Friday, January 31, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Famous Blue Raincoat - South Kingsville, Victoria
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Bloody Mary - vodka, worcestershire, tabasco, tomato juice $8.5
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Hamburger made with beef & pork mince topped with cheddar, caramelised onion, bacon, tomato, beetroot and tomato relish on a classic burger bun $13 plus an egg $2
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Cajun chicken burger with smashed avocado, tomato, rocket & mayo on a classic burger bun $14 plus fat chips $4
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Would we go back? An old favourite from when we first moved westside. We haven't been for a while, but I'm glad to report that the courtyard is still a nice place to relax on a beautiful day.
Time and date of visit: 2 pm Wednesday 22 January 2014
Famous Blue Raincoat
25B Vernon Street, South Kingsville, Victoria, Australia (03) 9391 8520
Open Wednesday - Sunday, 9 am - 10.30 pm
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Weekly Menu, 25 January - 31 January 2014
Saturday 25 January: Takeaway
Sunday 26 January: Steamboat
Monday 27 January: Coconut chicken soup
Tuesday 28 January: Dainty Sichuan
Wednesday 29 January: Tomato and kale stew
Thursday 30 January: Asian vegetable omelette
Friday 31 January: Fish in parsley sauce #FishyFridays
Sunday 26 January: Steamboat
Monday 27 January: Coconut chicken soup
Tuesday 28 January: Dainty Sichuan
Wednesday 29 January: Tomato and kale stew
Thursday 30 January: Asian vegetable omelette
Friday 31 January: Fish in parsley sauce #FishyFridays
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Movida Next Door - Melbourne, Victoria
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| Xoriguer Gin & Tonic $12.00 |
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| Tarta de Queso - Goats Milk Cheesecake with Blackberry Sorbet $13.50 |
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| Fruta de Verano - Fresh Summer Fruits with Almond Panna Cotta, Raspberry Sorbet and Candy Almonds $13.50 |
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| Run For Your Life |
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| Beer DeLuxe |
Would we go back? The G&T was smooth and refreshing while the desserts hit the sweet spot - not a bad place for grown up fika time!
Time and date of visit: 2.45 pm Saturday 18 January 2014
Movida Next Door
164 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 9663 3038
Open Tuesday - Thursday 5 pm - 11 pm, Friday - Saturday 12 pm - midnight, and Sunday 2 pm - 9 pm
Friday, January 24, 2014
Tao Tao House (Yum Cha) - Hawthorn, Victoria
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| Fried bean curd wrapped pork |
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| Shark Fin dumpling |
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| Duck dumplings |
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| Turnip cake |
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| Sticky rice |
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| Tripe |
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| Mango pudding |
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| Egg tarts |
Cost: $68.50 (for 8 dishes between 2 people)
Would we go back? The service is great, but the menu is quite limited while the taste and quality failed to truly impress. Not a bad option if you're a local, but overall I think we'll be sticking to our favourites here, here and here.
Time and date of visit: 11 am Sunday 12 January 2014
Tao Tao House
815 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia (03) 9818 0968
Open Mon-Thu noon-10pm; Fri noon-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-10pm; weekend yum cha sittings 11am and 1pm
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Monday, January 20, 2014
Exploring Collingwood, Victoria - Doctor Java, Jimmy Grants, Messina, Builders Arms plus Pellegrinis & Gelateria Primavera
Friday 3 January 2014
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| Doctor Java |
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| Doctor Java |
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| Doctor Java |
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| Doctor Java |
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| Jimmy Grants |
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| Jimmy Grants |
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| Jimmy Grants |
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| Jimmy Grants |
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| Jimmy Grants |
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| Jimmy Grants |
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| Jimmy Grants |
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| Jimmy Grants |
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| Jimmy Grants - the bonegilla / $8.50: combo chicken & lamb, mustard aioli, chips, onions, parsley |
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Jimmy Grants - mr papadopoulos / $8.0: lamb, mustard aioli, chips, onions, parsley
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| Jimmy Grants |
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| Messina |
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| Messina |
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| Messina |
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| Messina |
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| Messina |
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| Messina |
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| Messina |
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| Messina |
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| Messina - Pushing Back: Peanut butter gelato w cherry jam, chocolate and coconut, and Coconut & Lychee: Coconut milk gelato with lychee fruit |
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| Messina - Pistachio: Made with freshly ground roasted pistachios from Bronte in Italy, and Apple Pie: Real apple gelato with our own house made apple pie throughout |
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| Builders Arms Hotel |
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| Builders Arms Hotel |
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| Builders Arms Hotel |
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| Melbourne Museum - Designing 007: 50 Years of Bond Style |
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| Melbourne Museum - Designing 007: 50 Years of Bond Style |
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| Pellegrinis Bar |
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| Pellegrinis Bar |
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| Pellegrinis Bar |
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| Pellegrinis Bar - Caffe Latte |
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| Pellegrinis Bar - Lasagne |
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| Gelateria Primavera |
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| Gelateria Primavera |
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| Gelateria Primavera - Chocolate & roasted almonds non dairy gelati (coconut milk), and Pistachio gelati in the background |
Doctor Java - 87a Smith Street, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia (03) 9416 1431
Jimmy Grants - 113 St David Street, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Gelato Messina - 237 Smith Street, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia (03) 9017 5470
Builders Arms Hotel - 211 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia (03) 9417 7700- Designing 007: 50 Years of Bond Style - Melbourne Museum - 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton, Victoria, Australia (03) 8341 7777
Pellegrini's Espresso Bar - 66 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 9662 1885
Gelateria Primavera - 157 Spring Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 9650 0811
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