Weekly Menu, 26 December 2015 - 1 January 2016

Saturday 26 December: Hot pot noodles
Sunday 27 December: Hyderabad Inn
Monday 28 December: Indoor picnic
Tuesday 29 December: New Shanghai
Wednesday 30 December: Homemade pizza
Thursday 31 December: Fishy tacos
Friday 1 January: Oyakodon

From the kitchen, Saturday 8 August: Turmeric butter chicken rice

Turmeric butter chicken rice (recipe from Lady and Pups)

Fox in the Corn - Footscray, Victoria

Ricotta Ravioli with Oven Roasted Vegetables w napoli, panic and parsley 15

Ricotta Ravioli with Oven Roasted Vegetables w napoli, panic and parsley 15

Fettuccine with Slow Cooked Beef Ragu w spring onion 18.5

Fettuccine with Slow Cooked Beef Ragu w spring onion 18.5

Would we go back? We'd happily revisit for the fresh pasta dishes, and the extensive range of delicious craft beer. The environment is relaxed, and the staff are lovely to boot, making for a wonderful way to unwind.
Time and date of visit: 5:30 pm Tuesday 14 July 2015 

Fox in the Corn
4 Droop Street, Footscray, Victoria, Australia (03) 9362 7858
Open Monday to Friday, 5.30 pm - 11 pm and Saturday to Sunday, 12 noon - 11 pm

Weekly Menu, 19 December - 25 December 2015

Saturday 19 December: BBQ
Sunday 20 December: Soondubu jjigae (soft tofu stew)
Monday 21 December: Pesto pasta
Tuesday 22 December: Gopal's
Wednesday 23 December: Spicy cured yolk rice bowl
Thursday 24 December: Roast duck
Friday 25 December: Christmas leftovers

Weekly Menu, 12 December - 18 December 2015

Saturday 12 December: Dips and bread
Sunday 13 December: Summer vegetable pasta with sausage
Monday 14 December: Risotto
Tuesday 15 December: Tetsujin
Wednesday 16 December: Egg and vegetable tart
Thursday 17 December: Mexican rice bowl
Friday 18 December: Afghan Master Kebab

Weekly Menu, Thursday 30 July: Warm salad of roast cauliflower, labna, olives and almonds

Warm salad of roast cauliflower, labna, olives and almonds (recipe from Good Food)

Olive Oil & Butter - Kingsville, Victoria

Soy latte with honey

Veggie Olive Oil & Butter Special - 2 free range eggs, feta mushrooms, avocado, spinach, housemate relish and sourdough 17.5

Veggie Olive Oil & Butter Special - 2 free range eggs, feta mushrooms, avocado, spinach, housemate relish and sourdough 17.5

Egg & Pumpkin - Pumpkin and goat curd fritters, kaiserflesh, pumpkin puree, poached eggs, pumpkin seed romesco sauce, feta dip and sourdough crouton 18.5

Egg & Pumpkin - Pumpkin and goat curd fritters, kaiserflesh, pumpkin puree, poached eggs, pumpkin seed romesco sauce, feta dip and sourdough crouton 18.5

Would we go back? This Greek bakery and cafe is a very welcome addition to the Somerville Road strip - I only wish we were still living down the road so we could visit more often! Service was friendly, environment was warm and welcoming, coffee was nice and our breakfast was delicious. The takeaway desserts made a nice treat later in the day too!
Time and date of visit: 12:30 pm Sunday 12 July 2015 

Olive Oil & Butter
96 Somerville Road, Kingsville, Victoria, Australia (03) 9315 1060
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8 am - 3:30 pm

Weekly Menu, 5 December - 11 December 2015

Saturday 5 December: Amrutha
Sunday 6 December: Stew with eggplant puree
Monday 7 December: Quinoa rice bowl
Tuesday 8 December: Noodle coleslaw
Wednesday 9 December: Khachapuri
Thursday 10 December: Provenance
Friday 11 December: Indoor picnic

From the kitchen, Wednesday 29 July: Noodle soup with pork and pickled vegetables

Noodle soup with pork and pickled vegetables

From the kitchen, Saturday 25 July: Teriyaki salmon with shiitake mushrooms

Teriyaki salmon with shiitake mushrooms

Weekly Menu, 28 November - 4 December 2015

Saturday 28 November: Sezar
Sunday 29 November: Chile con carne
Monday 30 November: Fried rice
Tuesday 1 December: Bing Boy and Guzman y Gomez at Emporium
Wednesday 2 December: Vegetable spaghetti
Thursday 3 December: Steamed egg with rice and greens
Friday 4 December: Miss Chu's at Big Design Market

540 on Barkly - West Footscray, Victoria

Bruschetta - Tomato, red onion, garlic, parsley, basil & olive oil on toasted ciabatta 10

Panko Calamari - Crumbed squid with homemade tartare sauce 12

Chorizo Meatballs - Veal, pork & chorizo meatballs cooked with fresh herbs & smoked paprika in a tomato sauce. Served with Turkish bread 13.9

Three Cheese Arancini - Golden crumbed risotto balls served on tomato relish 11

Sticky Date Pudding - Butterscotch sauce & vanilla ice cream 8.9

Verdict? We were lucky enough to snap up a Cudo deal for four tapas and a dessert to share between two people, which finally gave us an excuse to check out this local venue. The feast was an absolute bargain at $25 and everything was pretty tasty, especially the bruschetta and the sticky date pudding. The staff were friendly, and the environment was clean, modern and had a pub feel. We'd happily return for a drink and a bite or two!
Time and date of visit: 6 pm Saturday 4 July 2015 

540 on Barkly
540 Barkly Street, West Footscray, Victoria, Australia (03) 9687 2479
Open Tuesdays from 4 pm and Wednesdays to Saturdays from 11:30 am

Weekly Menu, 21 November - 27 November 2015

Saturday 21 November: Fox in the Corn
Sunday 22 November: Lamb curry
Monday 23 November: Pork and mustard greens
Tuesday 24 November: Sweet potato coconut soup
Wednesday 25 November: Chicken stew
Thursday 26 November: Turkey sandwiches 
Friday 27 November: Pei Modern

Weekly Menu, 14 November - 19 November 2015

Saturday 14 November: Auntie's Dumplings
Sunday 15 November: Fried rice omelette
Monday 16 November: Spicy pork miso soup with a poached egg
Tuesday 17 November: Belleville
Wednesday 18 November: Mama's braised chicken legs on rice with fried chili capers
Thursday 19 November: Lamb curry
Friday 20 November: 8Bit

Dainty Sichuan Noodle Express - Emporium, Melbourne, Victoria

Sichuan Cold Noodles $3.80

Stewed Pork Belly with Rice $12.80

Stewed Pork Belly with Rice $12.80

Duck with Pickled Chilli (with Bone) $12.80

Verdict? Perfect for a quick, lip-numbing bite to eat - this little Dainty slice inside Emporium delivered some deliciously spicy single serve dishes at very affordable prices!
Time and date of visit: 5 pm Tuesday 30 June 2015 

Dainty Sichuan Noodle Express
Emporium Melbourne, 287 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 9020 4332
Open 7 days a week, 10 am - 9 pm

Weekly Menu, 8 November - 13 November 2015

Sunday 8 November: Caesar chicken pasta salad
Monday 9 November: Three toppings rice
Tuesday 10 November: Izakaya Chuji
Wednesday 11 November: Aubergine in spicy sauce and pumpkin with a sweet sesame glaze
Thursday 12 November: Yaki soba
Friday 13 November: Mackerel cooked in miso #fishyfridays

Nuevo Latino Los Rodriguez - West Footscray, Victoria

Soy latte, with a long black in the background

Huevos Rancheros - 2 white corn tortillas, mild spice bean and eggs your way (fried) w salsa roja

Huevos Rancheros - 2 white corn tortillas, mild spice bean and eggs your way (fried) w salsa roja

Arepa Rellena - Indigenous to Northern Andes & Venezuela, a flat corn bread w today’s chef’s choice of fillings 8

Tamales from Nahuatl Language - A traditional mesoamerican dish made of masa -starchy dough, usually corn-based, steamed in leaf wrappers, filled w spinach & tangy cheeses. It’s served with Latin salad and pickle vegetables and piquant sauce 18

Tamales from Nahuatl Language - A traditional messamerican dish made of masa-starchy dough, usually corn-based, steamed in leaf wrappers, filled w spinach & tangy cheeses. It’s served with Latin salad and pickle vegetables and piquant sauce 18

Would we go back? We were welcomed warmly into the homey Nuevo Latino, and found the food to be yummy and comforting, especially the tamales. A unique addition to West Footscray, we're looking forward to trying out more dishes over dinner, or joining in the Sunday afternoon festivities.
Time and date of visit: 11 am Sunday 28 June 2015 

Nuevo Latino Los Rodriguez
553 Barkly Street, West Footscray, Victoria, Australia (03) 8657 8569
Open Wednesday to Thursday 5 pm - 11:30 pm, Friday 4 pm - 11:30 pm, Saturday to Sunday 10 am - 11:30 pm