Middle Fish

Hip-hip-hooray ! Happy 3rd birthday Middle Fish ! And boy does Middle Fish know how to throw a party. Along with the Thai birthday brunch we indulged in, we also took part in a cooking demonstration where owner, Pla shared her secrets of Thai home cooking and the launch of Middle Fish's brand new shop featuring the eclectic works of international designer Khun Hem. 

The best way to describe Middle Fish ? If Thailand and Melbourne had a baby, Middle Fish would be the product - a fusion of industrial and modern art, large steel bench tops and exposed brick walls. Food wise, it's as authentic as it gets. Though I didn't manage to get my hands on each and every dish, here is a visual highlight of some of Pla's amazing Southern Thai dishes.

Kang Tai Pla

Chocolate and Almond Tea

Sa La Pao

Tiger Prawn Spring Roll

Mushroom Spring Roll

Mini Fish Cake Burgers

Salmon Salad

Thai Desserts

No doubt about, Middle Fish promises to bring the joys of Thailand cultures, customers and cuisines to Melbourne. In fact, I enjoyed my visit so much, I'm heading back tomorrow. Race you there ?

confessions of a little piggy was invited to dine as a guest of Zilla & Brooks and Middle Fish

Middle Fish

122-128 Berkeley Street 

Carlton VIC 3053

http://middlefish.com.au 

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Proud Mary

Please don’t question why it took me forever to visit Proud Mary. Shame on me, I know. I’m not proud of it.

With so many new brunch spots constantly popping up in Melbourne, sometimes it’s easy to get caught up with the new and upcoming and overlook the brunch pioneers. But I’m here to make my amends. So to visit a golden oldie, it only made sense to check it out with some (golden) old uni friends.

Skinny Flat White

Ox Tongue

Mmm, ox tongue - so meltingly tender and flavours so wonderfully deep and rich, matching beautifully with peppers full of natural sweetness, crunchy smoked almonds, and crispy onions. Let’s not forget the perfectly poached egg that oozed liquid gold onto the crisp slice of hot sourdough toast. A playful dish filled with magical flavours and textures.

Proud's Granola 

My friend went for Proud’s Granola, a dish which seemed to be the exact opposite of mine. An energy-boosting house-made granola brought to the next level with lemon balm, coconut sorbet and almond milk.

Avocado

My other neighbour’s brunch choice was simply faultless. A mountain of creamy avocado on farmhouse toast, charred corn, green onion tabouleh, ricotta and roast baby tomatoes on a bed of harissa. A serious case of food envy from my end of the table.

Proud Mary was buzzing and deservedly so considering the inventiveness of their menu, generous serving sizes and hearty brunch fare. Delivered with pride - food, coffee and service were all spot on.


Proud Mary
172 Oxford Street
Collingwood, VIC 3066
http://www.proudmarycoffee.com.au/ 

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Flavour Exchange Summer 2014 Giveaway - 2 x Double Passes

Calling out all lovers of Victorian wine, beer, cider and produce !

Flavour Exchange is coming this Thursday and Friday, and Confessions of a Little Piggy has collaborated with DIG + FISH to give away Double Passes to two lucky Little Piggies !

Kick start the summer of 2014 with Victoria’s greatest collection of boutique beers, small batch ciders, sparkling white wines and dairy fresh cheeses. Gathering over 50 exhibitors and only the best of Victoria’s finest brewers, bakers, growers and makers in one handy CBD location, Flavour Exchange will be the first stop for anyone wanting to find the best food and drinks to fill their BBQs, picnics and Christmas tables.

Allow your sweet tooths to be tempted by Chooh La La‘s fresh Parisian praline roasted onsite and Melbourne’s Rooftop Honey treats made by happy bees hiding in urban Melbourne. Those looking for a savoury bite – keep an eye out for traditional Aussie pies from Coopers Homemade Pie’s, Chocolate Buddha’s traditional Japanese inspired bites and Richie’s Fresh Salsa, which brings the taste of Mexico to Fed Square. Satiate summer’s heat with wholesome Pressed Juices’, Endless Cider and SOFI, to Mediterranean influenced spritzers.

Let the sparkling white wines flow, Pilsners froth and say hello to Summer !

Tickets are 32.50 (pre-paid) or $37.50  (at the door) each and include 14 tasting tokens and a premium wine glass for tasting.

Flavour Exchange Giveaway - 2 x Double Passes

So how do I win ?

1. Like Confessions of a Little Piggy on Facebook

2. Follow Confessions of a Little Piggy on Instagram

3. Subscribe to Confessions of a Little Piggy

3. Send me an email answering "What is your favourite Victorian wine, beer, cider or produce ?" to confessionsofalittlepiggy@gmail.com


Giveaway Terms and Conditions:

- Entries are open until Wednesday, December 3rd at midnight AEST.

- Winners will be notified via email by Thursday, December 4th

- Each winner will receive a Double Pass which entitles them and a friend entrance, 14 tasting tokens and a premium wine glass for tasting.

- Tickets cannot be resold for commercial gain.


What: Summer Flavour Exchange 2014

Where: The Atrium and Deakin Edge, Federation Square

When: Thursday December 4 and Friday December 5, 2014

Time: 4.30pm – 8.30pm

Cost: Tickets are $32.50 pre purchased or $37.50 at the door (includes14 tasting tokens and a premium wine glass for tasting).


http://www.flavourexchange.com.au/

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