WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO 'AROUND AUSTRALIA IN SIX WINES' AT CHADSTONE!

To celebrate Chadstone running Masterclasses from February 15 – 17, 2013, Gastrology and Chadstone are giving away one double pass to AROUND AUSTRALIA IN SIX WINES which will be presented By Ben Knight of benandwine & Boutique Le Vin. 

This Masterclass will allow you to taste your way around Australia. Take your senses from the Limestone Coast to the Barossa, the Yarra Valley to Margaret River and many more wine regions!

As part of this giveaway, you will receive  x1 double pass to attend AROUND AUSTRALIA IN SIX WINES on Friday the 15th of February 2013 from 6-7pm at Chadstone (Lower Level, Outside Lindt, Chadstone The Fashion Capital). 

For your chance to win the two tickets, email us at gastronomicalgastrology@gmail.com by 1pm Wednesday the 13th of February 2013 with your name, preferred email and your favourite wine variety!

Restaurant Review: Chin Chin

Location: 125 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Phone: 03 8663 2000
Link: http://www.chinchinrestaurant.com.au/ 
Cuisine: South East Asian, Thai
Overall Impression: 6/10

Chin Chin Restaurant needs no introduction. Its increasing popularity is clear for all to see. With their no booking policy (all groups of less than 10 people are on a walk in basis), avid fans are willing to wait for up to 2 hours to indulge in their delicious South-East Asian fare. 

Alice, KM and I headed down to Chin Chin for dinner on a Sunday night where the wait wasn’t at all reduced. After an hour, we received a text message saying our table was ready. 

The menu encourages sharing and features a variety of South East Asian hawker food. As expected, the food was a delight to indulge in. 

Chin Chin pork “roll ups” Red braised suckling pig with pancakes, slaw and sour herbs

Spicy hot green papaya salad with chargrilled red chilli, prawn floss and peanuts

Green curry of grilled chicken with salted duck eggs and Thai basil

Everything tasted fresh and had beautiful flavours. Despite the menu items having been tweaked and modernised in comparison to their original counterparts, the dishes retained authentic South East Asian characteristics. 

Crispy skinned duck, pickled cucumber & ginger salad with sesame salt and fresh lemon

Grilled banana roti bread with sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon sugar

GoGo bar

Leading the way for Modern South East Asian cuisine, Chin Chin Restaurant satisfies Melbourne’s lust for spicy and flavoursome street food. While the value for money proposition is questionable, my dining experience was thoroughly enjoyable. However, the no booking policy and resultant queues mean, unfortunately, I will have to think twice before returning.

Foodie Masterclasses at Chadstone

Chadstone is running Masterclasses from February 15 – 17, 2013. This series of hands-on cooking classes allows participants to learn how to create restaurant quality dishes at home thanks to the help of Celebrity Chef Martin Boetz of Longrain, Chris Badenoch from Masterchef and Chadstone Fresh Food and Dining Chefs.

Chadstone has invited Gastrology to attend one of these Masterclasses and we will be blogging about that class very soon!

For more information visit http://www.chadstoneshopping.com.au/febmasterclasses/

Restaurant Review: Noodle Kingdom

Swanston Street Noodle Kingdom 
Location: 264 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Phone: 03 9650 1818
Cuisine: Chinese, Noodle Shop, Vegetarian
Overall Impression: 6/10 

Russell Street Noodle Kingdom
Location: 175 Russell Street, Melbourne
Phone: 03 9654 2828
Cuisine: Chinese, Noodle Shop, Vegetarian
Overall Impression: 4/10

I’ve had unpleasant experiences at the Russell Street Noodle Kingdom. Simply put, the staff were miserable, the food was below average and I remember waiting unreasonably long for my food to arrive. As a result, I was particularly sceptical when my friends told me that the Swanston Street Noodle Kingdom is one of their favourite lunch time spots. 

I’m happy to say that my fears (while reasonably grounded, given the Russell Street Noodle Kingdom) were alleviated very quickly by my visit to Swanston Street Noodle Kingdom. 

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The service was prompt. The noodle dishes tasted fresh and the dumplings were of a reasonably good standard. 

The menu provides the soundest bang for your buck – the servings are generous and every dish is around the $10 mark. While this is also true of the Russell Street restaurant, the Swanston Street Noodle Kingdom is miles ahead. So, don’t let a bad experience from the Russell Street restaurant deter you from visiting the one on Swanston Street!

Cafe Review: Giddiup

Location: 269 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Phone: 03 9682 8820
Link: http://giddiupcafe.com/
Cuisine: Coffee, Breakfast/Brunch
Overall Impression: 6/10

Giddiup is an excellent little cafe that manages its tiny space very well. With an ambience of a modern art gallery, the space is comfortable and relaxed. The coffee is lovely and the staff members are friendly.

Recipes: Australia Day-inspired High Tea

J and I were recently at Highpoint’s fresh food market to get ingredients for an Aussie High Tea with friends. Instead of the traditional three tiers, silver cutlery and delicate china, our version of an Aussie High Tea was made up of lamb (which we bought from Highpoint’s Melbourne Fresh Meats), chocolate scones, carrot cake and most importantly, we replaced tea with beer.

The chocolate scones in particular were a massive hit. The following are the recipes from our pre-Australia Day Aussie High Tea.

Recipe: Chocolate Scones

Ingredients

• 150 ml cream (from Yes It's Fresh Deli)
• 200g good quality dark chocolate, chopped
• 20g butter 
• 1 organic egg (from Yes It's Fresh Deli)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (from Yes It's Fresh Deli)
• 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour
• 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
• Pinch of salt

Makes 8 scones.

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. Line a tray with baking paper. Spray some olive oil on the baking paper and dust it with regular flour.

In a small bowl whisk the cream, egg, and vanilla extract together.

In a large bowl, mix the flour, melted chocolate, sugar and salt. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until it is crumbly. Mix all the ingredients together until a dough forms.

Shape the dough into balls. You should be able to make about 8 balls. Place these balls on the baking tray. Dust flour on top of all the scones.

Bake for about 20 minutes or until they are firm on the outside but soft in the centre. A toothpick inserted into the centre will come out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Recipe: Carrot cake 

Ingredients

• 125g self-raising flour 
• 3/4 cup brown sugar 
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 
• 1/4 cup olive oil 
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten (from Yes It's Fresh Deli)
• 2 cups grated carrot (from the Highpoint Fruit and Vegetable Market)
• 60g roughly chopped walnuts (from John's Nuts)

Preheat oven to 180 degrees C and grease an 18cm spring form tin.

Mix flour, sugar and spice. Ad oil and eggs and mix just until combined.

Stir in carrot and walnuts. Spoon into prepared tin and bake for 40 to 60 minutes.

Cool in tin before turning out.

Recipe: Australia Day Marinated Lamb

This recipe came to us courtesy of Highpoint’s Melbourne Fresh Meats.

This BBQ marinade works with everything from lamb chops, to lamb roasts, lamb kebabs and tender lamb back-straps.

Marinade Base

To make the marinade base finely chop an onion and mix with 1/4 of a cup of white vinegar,2 teaspoons of salt and a splash of olive oil

For best results marinate overnight but at a minimum an hour or two will be fine.

Marinade Options

Then add your favourite combination of herbs and spices. The following are some of our favourites:

• the juice of half a lemon and a teaspoon of cracked black pepper
• 2 sprigs of rosemary and 1 clove of crushed garlic (we used this for our lamb roast which is pictured below!)
• 1/2 cup of chopped parsley and a teaspoon of cracked black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of ground coriander and 1 small chopped finely fresh chill (optional)

(Note: all these measurements are for 1 kg of lamb so for more lamb just multiply the amount you have!)

Highpoint tip! 

Do your Australia Day shopping this Friday at Highpoint! Highpoint will be running Australia Day cooking demonstrations in the Fresh Food Market with Rob Monteau on Friday 25 January at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Rob will be cooking up an Aussie-inspired feast including BBQ prawns, lamb kebabs, porterhouse steak salad and BBQ chicken ideas.

Gastrology received a $50 voucher to spend at the new Fresh Food Market 

to create our Australia Day recipes

Restaurant Review: Darac Bar and Grill

Location: 51 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne
Phone: 03 9662 2441
Cuisine: Korean, Japanese
Overall Impression: 6.5/10 

Hidden along A’Beckett Street in what appears to be an old warehouse, lies Darac - a trendy little eatery serving Modern Korean cuisine.

The décor at Darac is eclectic and quirky. The environment is relaxed and the service is prompt and friendly.

Chicken Bibimbab 

Beef Bulgoki 

Teriyaki Chicken 

Unagi Don 

The Darac menu is well-priced with most dishes under the $15 mark and the servings are generous. We found the food of a good standard – simple and packed with flavour.

Yakult Soju

The bar serves delicious soju-based cocktails which are a delight. I ordered a Yakult soju cocktail which was lovely with its milky undertone and slight twang.

 

Restaurant Review: Sails on the bay

Location: 15 Elwood Foreshore, Elwood
Phone: 03 9525 6933
Link: http://www.sailsonthebay.com.au/ 
Cuisine: Seafood, Modern Australian
Overall Impression: 8/10

Sails on the bay is quite the function venue. Mere minutes from Melbourne CBD, the venue is situated upon beautiful Elwood beach and Foreshore Reserve. 

Ravioli of blue eye, crab and ginger, wakame, lemongrass and mirin

Crispy pork belly, sweet potato mash, baby spinach, caramelised soy and ginger dressing 

Mustard and herb crusted sirloin of beef (med-rare), red wine sauce and boulangere potatoes

Grilled Snapper fillet, shiitake and ginger soy broth, bok choy and green beans, crushed potato with soft herbs

Baked lemon tart, fruit compote and cream

The food served at the function was of a great standard. Each dish was executed very well and the service was faultless.

J and I were at Sails on the bay recently and enjoyed how the large glass walls allowed us to bask in the beautiful summer sunset. 

Sails on the bay is certainly one of the best function venues we’ve experienced in a long time!

Restaurant Review: Sezanas Coffee Shop

Locations: 247 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne and 428 Toorak Road, Toorak
Phone: 03 9699 5775
Cuisine: Coffee, Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Burgers
Overall Impression: 6/10

Sezana’s has the best Mini Dutch pancakes (poffertjes) in town. Served piping hot with vanilla ice cream and drizzled generously with Maple syrup, these little morsels of heaven were to die for.

What a lovely cafe for coffee and sweet treats!

Restaurant Review: Shanghai Master Dumpling

Location: 173 King Street, Melbourne
Phone: 03 9077 0919
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Overall Impression: 6/10

Even though Shanghai Master Dumpling is more "amateur" than "master", it is still a dumpling eatery that is worth a visit.

The dumplings and noodles are of a good standard and quite tasty. All in all, this is a pretty good dumpling and noodle restaurant with menu prices that will not break the bank. 

Eat the Australian Coat of Arms for Australia Day!

R and I tasted the most Australian of all burgers today at Grill’d...

To celebrate Australia Day, Grill’d has created the world’s first ‘Coat of Arms’ burger (that we know of) allowing hungry Australians to eat their national emblem.

The unique burger features a delicious blend of lean kangaroo and emu, along with a host of other premium Australian-sourced ingredients - including award-winning Meredith Dairy goats cheese, bush tomato relish, quandongs (which are a unique native Australian fruit) and native thyme mayo. 

As is the norm at Grill’d, the Coat of Arms burger is created using the best quality ingredients and we are glad to report that it tastes spectacular! 

The burger has well balanced flavours. The kangaroo and emu pattie is tender and juicy (and only contains 1% fat). The goats cheese is luxurious and decadent. The tartness from the fresh beetroot brings about the perfect hint of acidity. And then there are the quandongs – what a lovely addition! The quandongs are uniquely sweet with distinct herbal flavours that complement the creamy thyme mayo. This is certainly a burger that celebrates Australia.

To try the new ‘Coat of Arms’ burger you’ll need to get down to Grill’d on Little Bourke Street (as it is the only Grill’d restaurant in Victoria serving this new Aussie burger) between the 19th to the 31st of January and be one of the first 50 people to order it on any one of those days! For more information check out: http://www.grilld.com.au/coa.

Special thanks to Paul from Grill’d for his hospitality, and for enthusiastically explaining the interesting concept behind the burger. 

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Grill’d.

Cafe Review: Silo by Joost

Location: 123 Hardware St Melbourne
Phone: 03 9600 0588
Link: http://byjoost.com/silo/
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Overall Impression: 8.5/10

Tucked away on Hardware Street, directly opposite The Hardware Societe, Silo by Joost is quickly becoming one of J and I’s favourite Melbourne cafes. 

Silo by Joost is a project by eco-friendly entrepreneur Joost Bakker. Whilst very cosy, Silo by Joost makes excellent use of the available space and does not waste an inch. Plant branches dangle from the ceiling and there is a clear focus on the use of wooden furnishings. 

The kitchen is entirely open to the dining area, enabling you to watch the chef work his magic in great detail. The result is a wonderful space that feels intimate but not cramped. 

In keeping with the theme of minimising wastage, the menu has been designed to utilise every part of the ingredients used. 

We love when simple food is cooked perfectly with great care and attention, and this is exactly what we experienced at Silo by Joost. The beef was cooked to perfection – amply charred on the outside and pink on the inside. The beetroot salad was moreish and balanced. Both dishes had expertly judged textural elements lending greater complexity. 

Silo by Joost is a wonderful new cafe that over delivers on all fronts. The love and attention that has gone into everything, from the food to the decor, is readily apparent. We can't wait to return and enjoy another lazy afternoon here.

Restaurant Review: Attica

Location: 74 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea
Phone: 03 9530 0111
Link: http://www.attica.com.au/
Cuisine: Modern Australian, Vegetarian
Overall Impression: 9/10 

On Tuesday nights, Attica serves new ideas and test dishes that challenge and please. The menu is different every week and seasonal. Priced at $95 a head for 5 courses, it is no surprise that there is a consistently long waiting list.

It was a privilege to trial some of the latest cooking ideas from the Attica kitchen. I dined here with a few colleagues so the photos are secret shots I have taken with my phone (I keep my food blogging antics a secret from my work life - I fear this may be career limiting as it may conjure images of me obsessing about food every hour of the day and not being able to concentrate properly at work although this may very well be the case?). Needless to say (although I will say it) the photos are of a less than desirable quality. 

The food on the other hand was quite simply, fantastic. Well-balanced flavours, creative and beautifully presented. I look forward to returning with J to test drive the weekend dining menu! 

Cafe Review: Manchester Press

Location: 8 Rankins Lane, Melbourne

Phone: 03 9600 4054

Link: http://www.8oz.com.au/

Cuisine: Coffee, Breakfast/Brunch, Bagels

Overall Impression: 7.5/10

In true Melbourne style, Manchester Press is located in a small alley and hidden in such a way that you could never accidentally stumble upon it. If you’re dining here, it’s because you’re in the know.

Unfortunately there are a lot of people "in the know" as there is always at least a 15 minute wait for a table.

Lovers of bagels will rejoice at the Manchester Press menu which has a clear bagel-focus, featuring a wide variety of both savoury and sweet bagels.

The coffee served is of a good, but not great, standard.

Fruit and nut bagels with mixed berry mascarpone, strawberries and pistachio dust

The sweet bagel was excellent. The flavours were expertly balanced and the toppings generous. The creamy mascarpone had the perfect level of sweetness and complemented the acidity from the berries beautifully.

The fruit and nut bagel itself was lovely – luxuriously dense, crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside with a delectable hint of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Whilst we like most things about Manchester Press, the large rectangular "warehouse like" interior space has not been divided or broken up at all, which doesn't do any favours for the ambience. It simply isn't a cosy place to be. Cafes such as St Ali have managed to create much more pleasant interior spaces in similar venues. Apart from this relatively minor gripe, Manchester Press ticks all the boxes for a fashionable Melbourne cafe.

Cafe Review: The Hardware Sociéte

Location: 118-120 Hardware Street, Melbourne
Phone: 03 9078 5992
Cuisine: Breakfast/Brunch, Spanish, French
Overall Impression: 5/10

Given the unashamedly French theme (deux is written unnecessarily on the menu instead of two...), it seems only fitting to give our opinion in French - nous n'aimons pas Hardware Sociéte.

Located at the end of Hardware Street (a continuation of Hardware Lane), this eatery is perhaps one of the most hyped places in Melbourne. It doesn't matter what day of the week it is, if Hardware Sociéte is open, it is full.

The fittings and furnishings are modern and bright with white dominating, broken up by splashes of yellow and light wood. 

As the café stops service at 2pm, Hardware Sociéte has a strong breakfast focus with an egg centric menu.

Bacalao on Toast

The salted codfish was creamy, the bread was nice and the salad fresh and pleasant.

La Sandwich

The sandwich was a little on the greasy side and the chorizo was far from the best we have tasted. But overall the sandwich was relatively tasty.

Hardware Sociéte is clearly the current cool kid on the block. What is less clear is exactly why. Whilst there was nothing wrong with the food served, we found it entirely unexceptional and undeserving of the hype. It appears, quite simply, that the popularity of Hardware Sociéte is self-sustaining, as people flood in to see what all the fuss is about.

Having said this, does our opinion really matter? Will anything we say stop hoards of people from putting their names on the waiting list and queuing outside, desperately trying to secure a table? Non.

Restaurant Review: Misschu

Location: various (please see below)
Phone: 03 9077 1097
Link: misschu.com.au/
Cuisine: Vietnamese, Food Truck
Overall Impression: 6/10

Misschu tuckshops are a modern day Vietnamese hawker/ takeaway/caterer. The menu features traditional and fresh Vietnamese cuisine. 

Darlinghurst Tuckshop

 There are now 8 locations in Sydney and Melbourne.

Wagyu Beef Pho $14

While Misschu is probably most famous for being ‘the Queen of the rice paper rolls’, my favourite item on the Misschu menu is their Wagyu Beef Pho. The soup is incredibly flavoursome and much more refined than your usual beef pho. The noodles are delicate and the wagyu beef is very tender and juicy.

Cafe Review: Bendigo Street Milk Bar

Location: 37 Bendigo Street, Burnley
Phone: 03 9428 4196
Cuisine: Coffee, Breakfast/Brunch, Modern Australian
Overall Impression: 8.5/10

Tucked away amongst the leafy, tree lined streets of Richmond, the deceptively named Bendigo Street Milk Bar is anything but a conventional neighbourhood milk bar.

Brimming with nostalgic charm, Bendigo Street Milk Bar is a welcoming café that exudes an air of calm and tranquillity.

The dining area is furnished tastefully in a "country cottage" style, with wooden furniture and scattered pot plants fostering a feeling of warmth and cosiness. This is further reinforced by the friendly and courteous service.

Near the entrance sits a large glass cabinet filled with a host of decadent sweets including brownies, coconut cake, blood orange syrup cake and the café’s most famous delight – homemade lemon slice (with lemons hand-delivered from a neighbour’s tree).

The permanent menu comprises many breakfast favourites, and the ever changing list of specials includes items like Chicken, artichoke and broad bean stew served with chargrilled polenta and Asparagus and broad bean spaghetti with shaved parmesan, lemon, mint and chilli.

Long Macchiato

The coffee is made from Australian-owned, quality-roasted coffee beans from Bean Alliance.

Braised Pork Shoulder Ragu with Parpadelle, Basil and Parmesan

The braised pork shoulder pappardelle was excellent. The pasta was perfectly cooked and al dente and was paired with a generous and hearty braised pork shoulder sauce. This was a simple dish that was perfectly executed - delicious.

Chilli, Coconut and Lemongrass Infused Chicken Salad Topped with Mango Salsa

The chicken salad was crisp and fresh, the chicken breast was tender and juicy and the mango salsa paired well.

Berry Smoothie

The desserts from the counter were of a similar high standard.

Orange Blossom and Pistachio Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

The orange blossom and pistachio cake was a particular standout. The cake was moreish, moist, perfectly balanced and beautifully textured as a result of the ground pistachios.

Lemon Drizzle Cake

The lemon drizzle cake had a delightful tartness and was again, very moist.

Bendigo Street Milk Bar over delivers in every respect. The ambience is relaxed, the service courteous and the food is simple, very well priced and perfectly executed. Who would have thought a "milk bar" would turn out to be the perfect cafe?

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Bendigo Street Milk Bar.

Frozen yogurt battle: Yo Chi vs Cacao Green

Location: 292 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Phone: 03 9527 7001
Link: www.yochi.com.au
Cuisine: Frozen yogurt
Overall Impression: 6/10 

Yo-Chi is yet another yogurt outlet that now graces the Melbourne foodie scene. Frozen yogurt has become increasingly popular and it is no surprise why - 98% fat-free with active cultures and probiotics, what’s not to love? 

Yo-Chi is all about self-service. All you do is: 

1. Select the yogurt of your choice and help yourself to as much or as little as you like. 
2. Head towards the counter where you can top your yogurt with fruit and a variety of other delicious toppings. 
3. Your yogurt and toppings are weighed and you are charged by weight (it costs $2.80 per 100 grams, regardless of which yogurt or toppings you choose). 

You get to choose exactly what goes into your yogurt, which means you can choose your favourite things in the proportions you like – brilliant!

But how does it compare to Cacao Green? Put simply, the yogurt at Cacao Green tastes better. We found it creamier (despite containing less fat) and texturally superior to the yogurt at Yo-Chi, which displayed a hint of graininess. The yogurt at Cacao Green also has greater complexity with a more pronounced sour "twang" that is the hallmark of all good frozen yogurt. 

While the yogurt at Yo-Chi slightly pales in comparison, the concept is novel. There are more than 22 toppings to choose from, including gorgeous treats like halva, crumble and chocolate-covered goji berries. There is also the choice of a non-dairy yogurt which is great for those who are lactose-intolerant. 

All in all, Cacao Green takes first place in this comparison if judged purely on the quality of the yogurt itself. But Yo-Chi's generous variety of toppings and self-serve concept makes it a more interesting proposition overall.

 

Restaurant Review: Dikstein's Corner Bar

Location: Corner Of Bank Pl And Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Phone: 03 9642 0943
Cuisine: Coffee, Tapas, Wine Bar, Pizza
Overall Impression: 7/10

Fi, Ri, J and I decided to have drinks after work before the Christmas break. For reasons I cannot share with you, we needed a venue that would ensure minimum awkwardness. 

After much thought, J and I decided on Dikstein Corner Bar. 

Dikstein Corner Bar is a brilliant bar and eatery tucked away on the corner of Little Collins Street and Bank Place. The bar has a wonderfully cosy and casual vibe about it, which made it the perfect venue for our purposes. 

What this bar is perhaps most famous for is its gourmet pizzas. Down to $6 in the evenings, they have a nice mix of pizzas with adventurous toppings and conventional pizzas. 

Their pizzas are of a good standard and are always enjoyable to eat. 

Pulled pork, maple glazed pears pizza 

Our favourite pizza from the night was the pulled pork, maple glazed pears pizza . The combination of flavours was wonderful - the sweet slices of pear perfectly matched the deliciously savoury pulled pork. While I would have liked more pulled pork on my pizza, at that price point, it’s difficult to be too critical. 

Spicy meatballs, napoli and parmesan pizza 

Salami, artichoke and olives pizza

Baby squid, chilli capers, lemon and rocket pizza 

Great pizzas, nice and casual ambience and good service - this unassuming bar certainly exceeds expectations.

Restaurant Review: Henry and the Fox

Location: 525 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Phone: 03 9614 3277
Link: http://www.henryandthefox.com.au/
Cuisine: Modern Australian, Breakfast
Overall Impression: 7/10

Henry and the Fox is a modern European bistro with a relaxed ambience. Perfect for a lazy brunch, this eatery boasts a breakfast menu that is simple, to the point and well executed. 

smoked salmon with poached egg, hollandaise, watercress

Henry and the Fox certainly hits the spot for brekkie – you can expect your coffee to be of a good standard and your eggs to be perfectly poached.