome foods that
our storage limitations.
On top of this keeping up to date Instagram and Facebook accounts is a valuable tool for
also tastes great. You’ll find our menu is an every
increasing exposure.
changing selection of light breakfast and lunch
Did you choose Katherine Place for a reason?
options that are all made in-house, feature local
The recent Archway Development has rapidly
organic produce and has a nod to our Asian
been increasing foot traffic to the region. With
Final advice to others thinking about starting
heritage. An example of our salads would be our
new and exciting operators opening up we’ve
their own small business?
signature black rice with tofu, edamame, shiitake
been able to help each other create a hospitality
If an opportunity presents itself, just go for it. I
mushrooms, radish, snow pea shoots with a
focused community that benefits all locals and
believe if you’re passionate and motivated you’re
ginger tamari dressing.
businesses in the area. The opportunity to do
never too young to dive into the hospitality
something slightly unique and different was the
industry,
Are you on social media?
selling point for opening up Stand Up Cafe on
environment. Operating a small business is
Social media platforms like Instagram and
Katherine Place.
difficult and takes a lot of hard but the pride
even
in
Melbourne’s
competitive
and sense of accomplishment that you get from
Facebook are what we mainly use to promote our business. It is true that people eat with their eyes
How does technology play a role in your small
building a business up from nothing is definitely
first, sharing images of our latest colourful salads
business?
well worth the effort.
and smoothies are a fantastic way to reach out to
I believe that with all the challenges of running
STAND UP CAFE
customers and like minded groups. We have also
and owning your own small business, it is
standupcafe.com.au
helped out with local businesses such as yoga
important to use technology in order to simplify
studios and start up schools for any events and
your life. When I came across Square Register I
functions, which is always fun and a great way to spread our name out there. What advice do you have for others hoping to pursue their foodie ambitions? The hospitality industry is not very glamorous behind the scenes, the hours are extremely long and besides a passion for food and cooking, we also have had to stay on top of other aspects such as marketing, book keeping and customer service management (not to mention see each other many hours a day!). Having access to cloud based technology such as Xero and Square, to help manage our finances and point of sale has been a worthwhile investment. Most of all, always remember why you decided to start this journey and to surround yourself with a good network of mentors. HUNTER’S ROOTS huntersroots.com
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EGGPLANT LASAGNE WORDS LAUREN BRUCE PHOTOGRAPHY GEORGIA HAYNES
This is one of my favourite dishes to cook for dinner parties because it’s easy to make and there’s lots to go ‘round. The flavour of the pork ribs cooked down into the tomato sauce makes this especially delicious. INGREDIENTS
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2 eggplants, sliced to 1cm thick rounds
2 cups chicken stock
½ cup flour
1 tbsp olive oil
1L passata
3 cups milk
2 brown onions, diced
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 cup cheddar, grated
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 cup Parmesan, grated
500g pork spare ribs
1 tbsp fennel seeds
½ cup mozzarella, grated
2 cans crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp butter
12 lasagna sheets
METHOD the mixture absorbs it and there are no lumps
6. Bake the lasagne in the oven for 30 minutes or
(you can use a whisk to make this easier). Add
until the top is golden and the pasta is cooked
2. Spread the eggplant slices on a greased tray
the cheddar and Parmesan and stir until cheese
through. Serve the lasagne with vegetables or a
and season. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes, turn
is melted into the sauce. Season with salt and
salad and enjoy!
over and roast for another 5 minutes. Set aside.
pepper and thin out with a little water if necessary.
1. Preheat the oven to 180C.
TIP: This lasagne goes really well served with 3. FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE: In a large saucepan,
5. TO ASSEMBLE THE LASAGNE: spread a thin
steamed green beans dressed in butter and
sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until soft and
layer of the tomato sauce over the base of a large
vinegar.
translucent. Add the pork ribs and cook for 3
tray. Place a layer of pasta sheets on the bottom.
minutes. Add the tomatoes, passata, oregano,
Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce, then a
basil, fennel and chicken stock. Season to taste
layer of the baked eggplant rounds, another
and simmer for 1 hour.
thin layer of the tomato sauce and then a layer of the béchamel sauce. Sprinkle a small amount
4. FOR THE BÉCHAMEL: in a small saucepan, melt
of the mozzarella on the béchamel layer. Repeat
butter and mix in flour until completely combined
this process one more time and on the last layer,
and there are no lumps. Turn the heat to very low
sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top.
and had the milk a little at a time, making sure
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REVIEWS COMMUNITY ROASTERS - MAMMA’S HONEY BLEND WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG Everyone is looking for that little extra something in
that way output can be monitored and any issues the
their lives. One day while walking down Balmain St
cafes may have with the coffee can be dealt with instantly.
Richmond, I turned the corner into Church Street and
It also means consistency can be maintained with every
found mine. Opened just over a year ago by Morris
cup going out as good as the last.
Nervo, Little Somethin Somethin is one man’s big jump
communityroasters.com.au info@communityroasters.com.au | 03 9017 3545
into the world of hospitality. The first time I visited he
This was my very experience with their Mamma’s Honey
sat and told me about his past life as a landscaper, but
blend the three times I sampled it at Little Somethin
what I later discovered was that when the weather wasn’t
Somethin, each one made by a different barista. Named
conducive to running an outdoor landscaping business
because it is sweet, soft and embracing with notes of
he moonlighted as a barista to indulge his love of coffee.
dried apricot, strawberries and honey, Morris and his
This cafe is the product of someone taking their passion
team pull each shot as a double ristretto, bringing out the
and hobby and turning it into a fully fledged business.
sweetness and punch and to balance out the fruitness.
Based on what he did previously, Morris is a guy who
As with any specialty coffee Daniel adjusts the beans
isn’t scared of hard work and knows how to deal with
and origins of this blend seasonally to maintain the same
situations that may not be perfect but where the client
flavour profile, ensuring that Morris’ loyal customers keep
still expects perfection.
comin’ back to Mamma for that little somethin’ somethin’.
Enter Daniel Schwef from Community Roasters with over
If you want a taste of Mamma’s Honey, you’ll find some at:
20 years in the industry and with the same values system
Little Somethin Somethin: 561 - 563 Church St, Richmond
and aim of giving his clients and their customers exactly
Cote Terra: 17 Station St, Oakleigh
what they want. The cafes deal directly with him and the
Chapter Too: 3/110 Canterbury Rd, Heathmont
roasters. They get taught about speciality coffee and
Rumour Mill: 22 McAdam Sq, Croydon
what needs to be done with it to achieve the best results
Jiminy’s Kitchen: 260 Como Pde West, Parkdale
so the customer receives the intended experience. The
Verb Cafe: 336 Racecourse Rd, Flemington
beans are delivered not by drivers but by skilled baristas,
HAWKERS PALE ALE WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON In a craft beer world where breweries produce weird and
are trying to make the pie bigger. Simple.
wonderful styles in an attempt to be the latest cool kid on the block and appeal to the 5% of a total beer market
Hawker’s National Sales Rep is well-known beer identity
which have developed advanced lupulin thresholds and
Mik Halse. I had a chance to catch up with Mik over a
short attention spans almost concurrently, the simple
beer and talk about Hawkers, and their Pale Ale. I asked
approach from Hawkers is making serious headway.
him what had been the public’s reaction to Hawkers. “Hawkers Beer and our pale ale, have been really well
Hawkers began earlier this year, founded by Lebanese
received, we launched at the Great Australian Beer
brewer Mazen Hajjar (961 Beer) and chef Joseph Abboud
Festival in February and won People’s Choice as best
(Rumi, Moor’s Head) armed with some serious investment
beer, so we started pretty well. Since then our Pale
and high-tech equipment. It reflects Mazen’s optimism
won medals at the AIBA’s and popped up on some of
for better beer becoming a larger part of the mainstream,
Victoria’s coolest beer taps, and made it to the shelves of
which is the lager dominated 95% of the beer market. But
some of the state’s best bottle shops.”
for that to happen, the beer needs to be accessible, it needs to avoid scaring potential converts away while still
It’s easy to see why. This Pale Ale (an American Pale Ale)
providing a different (dare I say it, “better”) experience
is very well made with a vibrant citrus and piney aroma
than what the TV tells them they should drink.
that seems to have got a bit more out of the hops than
ABV: 5.2%
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most pale ales. There’s a slight malt backbone there
STYLE: American Pale Ale
While the best thing about craft beer is all the choice
which lets you order more than one pint of this beer.
SERVING TEMP: 4 degrees
of styles and individual breweries’ take on them, for
Delicious, just like their IPA, Pilsner and Saison.
ORIGIN: Reservoir, Melbourne
sustained growth in this country, I believe people like
FOOD PAIRING: Thin crust pizza or gourmet
Mazen and the team at Hawkers are the future. Their
Over the next few months, expect to see more Hawkers
burger
beers don’t have weird names, they taste exactly how it
on taps around Victoria and for the beer nerds out there
PRICE (RRP): $8 33oml, $69 carton
should every time and it’s reasonably priced. They’re not
(bless ‘em) Hawkers will be releasing some seasonal
BUY IT HERE: www.hawkers.beer
fighting other tiny breweries for a slice of the 5% pie, they
beers and some cracking collaboration brews!
DORMILONA Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Margaret River, Western Australia
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Introducing Dormilona Cabernet Sauvignon - a wine made from a blend of two biodynamic and organic vineyards in Yallingup in the famed Margaret River region. The label is pretty eye-catching on this one. I thought that seeing a bag of bones asleep under a tree on a front label would be confusing enough. “Is the wine so boring it will put me to sleep?” I thought. Or mind the pun, but “Does it lack body?” Suffice to say that after a wee tasting, those two questions were put to rest. This medium-bodied wine excites with an intensely fruity nose of raspberry and pomegranate with elements of nettle and chocolate on the side. The palate is vibrant and balanced with very fine and gentle tannins. In the end I was not able to work out the relation of the skeleton to the Dormilona wine. Had it been me, I would have imagined a voluptuous woman in its place to emphasise the fruitful fleshiness of the wine. I suppose he does look poised and at peace, which about sums up how I felt after a couple of glasses with dinner. Perhaps therein lies the point. Stockist: McCoppins Wine and Beer store, Fitzroy RRP: $32.00
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OUT AND ABOUT BAR/D UP HARD LAUNCH
Last month Dean Schmideg and Lochlan Tangas, the boys behind BAR/D UP hosted a Hard Launch party at Nieuw Amsterdam in Hardware Lane in collaboration with Fire Drum Vodka, The West Winds Gin, Tequila Tromba, Feral Brewing Co., CAPI, Golden Axe Cider, Paul Louis, Luxe Wine + Spirits, Maidenii and Alquimie. Their simple and engaging video website which launched in
June is designed to help Melburnians find great places to drink, promoting quality venues and brands without the reviews. They are heading interstate soon to get the other capitals BAR/D UP, follow them on social media and check out their site www.bardup.com.au
FOOD JUSTICE TRUCK LAUNCHES
An ethical, award-winning mobile grocer, the Food Justice Truck took to the streets of Melbourne Wednesday, August 12 in an effort to tackle food insecurity for the state’s 10,000 asylum seekers. The world’s first mobile retail model that supports asylum seekers is a social enterprise by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) and offers asylum seekers locally
sourced produce at a 75% discount and market-rate prices for the general public. The Food Justice Truck will be open for business each Wednesday from 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. at Wesley Uniting Church, 148 Lonsdale St, Melbourne.
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THE DIARY
September 3
WILD VS FARM RAISED MEAT…ARE YOU GAME? Meat Fish Wine, 31 Artemis Ln, Melbourne
On Thursday 3 September Fowles Wine are teaming up with Meat Fish Wine to host a degustation that explores the differences between wild game and farmed meat through delicious dishes and matched wines. Hunter gatherer Matt Fowles will be up against beef expert Adam North from Hopkins River Beef as they battle it out to present the delicious qualities of meat from the wild and the farm. Covering everything from hanger steak to Hare, you’ll get the low down on getting hold of and enjoying high quality meat with no bull.
September 8
LA MANUFACTURE WITH BENJAMIN LAROCHE Grosvenor Hotel
Join us over a four course dinner as Benjamin Laroche showcases some of his favourite La Manufacture wines from the Chablis region. With a family history that spans centuries in Chablis, Laroche brings his intimate knowledge of the region to unearth unique gems to be included under his label. Guided by the ethos of hand crafted excellence, only the highest quality fruit from the most passionate vineyards and cellars are selected. Starting the night with Pont l’Eveque croquettes and enjoying dishes such as pork ballotine and mustard dressing, Head Chef Paul Tyas has created a menu perfectly complementing the wines and taking you on a journey through the four levels of appellations within the region.
September 13
MANSFIELD SPRING GRAZE Mansfield District Racing Club, Midland Highway
Mansfield Winemakers are proud to partner with local executive chefs, artisan producers and gourmet providers to bring you the inaugural Mansfield Spring Graze - a shared local banquet feast with handcrafted wine from the cool climate of Mansfield in the Upper Goulburn Wine Region Victoria.
The teams have worked closely with the talented chefs at Meat Fish Wine to develop a six course degustation that lets the different tastes and textures of the meat really shine alongside our wine. The party will start with a glass of Fowles new release Stone Dwellers Sparkling Pinot Noir and a selection of canapés before sitting down to the main event. $125 per person (inclusive of wine) | Call (03) 8660 6333 to book tickets
$125pp all inclusive | 12pm - 4pm mansfieldwinemakers.com.au
$145pp | 7pm | grosvenorhotel.com.au Please email info@grosvenorhotel.com.au for more information and tickets
September 18 - 27
HOPTOBERFEST 2015 Hophaus
September 13
September 22
STONE AND WOOD SMOKED FEAST Fancy Hanks - 456 Queen Street Melbourne
Fancy Hank’s and Stone & Wood have joined forces to bring together two of life’s great joys - BBQ and beer. We’ve curated a menu of Hank’s best cuts, including a smoked beef cheek special. Each food offering has been specifically paired with a different Stone & Wood beer. We’ll have four different varieties of Stone & Wood, including their signature Pacific Ale, along with their Garden Ale, and special edition Smoky Jasper and Brown Ales Book today, spots are limited! $80pp | fancyhanks.com Tickets via eventbrite.com.au
THE MISSION FOODS MEXICAN FESTIVAL Federation Square
Melbourne’s top Mexican chefs, artists and musicians are preparing to take food and culture lovers across the states of Mexico when the Mission Foods Mexican Festival hits Melbourne to celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Sunday September 13 at Federation Square. Explore the country’s different regions, from the rainforest state of Tabasco to the hustle and bustle of Mexico City, and get a true understanding of the intricate flavours, sights and sounds that make Mexican cuisine and culture so special. The Festival, organised by Mexfest and Anzmex, attracted over 40,000 people to Federation Square in 2014 and this year, the free event is expected to be even more delicious, entertaining and immersive offering a window onto Mexico’s gastronomy, tourism, art, music and traditions. 11.30am-8pm | mexfest.com.au
Oktoberfest 2015 or as we like to call it Hoptoberfest! We will get this party started on Friday 18 September at 6pm with the Tapping of the Keg and celebrations will continue until Sunday 27 September 2015. So dig out your Dirndl and Lederhosen and come and join in the festivities. Friday 18 and 25 September We will Tap the Keg at 6pm to get the bier flowing and a DJ playing German Haus to get the party started. Saturday 19 September – The Official Opening Day of ‘Hoptoberfest’ 10.30am, Teckelrennen – The running of the Wieners – Inaugural Dachshund Race in the Podium Courtyard, Southgate Midday, Tapping of the Keg in Hophaus 1pm, Annual Sausage Eating Competition in Hophaus 2pm, Live German Music ‘Hans Schunkel Trio’ 7pm, Live German ‘Oompah’ Music Saturday 26 September 2pm, Tapping of the Keg in Hophaus 2pm til 10pm, Live German Music ‘Black Forest’ Sunday 20 and 27 September Sundays bring the whole family with face painting for the kids 1-4pm 2pm, Live German Music ‘Django Rhythm’ Book now for lunch or dinner and be part of the biggest festival in the world Ph 9682 5900 or email prost@hophaus.com.au.
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