Review: Machine Laundry Café
Machine Laundry Café has been slyly serving up great food for quite some time at the back of Salamanca Square. Naturally I had to review this one!
Deep crepes recipe
My crepes recipe – Thin, satiny slides of egg and flour goodness that with a light touch, can be the perfect finish to almost any meal.
The Sunday Roast: Theatre Of War Part 2
Churros, my introduction into actually being a restaurateur*, began in Brisbane in the late 1970’s. It was successful because it was absolutely zeitgeist, and driven by passion.
Claremont House a Magnificent Obsession
Claremont House, 12 Lady Clark Ave, Claremont | (03) 6249 8818 | www.claremonthouse.com.au/ View by appointment only Like a grand lady with flounced skirts, Claremont House bats her eyes as we crunch up the winding road to reach the crest of the hill. There she sits, Lady of all she surveys, suffering through the nips and tucks…
Patanella – Where’s There’s Love In The Food And In The Air
If you like your places dark and quiet – this is not it. But it’s a day and brunch space, so the whole ethos works and works well. welcome to Patanella.
The Sunday Roast: Theatre Of War Part 1
Sun Tzu’s ancient and epic tome, The Art of War, is a staple in any serious business person’s armory. The same principles apply to life, and to running a restaurant. These are, and will always be, all about strategy. And preparation. And finally, luck. The business of war. Dedicated to my daughter, who only saw…
Pub Crawl: The Homestead
Carl Wise runs the food blog Yippie Pie Yay. And yet still goes about his business quietly cooking at the Homestead Hotel. Pub crawl required? Why yes!
Beef Short Ribs Are Long On Taste
Huon Valley Meat Co., like the Astor Grill, takes us back to a better time. When the local butcher knew the names of the beasts and treated them with care.
San Churro A Franchise That Divides But Does Not Conquer
San Churro was a monk who changed the bitter Aztec chocolate drink into a sweet delicacy. It’s also the name of chocolateria franchise now in Salamanca.
The Sunday Roast: The Clock Ticked… Everyday
Delilah, at the front of the restaurant, stood 8 feet tall in black leather, handcuffs and whip swinging from a thin belt around her waist. Zing!