I was a little uncertain when I received an invitation to the opening of Hophaus at Southgate. Firstly, I don’t drink beer. Invite me to the launch of a wine bar and I’m there but ask me to write about 30 specialty European beers on tap and I can’t help you. Secondly, I’m not quite sold… Read More New Restaurant Opening – Hophaus (Southgate)
People say that when you buy a house you should know it’s yours the moment you walk through the doors. It should have a feeling, a warmth and a comfort that makes you want to curl up on the couch with a good book and a pot of peppermint tea. I have that same view… Read More An Interview – Martin Pirc of Punch Lane
One of the things I love about blogging is the opportunity to meet incredibly talented people who are truly passionate about what they do. Pure South’s head chef Ashley Davis is one such person. When I first met Davis he was full of stories about the suppliers he works with and the produce that forms… Read More An Interview – Ashley Davis – Head Chef of Pure South
If you happened to wander down Rose Street recently with a hankering for Indian street food you most likely left in a haze of disappointment. That little bicycle store with the multi-coloured ottomans is gone (the building was demolished) and with it the home of that dosa spinning duo, Overdosa. Since being kicked out of… Read More An Update on Overdosa
The French are famous for their petit fours. My first trip to Paris left me with a camera full of friands, macarons and madelines. But Italians aren’t known for their sweets. The only sugary celebrity we can lay claim to is the almighty gelato – all hail. My man doesn’t understand my obsession with Italian cakes.… Read More Eiffel Tower Cakes – an Italian pasticerria with a french accent
Good morning readers! I have just updated my Published Work Page and thought I would share it. You can check it out at the link below. There is more to come so watch this space. MFM PUBLISHED WORK
Every year from around mid-feb to mid-march tomatoes come into season. It’s a beautiful time when Melbourne fruit shops are overflowing with ripe, blushing tomatoes. Depending on your postcode, you might see Nonnas buying the fruit by the crate-full and lugging it back to their cars. It’s during this small window of tomato-time that Italians… Read More Sauce Day in my Nonna’s Garage
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is an exciting time for food lovers in this city. Twitter feeds and Instagram pages are flooded with stories of $40 express lunches, exclusive chef and wine dinners and open kitchens with multi-story rain gardens. When it comes to food, Melbourne sure knows how to put on a show.… Read More Melbourne Food and Wine Festival at Southgate – La Camera and PJ O’Briens
I’m not sure why there is a chainsaw suspended from the ceiling of this new Brighton burger joint – or the reason behind the multi-coloured toy trucks lining the walls. Perhaps it has something to do with cult film Pulp Fiction, from where Royale Brothers gets its name. I haven’t seen that movie (please don’t… Read More Royale Brothers – New Melbourne Burger Joint
Have you ever eaten cured ocean trout? Ever taken the soft, springy flesh in your mouth and really savoured the lightness and freshness of the flavour? Now imagine that with the crunch of shaved fennel, lashings of house made almond cream and a sprinkling of sumac. Salivating yet? This week my foodie friend and I… Read More Sezar – My Armenian Love Affair
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