Valentine's Day 2015 - New World Whisky Distillery, Gorilla Grill Food Truck and Hong Kong BBQ

Saturday 14 February 2015

This is how we spent our Valentine's Day ♥

New World Whisky Distillery

Tour and tasting, $10 (limited to 15 guests)

We invite the public to experience the opportunity of viewing the process of making a hand crafted whisky- barley to bottle- here at the distillery in Essendon Fields. A guided tour of the distillery & warehouse culminates with guests being taken through a tasting of the whiskys made on site. At the conclusion of the tasting, guests are welcome to sample more of the NWWD range at the bar or purchase a bottle to take away.

New World Projects Seasonal Gin - strawberry & mint infused, with Grim Tonics

New World Ale - Our hop driven, sessionable, fruity ale $8 (425ml) and whisky tasting time...

His: New World Projects - Cask finished Starward, Ginger Beer Cask #2, and Hers: New World Projects - Small Batch Seasonal Gin, Strawberry and Mint!

Gorilla Grill food truck, at Yarraville Gardens

Kimchi fries - An Asian twist on the American classic. Our very own homemade Kimchi, sizzling Korean pork, fresh herbs, tangy mayo and sesame seeds. All set on top of crispy chips $8.00

Kimchi fries - An Asian twist on the American classic. Our very own homemade Kimchi, sizzling Korean pork, fresh herbs, tangy mayo and sesame seeds. All set on top of crispy chips $8.00

Hong Kong BBQ

Complimentary soup

Ginger and spring onion lobster with noodles

Ginger and spring onion lobster with noodles

Pea shoots with garlic

Pea shoots with garlic

Complimentary dessert soup

• New World Whisky Distillery - Larkin Street, Essendon Fields, Victoria, Australia (03) 9005 4420
• Gorilla Grill - Food Truck, Victoria, Australia
• Hong Kong BBQ Restaurant - 118 Hopkins St,  Footscray, Victoria, Australia (03) 9687 8488

Yim Yam - Yarraville, Victoria

Roti Bread $3.50

Papaya Salad with Salted Crab (som dtum boo) - Shredded green papaya, salted baby crab, cherry tomatoes, beans & peanuts, served with a spicy tart dressing and topped with soft shell crab $15.90

Sticky Rice - The Lao staple rice, chewy in texture and excellent as an accompaniment with warm salads or other dishes $3.50

Yum Yim Yam with Chicken - Yim Yam’s delectable signature dish (warm salad made up of shredded banana plant blossom, young coconut mixed with herbs and coconut cream) served with chicken $13.90

Acqua E Vino

(left) Stormy Seas - A refreshing variation on the popular dark & stormy. Kraken dark spiced rum with a hint of Sailor Jerry, spiced up with ginger, fresh mint and lime and sweetened with a measure of Agave nectar, then all brought to life with a dash of ginger beer 20

(right) Watermelon Julep - A refreshing blend of mint and watermelon muddled together with Henessay VSOP, Havana Club Rum and Cointreau, creating a delicious take on the classic Julep 19

Ice Bear

Time and date of visit: 5:15 pm Friday 31 October 2014 (see our previous visits)

Yim Yam

40a Ballarat St, Yarraville, Victoria, Australia (03) 9687 8585

Open every evening from 5 pm to 10 pm

Yim Yam - Yarraville, Victoria

Northern Dried Curry with Chicken and Peppercorns $15.50

Toasted Rice and Coconut Salad - A popular Lao dish of crunchy toasted rice, shredded coconut flakes, herbs, vegetables and ground peanuts $13.90

Tofu and Glass Noodle Soup with Nori $7.90

Roti Bread $3.50

Jao Bong Luang Pra Bong - Chilli paste indigenous to the ancient city of Luang Prabang $5.90 with Sticky Rice - The Lao staple rice, chewy in texture and excellent as an accompaniment with warm salads or other dishes $3.50

Revisit verdict: I don't know how, but we ended up with mostly rice dishes... everything was quite spicy, and utterly delicious! The only thing I was missing was a cooling Thai milk tea or coffee!

Time and date of visit: 6 pm Friday 5 September 2014 (see our previous visits)

Yim Yam

40a Ballarat St, Yarraville, Victoria, Australia (03) 9687 8585

Open every evening from 5 pm to 10 pm

Mishra's Kitchen - Yarraville, Victoria

Mango Lassi - homemade Indian yoghurt drink $3.50

Raita - yoghurt cucumber dip

Pappadum

Tandoori Murgh - chicken marinated overnight in a yoghurt mix, Indian spices & herbs and char-grilled (half) $10.00

Steamed Saffron Basmati Rice $3.00

Malai Kofta - croquettes of fresh vegetables in a creamy cashew nut sauce $11.50

Lamb Saagwala - succulent lamb pieces in a puree of fresh spinach and spice $13.50

Plain Naan - plain flour bread cooked in the tandoor $2.50

Plain Paratha - flaky wholemeal bread $3.00

Would we go back? The saag and the bread were delicious highlights and we'd happily join the never-ending horde of locals in ordering takeaway from this nice local find!
Time and date of visit: 7 pm Friday 1 August 2014 

Mishra's Kitchen
18 Wembley ave, Yarraville, Victoria, Australia (03) 9314 3336
Open Monday to Saturday, 5 pm - 10 pm