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In this edition of GRAM, we embrace the cooler

ON THE COVER:

weather with delicious winter soups from The

Cabbage is powerful. Ancient

Kind Cook, and Leigh Hudson explains the

healers declared it contained

history behind the hottest new drink trend, sake.

moon power because it grew in

Lauren Bruce and Georgia Haynes discover

the moonlight. Modern nutritional

Hermon & Hermon and Chasing a Plate escapes

science understands its power

to Cheerio.

comes from its high sulphur and

Brunch Addict visits the newly opened Rue & Co to find out what

vitamin C content. It is full of

everyone has been talking about, and My Fair Melbourne sits

vitamin K and anthocyanins that

down with Martin Pirc, owner and manager of one of Melbourne’s

help with mental function and

most iconic restaurants, Punch Lane.

concentration. These nutrients also

Petite Miamx travels far and wide to try Dan Hunter’s, Brae, and

prevent nerve damage, improving

Tim Baxter treats us to an insightful look into the role food plays

your defence against Alzheimer’s

on the silver screen.

disease, and dementia. Red

La Donna Del Vino and On the Bandwagon also return, with the

cabbage has the highest amount of

very best in beer and wine. Enjoy.

these power nutrients. It also helps

Jess Hourigan, Editor

dry up oily and acne skin.

INSIDE JUNE GRAM

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4. CHEERIO

6. RUE & CO.

8. HERMON & HERMON

CHASING A PLATE

BRUNCH ADDICT

LAUREN BRUCE & GEORGIA HAYNES MY FAIR MELBOURNE

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4. 14. BRAE

20. FOCUS ON: SAKE

PETITE MIAMX

LEIGH HUDSON

10. MARTIN PIRC: PUNCH LANE

4. 24. MEALS AMONGST THE REELS

26. RECIPE: WINTER SOUPS THE KIND COOK

TIM BAXTER

REGULARS: 18. WE LOVE

28. BEER REVIEWS 30. WINE REVIEWS

32. WHAT’S NEW AND WHAT’S ON 34. DISTRIBUTORS

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SEVEN SEEDS ESPRESSO BLEND: SILKY, STRONG AND DOWNED ALL TOO QUICKLY

PORRIDGE: GREAT TEXTURE, CREAMY AND INCREDIBLY SATISFYING


CHEERIO 323 Lennox Street, Richmond Words by Sheena Southam. Photos by Thomas Southam

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This little gem of a cafe makes me happy. It always seems to be a bright

pistachios. I may have had slight food envy. TBS wolfed down the porridge.

sunny day when we visit. The cafe is always buzzing, the menu is interesting

It was a great texture, creamy and incredibly satisfying.

and great value and they do delicious coffee. Being only TBS’s second outing in a week due to illness, Cheerio was just the ticket to revive our hungry and

The coffee is also one of my favourite things about Cheerio. Serving Seven

parched spirits.

Seeds espresso blend, my piccolo was silky, strong and downed all too quickly. TBS’s juice of apple, ginger and beetroot was reviving and refreshing.

Cheerio’s menu is concise and interesting with everything priced well under

The ginger offered a wee kick which added to the enjoyment.

the $20 mark. The plates exiting the kitchen all looked incredibly appealing but it was the mushroom duxelles I settled on. It was a nice change from

As always a charming visit. Cheerio may be small but it’s perfectly formed.

the usual sliced, creamy mushrooms. These funghi were minced and spread onto toast in a paste and then topped with globs of Meredith goats cheese,

P.S If you’re in for lunch, Cheerio’s sandwiches are also ace.

wobbly poached eggs and a sprinkling of basil. The mushrooms were light and complemented by the creamy, tangy goats cheese. God I love that stuff.

CHEERIO

The toast was quite thin but well suited to the dish as by the time I had

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finished it I was surprisingly full.

ADDRESS: 323 Lennox Street, Richmond HOURS: Mon - Sat 7am - 4pm / Sun 8am - 4pm

TBS’s porridge was mighty fine looking. Puddles of melted brown sugar,

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crimson raspberry and strawberry compote and a generous scattering of

COFFEE: Seven Seeds

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RUE & CO: RELAXED AND CASUAL ATMOSPHERE

CHURCH OF SECULAR COFFEE: BREAKFAST RUN ENJOYABLE AND TASTY.


RUE & CO. 80 Collins Street, Melbourne. Words and photos by Brunch Addict.

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It was a cold Melbourne morning when we both decided to check out

worked extremely well. The egg was fried to perfection and burst with

Melbourne’s newest place to be, Rue & Co. Tucked away from sight at

yolk on the first mouthful. The bun had the right soft-to-firm ratio, and the

80 Collins Street, the outdoor pop-up venue opens up to beautifully laid

sauce was chunky; seamlessly adding hints of subtle sweetness to the meat

astroturf and a clear line of sight across to the Church of Secular Coffee

textures.

(St Ali), Jimmy Grants (George Columbaris) and Kong (Chris Lucas, who brought us Chin Chin).

Mr LB also had a long black that had a crisp and balanced flavour to complement his breakfast – Tuesday mornings had never looked better!

The venue is well decked out with minimal black-painted furniture. A combination of low seated stools and bar chairs (under cover and open

St Ali’s Church of Secular Coffee has made the quick breakfast run enjoyable

air) creates a relaxed and casual atmosphere. There is ample heating to

and tasty. Whether it’s to try the various combinations of their artisanal

keep punters warm which we thought was quite considerate, given the cold

toasts or to indulge in their selection of baked goods with a St Ali coffee,

Melbourne days ahead.

mornings before work will not be drag.

Both of us arrived at the early hour of 7:30am, just before the crowds started

Final Thought: “A coffee and toast pick-up ritual that is not to be missed”

moving in. Miss SL ordered a double espresso and a slice of toast – Tivoli Bread with Pepe Saya ricotta and jam ($2.50). Her espresso was gentle with

Rue & Co will be trading at 80 Collins Street site until the commencement

mild acidic tones, but the flavour profile was hard to decipher.

of the QIC Global Real Estate Initiative, a 39 storey tower that is anticipated to start building in the next six to nine months.

Miss SL’s toast was served within a couple of minutes of ordering and it was a single slice of heaven. The dough was beautifully moist and dense

RUE & Co.

inside and the ricotta and jam was a beautiful combination. Whilst the

CUISINE: Japanese, Korean (Kong), Greek (Jimmy Grants), Cafe Fare and

ricotta looked lumpy, the texture was smooth and creamy once consumed.

Coffee (St. Ali)

Gorgeous!

ADDRESS: 80 Collins Street, Melbourne HOURS: From 7am seven days a week

LB’s Breakfast Burger, rightly labelled The Daddy – Breakfast Bun with

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Cumberland sausage, English-style bacon, fried egg and homemade brown

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sauce ($10) was a meat lovers delight. The three components, as expected,

COFFEE: St. Ali

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PIKELETS WITH ROASTED PEARS: A WINNING COMBINATION

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EGG AND MUSHROOM TART: PERFECTLY POACHED EGG ATOP A FLAKY PUFF PASTRY CRUST


HERMON & HERMON 556 Swan Street, Richmond Ph: 9427 0599 Words by Lauren Bruce. Photos by Georgia Haynes

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It’s not often one heads to a designer homewares and furniture store for the sole purpose of breakfast consumption. Hermon & Hermon occupies a lovely warehouse, a bright and spacious environment with high ceilings and beautiful products in every corner. The Hermon & Hermon Cafe offers up a host of fresh, light options on their menu which are well worth a trip to the Swan Street store.

THE CAFÉ BOASTS MANY A RICHMOND REGULAR LOOKING FOR A LIGHT BREAKFAST/LUNCH AND CAFFEINE FIX – AND CAFÉ MANAGER/BARISTA LIZA MAKES A DAMN FINE COFFEE USING DC’S REALE BLEND.

The café boasts many a Richmond regular looking for a light breakfast/

The pikelets with roasted pears was a winning combo too. Although the

lunch and caffeine fix – and café manager/barista Liza makes a damn fine

pears could have been a bit softer and the syrup a bit wetter, the fluffiness

coffee using DC’s Reale blend.

of the pikelets and the ricotta laced with vanilla bean and cinnamon secured the deliciousness of this dish. The ricotta wasn’t too sweet, which offset the

Simple, good food is key on this menu. Along with a breakfast cooked to

sweetness of the honey syrup nicely.

order, Hermon & Hermon offers croque monsieurs, savoury tarts, breakfast piadinas and delicious baked goods such as the toffee-caramel-goodness

If you’re looking for a refuge from hipster brunch joints, nonchalant waiters

of freshly baked kingston biscuits, chocolate fudge brownies and other

and 20 minute table waits, Hermon & Hermon cafe is a delicious, and

sweet treats. After snaffling one of these amazing kingstons piled high

aesthetically pleasing, alternative.

on stylish crockery, I chose the poached egg and mushroom tart and the pikelets with roasted pear, honey syrup and spiced ricotta.

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The tart was a delight with shaved button mushrooms, chives and a

ADDRESS: 556 Swan Street, Richmond

perfectly poached egg atop a flaky puff pastry crust. I’ve said it before

PH: 9427 0599

and I’ll say it again - if the yolk in your poached egg is runny and the white

HOURS: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm / Sat 10am - 5pm / Sun 12pm - 5pm

is firm, then your dish is 90 per cent there. Breaking that creamy yolk, in

WEBSITE: www.hermonhermon.com.au

combination with the smoky mushrooms, the sharpness of the chives and

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the crisp crunch of the pastry… well, I could have had five more.

COFFEE: Ducale Coffee

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LAURA LOWN: HEAD CHEESEMONGER

ASHLEY DAVIS: PURE SOUTH

MILK THE COW: OVER ONE HUNDRED MARTIN SEASONAL, RAREPIRC: AND OWNER AND MANAGER OF PUNCH LANE SPECIALTY CHEESES


AN INTERVIEW: MARTIN PIRC Punch Lane - 43 Little Bourke St, Melbourne Ph: 9639 4944 Words by My Fair Melbourne.

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People say that when you buy a house you should know it’s yours the moment

When was the restaurant established?

you walk through the doors. It should have a feeling, a warmth and a comfort that makes you want to curl up on the couch with a good book and a pot of

Punch Lane was established in 1995, and started life at the same time the

peppermint tea. I have that same view about restaurants. Sometimes it’s nice

Southern Cross Hotel was being demolished. I was lucky enough to pick up

to go somewhere frenetic and fun, but there are days when you just want

some of the club grill chairs from Southern Cross, which would have been

to find a spot you can settle into. That’s how I felt walking into Punch Lane.

present when the Beatles were staying in Melbourne at that time.

The warmth, lighting and music instantly had me wanting to sink into one

We had elements of Melbourne’s iconic history brought to life again in a

of the comfy leather chairs, order a glass of red and settle in for the night.

new venue.

It’s coming up to twenty years since Punch Lane first opened its doors - and when it comes to Melbourne, that’s quite an achievement. Owner/manager Martin Pirc has been there at every step, ignoring the food trends that come and go and remaining focused on providing quality food, drink and service in a building that evokes feelings of decades past. I recently caught up with

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Pirc to talk Melbourne food, laneway dining and the recent renovation of the

On your website you describe Punch Lane as a pioneer in laneway dining.

restaurant, which is more of a refresh than a complete new look.

Can you explain that a little bit to us?

For those who haven’t been before can you describe Punch Lane?

It happened unknowingly at the time, or maybe it was just by chance or luck. Sometimes you just have to be in the right place at the right time and

Punch Lane is an inner city wine bar and restaurant. It has been operating

there is nothing metaphysical about it. I think in that period Melbourne was

for almost 20 years and was born from a time where there weren’t many

coming out of a bleakness, it was a city where everyone left. It was that

options for blending eating and drinking in a quality, yet casual setting.

classic Brack painting, Collins St, 5pm. Bleak faces leaving the city.

Set in a building that is well over one hundred years old, Punch Lane has the

Being young, perhaps naïve and maybe even a little lucky, I settled upon the

feel of a bygone era but with a contemporary attitude and a contemporary

perfect set of circumstances with a corner block, an old red brick building

flavour.

of a bygone era and licensing laws that allowed you to be more flexible. I think a lot of this, and probably a lot of my career, has been intuitive. It just

Can you tell us a bit about the history of the building?

felt like the right combination of things for me.

It was originally a Melbourne police station, built around the time when Ned

There is all sorts of lanes now. In the QV building they are actually trying to

Kelly was being hunted. The building across the road, Longrain, were the

create new lanes. Lanes have almost become synonymous with discovery

stables where they kept the station’s horses.

and possibility. You know, “what am I going to find if I go up these stairs,

In it’s lifetime, it has also been a red light district, a holding pen and an ASIO

down this corridor, what’s around that corner?”

building, so it really encompasses a lot of Melbourne history.

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THE HEART AND SOUL: MARTIN’S TEAM

Why do you think laneway dining works?

a traveller on your ow - the space itself, the actual atmosphere, is something people connect with. It’s not ostentatious. A really important element of

A laneway is more than a street. A street is obvious, you walk down a street

creating this atmosphere is the people side of it. I have had people working

and it’s all there in front of you. A laneway almost pre-empts the fact that

with me for five, six, seven or even eight years who really are the heart and

I don’t know where I am actually going. I might be in Venice walking down

soul of the place, and people connect with that - a feeling of old friends and

a laneway and think “where did I go last time? I can’t find it again! Did I go

familiarity.

left or did I go right?” - It’s the not knowing that is charming. You walk up

Like all food, it’s not that it ticks everybody’s box and nor should it. But the

some stairs, down some stairs, look through a hole. I think people want to

quality and the integrity of the food is there. It’s solid and has a backbone

have that kind of excitement because everything is so obvious these days.

to it, and I think people are looking for that kind of experience.

It’s a little bit of a challenge and a little bit of a mystery and that is what we all want to be seduced with.

Can you tell us about the recent renovation?

There are so many restaurants in Melbourne coming and going. Why do

It’s been a process I have gone through for the last eight months or so. Again

you think Punch Lane has been so successful?

it was like most things, going back to that theme of intuition. It just felt like the right time. I think the last few years have been hard for a lot of people -

I’m tenacious. A bit like a dog with a bone. It’s what I like to do. For me,

suppliers, restaurants, families and the public in general. I think coming out

the excitement is in the whole delivery; the product, being a part of it and

of that period, it just felt like the right time, mentally and personally, to push

bringing other people along with you. Without giving myself too much of a

through that glass ceiling.

pat on the back, I really am fussy about people and the people around me. The kick I get in life is the ability to put all those components together. Like

I had some guys stop by in the first weekend I opened after the renovation.

a venue, the people that go in it, the aesthetics, the people that produce

They said they wanted to come past and see the changes they had read

the food, the people that find the wine, the people that we’re connecting

about it, and were really worried that we had done something with Punch

with, the producers - bringing all of that together under the one umbrella

Lane and changed it. But they walked around with approval. They were

and sharing it with people.

nodding the whole time, looking around saying we had done a great job and it was like we hadn’t changed anything - it’s still Punch Lane.

What do you think people love about Punch Lane? What you realise is that, like anything, it becomes part of the general public. Whether you are a hipster, an older rural person that stays at the Windsor or

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to something, but it belongs to everybody, like an old trust building or a centuries old tree - it is a part of everybody, you just have the key to it. What do you see for Punch Lane into the future? Hopefully more of the same. I would like to think Punch Lane could be in Melbourne for a long time to come and continue to be a part of it’s soul. A

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BRAE: EMPHATICALLY WORTH THE EFFORT

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BRAE 4285 Cape Otway Road Birregurra. Ph: 03 5236 2226 Words and photos by Petit Miamx

ABOUT PETIT MIAMX Catherine has a penchant for all things fun and delicious with a large part of her day spent thinking about food – if she’s not eating, then she’s thinking about the next

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opportunity for a big foodie blowout. Her love of food also translates through to her travels around the world, sharing her experiences in her ‘petite travel guide’ series.

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Hi, my name is Catherine and I will travel for good food. When George Biron

creamy, gelatinous texture after it melting in the mouth.

and Diane Garrett, co-owners of Sunnybrae, decided to let go of their hatted restaurant, word eventually spread that it had transitioned into the safe

My absolute favourite of the starters was the chopped prawns wrapped

hands of Dan Hunter after his departure from Royal Mail Hotel. We took the

in nasturtium leaves - fresh and sweet against the fragrant, citrus caviar.

opportunity to use Mr A’s birthday as an excuse to visit.

The burnt pretzel stick had a caramelised, savoury flavour to it and while I enjoyed the wallaby tartare with the lemon myrtle, I found that the flax

We were the first diners to arrive for the evening and entered into the calm,

cracker overwhelmed the wallaby with its nutty flavour and texture.

serene setting of the new restaurant. The interior has since been spruced up from its former identity and lucky for us, we were seated in prime position

Our waiter was appropriately passionate about their bread made in their

to look through into the action of the kitchen.

outdoor wood-fire oven. The crusty sour dough bread went beautifully with the salty and sour, curd-like butter; the cream sourced locally and then

The degustation menu ($180 per person) at Brae is made up of thirteen

churned in-house.

courses and is heavily geared towards ultilising local, home-grown and organic produce, dishes that reflect the philosophy of Dan Hunter.

A great start to the more substantial dishes was the tender calamari and the assortment of pickled cucumbers, turnip and herbs, providing a tangy zing

Unfortunately, we had decided not to book accommodation for that night so

against the silky, sweet calamari.

we weren’t able to indulge in the matched wines and settled with a glass of wine each. They do offer matched wines for an additional $120 per person.

The sea urchin and short fin eel were a medley of flavours from the ocean,

We started the meal with a series of smaller dishes. Crisp and fluffy, the

highlighted by the thin slivers of zucchini and macadamia cream. One of

beef tendon cracker was sprinkled with ground mountain pepper and had a

the highlights of the meal for me was the juicy lobster cooked in sea butter.

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The robust sea butter intensified the sweetness of the lobster and showcased

was, Mr A ended up demolishing his serving and then went on to finish the

the shellfish beautifully.

rest of mine (sadly, I was much too full to savour more than a bite).

The jumbuck was coated in a luscious herbed mayonnaise with hints of

With our meal coming to an end, we were presented with a sweet bite to

anchovy and underneath it all, char-grilled lettuce and broad bean puree

enjoy with tea. The ‘blood biscuit’ was made by incorporating pig’s blood

made up the rest of this flavoursome dish.

into the whipped egg yolks, to impart a savouriness to the short biscuit, topped with beetroot paste and berries.

While the next dish may have overwhelmed some at that stage of the meal, Mr A and I were completely smitten. The charred radicchio lent a smoky,

Dan Hunter has brought his magic touch to Birregurra, and shown a refined

bitterness to the velvety offal, and the crumbled dehydrated mandarin zest

and restrained style in the dishes while making the most of locally sourced

provided some relief to the taste buds from the decadent flavours.

and native produce, picked up from his days at two Michelin-starred restaurant in Spain, Mugaritz. Not to mention, I’m quietly pleased that Dan

The grass fed wagyu was so tender that the sharp steak knife provided was

Hunter’s exquisite dining experience is so much more accessible than before.

of no use. The quality of the meat shone through, complemented by raw shiitake mushrooms and salted radish.

Eight hours and over 300 kms later, we were happy to say that it was emphatically worth our time and efforts.

The first of the dessert courses started with discs of watermelon with native quandong berries, rhubarb and rosewater granita and a sweet pea sauce.

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The next dessert was a delightful finale comprising of parsnip and apple.

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After slow roasting the parsnip, the innards were scraped out to make up the

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apple and parsnip custard filling, and the remaining shell was deep fried to a

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crisp. Alongside the dehydrated apples, Dan Hunter managed to execute an

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exquisite twist of the classic apple pie. To emphasise how good the dessert

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Melbourne’s Rooftops

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ASIAN BEER CAFE

FATHER’S OFFICE

Located in the heart of the CBD in the Melbourne Central Complex, Asian

Wander down Little Lonsdale St and you will come across a well-concealed set

Beer Café (or ABC, as it’s fondly known) is a multi-award winning venue.

of doors, complete with peephole and a copy of the 18th Amendment. Follow

ABC prides itself on providing a unique experience, with a vast menu of

the stairs to enter a world of glamour, luxury and danger; the world of a 1920’s

beers, wines and cocktails, and drink/food specials year round. Though

prohibition speakeasy.

a bustling venue any day of the week, ABC comes alive on Thursday and

Father’s Office features an impressive heated balcony area that wraps around

Saturday nights, with live DJ’s playing 90’s pop and hip-hop to help you

the venue, and is resplendent with décor reminiscent of the old world glamour

get the party started.

of the bootlegging age. Treat yourself to one of our famous cocktails whilst

The stunning balcony is open year round, offering toasty views of the

enjoying the stunning views of the tree lined State Library grounds.

Melbourne cityscape during the winter, and sunny views of the State

Father’s Office has not only a sweeping balcony space, but a bar and

Library during the summer. Known for its cheap eats and never ending drink specials, ABC has happy hour, $8 jugs and $4 pizzas every night of the week, plus amazing daily specials. Rain or shine, ABC’s undercover balcony guarantees an amazing new experience upon every visit. ADDRESS: Level 3 Melbourne Central/211 LaTrobe Street, Melbourne HOURS: Mon - Sun 11am - 1am WEB: www.asianbeercafe.com.au FACEBOOK: asianbeercafe TWITTER: @asianbeercafe INSTAGRAM: asianbeercafe

restaurant space as well, serving award winning food and drinks. Enjoy a $6 winter warmer overlooking the city, with our unbeatable happy hours every day, or finish up an evening with our half-priced late night dining. The balcony is open year round, and is perfect for both intimate dates and large group catch-ups. ADDRESS: 249 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne HOURS: Mon - Thurs 11am - 1am / Fri - Sat 11am - 3am / Sun 11am - 12pm WEB: www.fathersoffice.com.au | FACEBOOK: fathersofficemelbourne TWITTER: @fathersofficeqv | INSTAGRAM: fathersofficeqv

TRANSIT ROOFTOP BAR This groovy, New Orleans style cocktail bar, nestled at the top of the Transport Hotel at Federation Square, enjoys unrivalled views of Melbourne encompassing the arts precinct, Southbank and the Yarra River down to the MCG. In the afternoons the expansive deck area draws a sophisticated crowd to watch the sunset over Melbourne and enjoy a skilfully assembled cocktail and wine list as well as a cultured supper menu. As the night unfolds the dance floor heats up and the stage is graced by some of Melbourne’s best jazz and funk bands such as The Shuffle Club, Phoebe and the Night Creatures, and the Sarah C Band, to name but a few. Open from 3pm through till the cruisy, boozy early hours, Transit provides all the ingredients for a great night out under the stars! ADDRESS: Level 2 Transport Hotel - Federation Square Cnr. Swanston & Flinders Streets PH: 9654 8808 HOURS: Wed 3pm - 12am / Thurs - Sat 3pm - late / Sun 3pm - 12pm WEB: www.transitrooftopbar.com.au FACEBOOK: MelbRooftopBar WWW.GRAMMAGAZINE.COM.AU

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PRANA CHAI The Chai - Prana Chai was born after four years travelling around the globe, and returning to Melbourne with a simple idea: To do the best chai. Just like what we fell in love in south Asia and Nepal. We perfected the recipe in our St Kilda Café over the years and customers grew to know and love our chai. A Simple Philosophy - We are chai drinkers, not salesman. Our aim is to share the Prana that comes from chai and to help promote a calm frame of mind through our tea ceremony. We work hard and put a lot of effort into making an honest product that people can enjoy both in their homes and in their favorite café. The Natural Process - Our process is beautiful in its simplicity. We source fresh, whole spices from many parts of the world. We crack open and blend these spices with high quality black Ceylon tea, fresh ginger and Australian bush land honey that comes from highlands, all by hand. All the ingredients are natural. We do not use machines, additives or preservatives to ensure the Prana (life force) in our product stays intact. WWW.PRANACHAI.COM

MONTHLY FIX Monthly Fix is a delicious gourmet subscription service delivering small batch products from boutique local and regional suppliers directly to your door. At Monthly Fix we want you to experience new and interesting products and are on a mission to promote the best Australian, growers, makers and suppliers we can find! Each month we send you goodies that you wouldn’t find in your regular shop, to make your mouth water and heart flutter. All you need to do is pick your FIX! CURRENTLY MONTHLY FIX OFFERS: Chocolate, tea, gluten-free, coffee, superfoods, chilli and wine. And if you’re stuck there’s also a lucky dip. Monthly Fix is the ideal gift for any foodie, as well as the perfect solution for that person who is impossible to buy for! Subscriptions for 1, 3 or 6 months can be pre-purchased and are delivered to your door in a beautiful gift box. SPECIAL OFFER Enter the coupon GRAMFIX to receive 10% off any 3 Month Fix. Also, the first 50 subscribers will go into the draw to WIN a 6 month Fix of their choice. Offer valid until 30/6/14. GO TO WWW.MONTHLYFIX.COM.AU FOR MORE DETAILS

MINISTRY OF CURRY Located in the heart of Brunswick at 58 Lygon Street, lies a delicious and authentic Sri Lankan cuisine owned by Jagath Fernando. Offering a wide range of traditional Sri Lankan dishes, the rich and savoury flavours, spicy and colourful plates, and exotic spices and aromas, fill up this restaurant and bring the experience of Sri Lankan cuisine to life. Of their many specialties, some favourites created by chefs Nita Morin Pramachandra and Amitha Kolonnage, include the flavoursome devilled chicken, irresistible chilli crabs, crunchy fish patties and the light and crispy hopper. Also, vegetarian and vegan friendly, come on in and experience delicious and authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. ADDRESS: 58 Lygon Street, Brunswick East FOR BOOKINGS PHONE: 03 9381 1196 WWW.MINISTRYOFCURRY.COM.AU Photo: Nick Turner

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DITCH THE PEN. ORDERMATE GETTING RESTAURANTS PINWISE FOR AUGUST 1ST The sequence of paying by card has traditionally included the universal question “pin or sign?” By the 1st of August the question will be asked no more. With the eradication of customer signed payments, operators and businesses will need to ensure they are keeping up with the times. In the hospitality industry, where service is an essential ingredient in the equation, this transition will impact the traditional sequence of service. Customers will soon be required to maintain possession of their card throughout the entire transaction. So what will happen to tipping? OrderMate is looking after their customers with three completely integrated solutions that will maintain the customers’ ability to tip at the table. • Integrated EFTPOS is available in either mobile or hard wired units that links

MASTER CLASSES AND COOKING CLASSES AT SOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET The LG Kitchen at South Melbourne Market is a creative, intimate and stylish kitchen where you can experience a range of classes. All the chefs that visit LG Kitchen are icons in the local cooking scene and people with extraordinary knowledge, experience, expertise and passion for their craft. Some of the amazing food talent you can learn from in the coming months include Chefs from Mamasita, Huxtable, St Ali, B’Stilla, Brutale, The Point, Hellenic Republic, Köy and Chin Chin.

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With Master classes, cooking classes, walking tours, Lunch at the Chef’s Table and Market2Table casses there’s something for everyone. A deliciously good night out or a great gift idea. For the full schedule of classes, bookings and vouchers, visit: WWW.SOUTHMELBOURNEMARKET.COM.AU

ASTON CLUB EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR GRAM READERS Aston Club and GRAM Magazine have teamed up to offer GRAM readers $10,000 worth of Aston Club vouchers. The voucher entitles all new Aston Club users to $10 credit for their first tab, at any venue that accepts Aston Club. Taking advantage of this special offer is easy: 1. Download and install the free Aston Club app 2. Select a venue from within the app 3. Press ‘ADD’ 4. Enter voucher code GRAMMAG 5. Open your tab

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SAKE IS A UNIQUE BEVERAGE: HOTTEST NEW DRINKING TREND


FOCUS ON: SAKE “No, no. I like sake. [sip] Especially when it’s served at the correct temperature, 98.4 degrees Fahrenheit, like this is.” - James Bond Words by Leigh Hudson.

ABOUT LEIGH HUDSON After many years of drinking some of the finest sake in Japan, he now imports a range of sake for the Australian market. Leigh is also certified Sake Sommelier and is committed to bringing sake education and sake drinking to the mainstream of Australian drinking culture.

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The enjoyment of sake is in its infancy in Australia but there’s an undercurrent

Sake is a unique and challenging beverage for the Toji - master brewer - to

of sake lovers driving a revolution. For those in the know, sake is the hottest

make. In a process referred to as “multiple parallel fermentation”, they must

new drinking trend coming soon to a bar near you.

manage the conversion of starch into sugars and the conversion of sugars into alcohol in the same tank at the same time. That’s the equivalent to

So what is sake anyway? It’s neither a spirit, nor is it rice wine. Sake is a

treading water while playing the piano accordion.

unique beverage fermented from rice. The problem with rice is the sugars are bound up as starch, and if we think back to high school chemistry no

Sake is produced in almost every prefecture in Japan, but local consumption

sugar means no fermentation, ergo no fun.

has been in steady decline for a very long time. However in the west we are fast catching on that sake is a delicious and very food friendly drink. It has

Legend has it that about a gazillion years or go in Japan (give or take) the

no tannins, it’s gluten free, has lower acidity than wine and no preservatives.

village virgins would chew on mouthfuls of cooked rice and spit them into a bucket where natural yeast would fall and mix with the delicious expectorant.

And it is not just for sushi. Sake pairs well with salumi, cheese, simple pasta,

Enzymes from human saliva broke down the rice starch into simple sugars

anything with a hint of vinegar and a whole ocean of seafood.

and allow the yeast to create alcohol. The resulting mixture was used as an offering to the gods (probably because nobody was really tempted to drink

So how to choose? Well firstly a little about the classifications of sake.

it anyway). In the late 1900’s the Japanese government introduced a classification Thankfully it has come a long way from very humble beginnings.

system for sake. The Tokutei Meishoshu (special designation sake) is a

The Japanese are masters of innovation and they found by inoculating

classification system of premium sake making up approximately the top

rice with aspergillus oryzae (a type of mold the Japanese call Koji-kin), the

30% of sake production. The rest is referred to as Futsushu, or regular sake.

starch in rice would convert into sugar. I’m not sure if this was driven by a

It varies in quality from cheap and cheerful to quite drinkable.

dislike of saliva or a lack of virgins, but this was “the eureka” moment for sake makers. So the basic ingredients for sake are rice, water, koji-kin, yeast

Futsushu tends to be the cheap one-cups sold in the local convenience store

and a whole lot of love.

or in liquor shops in milk carton style packaging but there are some bargain

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TRADITION CALLS FOR SAKE TO BE ENJOYED IN TINY CERAMIC CUPS: SMALL LIPPED WINEGLASSES ARE JUST AS GOOD

basement gems out there if you care to look. Caveat emptor – you’ve got to

Although tradition calls for sake to be enjoyed in tiny ceramic cups, we find

kiss a lot of frogs before you find a prince.

a wineglass with a small diameter lip is just as good. While writing this I am enjoying a cracking Ginjo sake from a hotel room in a champagne flute.

Basically if you drink anywhere in the Tokutei Meishoshu your chances of drinking good sake are almost guaranteed. Like anything, there are rules,

In terms of hot VS cold, most premium sake is designed to be enjoyed chilled

and like anything worth doing the rules are confusing.

however some are enjoyable over a wide temperature range. For cold around 5-10 °C is a good start and for hot try about 40-45 °C. A reputable retailer

To make sake, rice is milled to varying degrees. The more that it is milled the

or sommelier will be able to guide you as to the best drinking temperature.

higher the grade it qualifies as. For the sake novice, it can be a daunting choice trying to navigate Top of the tree is Daiginjo, the rice is milled so that only 50% (or less) of

unfathomable labels in a foreign language. Some retailers, such as Chef’s

the rice grain remains. Ginjo is the next cab off the rank with a minimum of

Armoury in Richmond, have developed a unique system of choosing sake.

60% remaining. Just to make it totally confusing a tiny amount of brewers

Parameters like sweet to dry, apparent acidity, umami and aroma can be

alcohol can be added prior to pressing albeit for totally altruistic reasons. If

filtered on the website to help the uninitiated make an easy choice.

no alcohol is added the word Junmai (pure rice) can be added in front of the words Ginjo or Daiginjo making two more classes Junmai Ginjo and Junmai

If all else fails try a bottle of the popular Oita Hida Takayama Junmai Ginjo.

Daiginjo. Honjozo and Junmai (by itself) make up the final fifth and sixth premium classifications.

SAKE SHOP BY CHEF’S ARMOURY ADDRESS: 422 Church St Richmond

Although choosing sake from the top classifications is almost a guarantee of

PH: 9429 1139

drinking well, be aware that sake is best consumed young. Unlike wine when

HOURS: Mon – Sat 10:30am – 4:30pm

a brewer releases their sake they are telling you, “This product is ready to

WEBSITE: sakeshop.chefsarmoury.com

drink and we want you to enjoy it now”. The now tends to be within about

TWITTER: @sakeshopAU

12 months of bottling and after the bottle is opened it will never taste better

FACEBOOK: SakeshopAU

than the first few days but can be consumed over about a week.

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Vegetarian Melbourne

TRIPPY TACOS

PHOTO: Nick Turner

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VEGIE BAR

Vegetarian or not, everyone knows Trippy Taco. And if you don’t, well,

Located in the Fitzroy area, The Vegie Bar has been feeding the

you should!

Melbourne community with healthy, wholesome, fresh and affordable vegetarian and vegan dishes for over 25 years.

This fast, fresh and upbeat place has been pumping out amazing Mexican style, vegetarian food since 2000, pre-empting the Mexican

With over 50 dishes on the menu and several specials inspired daily, the

wave by a decade and establishing itself as one of Melbourne’s most

Vegie Bar takes cuisines from all over the world and focuses on honest

popular eateries!

hearty food, with little human preparation. Fully licensed, join them for a

Of their many specialties, come on in and try a tofu asada burrito, sweet corn tamale, famous and addictive Trippy Fries and then chase it all

drink in their cozy bar, built in the 19th century, where they offer organic and biodynamic wines and local brews or enjoy some health tonics and freshly squeezed fruit juices and smoothies. You can enjoy a lovely meal

down with Trippy’s mean Margarita.

in their timeworn warehouse or outdoor courtyard, seven days a week for

The menu is 100% vegetarian and nearly everything can be made vegan as well as gluten free

Lunch and Dinner, with Breakfast available on the weekends. Come try it out for yourself what a healthy, wholesome, and vegetarian 25

ADDRESS: 234 Gertrude St

years in the making tastes like!

HOURS: Mon - Sun 11am - 1am

ADDRESS: 380 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

WEB: www.trippytaco.com

HOURS: Mon - Fri 11am - 10pm / Sat - Sun 9am - 10pm

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WEB: vegiebar.com.au

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GREEN PRESS Tucked away on Little Collins Street, Green Press is a CBD oasis for the vegetable enthusiast. Created by two brothers from Alice Springs and a girlfriend from Brooklyn, Green Press was born to cater to the up and coming craze of high nutrient filled and healthy cold pressed juices. The progressive menu is 100% dairy free, sourcing all produce locally throughout Victoria. From cold pressed juices, acai bowls, elixir shots and dairy free smoothies, everything is produced in store including their unique salads and homemade falafel, which is made from kale juice pulp. Catering to all dietary needs, Green Press doesn’t put labels on themselves, despite most of their items being gluten free and vegan. Green Press just began trading on Saturday’s to keep up with Melbourne’s demand for health. ADDRESS: Shop 7, 525 Little Collins St, Melbourne PH: 9973 8286 HOURS: Mon - Fri 7:30am - 5pm / Sat 9:30am - 3pm PHOTO: Elly Freer

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MEALS AMONGST THE REELS “Hamburgers! The cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast.” - Jules Winnfield (Pulp Fiction 1994) Words by Tim Baxter.

ABOUT TIM BAXTER With over 25 years experience in the food and drinks industry, Tim is the owner of one of central Victoria’s most celebrated restaurants, The Dispensary Enoteca, located in Bendigo. Despite having grown up wanting to play cricket for Australia, Tim is now celebrated as one of the countries finest authorities on food and drinks.

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“If Tim Baxter has not created the best all-round drinks list in Australia, he must be close”. PHOTO: ANDY H PHOTOGRAPHY

The Age Epicure, 2012

Once upon a time, going to the movies meant two hours of intense character

As a child I remember being equally freaked out and enthralled by the

based dialogue, detailed plots, stunning props, intricate back drops and

wildly beastly and exotic (though hardly Indian) spread of monkey’s brains,

clever witty twists… mostly it now seems to be 85 minutes of CGI, animation,

slithering snake inside snakes, goat’s eye soup and beetles served up to

superheroes, remakes, sequels and constant frenetic explosions. The movie

Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) and cohorts in The Temple of Doom. Similarly

industry sure has changed. But looking back to many of the great movies

the decadence of the dining table in Pan’s Labyrinth is equal parts one of the

of our time, I often notice the use of food as so much more than just a

most breathtaking and eerie food scenes ever filmed. The overwhelmingly

background prop.

majesty of the Technicolor dishes and their layout is tempered only by the hauntingly ethereal and frightening apprehension of what is all around.

Of course some movies centre food as the principal theme and subject

I can only assume that the director, Guillermo del Toro got his motivation

matter, like Babette’s Feast, Eat Drink, Man Woman, Big Night, Julie & Julia,

from watching Peter Greenaway’s stupendous 1989 visual masterpiece,

and my personal favourite, the Academy Award winning Ratatouille; an

The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover, which featured a visceral and

insightfully written Pixar “kids” movie that near perfectly encapsulated

virtually nonstop showcase of the most vibrant food ever shot on screen.

the constant frustrations and dizzying heights of modern kitchens. Being set in Paris no doubt helps frame the beautiful vision of what is essentially

Pulp Fiction, the film that has changed more in film in my lifetime than any

a classic love story. It’s high point - the fiendishly hysterical (dare I say

other, featured more perfectly scripted lines about food and drink than any

accurate!) portrayal of food critic Anton Ego, who with a voice dripping

episode of Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations”. Who can forget the $5

like liquid velvet (the immortal Peter O’Toole) steals the show. Interestingly

milkshake that didn’t contain Bourbon, the truly sexy mention of blueberry

co-writer/director Brad Bird even interned at Thomas Keller’s restaurant

pie, the Royale with cheese, and, for my money, arguably the finest line

The French Laundry (one of the world’s 50 best restaurants) to get a feel

about fast food ever put to screen; in a claustrophobic apartment Jules

for things – kudos to him.

Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) is on the cusp of delivering one of cinema’s most acerbic and least magnanimous monologues when he sprouts the line

Many of the world’s great films have used food as an integral element to

“Hamburgers! The cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast”. I’ve craved a

shape a scene, develop a character, or in some cases, even igniting sexual

Big Kahuna burger ever since.

tension (I promise I won’t mention Marlon Brando and a slab of rapidly melting butter…).

For the downright sexy contributions food has given cinema, its hard to look past the film Chocolat, which featured two of the world’s most aesthetically

I can’t imagine seeing Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt) wise cracking in the Ocean’s

pleasing and desired actors, Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche weaving

trilogy without continually eating. His reliance in almost every scene to be

a flirtatious dance through the bucolic French countryside in the 1950s

snacking was as much a part of his character as his pimp suits, svelte boyish

whilst metaphorically dripping in the world’s most desired food - chocolate.

good looks or Ted Nugent’s shirts.

Topping that with unadulterated titillation was Kim Basinger doing her submissive best on the kitchen floor whilst Mickey Rourke had fed her a

I don’t know about you, but for the past 25 years I’ve always thought about

fridge full of tasty morsels in 9 ½ Weeks. And surely lobster has never been

slicing my garlic with a razor blade – the only way to get it so thin “that it

so succulently desirable than when a scantily clad, half tuxedoed Jennifer

liquefies in the pan”; a magically taught lesson in Martin Scorsese’s magnum

Beals suggestively toys with her swanky meal in Flashdance.

opus – Goodfellas. And speaking of the great New York director, its hard to forget perhaps cinema’s greatest ever beautiful loser, boxer Jake LaMotta

And finally, if you are just after downright simplistic foodie belly laughs,

(Robert De Niro) manically instructing his wife to not over cook his steak,

then check out the impressive artery hardening order from Harold and

after-all “It defeats its purpose”.

Kumar who finally get their desires met at White Castle or John Travolta’s Tony Manero strutting like a street walking cheetah with a double stacked pizza in Saturday Night Fever’s opening scene.

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COCONUT PUMPKIN KORMA SOUP

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SMOKEY WONTON SOUP


RECIPE: WINTER SOUPS Recipe and photos by The Kind Cook.

ABOUT THE KIND COOK The Kind Cook is the creation of Melanie from Melbourne, Australia. Mel is a qualified chef who trained and cooked professionally in Australia for 10 years. She then lived and worked professionally in Canada and the UK. She is an avid world traveller, vegan food blogger, cooking teacher, impassioned food photographer, freelance magazine writer and zealous foodie of over twenty years.

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SMOKEY WONTON SOUP

and press them together firmly with your fingers into whatever shape you

TAKES: 30 minutes

prefer. Continue until all the wontons are complete.

DIFFICULTY: Medium SERVES: Two large serves or four small

Carefully place the wontons into the broth and cook very gently for a few minutes until the wrappers are cooked through. This takes about 5

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon of rice bran oil 1 small onion, peeled and roughly chopped 1 large clove of garlic, peeled and roughly chopped 100 grams of button mushrooms, roughly chopped 1.5 litres of vegan chicken stock ¼ cup of soy sauce 1.5 tablespoon of Chinese rice wine 1 teaspoon of minced ginger ¼ cup of smoked almonds ¼ cup of spring onions (also known as scallions) ¼ teaspoon of salt 16 wonton wrappers another ½ cup of spring onions, washed and sliced on a long angle Extra spring onion for garnish Sesame oil for garnish

minutes. Once the wontons are cooked, serve the soup immediately. Garnish with the rest of the spring onion and a few drops of sesame oil. To make it more of a meal, simply add generous amounts of steamed Asian greens. Notes: It’s crucial that the wontons are sealed at the edges or they will break up when you cook them. Absolutely make sure that you don’t boil the broth when you are cooking the wontons too.

COCONUT PUMPKIN KORMA SOUP TAKES: 30 minutes DIFFICULTY: Easy SERVES: Up to four

INGREDIENTS

METHOD 1kg of pumpkin that has been peeled, seeded and cut into small chunks Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onions until they soften and

(I used Kent pumpkin)

caramelise. Add the garlic and cook on a gentle heat for a couple more

250ml coconut cream

minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 10 minutes until they are

750ml of water

also softened and browned, then turn the heat off.

3 teaspoons of Massel vegetable stock 6 teaspoons of korma paste

While the mushrooms are cooking place the “chicken stock”, Chinese rice wine, soy sauce and ginger into a large pot. Bring to the boil and then turn

METHOD

down to a gentle simmer while you make the wontons. Put the water and stock into a large pot. Whisk to combine and start to bring When the mushrooms mixture is ready scrape it into a blender, add the

to the boil.

¼ cup spring onions, the salt and the smoked almonds and blend until smooth.

Add the pumpkin to the stock as soon as it is chopped up. Once the pumpkin is in the stock and the stock has come to the boil turn it down to a simmer

Lay the wonton wrappers in rows along your bench top. Dip your fingers

and cook until the pumpkin is tender.

into some clean water and run them around the edge of the wonton wrapper Place about a teaspoon of mushroom mixture into the centre

Add the coconut cream and korma paste and blend.

of each wrapper. Bring the sides of the wonton wrapper up till they meet

Enjoy. It’s delicious.

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BRIDGE ROAD DARK HARVEST: BRIDGE ROAD BREWERS BEECHWORTH

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FROM LEFT: CRITTENDEN ESTATE OGGI 2012, DEXTER CHARDONNAY 2012 AND BRASH HIGGINS NERO D’AVOLA 2013


BEER REVIEWS Words and photo by On the Bandwagon.

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

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beer and eating as much amazing food as he can stomach – whilst drinking craft beer. He founded Bendigo Beer to legitimise his addiction and hang out with some awesome people. Loves a chat.

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Bridge Road Dark Harvest

the Rostrevor Hop Garden research and breeding program and select yet

Bridge Road Brewers Beechworth

to be named hop cultivars to use in this beer. This means we get to roam the research block picking and sniffing some brand new hop varieties with

You don’t know the power of the dark side. OK, May the Fourth has been

really interesting characteristics.”

and gone, but this beer has some serious allure that would make Luke Skywalker turn his back on Yoda and rent a Death Star apartment.

This year’s Dark Harvest has the rich malt base, fluffy tan head and almost black colour we’ve come to expect from previous releases, but the 2014

Ben Kraus and the team at Bridge Road in Beechworth first made this Dark

version has a more pronounced citrus and sweet toffee experience.

Harvest Ale with Danish gypsy brewer Mikkel Borg Bjergsø of Mikkeller in 2012 when they created a one off brew at night (inspiring the “Dark”

A limited release, this is one is a must-try in the coming weeks, but be

theme) during hop harvest season.

quick!

This beer is a wet hop ale which means hops are picked and almost

BRIDGE ROAD DARK HARVEST STATS

immediately used in the brewing process, rather than being kiln dried.

ABV: 6.6%

Wet hops still have the base floral and bitter notes you get with kiln dried

Style: Black Wet Hop Ale

hops but there is more intensity and vibrancy.

Serving Temperature: 6 - 8 degrees Food Pairing: Fresh oysters with citrus dressing

The striking pine and yes, floral notes I got from this beer definitely proved

Origin: Beechworth, Victoria

this theory and against a big malt profile, I was in beer heaven. I asked Ben

Price (RRP): 330ml $9 / 24 x 330ml $110

what he loved about making this beer, “Each year we are given access to

Buy it here: bridgeroadbrewers.com.au/beers/special-releases/the-dark-harvest

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WINE REVIEWS Words and photos by La Donna Del Vino.

ABOUT LA DONNA DEL VINO La Donna del Vino is the pseudonym of this young lady from Melbourne who worked in wineries throughout Australia and Italy. After years of gallivanting she returned to Melbourne to market wine and share her love of all things vinous. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, gardening, drinking good vino and is a selfconfessed Neb Head (someone really into Nebbiolo).

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ROUTE DU VAN Dolcetto Shiraz 2012

The Aglianico grape is most famous in the southern Campania region of

King Valley/Alpine Valley, Victoria

Italy. Mark got hold of some cuttings and had 1450 vines planted back in

RRP $22

2009 overlooking the Ovens Valley on an old bush vine trellising system called the quincunx. This method allows for minimal input in the vineyard

I was introduced to Ian Bird after receiving an email where he asked if I

outside of pruning and harvesting. The winemaking was also quite basic

would like to see their Route du Van wines. A few weeks later when he was

with a hot ferment that is then matured in large wood, although in Mark’s

flying back from the UK, we met in person and I was able to taste their wine

case, he had barely enough to fill one hogshead barrel. We’re not talking

that has proved a success story on the export market; this blend of 79%

large quantities here.

Dolcetto and 21% Shiraz. Route du Van is a labour of love for Ian Bird, his brother David and winemaker Tod Dexter. The north west of Italy and their

The result is beautifully Australian and unique with aromas of eucalyptus

juicy, finely tannic red wines inspired the blend.

and myrtle leaf alongside purple and black berries. There is medium acidity and chalky tannins that provide a nice earthy tone to the finish. I wonder

The nose opens wonderfully with classic Dolcetto elements of blood plum,

whether it would be interesting to see this a bit riper, but it is still one of the

blueberry liqueur and violets, while the Shiraz component seems to add

better examples I have tasted of the Aglianico grape in Australia. For the

fruitcake spice notes. The texture is voluptuous with a smooth entry and

full pleasure spectrum, try this with a hearty stew or soup.

mouth filling effect. The medium-bodied nature of the tannins and long acidity further highlight the blend being dominant in Dolcetto. While it is

Stockist: King & Godfree, Carlton

not as savoury as a straight Dolcetto might be, the palate exemplifies great balance as a quirky take on what we can do here in Australia by blending

CAMPBELLS Bobbie Burns Shiraz 2012

a classic red grape like Shiraz with something less conventional. Try the

Rutherglen, Victoria

Route du Van with anything that can come out of a wood fired pizza oven.

RRP $20

Stockist: See Route du Van website for details

Bobbie Burns is a stalwart of the industry. It is actually the name of a vineyard worked by Scotsman, John Campbell, who decided in 1870 to

FIGHTING GULLY ROAD Aglianico 2012

dedicate his life to the grape instead of gold. Today the Campbell family

Alpine Valley, Victoria

carry on the efforts of their ancestors and continue to produce this much-

RRP $38

loved wine that ticks all the boxes for warm-climate Shiraz drinkers.

I am a big fan of Mark Walpole, the vigneron behind this wine. For starters,

The glass opens with generous fruit aromas of stewed raspberries and

he can wear a sophisticated floral shirt like no other and owns a Piaggio Ape

mulberries, lifted hints of vanilla and a touch of kola nut. The palate is

that he tootles around in around Beechworth. For this alone we could be

immediately smooth on the intake with medium tannins and a nice silky

immediate friends. However our friendship had more humble beginnings,

finish. Throw in flavours of mixed spice and you have all the elements you

developing a few years ago over discussion on Italian grapes and wine, a

need for a perfectly adequate pairing to a seared steak or beef burger.

subject that Mr Walpole is highly regarded for here in Australia. Stockist: Boccaccio Cellars, Balwyn

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WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING STREET FEUD Photos: Brook James A good ol’ fashion street feud played out on April 27, with Corona presenting a magnificent combination of Melbourne’s favourite side-walk finger food at Circa. Acland St Cantina, Hanoi Hannah, Saigon Sally, Charlie Dumpling, Newmarket Hotel and Fonda battled it out for the unofficial title. Charlie Dumpling was crowned the winner. www.melbournepubgroup.com.au

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COFFEE EXPO Photos: Nick Turner

Melbourne Showgrounds played host to the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) from May 15 - 18. With over 140 exhibitors, the expo was a sight to behold. Matt Perger took out the World Cup in Good Spirits Championships and Craig Simon of Think Tank Coffee was named 2014 Australian Barista Champion. www.internationalcoffeeexpo.com


WHAT’S NEW

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> LE GRILL

> AMAROK BAR & RESTAURANT

OPENING: June 2014

OPENED: May 2, 2014

CUISINE: Burgers, Modern Australian

CUISINE: Modern Australian, Bar

ADDRESS: Rear 336 Burwood Rd Hawthorn

ADDRESS: Southgate Complex, MR6

FACEBOOK: Le-Grill

> 30 MAY - 1 JUNE 2014 Good Food and Wine Show Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre More info: www.goodfoodshow.com.au

3 Southgate Ave, Southbank

> 7 - 8 JUNE

WEB: www.amarokbarrestaurant.com.au

> SHINWA IZAKAYA

FACEBOOK: Amarok-Bar-Restaurant

OPENED: May 21, 2014

TWITTER: AmarokBar

CUISINE: Japanese ADDRESS: 139 Sydney Rd Brunswick

> RUE & CO.

FACEBOOK: shinwa3056

OPENED: May 2014 CUISINE: Greek, Korean, Cafe Fare, Coffee

> CHARLIE & CO. BURGERS

FEATURING: St Ali, Jimmy Grants and Kong

OPENED: May 15, 2014

ADDRESS: 80 Collins St

CUISINE: Burgers, Modern Australian

FACEBOOK: RueandCo

Rutherglen Winery Walkabout 57 Main Street, Rutherglen More info: www.winemakers.com.au

> 7 - 9 JUNE 2014 Winter Wine Weekend Red Hill Showgrounds 180 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill South More info: www.mpva.com.au

ADDRESS: Emporium Melbourne, 287 Lonsdale St

> PATBINGSOO

FACEBOOK: charliecoburgers

OPENED: April 22, 2014

> THE BLUE DOG

CUISINE: Korean

OPENED: May 7, 2014

ADDRESS: 128 York St, South Melbourne

CUISINE: Burgers, Pizza, Tapas

WEB: www.patbingsoo.com.au

ADDRESS: 590 Park Road, Park Orchards

FACEBOOK: patbingsoomelb

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TWITTER: @patbingsoomelb

> GRAFALI COFFEE ROASTERS

> PROMISED LAND COFFEE

OPENED: May 5, 2014

OPENED: April 22, 2014

CUISINE: Cafe Fare, Coffee

CUISINE: Coffee roaster: Specialty coffee

ADDRESS: 58 Bridge Road, Richmond

PH: 0466 418 990

FACEBOOK: grafalicoffee

WEB: www.promisedlandcoffee.com TWITTER: @promisedlandcof

> KENOBI COCKTAIL BAR

FACEBOOK: Promisedlandcoffee

OPENED: May 3, 2014 CUISINE: Asian, Indonesia, Cocktails

> FAT PENGUIN

ADDRESS: 388 Lonsdale St, Melbourne

OPENED: April 20, 2014

WEB: www.kenobibar.com.au

CUISINE: Cafe Fare, Coffee

FACEBOOK: kenobibar

ADDRESS: 713 High Street, Kew WEB: www.fatpenguincafe.com.au

> LUXEMBOURG BISTRO

FACEBOOK: fatpenguincafe

OPENED: May 2014

> 7 JUNE 2014 Whole Beast Feast Goldmines Hotel 49-57 Marong Rd, Bendigo More info: www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au > 13 JUNE 2014 Brewer for a Day Bright Brewery 121 Gavan Street, Bright More info: www.brightbrewery.com.au

> 17 JUNE 2014 MPH Regional Showcase Dinner: Daylesford Middle Park Hotel 102 Canterbury Road, Middle Park More info: www.melbournepubgroup.com.au > 20 JUNE Market Roast Lunch and Tour LG Kitchen, Cecil Street South Melbourne Market More info: www.southmelbournemarket.com.au

CUISINE: French, International, Organic ADDRESS: 157 Fitzroy St, St Kilda WEB: www.luxembourgbistro.com.au

BOOK REVIEW

> 22 JUNE 2014 BBQ Throwdown: NMH v San Telmo Newmarket Hotel 24 Inkerman Street, St Kilda More info: www.melbournepubgroup.com.au

MY PETITE KITCHEN COOKBOOK

> 24 JUNE 2014

by Eleanor Ozich Published by Murdoch Books RRP: $39.99

There is something quite beautiful about this recipe book. I don’t know if it is the fact that it is quite clearly a labour of love, or the fact that I’ve followed Eleanor’s blog for a while now, and instantly recognised her photographic style. Needless to say, I was delighted when my copy arrived. Eleanor Ozich is a self taught cook, and her food philosophy is something that most people can relate to: simple, seasonal, inexpensive and of course, nutritious. My Petite Kitchen Cookbook showcases this quite beautifully. The cookbook features more than 100 gluten-free, wholefood recipes that will nurture your body and soul, and inspire you as we move into winter.

Estelle Wine Series Dinner Number Two: Wines of the Loire Valley Estelle Wine Bar 243 High Street, Northcote More info: www.estellebarkitchen.com.au

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Some of my favourites include braised lentils in a rich tomato and preserved lemon sauce, red wine, rosemary and garlic beef pie and the maple and pecan tart that sent me right back to my Grandmother’s kitchen table. Not only are the recipes easy to follow, featuring ingredients that are not difficult to find, they are stunningly illustrated in photographs shot by Eleanor herself.

Thanks to Murdoch Books, we have three copies of My Petite Kitchen Cookbook to give away. Email competitions@grammagazine.com.au for your chance to win a copy.

INSTA LOVE Thanks @pietabucello for this stunning pic of our May front cover!


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