I have found myself in the enviable position of having more food reviews to do than time to write them so have popped together a couple of my January eats together in one little post so that the mound of writing does not become too overwhelming. So here we have CBD burgers, a wine-region pizza […] Read more…
I always thought Transformer was a slightly odd name to call the new, fine-dining version of that old Fitzroy stalwart, Vegie Bar. That was until I attended a Vegan and the Vine event as part of Good Food and Wine month. I’ve concluded that it is called Transformer because it will transform the way you think […] Read more…
Most of the time Sir Charles is a delightful little cafe just off the main drag in Fitzroy serving up inventive and beautifully executed takes on usual cafe fare. For example, Eggs Benedict arrives with panko crumbed eggs, sriracha hollandaise, chilli and bacon served with roti. However, recently, under chef Stephen Hogan, they have begun […] Read more…
It was a Body Attack class that brought me to Darling Street Espresso. A voucher acquired as a lucky door prize was the only thing that alerted me to the presence of this little corner cafe (on the corner of Darling St) next to Moonee Ponds West Primary School. In actual fact, the cafe isn’t […] Read more…
I am not really one to get caught up in restaurant hype. I still haven’t been to Chin Chin! (I know!) I also don’t get terribly wooed by the celebrity chef effect. I love Shane Delia’s ‘Spice Journey’ cooking show but had never really entertained the idea of eating at Maha, his restaurant. That is, […] Read more…