26 June, 2014

MELT Pizza

When pizza was first invented in Naples over 200 years ago, it was fast and nutritious. Today, with MELT Pizzas’ fresh take on the old classics, it still is. With MELT as Chapel Street’s latest pizzeria, Windsor residents can now be really picky about their pizza. And I must say, MELT is perfect for the health-conscious. Light dough (no oil, fat or sugar), fresh local produce, all wood-fired in a 400 degree stone oven for 2 minutes – that’s...

20 June, 2014

The Age Good Cafe Guide 2014

Another year, another round of applause to Melbourne's amazing cafes !  A huge congratulations to the cafes who topped the The Age Good Cafe Guide 2014. Best eggs ? Best coffee ? Look no further. eftpos Best Cafe  Top Paddock - Richmond Best New Cafe  Stagger Lee's - Fitzroy. Best Coffee Seven Seeds - Carlton Best Boutique Roaster Industry Beans - Fitzroy Best Brew Bar Everyday Coffee - Collingwood Best...

18 June, 2014

Workshop Specialty Coffee

Situated on the quieter end of Glenhuntly Road, the Brothers at Workshop Specialty Coffee have been pleasing coffee-lovers for just over a year now. The cafe features a rustic brick feature wall, washed timber tables, industrial light fixtures and huge windows, bathing the space in sunshine. Touches of nature brings colour and life to the space, with bright yellow chrysanthemums bringing instant happiness. The menu is loaded with goodies - think...

13 June, 2014

Eat the Globe

Hi Friends - hope you’re all having a wonderful week ! This post today is a little different to my usual food ramblings, and is more about sharing what the lovely people over at Eat the Globe are doing to make a difference. One small nibble for Foodies, one giant bite for Mankind ! Eat the Globe is a virtual dinner table where foodies can get together and talk about the ruler of all pleasures - food. Anything and everything food...

08 June, 2014

Shyun Ramen Bar

Carnegie has always been one of my favourite places to dine at, and boy has Carnegie changed over the years. What started off as a quiet suburb with just a handful of family restaurants has now exploded into one of the hottest foodie destinations in Melbourne. You've got your old time favourites Kuala Lumpur, Paradai Thai and Kimchi Grandma, the newer kids to the block like Shyun, Mrs Kims Grill and Spilt Milk and with the likes of Pho66 and...

03 June, 2014

Rumi

No doubt about it, Rumi is charming. The space is warm and sophisticated, with its intricate poetry etched into wooden screens, and room filled with the aromatic flavours of Middle Eastern cuisine. Arak Fakra We started the night off by warming our stomachs with some Arak, an aniseed based drink distilled from wine and aged in clay jars. Arak first, water second and ice last - following this order, we watched as the once colourless...