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The daffodils have at last signalled the start of the
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warmer months ahead, with Spring having finally
Offering a peppery, satisfying
sprung. It’s a wonderful time of the year, with a
crunch with every bite, radishes
sense of optimism and renewed enthusiasm as
have a unique place in the hearts
the grey skies are replaced with brilliant blue.
of veggie lovers. A root from the
In this month’s edition of GRAM Magazine,
Brassica family and a cousin to
we welcome new bloggers to the family, with De-Brief Me and
cabbage, the many shapes, sizes
HealthyByte making their first appearance. Brunch Addict
and colours of different radish
discovered the latest South Melbourne haunt, The Kettle Black,
varieties is surprising. Radishes are
and Lauren and Georgia spoke with industry newcomer, Cameron
a very good source of vitamin C
Earl from Almond Milk Co.
– 25% of the daily recommended
The Hungry Excavator and Fatboo make a welcome return to the
value – helping to rebuild tissues
pages of GRAM, visiting LBSS Cafe and the beautiful regional
and blood vessels, and keeping
Victorian town of Daylesford, and Greg Williams has a surprising
bones and teeth strong. Vitamin C
experience at Hawk and Hunter.
fights disease and rescues the cells from an onslaught of destructive free radicals.
Jess Hourigan - Editor.
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4. THE KETTLE BLACK
8. LUCY LIU
12. ALMOND MILK CO.
16. LBSS CAFE
BRUNCH ADDICT
DE-BRIEF ME
LAUREN BRUCE + GEORGIA HAYNES
THE HUNGRY EXCAVATOR
19. ROOFTOPS
20. A DAY IN DAYLESFORD
24. HAWK AND HUNTER
26. KIM CHI PANCAKES
FATBOO
ESPRESSO MELBOURNE
HEALTHYBYTE
REGULARS: 18. WE LOVE
30. WINE REVIEWS 31. BEER REVIEWS
32. WHAT’S NEW AND WHAT’S ON 34. DISTRIBUTORS
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TATAKI OCEAN TROUT : WITH A RAW KALE AND PICKLED SEAWEED SALAD
NEW IN TOWN: THE KETTLE BLACK
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THE KETTLE BLACK 50 Albert Street, South Melbourne. Ph: 9088 0721 Words and photos by Brunch Addict.
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MR LB: There are a few indications to suggest Melbourne is going through a café
locations that constantly surprise and shape the urban spaces that we
renaissance. The first is the possibility of having a successful career as a
work and live. All this is matched with attentive floor staff and impressive
barista. The days when a barista was just a ‘uni’ or ‘temporary’ job are long
dishes.
gone. Baristas at good cafes need to have exceptional knowledge about different roasting techniques and adopt efficient processes to ensure
The opening of The Kettle Black in South Melbourne proves to be in a
each coffee is exquisite. In addition, Melbourne cafes are leaning towards
league of its own. It draws on the talents of a tight partnership rather than
a restaurant experience. It’s no longer acceptable to have typical furniture
just a one person show, with the likes of café guru Nathan Toleman (Top
with no appeal to the space. Melbourne cafes are popping up in various
Paddock), Jesse McTavish (Top Paddock chef), Ben Clark and Diamond
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Rozakeas (also Top Paddock), Tim Jones (former Two Birds One Stone
A beautiful outdoor eatery area in front of a Victorian terrace reveals a
manager) and Sam King (Seven Seeds and Patricia). The Kettle Black fit
picturesque scene that is only part of the charm of The Kettle Black. Indoors,
out was designed by Studio You Me, and effortlessly incorporated the
the cafe welcomes you with a hotel-like reception/cashier desk full of sweet
last Victorian terrace on Albert Street with the ground floor of the new
treats. The interior is then split into two halves – one half sits in a Victorian
apartment building – Fifty Albert.
house and the other half appears to be a converted apartment block lobby.
Once seated and provided with the rundown of the menu, I ordered a
The Victorian terrace side is adorned with botanic flowers, white walls
filter coffee – Guatemala La Soledad from the Antigue Region; Bourbon
and stone-like tables with gold trimmings, whilst the lobby side is clean,
and Caturra varieties are washed processed and roasted by Market Lane
sophisticated and intricate.A soft green tiled barista station quietly champions
Coffee. The presentation was beautiful, served on a gold hexagon plate with
the venue and it’s hard to miss the ceiling which utilises an interesting interior
a ceramic jug and clear glass. The flavours were exceptional with a subtle
methods of layered white tiles to create vertical space within the venue.
bourbon and apple flavour. The filter was at just the right temperature and left a clean taste on the palate.
I think what’s interesting about this venue is it that it is immediately aesthetically different to every other cafe I’ve ever been to. It feels like a
Intrigued by the tataki on the menu, my decision was made – tataki ocean
posh cafe without the pretence.
trout with a raw kale and pickled seaweed salad, nuts and poached egg. The half-cooked half-raw trout was soft and delicious. The tataki process
I ordered a double espresso to officially start the meal, and began to
brought out the natural flavours of the fish that was further highlighted
peruse the menu. I wasn’t in the mood to be too exploratory with my
by the sparing use of vinegar. The raw kale and seaweed salad married
food and was looking for something with meat, opting for the chilli-
well with the fish, and not only brought the seafood theme together but
scrambled eggs with air-dried Flinders Island wallaby, fetta and leaves.
complemented (instead of dominated) with hits of almonds. Adding the poached egg and house bread helped push the meal further and find its
The wallaby was cooked beautifully – lightly seared, it was chewy and
identity as a brunch dish. It was not the most filling or biggest meal, but it
almost like eating sashimi. The sourdough was delicious and held its
was sustaining.
form nicely under the eggs and did not get soggy. The sausage was a beautiful pork and fennel sausage. It was oily, but meaty and packed
I could go on all day about The Kettle Black, but a few things need to be
with the right amount of flavour to cut through the richness of the eggs.
said. The menu is designed with attention to detail and a true consideration to taste. From plating to preparation, there has been some considerable
Overall I really loved my experience at The Kettle Black. Yes there
skill and this is reflected by the price point. The menu currently has a lot
was a crazy long wait, but the atmosphere and the food made it
of fish and encourages patrons away from the ‘usual’ items. The staff are
worth it. I’m dying to go back already and eat as much of the sweets
attentive and accommodating, but patience is a must as waits during peak
as possible: the brownie and the mille feuille look scrumptious!
brunch times can be for an hour or so. I would recommend ordering a takeaway coffee and while waiting for a table, just observe the stunning
The Kettle Black is a must try for any brunch lover. We promise that you
masterpiece that is The Kettle Black – a café has never looked this good.
won’t be disappointed.
MISS SL:
THE KETTLE BLACK
It’s probably the earliest brunch we’ve been to in the last two years,
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but when we heard that Top Paddock had opened their new cafe The
ADDRESS: 50 Albert Road, South Melbourne
Kettle Black, we knew there’d be a long wait to get in… And there was.
HOURS: Mon – Fri: 7am-5pm / Sat – Sun: 8am-4pm WEB: www.thekettleblack.com.au FACEBOOK: The-Kettle-Black COFFEE: 5 Senses
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LUCY LIU KITCHEN AND BAR 23 Oliver Lane, Melbourne. Ph: 9639 5777 Words and photos by De-Brief Me.
ABOUT DE-BRIEF ME Elaine is a mother of two, a doctor, and a food and lifestyle blogger. Join her on her dining adventures, cooking experiments and so much more at de-briefme.com.
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Lucy Liu isn’t a film star in Melbourne; she’s an up and coming restaurant
on par with all the other Asian restaurants doing similar variations.
with a lot of potential. It opened on Friday and, as yet, still remains a hidden
Though this also lacked fire, the calamari was wonderfully seasoned,
gem sharing the same laneway as Coda and Bowery to Williamsburg
cooked to perfection and went oh-so-well with the mint and the luscious
– both fine establishments flooded with trendy customers. It’s the first
shreds of pickled papaya.
Asian restaurant by MAdE Establishment (George Calombaris’ team), with executive chef Michael Lambie (The Smith; formerly Taxi and Circa) in
Dish of the day was the Lucy Liu wagyu beef F1 7+ with yakiniku dipping
charge of the menu.
sauce and hot mustard horseradish. If you come to Lucy Liu and order one dish, I urge you, order this one. The wagyu was amazing, the yakiniku
The restaurant/bar has replaced PM24 and has been decked out by March
dipping sauce was uniquely laced with just the right amount of honey and
Studio. The look is casual, spacious and airy, filled with an army of young
the horseradish cream was whipped to fluffy perfection. One of the best
chefs and waiters eager to please.
dishes we’ve had all year.
The service was fantastic, and the food was pretty damn good too. We
I’ve only really seen ham hock braised, used in stews or soups, so the
chose not to ‘Let Lucy Choose’, and went wild with our dish selection in
Korean style crispy pork hock, with apple kimchi salad, pancakes and
true de-briefme.com style.
hoi sin was actually quite ingenious. The meat was so tender and it was deliciously crispy on the outside. It was served with cucumber, spring
First, the tempura soft shelled crab, with hot green nam jim. Unfortunately,
onions, hoi sin sauce, and shredded green apple delicately infused with a
this wasn’t spicy at all. The flavours were good but it really could have
hint of kimchi.
done with more of a sauce to tie the miscellaneous components together. By this stage, my husband and I were stuffed to the brim but eventually The eggplant and pork tempura was definitely in want of a garnish – for a
mustered the courage to try some desserts as well.
bit of photogenic clout – but as we all are aware, sometimes non-lookers can pack a punch and the intricately flavoured mince pork tucked within
We decided on crispy banana fritters and chocolate dulce de leche. The
the thin slices of eggplant certainly did. The textures were fantastic and
bananas were beautifully creamy and overripe, coated in a super crunchy
the accompanying sauce tied the dish together so perfectly.
black sesame batter. There was a tasty caramel sauce and a creamy coconut ice cream accompaniment which you could argue was actually
The rare breed sticky pork belly was divinely succulent and crispy on top,
the star of the dish.
sweetened subtly with the caramelised palm sugar. The chilli had no kick to it at all but the young coconut salad was amazing.
The dulce de leche was creamy and smooth, and the intense sweetness was balanced nicely with the tangy blood orange foam. A lovely way to
Both the barramundi and scampi dumplings and the crispy pork bun
finish off our meal.
with spicy kimchi and kewpie mayo were absolutely beautiful and right
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My husband and I had a great time at Lucy Liu. We left in great danger of
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collapsing in a postprandial coma but
LUCY LIU KITCHEN AND BAR
take full responsibility for our gluttony
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that day.
ADDRESS: 23 Oliver Lane, Melbourne PH: 9639 5777
To be fair, you can’t really compare
HOURS: Mon – Sun 11am – 11pm
Lucy Liu to other restaurants because
WEBSITE: www.lucylius.com.au
each dish’s oriental flare pays tribute
FACEBOOK: LucyLiuMelbourne
to different parts of Asia. Yes it’s
INSTAGRAM: lucyliu_melbourne
expensive; but the ambiance is worth
TWITTER: LucyLiu_Melb
experiencing and the food and service
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AN INTERVIEW: CAMERON EARL www.almondmilkco.com.au Ph: 0450 514 033 Words by Lauren Bruce. Photos by Georgia Haynes.
ABOUT LAUREN BRUCE Lauren is a communications crusader by day and passionate foodie by night, exploring Melbourne’s cuisine hotspots like a proverbial hotspot explorer. She blogs mainly on food but also fashion, travel and sometimes more food.
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The health food movement has grown steadily since its inception amid ‘70s hippy culture, its most current incarnation centred around hot ladies doing yoga and eating non-dairy foods, posting pictures of themselves and their beautiful, oceany, clean-eating lives on instagram for emoji-happy fans the world over. Almond Milk Co’s Cameron Earl couldn’t be further from his dairy free counterparts. Instead of a long blonde ponytail, Earl sports an ample beard and an in-depth knowledge of hospitality. After cutting his culinary/coffee-making teeth in places such as St Ali and Auction Rooms, Earl knows his stuff when it comes to good food and drink. “Getting into Almond Milk just came out of necessity,” Earl says. “I’d been in the coffee scene for so long, I think my body built up an intolerance to milk. And it was just a really flippant casual conversation with my girlfriend where I was complaining about the poor almond milk products on the market when she said, ‘this is the best we can buy unless you wanna make your own.’ “It was a light bulb moment that just sent me into this handmade almond milk wormhole on the internet. I went a little crazy, youtubing like a madman, finding out who was making it, if it was available, if it was legal.” Running Brighton café Little Ox at the time, Earl began taking his milk into work, listening to customer feedback to refine his recipe. With the current product, Earl soaks almonds for 14 hours until they grow plump, mixes them with medjool dates and a bit of sea salt, then blends, strains and passes the mixture through a pneumatic press. And that’s literally it – minimal interference, no additives. “It’s a simple process, but it’s a time-consuming process,” Earl says. Despite this, Earl has been bolstered by people’s interest in the product. “I was just getting such a good response [serving it at Little Ox],” He says. “The crazy thing was, more skim milk drinkers were taking it on board than soy milk drinkers. The palate weight of almond milk’s closer to skim milk, and most skim milk drinkers don’t want to have full fat or soy, but they never
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had another option other than skim. That’s when I realised there’s a much larger market for this than I first thought there was.” The steadily growing demand in his product caused Earl to quit his job and produce almond milk full-time, partnering with Little Ox owners to assist with production and delivery. Earl’s partners invested in a stall at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo, which Earl says cemented his determination to grow his business. “It was just crazy,” he says. “People didn’t only want the product, they were willing to search for our little stall [at the expo] just to try it. It made me more passionate about what I was doing, if at all possible. We went though about 300 litres of almond milk in four days, and since then, business has just exploded and is showing no signs of slowing down.” Earl’s exuberance for his product is hard not to get caught up in. This, combined with high quality experience in the hospitality industry, a strong connection to his customers, and a determination to get his product right before he went commercial has certainly played a part in his success. “I guess you could say I come from the fine-dining version of coffee world – St Ali and Auction Rooms are right up there, and would always buy the best regardless of how much it cost because they knew the best quality product would always sell better than a cheap version. So when I started, I was like, this milk needs to taste the best, it needs to work the best with coffee. So that was my whole focus from the very beginning.” It’s not just the finished product Earl is focused on. He is completely across his business, from the handmade production of the product, through to handpicking his customers and educating them on how to work with the product.
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“As the business is now, we’ve got a 20,000 litre capacity, which is the most we can deliver while keeping a personal relationship with our customer base. We’re still an evolving, new product, and require a lot of
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education. You can’t just drop the almond milk off to a café and be like, sweet, so, good luck with that. They’re asking, ‘how does it work? How do you steam it? Do I have to keep it in the fridge?’ I need to be part of that.” Earl’s belief in his product, his emotional connection with it sets him apart from other providers in the burgeoning almond milk industry. “For me it was about getting a product out there that people can affiliate with, you know? The UHT almond milk companies, they don’t really have an emotional connection with their product. It’s more a financial one. So I never want to get to that level with Almond Milk Co. I want to keep it local, and if we expand to another city, we’ll want to make another 20, 000 litres
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LITTLE BIG SUGAR SALT (LBSS CAFE) 385 Victoria Street, Abbotsford. Ph: 9427 8818 Words and photos by The Hungry Excavator.
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The first thing that came to mind when I rocked up at LBSS Cafe was, “How
I had a small nibble of everything else and thought they were done pretty
the heck have I not noticed this place until now?!” I have been going across
well too. The acai bowl is one of their signature dishes and definitely
the road to have my usual roast duck fix at Pacific House every three
recommended for people looking for a healthy start to the day. Plus,
weeks for the past six years but never noticed them until now. Too funny.
that mother of a grilled cheese sandwich (Dr Ron Swanson) was GREAT. Definitely not a light breakfast dish but hey, it tasted friggin’ amazing.
The concept at LBSS Cafe is very simple. It stands for “Little Big Sugar
It was everything you wanted but know you shouldn’t all in one. A plate
Salt”. There are only eight main items on the menu (with maybe two or
worthy to be named after the man himself. Loved the smoky pork hock
three more for daily specials and little items). The menu is designed to
flavour too. Although, I must say that I am also a sucker for any Parks and
make it simpler for people to make their decisions. All you need to do is
Rec reference as it›s one of my favourite shows to watch (anyone else a
decide whether or not you feel like getting something sweet or savoury;
fan?!).
big or small portion. Then, you’ll be presented with two options for that category. It’s pretty nifty and straight forward, I must say. I don’t like menus
Overall, what I find most appealing about LBSS Cafe is the dishes that they
that are too overbearing with choices.
offer that highlights healthy superfood ingredients (such as freekeh, kale,
ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT YOU FEEL LIKE GETTING SOMETHING SWEET OR SAVOURY; BIG OR SMALL PORTION.
quinoa, acai etc) without compromising on flavour. Definitely something that sets themselves apart and sits well with me as I too am trying to lead a healthier lifestyle this 2014. That said, I also love the fact that they have something so tasty/crazy/
We came here on a relaxed Sunday morning and though the cafe wasn’t
indulgent like the triple decker grilled cheese sandwich (Dr Ron
big, it was very warm and inviting. We had a nice big table to ourselves
Swanson) too.
too - lucky us. Very happy to have tried out LBSS Cafe. A nice, healthier alternative to I started off with a lovely soy piccolo. Robust and fragrant, it was just what
your standard brunch places. Can’t wait to come back. This time, I want
I needed. Then, I ordered the Freekakes with the extra trout gravlax and
to have a coffee with their homemade almond milk too. Again, so healthy!
it was DELICIOUS. It was a unique dish (as I find corn and zucchini fritters
Love it
mega boring) with very distinct yet complementary flavours too. The cakes were crisp/crusty on the outside and tasted so, so good with that
LITTLE BIG SUGAR SALT (LBSS) CAFÉ
homemade chilli jam. I loved the addition of kale (which made it a healthy
CUISINE: Café Fare, Coffee, Breakfast, Brunch
and tasty dish) and also the underlying note of cashew from the cream.
ADDRESS: 385 Victoria St, Abbotsford.
Not to mention, the gravlax was honestly the best I›ve had in Melbourne.
PH: 9427 8818
It was so fresh, flavourful (without being overly salty) and still retained
HOURS: Mon – Fri 7.30am – 3.30pm / Sat 8am – 4pm / Sun 9am – 4pm
great bite and resistance in the texture. Outstanding. Now, that is one way
WEBSITE: www.lbsscafe.com
to make a healthy dish (with lots of superfood) taste damn delicious. It
FACEBOOK: lbsscafe
was a tasty dish from start to finish and the green juice I had with it was
INSTAGRAM: lbsscafe
definitely refreshing to drink.
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DECK MERCANTILE PLACE Located on the top of the Waterside Hotel, The Deck opened in 2006. In November 2013 we unveiled a revamped and renovated rooftop space that is now a truly versatile, all-weather bar and function venue. The addition of plush, leafy vertical plant walls has given The Deck a real “garden” feel as you sit perched amongst the city buildings with views over Crown, the Yarra River and the CBD skyline. Excitingly, a fully retractable roof and oodles of heating have been installed on the outside Deck meaning we are no longer at the perils of Melbourne’s unpredictable weather. The Deck is licensed until 3am and the warmer months feature gourmet BBQs. Menu available for lunch and dinner with daily specials. With live music both Friday and Saturday nights, the Deck is the perfect place to unwind, and enjoy magnificent city views. ADDRESS: Waterside Hotel, 508 Flinders St, Melbourne PH: 9629 1350 HOURS: Wed - Thurs midday - 11pm / Fri midday - late / Sat 6pm - late WEB: www.deckmercantileplace.com.au FACEBOOK: deckmercantileplace | INSTAGRAM: deckmercantileplace
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
LAKE DAYLESFORD: TRANQUILLITY
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A DAY IN DAYLESFORD Words and photos by Fatboo.
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Fatbee only gets one in five weekends off. The rest of the time I find
peeked out briefly. So the moment we were seated in this quaint little
myself often staying in (and home cooking) on weekends while he sleeps
woody cafe, we eagerly asked for mugs of hot drinks to warm our hands
off a long graveyard shift. But if you call me a housewife, Imma gonna
with.
slap ya! It was a perfect choice for that blustery day, and the mugs retained heat Anyway, we jumped at one of those rare weekends of dual freedom and
and warmed our hands so well!
spent it having a little day trip into Daylesford. Food-wise, we became accidental vegetarians that afternoon, with me I keep forgetting how short a drive it is getting to this little town,
being unable to go past the dish that contained Jerusalem artichoke in
clocking in at less than one and a half hours. And in true Fatbee fashion,
it. Such a lovely winter vegetable… and it was crunchy, nice and sweet in
he’d already picked a place to brunch at. So we strolled around and
this dish. The horseradish leaves and the Portobello mushroom were very
browsed the shops along the short shopping stretch in Daylesford before
enjoyable too.
stepping into this cafe at what’s purportedly the ‘Paris End of Town’. Fatbee went for something a little more Spartan with an organic hash. BREAKFAST & BEER
Overall he found it on the bland side, but the goat’s curd helped a bit.
CUISINE: Breakfast/Brunch, Modern Australian, Vegetarian
I definitely won out over Fatbee with my brunch dish choice this time
ADDRESS: 117 Vincent St, Daylesford
round, and my hot chocolate was very satisfying too. I also noticed they
PH: 5348 1778
have a hot Belgian chocolate chai on the menu… perhaps worth noting for a future visit on another cold, Wintery day? I breezed out of this cafe
It was an absolutely freezing winter’s day in regional Victoria when we
happily.
visited, with a max of 11ºC paired with pretty strong winds… the sun only
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After exploring the rest of the town centre for a little longer (read: 30
mind. Pick a table, remember your table number, then order and pay at
mins), we realised we were done with it and decided to take a ‘scenic
the counter. I also chuckled a little at the icon of a wombat with wings.
drive’ atop Wombat Hill very nearby. There, we climbed the skinny Pioneer Memorial Tower in the middle of the gardens.
And of course it was accompanied with warm scones served with cream and jam. It has probably been more than two years since I’ve last had
It was a bit scary climbing the winding spiral staircase to the top, not for
scones, so I was a pretty happy camper. And I also realised that I’m
those with vertigo! But you get a bit of a view as a reward. And funnily,
starting to like the rich floral fragrance of Earl Grey teas these days. It
I was curious to see the reservoir that’s located in the middle of the
goes really nicely with sweets.
garden, only to discover it’s a covered reservoir, hah! The thing I like about having scones is they aren’t sweet, and you decide WOMBAT HILL HOUSE
how sweet you want them to be by adding however much jam you
CUISINE: Breakfast/Brunch, Cafe Fare, Coffee
want. Although I confess I tend to go very heavy with the cream. And
ADDRESS: Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens
I like it when the insides of the scones are moist, fluffy and a little bit
PH: 4373 0099
under baked.
WEB: www.wombathillhouse.com FACEBOOK: Wombat-Hill-House
We walked around the gardens a bit after our afternoon tea before leaving Wombat Hill.
I quite often find myself craving for afternoon teas when I’m out of the city… tea with scones, cream and jam to be exact. So we strolled down to
Lake Daylesford is a pretty small body of water, and you can walk
Fatbees other handpicked cafe (right in the middle of the gardens) to see
around it in less than an hour. We did that stroll at around 4pm, just
if they had what I’m craving for.
before the sun began to set. I got this photo during a very brief moment when the sun peeked from behind the curtain of grey clouds.
And they did! So we sat ourselves down. The indoor section here was a bit bustly, but the covered outdoor glass pavilion section was a lot quieter
I enjoyed the tranquility that we got from this day trip, and all the more
and pleasant to sit in.
memorable because it was one of the few weekends where neither of us were working.
Wombat Hill House was actually opened by Alla Wolf Tasker of Lake House fame. But it’s a lot more low-key and simpler here, which I didn’t
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TRUFFLE: IN ITS NATIVE HABITAT
HAWK AND HUNTER 8 – 10 Glen Eira Avenue, Ripponlea. Ph: 9528 2719 Words by Greg Williams. Photos by Liam Cullinane.
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I was ready to hate Hawk and Hunter. I wanted to. ‘Great big fancy-pants
my table almost before I did. With a smile. The waitress took my coffee
imposter’ I thought every time I’d go past. Those wood-block walls. The
order and disappeared. Smiling. She was lovely. Godammit stop that. No
chicken-wire sculpture of half a reindeer; come on. And what’s with the
don’t stop, come back! I love you! Wait. Where was I? Oh yes. The coffee. It’s
bright plastic trampoliney chairs out front? Sure my kids love them, but
all about the coffee I thought smugly… that’ll wipe the smile off their faces.
have you ever tried to sit in them? Besides, there are already four coffee shops slugging it out for our hardearned in the poky little Ripponlea shopping strip (plus five nail shops and six hairdressers, but that’s another story): did they really need the oversized love child of Brighton’s uber-chic ‘Little Ox’ to plonk itself down in this
THE WAITRESS TOOK MY COFFEE ORDER AND DISAPPEARED. SMILING. SHE WAS LOVELY. GODAMMIT STOP THAT. NO DON’T STOP, COME BACK! I LOVE YOU!
crowded play space and start yelling for attention? Sorry, but I’m always cynical and mean-spirited when it comes to checking out a ‘chain’ venue;
Alas, my coffee was just how I like it; a good strong long black with
and as the latest progeny of the Tommy Collins guys, Hawk and Hunter is
not too much water run through – and let’s face it this is what all
technically that. Not that it looks remotely like its parent; it doesn’t. Little
us longblackers fear; will they know when to stop? They did. It was
Ox is smart, small and white – you might even say white bread. While Hawk
good coffee. (It’s been good every time I’ve gone back too – which
and Hunter is unashamedly big and brash and loud. And dammed if I don’t
I’ve done several times in the interests of journalistic veracity.)
like it better. Which is a problem when you’re trying to write a place off. The trouble started the minute I walked in the door. I expected to be greeted
Fine; then it’s all about the food, isn’t it? I’m a tough little prick when
like I was dipped in **** (I pulled up on a rusty old racer wearing trackie pants
it comes to solids. Mini-muffins, trumped up toasted sandwiches and
and a scowl). But they hit me straight away with a barrage of big smiles
overpriced pub dishes boasting one or two ‘hero’ ingredients all make
and ‘hello how are you?’s that actually seemed, well, genuine… It was so
me angry. I picked a spiced cauliflower fritter sandwich with beetroot and
disarming I actually looked behind me to see if a celebrity had just walked
some rocket and aioli, because it sounded both pretentious and faintly
in. I may have blushed. Things continued in this vein. The water arrived at
unpleasant.
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What arrived – delivered swiftly and with the same unnerving smile but on a different waitress – looked like a multi-grain sandwich made by mum. But the taste was subtle and delicious. Indian-influenced flavours I had never encountered between slices of bread before. I didn’t need to season it, I didn’t need more, and I kind of didn’t mind paying 17 bucks. Eff it. Well it’s all about the ambience then. Did I mention how loud it is? I usually like the kind of place where I can hear myself chewing. This is not an intimate space. It used to be a big catering company, then it was a big Kosher Chinese restaurant – before the absurdity of that became apparent to all. Now it’s a big café. And everything about it is turned to 11. It should be called Honk and Holler. On a busy day it’s like taking part in a dozen conversations with people you have never met. But you know what? I found this oddly soothing. I certainly didn’t bother opening my laptop – which is just as well since they don’t have wi-fi. They don’t WHAT?! Yes I wanted to mark it down for this too – but I can’t. I actually like that the vibe is pro-talk and anti-surf. Wait! I found something! It says on the menu they have books to read, but you really have to buy them first – and they’re rooolly rooolly expensive coffee table types, all by fancy chefs; more your big-gesture birthday present than a passing purchase. So BYO books then, he said with a peevish smile. Nobody robs me of my chance to be smug. So there it is. Yes the coffee was good. Yes the food was good. No they don’t have wifi. And no the books weren’t on tap. Yes it’s been art directed hard. Yes it’s targeting a chatty local demographic with a cynical accuracy. Yes the staff are so attentive and pleasant it’s confusing for a middle-aged man (wow, have I still got it? I’ve still got it! Oh boy.) And the truth is – it all just works. Hawk and Hunter is a fine café. The Little Ox boys have created a gifted child who can (almost) do no wrong. The bastards.
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HAWK AND HUNTER CUISINE: Café fare, Coffee, Breakfast, Brunch ADDRESS: 8 – 10 Glen Eira Avenue, Ripponlea PH: 9528 2719 HOURS: Mon – Sun 6.30am – 5pm WEB: www.hawkandhunter.com.au FACEBOOK: hawkandhuntersmallbatch
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TO GARNISH: CASHEW MAYO • 1 cup cashews • ¼ cup boiling water • Lemon juice • Salt to taste • Optional: roasted garlic Add all ingredients to a food processor and whizz! ASIAN SALAD • 1 red chilli • 1 spring onion • 4 Tbl coriander Slice all ingredients into thin batons and mix together. TO ASSEMBLE: When pancakes are cool, pipe or spoon a dot of the mayonnaise in the centre, and place a small amount of salad on top. 28
RECIPE: KIM CHI PANCAKES Recipe by HeathyBYTe. Photo by James Morgan.
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INGREDIENTS
TO GARNISH:
3/4 cup chickpea flour
Cashew mayonnaise (see recipe on opposite page)
1 small onion, finely chopped
Asian salad (see recipe on opposite page)
1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
METHOD
1/4 tsp turmeric
1. Mix chickpea flour, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and salt together.
1/4 tsp salt
Add in enough water to create a pancake-like batter consistency.
1/2 cup chopped kimchi
Mix well. Stir in kimchi.
1/2 cup water, or just enough to create a pancake-like batter
2. Heat a non-stick pan and spray lightly with oil. Spoon about a
consistency
tablespoon of mix onto the pan.
1 spring onion, chopped
3. Cook on medium heat until golden. 4. Flip and cook until the other side is golden.
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WINE REVIEWS Words and photo by La Donna Del Vino.
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CULLEN Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
This Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blend is considered to be the younger sibling
Margarget River, Western Australia
of the estate’s top red wine blend, Diana Madeline. It spends eight months in
$40
thirty percent new French oak barrels and displays intense aromas of violets and cassis.
A trip out to Margaret River will not only bring you close to some pretty
The palate is much more unyielding and demonstrates the need to either
damn
decant tight red wines or let them sit opened overnight (Note: this requires
lovely
coastline, but
also
to
one of Australia’s premium boutique
great patience).
wineries, Cullen. Under the watchful eye of Winemaker and Director, Vanja
Not unsurprisingly, a day of oxygen gives the palate a plusher mouthfeel and
Cullen, this winery employs biodynamic
opens the aromatics up much more. Like many of our great red wines, this
practices and produces wines that are
needs time. Feel free to have it alongside some marinated and roasted lamb,
consistently in the top tier of Australian
but if I had another bottle I would put it down for the next five to ten years
winemaking. Cullen’s two most famous
(Note: this requires even greater patience).
drops are named after Vanja’s parents who began the estate many moons ago,
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Dr Kevin John and Diana Madeline.
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Spring is here, so let’s drink some darker beers! Yeah!!... wait… what?
The growing popularity of Jasper Ale has seen Stone & Wood release this in the 330ml bottle for the first time, starting now! I think the new release is a
Stone & Wood have long held a place in my heart as a brewery that constantly
little more hop forward and truly enjoyed the sweet toffee notes, followed by
produces a limited range of beers really well. Everyone knows their magnificent,
a finish that is only mildly bitter. Dare I say it, this is one for the ladies to try!
all conquering Pacific Ale and I personally have used Pacific to convert many a punter over to the world of craft beer. But the lesser known Jasper Ale certainly
Available all over Melbourne in good bottle shops, I would suggest sampling this
holds its own when it comes to a delicious, sessionable beer. Stone & Wood’s Vic
beer in a big open glass with some spring lamb shanks with caramelised onion
Rep, Fiona Lane, describes Jasper Ale as something like an American Amber,
and mash.
British Brown and German Alt mix, which blends some sweet caramel and chocolate malt flavours in with some subtle hop characters.
STONE & WOOD JASPER ALE ABV: 4.7%
I asked Fiona what she liked most about this beer, “Up in the hills of the Northern
STYLE: Amber Ale
Rivers in NSW, there are only a few weeks of the year where it gets really cold. We
SERVING TEMP: 6-8 degrees
originally started brewing our Jasper Ale for these rare times but since releasing
FOOD PAIRING: Spring lamb shanks
it three years ago, it’s become something we in Melbourne especially enjoy all
ORIGIN: The Northern Rivers, New South Wales
year round. It’s a beer that balances and contrasts our other Stone & Wood beers
PRICE (RRP): 330ml $8, 24 x 330ml $69
and that’s what we love about it.”
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WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING? FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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Photography by DS images - Dean Schmideg. FACEBOOK: imagesds Earlier this month Think BIG hosted Food for Thought which saw some 200 entrepreneurial Gen Y women come together to hear a great panel discussing the Melbourne food scene. The panel included George Calombaris, Chris Lucas of Chin Chin, Kong and Baby Pizza fame and Elaine Montegriffo CEO of SecondBite. Think BIG which was founded in 2013 inspires young women to pursue their passions and encourages networking and collaboration to achieve their goals. Proceeds from this event were donated to SecondBite.
PUNCH LANE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS Photography by Kim Jane – FACEBOOK: Kim-Jane-Photography
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