Mezzanine
253 Flinders Lane
City
9650 4399
Italian
Open Mon - Fri 11.45am - 3.45pm ,Fri 6 - 9,30pm.
No cards and No coffee machine available here.
Also known as Rosas kitchen this is a perfect locatiion to have a low key sicilian lunch. If you want to avoid the crowds that pack this place for lunch I suggest arriving after 2pm. The most value for money way to eat here is the $32 degustation which gives you the chance to try all on offer - Antipasto which includes 8 or more morsels like a chunk of fried ricotta, and a shredded celeriac and caper salad, the famous Porchetta ( rolled pork roast with a layer of stuffing ) is a must try. Always on offer is a piece of cake maybe a sour cherry custard tart ,which is nice accompanied with a stove top espresso. If you want a homecooked meal and could not be bothered doing it yourself this is the place to come.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
HUTONG DUMPLING BAR
14 - 16 Market Lane
City
9650 8128
Liscenced and BYO wine $3 corkage per head
Located directly opposite the famed Flower Drum, Hutong is whipping Melbourne into a dumpling frenzy. Famous for its XLB ( Xiao Ling Bao ) which on entry to the restaurant you can see being made in front of you - these are arguably the best dumplings in town.Taken so seriously infact that they come with instructions on how to eat them. Pan fried dumplings and Turnip cake are also worth a try. Mains - house speaciality Chilli chicken cooked with plenty of dry chillis and peanuts is a chilli lovers delight as is the Beef fillet cooked chinese style which just melts in your mouth. Other safe favourites are the Prawns with vegetables and the Salt and Pepper calamari.Bookings are recommended.
City
9650 8128
Liscenced and BYO wine $3 corkage per head
Located directly opposite the famed Flower Drum, Hutong is whipping Melbourne into a dumpling frenzy. Famous for its XLB ( Xiao Ling Bao ) which on entry to the restaurant you can see being made in front of you - these are arguably the best dumplings in town.Taken so seriously infact that they come with instructions on how to eat them. Pan fried dumplings and Turnip cake are also worth a try. Mains - house speaciality Chilli chicken cooked with plenty of dry chillis and peanuts is a chilli lovers delight as is the Beef fillet cooked chinese style which just melts in your mouth. Other safe favourites are the Prawns with vegetables and the Salt and Pepper calamari.Bookings are recommended.
PORTELLO ROSSO
15 Warburton Lane
City
9602 2273
www.portellorosso.com.au
Jamon Bar and Pizzeria
Open Tues - Fri noon - late Sat 6pm - late
Wine Liscenced
Tucked down a city lane way - this urban chic restaurant caters to Melbourne's love of Tapas and Pizza. Famed for its imported pork products the best way to sample this is to order the charcuterie plate which comes with four charcuterie items ranging from italian prosciutto to seranno and the imported Iberico acompanied by toasted brioche, cornichons and mustard fruits. A large range of Tapas is catered for on the blackboard from bravas patatas to fried goats cheese but dont leave without trying a pizza - I recommend the simple Jamon. There are only 2 desserts on offer a Chilli chocolate pudding and a Creme Catalan, which go well with a glass of PX.
City
9602 2273
www.portellorosso.com.au
Jamon Bar and Pizzeria
Open Tues - Fri noon - late Sat 6pm - late
Wine Liscenced
Tucked down a city lane way - this urban chic restaurant caters to Melbourne's love of Tapas and Pizza. Famed for its imported pork products the best way to sample this is to order the charcuterie plate which comes with four charcuterie items ranging from italian prosciutto to seranno and the imported Iberico acompanied by toasted brioche, cornichons and mustard fruits. A large range of Tapas is catered for on the blackboard from bravas patatas to fried goats cheese but dont leave without trying a pizza - I recommend the simple Jamon. There are only 2 desserts on offer a Chilli chocolate pudding and a Creme Catalan, which go well with a glass of PX.
DINO'S DELI
34 Chapel St
Windsor
9521 3466
www.dinosdeli.com.au
European/Spanish
Open Mon - Fri 7am - 11pm Sat - Sun 8am - 11pm Bar 10am - 1am
Wine Liscenced
Breakfast Available
Want a Spanish breakfast here is the place to go - for a Spanish Omelette or if your after something sweet try the Spanish Toast served with poached fruit. Great coffee and a lovely casual breakfast spot down the grungy end of Chapel St.
Windsor
9521 3466
www.dinosdeli.com.au
European/Spanish
Open Mon - Fri 7am - 11pm Sat - Sun 8am - 11pm Bar 10am - 1am
Wine Liscenced
Breakfast Available
Want a Spanish breakfast here is the place to go - for a Spanish Omelette or if your after something sweet try the Spanish Toast served with poached fruit. Great coffee and a lovely casual breakfast spot down the grungy end of Chapel St.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
JACK'S SATAY BAR
571-573 Mount Alexander Rd
Moonee Ponds
9375 3778
www.jacksatay.com.au
Malaysian
Open Tues - Sun noon - late
Wine - Liscensed and BYO ($7 corkage)
Vegetarian Options available
Take away and Home Delivery Available
Relaxed,reasonably priced restaurant with very attentive service. Entree's include Pandan Chicken which seemed lacking as it was served without an accompanying sauce, Lohkaing - minced chicken and prawn wrapped in beancurd skin was delicious served with a tangy plum sauce and the roti rolls are a super but filling entree. Catering for those who have an aversion to spice is the signature Satay Harikan - rockling,prawns and calamari with a mild satay sauce whilst the Seafood combination is exactly the same combo except it is served with a thai chilli sauce.The star main however is the Ikan Snapper which is marinated in Sambal and cooked in banana leaves, the whole snapper is deboned for you at the table by the wait staff, well worth trying but be warned as it packs a chilli punch. Desserts - the sago pudding comes swimming in coconut milk and palm sugar and is a nicet sweet end to the meal.
Moonee Ponds
9375 3778
www.jacksatay.com.au
Malaysian
Open Tues - Sun noon - late
Wine - Liscensed and BYO ($7 corkage)
Vegetarian Options available
Take away and Home Delivery Available
Relaxed,reasonably priced restaurant with very attentive service. Entree's include Pandan Chicken which seemed lacking as it was served without an accompanying sauce, Lohkaing - minced chicken and prawn wrapped in beancurd skin was delicious served with a tangy plum sauce and the roti rolls are a super but filling entree. Catering for those who have an aversion to spice is the signature Satay Harikan - rockling,prawns and calamari with a mild satay sauce whilst the Seafood combination is exactly the same combo except it is served with a thai chilli sauce.The star main however is the Ikan Snapper which is marinated in Sambal and cooked in banana leaves, the whole snapper is deboned for you at the table by the wait staff, well worth trying but be warned as it packs a chilli punch. Desserts - the sago pudding comes swimming in coconut milk and palm sugar and is a nicet sweet end to the meal.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
RED SPICE ROAD
27 McKillop St
City
9603 1601
www.redspiceroad.com
MODERN ASIAN
Open Daily noon - 3pm, Mon - Fri 5-10pm, Sat-Sun 6-10pm
Wine - Liscenced and Fab Cocktails as well
This place is true value for money and the food is fabulous.Try the $20 sharing menu available for lunch and dinner ( $55 after 7pm ). The Larb Gai chicken salad,the five spice pork belly and the Red Beef curry are all winners. This is a great place to have a night out with your friends especially on a Friday night when they have great happy hour drinks specials.
City
9603 1601
www.redspiceroad.com
MODERN ASIAN
Open Daily noon - 3pm, Mon - Fri 5-10pm, Sat-Sun 6-10pm
Wine - Liscenced and Fab Cocktails as well
This place is true value for money and the food is fabulous.Try the $20 sharing menu available for lunch and dinner ( $55 after 7pm ). The Larb Gai chicken salad,the five spice pork belly and the Red Beef curry are all winners. This is a great place to have a night out with your friends especially on a Friday night when they have great happy hour drinks specials.
SPICE MARKET
Beaney Lane ( off Russell Street )
9660 3777
This is my absolute favourite bar at the moment in Melbourne - you can almost imagine you are in Dubai whilst you are in this opulent, sophisticated temple where you are surrounded by Buddhas and oodles of gorgeousness. Greg Malouf is in charge of the Bar food here. Huge lists of cocktails - my fave being the Turkish Delite Martini - just yum. You can book private lounges and rooms here for your own little soiree - check out the prices on the back page of the drinks menu.
Please go and tell all your friends - this is THE place to be. If you decide to go after 6 pm on a Friday or a Saturday night be prepared to line up. They have a live DJ on Fri/Sat nite as well .
9660 3777
This is my absolute favourite bar at the moment in Melbourne - you can almost imagine you are in Dubai whilst you are in this opulent, sophisticated temple where you are surrounded by Buddhas and oodles of gorgeousness. Greg Malouf is in charge of the Bar food here. Huge lists of cocktails - my fave being the Turkish Delite Martini - just yum. You can book private lounges and rooms here for your own little soiree - check out the prices on the back page of the drinks menu.
Please go and tell all your friends - this is THE place to be. If you decide to go after 6 pm on a Friday or a Saturday night be prepared to line up. They have a live DJ on Fri/Sat nite as well .
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