For years I have been one of the many Melburnians to witness an unusually old tram with tinted windows trundling through the city and thought to myself, ‘that looks fun’ before forgetting all about it. Well, not this time. My plus…
Frequently experience food FOMO? Rumi has the answer. Their seasonal feasts are the perfect way to become acquainted (or reacquainted) with the restaurant’s Middle Eastern menu. The Spring Vegan feast was advertised as a five course meal. In reality, those…
The Age Good Food Month 2016 (1-30 November) is nearly upon us in Melbourne. It’s time to dig out those stretchy pants and prepare your body for a month of ultimate indulgence. You can channel your spirit vegetable and go…
With spring and summer nearly here I decided to try out the new Spring and Summer restaurant in St Kilda. The restaurant is run by wok master Golf Peerasut Laovanich, who delights in Asian fusion, skilfully blending a great combination…
Western suburbs rejoice: The Burger Business is now open every day of the week. This new addition to the Footscray dining scene brings you quintessential American comfort food. I’m talking about burgers, cheese, loaded fries, cheese, milkshakes, and of course cheese. Opening…
Allora Cucina is a modern day lady with the sass to match. Named after no one in particular the McKinnon-based Allora is serving up delectable Italian fare. Think: Gnocco, croccheta, polpette, lasagna, rissotto and of course paste. Brought to you…
The last time I went to Altona was for a sailing session with the Midsumma Festival. That was over two years ago, and that article — one of the first on The Plus Ones — would not pass the muster these…
These days, most of us could consider ourselves fairly well versed in South East Asian cuisine – Thai food has become a takeaway dinner staple, Bali’s now a favourite holiday destination, and even the fare of Laos and Cambodia has…
Grub Food Van, why are you so amazing? You have it all. A hidden Fitzroy location. A greenhouse, a library, and a wood-burning stove. And of course, fantastic food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Even better: a new superstar chef…
The words ‘Boozy Brunch’ are explicit enough to conjure several shades of disorderly Sunday folly. When there’s a chance to suit up for a Sunday sesh, I’m there. The 10th Boozy Brunch installment chose Saké Restaurant for their bimonthly food…