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I have always been a fan of éclairs, particularly the traditional chocolate éclair filled with pastry cream. When executed well, the combination of the airy choux dough, cream filling and chocolate icing is just too hard to resist. Growing up in Melbourne, these pastries have become so common that you might find them in most…
Long gone are the days where the Chapel Street precinct is only recognised as a fashion destination. In fact, some of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne are located on this stretch (such as Mr Miyagi) and its now a go-to place for many up and coming eateries, bars and trendy joints. Despite the addition of…
Like many of the restaurants in its vicinity, Lucy Liu is accessible via a cobblestone alleyway (Oliver Lane) located just off Flinders Lane and lit up by an eponymous, neon sign. Headed by Michael Lambie and Scott Borg (Circa, Taxi Dining Room and The Smith), Lucy Liu’s aim is to bring multicultural-Asian cuisine to a modern, shared dining…
I’m all for bringing pre-packed lunches to work however when it comes to working in an office building during the day, I personally find it quite therapeutic to go for a nice walk, perhaps relax in the patio area of a restaurant and just to step outside for a little to break up the day. In the past few…
If you’ve been around Fitzroy recently you may have noticed a new neighbour in the area in the form of Smith & Deli, the latest vegan friendly venture from Shannon Martinez and Mo Wyse of Smith & Daughters, housed in an old brick factory just off Brunswick Street. Brimming with character, the pair’s passion in creating…
The Good Food & Wine show is an annual event that celebrates the diverse Australian culinary landscape, featuring exhibitors from Australia and around the world. It’s a great opportunity to learn from the experts, indulge in some wine tasting, and sample and purchase delicious products from a range of new and established exhibitors. What I…
When I saw a photo of Legacy‘s pink doughnuts, I knew I had to make changes to a weekend brunch plan (Luckily, everyone was more than happy with the suggestion). The thing is, when we arrived at Legacy, we were blown away by our dishes – not to mention the portions were quite sizeable –…