St Domenico

St Domenico encapsulates the Italian style of dining, urging patrons to "Mangia! Mangia!" in an intimate gathering while cherishing a meal which honours classical Italian flavours and quality ingredients.

Not your regular pizza shop next door, St Domenico creates upmarket, real Italian style pizza and pasta. If you are craving authentic Italian food and Napoletana style pizza, St Domenico will not disappoint.

Caprese

Buffalo mozzarella served with fresh roma tomatoes and fresh basil

The Caprese was a stunning start to our meal. The Bufala di Parma mozzarella was feather-light and delicate but yet rich and full of flavour and was further enhanced by the flavours of the fresh basil and tomato.

Arancini

Rice balls with artichoke, smoked scamorza cheese & herbs

Parmigiana Di Melanzane

Eggplant, smoked scamorza cheese, parmesan, napoli sauce and fresh basil

Traditional comfort-food classics, both the arancini balls and the Parmigiana Di Melanzane were beautiful. Each morsel was sufficiently seasoned and flavoursome.

Prosciutto Pizza - San Marzano tomato, San Daniele prosciutto DOP, fior di latte

Of course any visit to St Domenico would not be complete without one of their amazing pizzas. The Prosciutto Pizza was flawless. This tomato and fior di latte a based pizza was embellished with stunning San Daniele prosciutto DOP – a classic combination. 

Tartufo Pizza - Mushroom, leg ham, truffle paste and scamorza

The Tartufo pizza was picture perfect in appearance and outstanding in taste. Aromatic truffle cream, dollops of Fior di latte mozzarella and beautiful leg ham, finished with shaved parmigiano created a delightful fusion of flavours that would keep any pizza purist happy. Encircled with a puffy crisp crust, this pizza was superb.

Bomboloni - Italian doughnuts 

These golden puffs (one filled with lemon curd and the other with Nutella) were stunning. Ethereal in texture, the doughnuts were cinnamon-sugar coated and tasted delicious.

Panna cotta served with crumbled amaretti and salted caramel

St Domenico’s rendition of a pannacotta was delicious. The pannacotta was silky smooth with lovely textural crumble and lashings of salted caramel. 

An Italian restaurant with Italian hospitality St Domenico delivers warm and friendly service and an authentic Italian dining experience which celebrates the smells, taste and comfort of a country-style Italian home.


Location: 428 Bridge Road, Richmond
Phone: 03 8657 8538

Link: http://www.stdomenico.com.au/
Cuisine: Italian, Pizza

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of St Domenico.

Culinary Cow

Culinary Cow is a food subscription service which provides exact amounts of fresh and sustainably sourced ingredients that are delivered straight to your door.  

Growing up in Tasmania, owner and creator of Culinary Cow, Alex Cowles has always enjoyed a passion for sustainable, delicious, simple and easy food. This passion (and a relocation to Melbourne) lead to the creation of Culinary Cow, which has recently opened after roughly 18 months of blood, sweat and tears.

The service is completely a la carte, giving the customer far more variety and flexibility. All you do is select the meals you are interested in and have the ingredients and recipes delivered straight to your door.

We loved having the full culinary experience while enjoying the quirkiness and fun in creating our own meals. 

We particularly enjoyed our Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast wrapped in Prosciutto which was very easy to make and simply delicious. The convenience of having each item perfectly portioned meant that there was no waste and it was incredibly easy to assemble.

This "no waste" benefit from the Culinary Cow service sets it apart, in line with their commitment to a long-term sustainable approach as people only order what they want and get what they need. 

Their commitment to sustainability also extends through their packaging. The guys have created a short-term cool box using ice packs and air compression bags in cardboard boxes. Where others are using polystyrene, Culinary Cow uses recyclable brown cardboard boxes.

There is also a wine pairing option with each meal. This idea is soon to be transformed into customers being able to purchase specific wines to be delivered with their recipes.   

Their long-term aim is to grow their sustainability approach to product sourcing and to start the process they have even curated their own herb garden and plan on growing that to a vegie patch and then more.

Find out more about Culinary Cow here.

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Culinary Cow.

Jimmy Grants Richmond

Jimmy Grants, George Calombaris’s modern interpretation of an Athenian souvlaki bar opened it's Richmond installation over the weekend.

We particularly loved the new Duck Souvlaki on offer. Crispy duck, apple, tzatziki, chips and parsley are encased within Jimmy Grant's fluffy signature pita. Yum!

For dessert, there is the Baklava soft-serve ice-cream to ensure you finish your meal off on a delectably sweet note.

This fourth addition to the Jimmy Grants empire is a winner. Expect all the things you  know and love about Jimmy Grants within a modern spacious fit out. It’s simple, no fuss and big on flavour. 

Location: 427-429 Church Street, Richmond

Phone: 8419 8808

Link: www.jimmygrants.com.au

Cuisine: Greek

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Jimmy Grants.

Madame Flavour French Adventure Teas

Transport yourself to Paris, Monte Carlo, or Provence and into the enchanting world of French culture with Madame Flavour’s relaxing and rejuvenating new range of French Adventures teas.

Made for the tea purist, these loose-leaf blends draw upon the classic French tradition of exotic and scented leafy teas, served in beautiful teaware. Madame Flavour founder Corinne Noyes has encapsulated her favourite memories, moments and passions in these three new blends — Afternoon in Paris, Summer in Provence and Weekend in Monte Carlo. 

Summer in Provence 75g 

A divine blend inspired by sunshine, fruit and flowers, Madame Flavour has chosen a Congou black leaf tea, scented with sunflowers, citrus and apricot – sure to brighten your day and leave you feeling fresh. 

Afternoon in Paris 70g 

Inspired by the beauty and romance of the city of light, this blend is perfectly Paris. A single origin Keemun leaf tea with a hint of smoke, classic vanilla, berry and an abundance of rose petals. It is pure romance in a cup. 

Weekend in Monte Carlo 80g 

Weekend in Monte Carlo is inspired by the meeting of glamour and tradition in one of the most exciting cities in the world. This blend is an exotic journey of Pekoe and Gunpowder Green leaf tea scented with spearmint leaf and bergamot. Encapsulating Monte Carlo’s refreshing and surprising spirit.

We suggest you choose a beautiful pot, let the leaves unfurl for maximum flavour and take some time to truly enjoy the experience; this is the unique French tea tradition. Madame Flavour French Adventures are available in selected Coles and independent supermarkets. 

Visit madameflavour.com to find out more.

Gastrology sampled the products courtesy of Madame Flavour.

Snippet: Gazi

What can you say about Gazi that hasn't been said. There is a reason that long after it's opening, it is still difficult to secure a table at this very generously sized restaurant. 

And, like the venue itself, the food is generously proportioned. On our visits we have found the dishes to be executed wonderfully using fresh produce. It can only be described as comfort cooking on steroids and it is why we are sure to return again. And again. And again.

Snippet: Entrecôte

Set within a wonderful heritage building, offers a solid French brasserie inspired dining experience of simple, good produce cooked well. Hopkins River beef is on display here and it is prepared lovingly and is wonderfully flavoursome.

You can't book, which is a shame given its popularity, but if you're after an up market Parisian steakhouse experience, Entrecôte is worth a visit.

Sunday Brunch @ Red Spice Road QV

Red Spice QV is re-defining Melbourne’s brunch experience for urban diners with a wide choice of innovative, delicious Asian inspired brunch dishes, generously proportioned, and served fast, with expertly prepared coffees, teas and refreshing brunch drinks.

An iconic Melbourne establishment, Red Spice Road offers Asian cuisine which is heavily Thai influenced. 

We started our brunch with a couple of refreshing smoothies. Of particular note was the Bent Nut Smoothie made from Bee Pollen, Banana, Honey, Cashew, Soy Milk and Chia Seeds - delicious! 

Chicken, Pomelo, Peanut, Herb, Coconut Salad

The salad boasted an intriguing combination of luscious chicken, sweet pomelo and herbs, and was accented by crushed cashew nuts and bean sprouts. The dazzlingly fresh ingredients blended harmoniously with the coconut milk dressing which resulted in a clean and bright dish with a perfect salt-sour-heat balance.

Kuay Teow Nam-Spicy Broth with BBQ Pork, Pork Balls, Noodles, Peanuts, Water Spinach, Beanshoots & Basil

The Kuay Teow was absolutely stunning. Served with generous slices of lean, tender BBQ pork in a beautiful broth which possessed the customary punchy flavours exhibited by South East Asian cuisine. The broth boasted a great depth of flavour and went well with the slippery noodles.

Sticky Rice with Coconut, Pineapple, Strawberry, Watermelon & Mint

A modern breakfast take on the traditional Thai dessert of black sticky rice pudding with coconut, this bowl of goodness arrived as pretty as a picture, boasting a lovely deep purple colour. Red Spice Road’s version was absolutely moreish - luscious and striking without being too sweet and with an expertly balanced level of salt. It was wonderful with the wonderfully fresh pineapples, strawberries, watermelon and mint.

Red Spice Road QV provides a new dimension to brunch in Melbourne by offering an authentic Thai breakfast experience that is tasty, fresh and impactful. Definitely worth checking out. 

What: Sunday brunch at Red Spice Road QV

When: Every Sunday from 10:30am - 5:00pm 

Where: Red Spice Road QV, 31 Artemis Lane QV, Melbourne

Phone: 8660 6300

Link: http://redspiceqv.com/menus/brunch-menu

Cuisine: Thai, South East Asian

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Apples + Pears Entertainment Group.

Snippet post: Fancy Nance

Adriano Zumbo can seem to do no wrong at the moment with a constantly expanding empire. Fancy Nance high tea was an enjoyable but certainly not exceptional experience. 

Some hits, some misses is definitely the best way to summarise. However, Zumbo has such a way of capturing people's imaginations that we are sure this venture will also be a success.

Monthly Farmers Market Discovery Boxes

Byron Bay start-up My Farmers Market Table is bringing a taste of Australia to foodies around the country with a new gourmet subscription service set to make a splash.

Gastrology recently received a sample of one of their Monthly Discovery Boxes which highlights a different food region each month, and delivers a handpicked selection of artisan-produced gourmet delights.

Our box sample box featured beautiful Byron Bay region and showcased My Farmers Market Table founder, Christiana Stergiou's selections from searching through the farmers markets in Byron Bay  uncover the finest produce and best small-batch culinary treats.

The Discovery Box included things like incredible sun-dried olives, beautiful macadamias and pecans, and homemade jam and spreads.

The Monthly Discovery Boxes

The monthly Discovery Boxes join a range of Gift Boxes available for one-off purchase, and all are filled with non-perishable goods that don't require refrigeration. Monthly subscriptions can be paused or cancelled at any time, and all will be available for purchase from your computer or smart phone via a secure, user-friendly website.

My Farmers Market Table also offers a range of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options and can cater for other special requests.

Pozible crowdfunding campaign

Stergiou is currently running a Pozible crowdfunding campaign to launch My Farmers Market Table. She is offering Poziblepledgers 10 per cent discounts on single boxes and 10 per cent off all three-month, six-month and 12-month subscriptions.There are a limited number boxes and subscriptions at 20 per cent discount available exclusively for the first 50 supporters.

People can contribute to the Pozible crowdfunding campaign directly at http://pozible.com/myfmt or visit www.myfmt.com.au for more information.

Snippet: Grill Steak Seafood

Grill Steak Seafood sits across 3 venues in Hardware Lane. However, the massive presence is not an indication of the quality of food on offer. We were very unimpressed by the highly inconsistent cooking of the steaks and quality of the beef. 

The sauces were anaemic and devoid of flavour and the chips were straight from a packet. The dessert was pleasant but nothing that you couldn't get at an average pub. With so many excellent other options in Melbourne, we recommend you give this one a miss. 

L’ altro mondo

“L’altro mondo” is an Italian phrase that translates literally to “another world”. Our recent visit to l’altro mondo suggests that it is a highly appropriate name for the restaurant. It is a name that evokes memories of the warm familial atmosphere, of the excellence of its cuisine and together with a touch of magic, the ability to transport patrons to another culinary world.

Domenico De Marco and his partner Elyse Woodward-Brown quietly opened this Italian restaurant at 125 Victoria Avenue Albert Park in September 2014. Together, they manage a committed team intent on achieving exceptional things.

Having just recently turned 30, Domenico has an impressive resume including a slew of one star Michelin Italian restaurants including Il Povero Diavolo (Torriana), Ristorante L‘erbe del re (Modena) and at the Four Seasons Hotel (Florence). In Australia, Domenico has worked with renowned chefs such as Luke Mangan and Neil Perry at the Rockpool Group.

Patrons can opt for the degustation or a la carte menus which feature Domenico’s ‘contemporary cuisine with an Italian influence’ boasting dishes with clear lineage and subtle, yet sometimes surprising flavour combinations. 

An Italian aperitivo with house made bread

Pursuing a clean taste and a purist in terms of using produce of the utmost quality, Chef Domenico cures all his own meats and bakes his bread daily. We loved the delicious selection of aperitivo with his outstanding bread.

Onion pie, rhubarb, fennel and orange salad

Crumbly pastry encased beautifully caramelised onions. The accompanying fennel salad was nicely sweetened by slices of orange to dull the customary sharp aniseed note and provided a pleasant counterpoint to the very sweet spiced jus adorning the pie.

House cured rainbow trout, radicchio, and ginger dressing

A delightfully fresh dish of house cured rainbow trout, radicchio, ginger dressing was lovely.

The soft texture of the trout contrasted nicely with the crispness of the radicchio while the ginger dressing provided a light heat which cut through the saltiness of the umami laden dish.  It was a dish of subtle, but balanced, and well considered textures and flavours.  

Ricotta and winter green filled ravioli, lemon butter herb sauce

The ravioli was exceptional. The filling of deliciously savoury and melt in your mouth ricotta and winter greens was encased in al dente pasta. The accompanying lemon butter herb sauce made this a perfectly executed and expertly balanced dish.

Slow braised beef brisket in an Asian stock, kale puree, liquorice jus, and beetroot

The slow braised beef brisket was decadent and flavoursome. Incredibly tender, it fell away easily with the weight of our forks. Coated with an earthy braising sauce, the dish was very enjoyable to consume with the luxurious kale puree and liquorice jus which captivated with its delightfully aroma.

Cappuccino ghiacciato

A pre-dessert of frozen cappuccino delighted with its playful interpretation.

Saffron mousse, marzipan, yoghurt, salted macadamia, mandarin oil

Continuing the trend for the evening, the dessert a delicious interplay between interesting textures, flavours and seductive aromas. The layer of gritty sweet polenta was delicately thin and crisp and paired beautifully with the mellow and luxurious saffron mousse and marzipan. The salted macadamia brought an added textural element and just a touch of salinity while the tartness of the yoghurt produced a balanced dessert.

At l’altro mondo it is all about the food and Domenico’s passion that underlies it. Whether you are an Italian traditionalist or prefer to swerve off the autostrada into culinary roads less travelled, make sure you make l’altro mondo a destination for your next food adventure.

Location: 125 Victoria Ave, Albert Park 

Phone: (03) 9682 2388

Link: http://laltromondo.com.au/

Cuisine: Italian, Modern Australian

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of L' altro mondo.

Snippet: Eclipse

Eclipse is a staple of ours. While numerous hipster cafes have sprung up all around the "New York end" of Collins Street, Eclipse has remained constant.

Serving up high quality coffees at the back of the Intercontinental Hotel,  Eclipse is a dark, cosy space within which to get your caffeine fix. It is a testament to the quality of the offering that Eclipse has retained its loyal following. Worth checking out if you work nearby.

45 Degrees Pizza

The newest addition to Bridge Road, 45 Degrees introduces premium quality pizza with an urban attitude inspired particularly by the suburbs of Melbourne, exploring the flavour profiles distinct to Melbourne in their toppings.

Pop corn chicken

From Springvale and the flavours of Vietnam to Oakleigh with its Greek heritage and back o Carlton for classic combinations, the menu features some delicious flavour combinations that work a treat.

Masala Lamb - Masala slow cooked lamb, spinach, Spanish onion, Danish fetta, raita and zaatar

A tribute to Indian cuisine, this pizza will have your mouth singing. Melt in the mouth and thoroughly flavoursome slow cooked lamb paired with spinach, Spanish onion, Danish fetta and finished with refreshing raita.

Korean - Korean fried chicken, Spanish onion, pineapple, kimchi and toasted black sesame seeds

Kimchi lovers rejoice! This delicious pizza is served with generous amounts of the good stuff alongside crispy morsels of Korean fried chicken.

Kale Beetroot - Kale, roasted zucchini, spinach, black barley, sun dried tomato, walnuts and beetroot raita

Stepping up the stakes on this trendy café salad staple, this pizza features key superfood ingredients with a gourmet twist. Fresh baby spinach is layered with tangy sun dried tomato, crispy kale and mellow roasted zucchini and toasted walnuts for an added textural goodness, all brought together by a flaming pink beetroot raita.

Brioche doughnuts

These golden brioche puffs (one filled with chocolate custard and the other with raspberry jam) were stunning. Ethereal in texture, the doughnuts were cinnamon-sugar coated and tasted delicious. 

Only using the best quality produce for toppings with interesting flavour combinations, the proof is in the tasting. Combining cool beats and great pizzas - we think George, Harley and the team at 45 Degrees have got the mix just right.

Location: 33 Bridge Road, Richmond
Phone: 03 9429 5577
Link: http://www.45pizza.com.au/
Cuisine: Pizza

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of 45 Degrees Pizza.

The Tooheys Cooking Handbook

Inspired by the Tooheys Brothers’ have-a-go spirit, the Tooheys Cooking Handbook isn’t about perfecting complicated meals. It’s about getting stuck in and giving cooking a go. Nothing pretentious, just good home cooking everyone can get involved in.

Comprising 80 recipes, the Tooheys Cooking Handbook is perfect for any home cook, featuring a range of Aussie favourites, along with Asian, Mexican and Italian-inspired dishes (among many others); it’s a reflection of the evolving tastes of Australia: down-to-earth, hearty meals we cook and eat on a regular basis.

From the best spag bol to not-so-fancy fish parcels, the legendary meat pie to peri peri prawns (not shrimp!). The Tooheys Cooking Handbook is a combination of everyday recipes, mouth-watering photography, hands on cooking techniques, beer matching ideas, helpful information on the perfect technique to pour your Tooheys beer and a chance to discover the story behind one of Australia’s most adored beers.

With handy tips throughout making sure you get the best out of your meal, the ethos of this cook book not perfection, it’s about enjoying honest food with family and friends, and having a go.

Purchase your copy of Tooheys Cooking Handbook for $39.95

Steak Masterclass with Adam North + Pepperjack | 2015 Battle of the Steaks

Gastrology recently joined Adam North, Pepperjack and Battle of the Steaks for an intimate masterclass and dinner at Bells Hotel in South Melbourne.

We learned some great tips from Adam North (read more about his tips here) and were treated to a delicious dinner of perfectly cooked steak over copious amounts of delicious Pepperjack wines.

We also went behind the scenes with Pepperjack's Richard Mattner who took us through how the Pepperjack steak graded wines were conceived.

2015 Battle of the Steaks

If you love a good steak as much as we do, then listed up!

From July 6th to August 30th, Pepperjack Wines is hosting the ultimate battle: Battle Of The Steaks. The 8 week head-to-head battle will see the best Australian steakhouses put their juiciest steaks forward in the hope of being crowned the Battle Of The Steaks 2015 champion.

All you have to do is:

1. Find a participating venue to purchase the perfect steak to enjoy with a glass of Pepperjack to receive a scratch card with your unique code.
2. When you’ve finished your meal, head to battleofthesteaks.com.au/enter, punch in your code, rate your steak, and you’ve just voted.

On the 31st August, Pepperjack Wines will draw one lucky entrant to head down to the Saltram Cellar Door in the Barossa Valley to be on the judging panel for the Battle Of The Steaks finale in October.

If you win you’ll also be treated to three nights accommodation for you and a friend, a food and wine tour of the area, plus a hot air balloon ride, all courtesy of Pepperjack Wines.

Visit BattleoftheSteaks.com.au to vote now.

Snippet: Henry and the Fox

We have been to Henry and the Fox numerous times for lunch but have recently started stopping in for coffees. The ambience is warm and inviting and the coffees are of a high standard. 

However, the staff have been slightly rude on occasion and this is something they will have to work on if they are going to be able to succeed in this increasingly competitive pocket of Melbourne. 

Oakridge Wines and Creative Universe proudly present “La Dolce Vita” & “An Enchanted Spring Evening” [Saturdays 29 August and 17 October 2015]

Oakridge Wines is presenting two magical nights of opera with one of Australia’s leading acts, Pot-Pourri. Head Chef Matt Stone will showcase a traditional Italian menu for La Dolce Vita and An Enchanted Spring Evening will celebrate the fresh flavours of spring found in the Yarra Valley regional food bowl, matched with Oakridge award winning wines including its Italian varietals.

La Dolce Vita, “The good life” – Theatrical highlights from the most popular operas, Italian, Neapolitan and international songs including Carmen, The Pearl Fishers, Rigoletto, La Traviata, Madam Butterfly; and songs made famous by Andrea Bocelli, Il Divo, The Three Tenors and more.

An Enchanted Spring Evening – Featuring the best of musical theatre and Broadway including hits from Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, South Pacific, Chicago, Westside Story, My Fair Lady, Man of La Mancha, songs by artists Leonard Cohen, Sting, Josh Groban and many more.

Pot-Pourri, voted Australian Event Entertainers of the year, features stunning sopranos Tania de Jong AM and Rebecca Bode plus tenor Jon Bode, baritone Jonathan Morton and pianist Rosa Scaffidi. Just returned from international success in Asia, New Zealand and Europe, this talented ensemble hit those operatic high C’s, belt out Broadway, seduce with song, dance up a storm, create magic and are sure to stir your soul.

Dates & time:

“La Dolce Vita” – Saturday 29th August 2015, 7pm – 11pm

“An Enchanted Spring Evening” – Saturday 17th October 2015, 7pm – 11pm

Venue: 

Oakridge Wines, 864 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream, Victoria

Tickets:

$140 per person includes 3-course dinner, matched wines and the performance

$260 per person for both events. Book a table for 10 and only pay for 9.

Transportation: 

Bus transfer to and from Healesville included

Bookings: 

03 9738 9900 or info@oakridgewines.com.au

Online Bookings or more information visit: http://bit.ly/OperaAtOakridge

Snippet: Gills Diner & Cafe

Gills Diner & Cafe was recommended to us for the quality of its coffee. So, we had no option but to head down Flinders Lane to see what the fuss was about. 

And we were not disappointed. Whilst relatively off the hipster coffee radar, Gills Diner & Cafe is serving up wonderful cups of coffee paired with fresh baked goods courtesy of its bakery business Commercial Bakery. Highly recommended for your next caffeine fix. 

A Grand Literary Dinner

Gastrology recently joined The Grand Hotel Melbourne for their recent series of delicious literary evenings. 

We enjoyed Champagne and a 4-course menu while listening to tales of creativity, inspiration and success from Australian author, Robyn Annear.

It was a night of indulgence for all the senses within the unique ambience of The Grand Hotel Melbourne's historic building over a creative menu of fresh, local produce.

Steamed Salmon Timballo, filled with shellfish mousse, drizzled with Pernod and champagne sauce, served with asparagus risotto 

 Matched with: Indigo Pinot Grigio, Beechworth, VIC 

The Steamed Salmon Timballo, filled with shellfish mousse, asparagus and saffron risotto finished with pernod and champagne sauce certainly satisfied. A simple dish with showcased the natural sweetness of seafood. 

John Batman Lamb Rump, served with a smoked eggplant compote, glazed with vincotto demi-glace

Matched with: Red Claw Shiraz, Mornington Peninsula, VIC 

The lamb rump was an excellent dish. The lamb was very tender and fell away easily with the weight of our forks. Coated with a beautiful vincotto demi-glace and creamy smoked eggplant compote, it was a highly enjoyable dish.

Pecan Cheesecake with poached strawberries and warm chocolate ganache, served with apple jam 

Matched with: De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon, Yarra Valley, VIC

We adored our dessert of Pecan Cheesecake with poached strawberries and warm chocolate ganache, served with apple jam. The cheesecake was deliciously rich without being too sweet.

The next M Gallery Literary Collection dinner in Melbourne is "Celebrity Dining" at The Como Melbourne on Thursday 17th September 2015 with co-creator of TV series Offspring, Debra Oswald. More details here.

Gastrology bloggers attended the event courtesy of M Gallery.

Snippet: Servery and Spoon

Servery and Spoon is making its mark in the leafy suburb of Malvern East. Set in a converted family home, they serve a range of options to satisfy all tastes. 

We sampled poached eggs with pumpkin mash and field mushroom omelette, smashed avocado and sausage. Both dishes were well cooked and of particular note was the delicious, chorizo like sausage served with the omelette. Worth checking out if you're in the neighbourhood.