gram magazine: february 2015 // edition 47
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GRAM Magazine: February 2015 // Edition 47TRANSCRIPT
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GRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
MELBOURNE ISSUE 47 FREEPLEASE
TAKE ME HOME
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EATING OUT
A25 PIZZERIA720 Chapel Street South YarraHaynes and Bruce
CAFE 5151 Buckhurst St South MelbourneBurgers of Melbourne
SLATER ST BENCHShop 8 431 St Kilda Road MelbourneAdvanced Food Falconry
WINE BANK ON VIEW 45 View Street BendigoTim Baxter and Amanda Malone
REGULARS
ON THE COVER CAPSICUM Capsicum annuum C frutescens
The stronger the colour of the capsicum the higher the concentration level of anti-oxidants
A small capsicum could provide up to three times more of the recommended daily amount
of vitamin C much more than any citrus food Each colour of the capsicum have different
phytochemicals and provide different nutrients
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JESS HOURIGAN
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GRAM GUIDE
COOKINGINTERVIEW
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CHEESEThe Eight Cheese Types you Need to Know
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YOTAM OTTOLENGHIIron Chef Shellie
10 VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALADThe Kind Cook
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALADThe Kind Cook
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CONTRIBUTORS
A COFFEE WITH
NEWLY OPENED
NEWS AND THE LIKE
THINGS WE LOVE
REVIEWS
OUT AND ABOUT
THE DIARY
DISTRIBUTORS
ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY
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CONTENTS
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HAYNES AND BRUCEWith many years combined communications experience in the realm of music food fashion design politics and beyond Georgia Haynes and Lauren Bruce have worked on photo shoots event photography written and taken photos for various media outlets written ministerial speeches managed media at high profile events and much more Together they have produced feature articles managed social media for a range of clients and continue to work on creative projects focused on community development
haynesandbrucecom
IRON CHEF SHELLIEMichegravele Froidevaux or Shellie as she is more often known as is a freelance photographer food stylist and designer She is most known for her crazy cakes late night baking and over achieving
She runs food styling and photography workshops throughout the year in Victoria and Tasmania Yoursquoll most usually find her in search of bacon or a donut
ironchefshelliecom
BURGERS OF MELBOURNEBurgers of Melbourne is run by one Melbourne guy that just loves burgers I eat picture and review the burgers of Melbourne
burgersofmelbournecomau
TIM BAXTERWith over 25 yearsrsquo experience in the food and drinks industry Tim is the owner of one of central Victoriarsquos most celebrated restaurants The Dispensary Enoteca located in Bendigo
Tim is know as one of the countryrsquos finest authorities on food and drinks
ldquoIf Tim Baxter has not created the best all-round drinks list in Australia he must be closerdquo The Age Epicure 2012
THE KIND COOKThe Kind Cook is the creation of Melanie from Melbourne Australia Mel is a qualified chef who trained and cooked professionally in Australia for 10 years She then lived and worked professionally in Canada and the UK She is an avid world traveller vegan food blogger cooking teacher impassioned food photographer freelance magazine writer and zealous
foodie of over twenty years
thekindcookcom
ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRYHi my name is Michael I run a new site Advanced Food Falconry which is yet another Melbourne-based cafe blog in an already over saturated segment
So I hope to keep things different and interesting usually by entwining food
topics with other jazz
advancedfoodfalconrycom
CONTRIBUTORS
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BEST FOOD MEMORY
Lauren There are so so so many Eating at La
Gabinoteca in Madrid Spain ndash their coddled egg with
truffle butter and potato puree is the best thing Irsquove
ever eaten
At home my Polish nanarsquos tomato soup zupa
pomidorowa with sour cream and rice is delicious
Georgia Growing up with in country Victoria with in
an Italian family I have lots of great food memories
Making crostoli with my nonna when I was little would
have to be my favourite
FIRST CHOICE IN DRINKS
Lauren Very very cold Asahi
Georgia Corona with lemon
CHEESE PLATE OR DESSERT MENU
Lauren Both obviously Some sort of chocolate peanut
butter parfait should be involved
Georgia Cheese plate all the way Has to include a blue
vein cheese and sopressa
DO YOU HAVE A DAY JOB
Lauren Irsquom a freelance writerstylist and Georgia is
a photographerdesigner and we work together as
HaynesampBruce our copywriting and photography
business Check us out on
wwwhaynesandbrucecom
WHERE CAN WE FIND YOU MOST WEEKENDS
Lauren At Collective Espresso in Camberwell drinking
copious amounts of coffee eating their delish smashed
avocado and fetta on toast and plotting our next move
HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE
Lauren Most of the time a strong latte but if itrsquos later in
the day maybe a long mac
Georgia Soy latte
LAUREN BRUCE AND GEORGIA HAYNESThe creative minds behind HaynesampBruce and regular
GRAM contributors we got together for a coffee to find
out a little more about them
A COFFEE WITH
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MON AMOUR XOOPENED January 12 2015Mon Amour XO is open every day and serve array of dishes from simple pastries to full meals for breakfast brunch and lunch Charcuterie smoslashrrebroslashd and European cheeses are all on offer and the venue transforms into a wine bar in the evenings67 CARDIGAN PLACE ALBERT PARKmonamourxocomau | facebookcomMon-Amour-XO | twitter MonAmourXO
NOW OPEN
POP UP SCROLLOPENED November 2015Pop Up Scroll is Melbournersquos first scroll boutique Serving up freshly baked scrolls made on site each morning alongside carefully prepared lsquoCoffee Supremersquo coffeeAs the name suggests Pop Up Scroll is only around for a short time (until May to be precise) but there are already big plans in the pipeline for the next project due to open straight after the pop up closes its doors86 SMITH STREET COLLINGWOODeatascrollcomau
facebookcomPopUpScroll
BENJAMINrsquoS KITCHENOPENED December 23 2014Alphington is serving up something truly special in the form of the newly opened Benjaminrsquos Kitchen Despite having only been open a month they can already boast Urbanspoon reviews along the lines of ldquoI canrsquot go to Victoria Street again This would have to be the best Thai Irsquove had in yearsrdquo
If thatrsquos not enough to get you through the door then let it be The Old Man and the Sea inspired decor Soothing and refreshing greys and whites coat the walls and suspended clouds add light and an overall sense of calm Serving dishes sized to share Benjaminrsquos Kitchen is open Tuesday - Sunday 1030am - 330pm and 530pm - 1030pm
758 HEIDELBERG ROAD ALPHINGTONfacebookcomaupagesbenjamins-kitchen
ST HOTELRE-OPENED December 18 2014The newly opened St Hotel gives patrons the opportunity to explore experience and engage in all aspects of this multi-tiered and multi-faceted hospitality complexHead Chef Sean Judd who worked with Thai food guru David Thompson heads up a team of highly qualified chefs who bring skill vision and dedication to present a menu of authentic Thai food highlighted with regional and seasonal influences
The dining room features a lush vertical garden exposed brick walls and timber banquettes and the adjacent sunken dining area offer an intimate dining space for groups of up to 15
The Public Bar open daily from 11am is punctuated by burnished copper beer pipes that rise from the bar like an art installation ndash these pipes bring a thoughtful range of craft and imported beers
Take the journey upstairs and immerse yourself in the intimate New York inspired Supper Club
As if this all wasnrsquot enough the Social Club is where all the fun happens The nightspot plays host to selected acoustics and leading DJrsquos54 FITZROY STREET ST KILDAsthotelcomau
ENTRECOcircTEOPENED January 15 2015Entrecocircte the brain child of Jason M Jones (Prix Fixe Friends of Mine and The Tables of Como) and Adam North offers classic cafe offerings with subtle and delicious French flair Open from 7am for breakfast through to lunch and dinner South Yarrarsquos newest establishment ticks all the boxes From steak frites for lunch to oysters and Champagne for dinner133 DOMAIN ROAD SOUTH YARRAentrecotecomau
PHAMILY KITCHENOPENED January 15This place is blue Like a smurf-exploded-all-over-the-place kind of blue But what Phamily Kitchen also is (other than blue) is really darn good Vietnamese Owner Michael Pham says the eccentric colour scheme was designed to pay homage to classic Vietnamese kitchens It seems that was the bill for the food too Serving traditional dishes such as buacuten pho rice paper rolls Phamily Kitchen is one to try in 2015 374 SMITH STREET COLLINGWOOD phamilykitchencomau
PROPER amp SONOPENED January 15 2015Bringing the market to you on a plate This new twist on a modern carvery serves up delicious roast meal rolls fresh salads breakfast and great coffeeSOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET FOOD HALL - STALL S13instagram properandson
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AROUND THE TRAPS
MOumlRK IS ON THE MOVE
We first met Kiril and Josefin the masterminds behind Moumlrk Chocolate at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo in 2014 Having been on the cafe scene since 2012 their presence at the expo was simply incredible With a line of people six to ten deep for the entire four days of MICE14 watching these two in action (our booth was located directly opposite) was something to behold and we knew that team Moumlrk were ones to watch It seems we were correct
Since MICE14 Kiril and Josefin have cemented themselves as regulars on the Melbourne cafe scene serving up arguably the best hot chocolate around Following on from an impressive 2014 which included collaborations with Rooftop Honey and Mountain Goat Beer these two are setting up shop in North Melbourne
Building is underway for Moumlrkrsquos first (yes wersquore getting in early to say theyrsquoll be more) concept store The Moumlrk shop and Chocolate Brew Bar is set to launch in late February
morkchocolatecomau
FONDA OPENS IN HAWTHORN
Fonda Mexican unveiled their fourth venue in
January with Glenferrie Road Hawthorn now
playing host to the ever popular Mexican fare
653 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn
fondamexicancomau
ESTELLE IS EVOLVING
Estelle is evolving and in early 2015 will become
Estelle Bistro and Estelle by Scott Pickett two
new and innovative dining concepts situated side
by side
Estelle Bistro opens February 4 with Estelle by
Scott Pickett (ESP) due to open March
estellebarkitchencomau
VICTORIAN COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Australian Speciality Coffee Association
(ASCA) Victoria Coffee Championships will take
place February 7 ndash 8 at Griffiths Coffee 10 ndash 11
Rosemary Court in Mulgrave
aascacom
BLUEBONNET BBQ RETURNS
Bluebonnet BBQ is back in business after
thoughtless thieves broke in and trashed the
venue late in 2014
A successful Pozible campaign saw them back
on their feet in mere months
bluebonnetbbqcomau
A GRAM CORRECTION
GRAM Magazine wishes to publish a retraction
in relation to an article published in edition 46
Published within the edition was an interview
with Mark Dorrell Chief Judge of GaultampMillau
GRAM published comments made by Dorrell
in relation to The Age Good Food Guide which
proved untrue GRAM Magazine apologies for
this error
MICE 2015
The Melbourne International Coffee Expo is on again in 2015 but Santa has come earlyand so has the expo To ensure this yearsrsquo expo aligned with the World Barista Championship (taking place in Seattle Washington from 9 - 12 April) MICE15 will grace Melbournersquos Showgrounds from March 13 - 15
As a result of exhibitor feedback MICE Show Director Clint Hendry has also announced the 2015 expo will run for three days The show will still operate with two trade days and the final day open to the public
The expo will play host in 2015 to the ASCA National Coffee Championships the MICE2015 Cocktail Party Letrsquos Talk Coffee Australia the RASVrsquos Australian International Coffee Awards and is this year an official event of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
MICE is the lsquocanrsquot missrsquo event for industry folk and coffee lovers alike Pre-purchase tickets for both trade and public are now available online
internationalcoffeeexpocom
MELBOURNE YOUNG GUNS NAMED AS FINALISTSWith over 3000 entries world wide these four stars in the making have a reason to smile Hajime Horiguchi (Sushi Minamishima) Kay-Lene Tan (The European) Peter Gunn (Attica) and Punit Fernandes (Mesh) represented Melbourne in the best way possible being named inthe top ten for the Pacific region in the SPellegrino Young Chef 2015 awards
On Monday February 16 the Pacific finalists will produce their signature dishes in a local cook off to be held at Crown Resorts Melbourne Leading Australian chefs Jacques Reymond Guy Grossi Peter Doyle Peter Gilmore and Giovani Pilu will judge the young hopefuls and announce the finalist who will represent the Pacific region and join the best international young chefs at Expo Milano
finediningloverscom
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720 Chapel St South Yarra Ph (03) 9826 2233
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY HAYNES AND BRUCE
Live Music Food amp Wine Art amp Fashion
southmelbourne nightmarket
comau
Until 5 March
Thursdays from 530pm
FREE ROOFTOP PARKINGCoventry amp Cecil Streets
In the farther reaches at the South Yarra end of Chapel Street where Hello
Sam and Burch amp Purchese call home a new food outlet has just claimed
its place in the shopping precinct ndash A25 Pizzeria
A25 boasts a sexy take on Italian kitsch in its fit-out including pink neon
light installations images of Sofia Loren and audio of a former Italian
president and his mistress cheekily rolling in the background when you
visit the bathroom
Similar to its sister restaurant Non Solo Pasta which is popular with the
corporate lunch crowd in Docklands A25rsquos mission is simple ndash serve
good-quality uncomplicated Italian food at a good price There are five
ldquoredrdquo pizzas five ldquowhiterdquo pizzas and five ldquocrazyrdquo pizzas on offer along
with some delicious pastas snacks and desserts to boot ldquoWersquore keeping
it simple and authentic Italian Yoursquove got to have your classics but wersquore
also trying new things toordquo owner Remo Nicolini says
Some real standouts are the squid ink pizza with prawns calamari
pecorino and oven-roasted tomatoes the ldquoA25rdquo with asparagus cream
zucchini and ricotta the rolled eggplant parmigiana with fregola and
cherry tomatoes For dessert a beautiful blueberry and rosewater panna
cotta with Persian fairy floss If yoursquore feeling a tad celebratory wash it all
down with a delicious prosecco spritzer
Best of all in these trying financial times (because when are they not)
there is nothing over $16 on the menu
A25 boasts simplicity quality ingredients a solid wine list and some great
cocktails boasting an Italian flavour With everything served to you with
that playful Italian charm itrsquos definitely worth a trip southside
A25 PIZZERIA
720 Chapel Street South Yarra
03 9826 2233
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A25 PIZZERIA
EATING OUT SOUTH YARRA
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AN INTERVIEW YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
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OTTOLENGHIYOTAM
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY IRON CHEF SHELLIE
As part of Good Food Month highly respected chef Yotam
Ottolenghi was in town Promoting his new book and attending
a series of events Iron Chef Shellie was lucky enough to score a
quick interview with the main man
Yoursquove been in Australia for a little bit now yoursquove been non-
stop have you had a chance to actually relax and discover any
cool hot spots
Yesterday I went to a few nice places I went to Supernormal and
had a beautifulhellip what did I have there that really blew me away
They had pork rolls that were really delicious and then I went to a
cute place called Nora itrsquos completely new They do these really
funky tarts I had a pumpkin one with a black crust they make
using charcoal You need to go they are really lovely and they mill
their own flour in the back that was a little find And where else
I went to Pei Modern last night itrsquos not a find but I had a great
food it was delicious The asparagus with smoked eggs oh it was
to die for
Hestonrsquos bringing Fat Duck to Melbourne would you follow in his
footsteps and bring Ottolenghi or Nopi to Melbourne or Sydney
I donrsquot know maybe Irsquove changed my tune over the last week
I started off by saying no way itrsquos never going to happen and
now at day six or seven Irsquom thinking maybe itrsquos quite nice here
so wersquoll see So far Irsquove been saying no itrsquos too difficult itrsquos too
complicated itrsquos not for me
But therersquos a maybe there so we will win you over in a bit
At the moment Irsquom slightly less extreme no but we are still not
sure about it
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Millions of people look up to you have your cookbooks and are inspired
by you is there is a chef or cook that you admire and look up to
Therersquos a lot Cooks like my father and my mum both are great cooks
Irsquom inspired by people I meet when travelling home cooks and Sami my
business partner I think hersquos a genius We co-wrote books together and
hersquos been a huge inspiration for me He throws a meal like nobody else
does he cooks much better than I do
Australians love meat and yoursquore known as the king of vegetables A lot
of men especially donrsquot consider a meal completely without a protein or
a meat Do you have any words of wisdom to try and change this attitude
in Australia
I donrsquot like to try and change attitudes thatrsquos not my mission I like to
present the food as it is and if people choose to adopt it
Not everyone can cook like you Is there any tips that you can give people
Not everybody can cook like me but they can cook really well if they are
given good ideas with what to do with vegetables I think we are limited
in our imagination but once you open yourself up to the world therersquos
tonnes of stuff you can do I really think that even the butch Australian man
can be kind of swayed a little bit if you present them vegetables
Whatrsquos the sexiest vegetable to you
At the moment (because tomorrow Irsquoll have a different answer) cauliflower
What do you think the key to your success has been Is there any one
person or a certain action
I think Irsquove been very lucky to have talented people around me Although
lsquoOttolenghi lsquois famous I am the face and there is a lot of creative stuff that
is not mine Samirsquos influence for one Scully the head chef who is actually
here in the kitchen he is amazing We are co-writing a book together and
he is actually from Sydney I also have an friend called Helen shersquos an
amazing baker she also produces a lot of our recipes so itrsquos a collaboration
13
223 - 231 Brunswick Rd Brunswick VIC 3056T 03 9387 4455 F 03 9387 4140
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Ikon Centre 39 - 51 Kingsway PdeGlen Waverley 3150
03 9560 1818
ldquordquo
We wanted to achieve a ldquoNew Yorkrdquo lookto our funky new Steak Bar
The guys at Cedar had the perfect blend of products to get it just right
Thatrsquos why Cedar is MY HOSPITALITY STORE
Chris WadeExecutive Chef
Who was your greatest inspiration when it came to food
I have been inspired a lot by the cooks of California Alice Waters
Debra Madison all these people who are vegetable focused but
they also have this integrity with the vegetable unlike some French
cooks You know the kind of cook who shi out out of their food
Sorry excuse my language Those are the people that inspire me
What would your ultimate feast involve
My ultimate feasthellip would involve lots and lots of things I like a lot
on the table like a huge mezze selection that would be a feast Not
one thing thatrsquos for sure or two or three
ottolenghicouk
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DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIPLE JERK
JALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
MAPLE BACON CANUCKJALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
EATING OUT SOUTH MELBOURNE
15
28 weeks ago (July 2014) I started my burger conquest So far I have
eaten just over 80 burgers and I have to say I have loved every minute
of it Over this time my consumption averages out to be roughly three
burgers per week which seems to be the magic number to maintain my
weight and not put on the kilos despite eating double triple and quadruple
patty burgers when the opportunity arises The ever growing Burgers of
Melbourne list is never ending every cafeacute every restaurant and every
pub is serving a burger as well as new the popup burger joints that are
appearing every month This is making it a tough gig getting around to
them all but someone has to do it
I found Cafe 51 by accident but I am so glad I did as this place is ridiculously
good value and their burgers are nothing like you will get anywhere else
in Melbourne
The first burger I tried was the Jalapentildeo Business Burger Two beef patties
two slices of American Cheddar jalapentildeos mild salsa bacon lettuce red
onions and corn chips on a brioche bun It came with a side of chips and a
drink and was only $1200 The burger deal is usually $1000 but with the
additional patty at only $200 I couldnrsquot resist adding it
Being a burger that made it straight into my top 10 list I had to invite
another burger blogger along to try Cafeacute51 to see if their opinion was
consistent with mine Just like I thought they also rated this hidden cafeacute
set amongst the industrial part of South Melbourne just as highly
My second visit to Cafe 51 I thought I would be adventurous and order two
burgers in the one sitting
The first burger was the Maple Bacon Canuck Two beef patties two slices
of American Cheddar two rashes of crispy bacon pickles BBQ sauce
mustard and aoli All for only $700
Juicy and tasty this burger was dripping with flavour The mixture of
sauces was perfect while the sauce to meat to bread ratio was spot on
They even supplied a wet wipe which came in handy as being so juicy a
little bit of a mess was made That is really the only criticism I have but can
a burger really be too juicy
The second burger was the Death by Chocolate Bacon cheese beef
patty chocolate sauce BBQ sauce and popping candy in a sandwich of
waffles for $700
I really didnrsquot know what to expect with this one as I have never even
thought of this combination but WOW It has to be tasted to be believed
If you are heading down to Cafe 51 order this for dessert and share it if you
cannot eat it on your own you wonrsquot regret it
After two successful visits on my third visit I decided to triple it up and
tried one of the new burgers on the menu the Triple Jerk Three beef
patties three slices of American cheddar three rashes of crispy bacon
grilled onions mushrooms lettuce tomato and homemade jerk sauce for
$900
Having had my share of burgers over the last seven months Irsquove
experienced awesome average and not so good burgers The burgers
served at Cafeacute51 confidently sit in the awesome category Three visits and
three very successful tastings With the majority of their burgers being
$700 and the most expensive burger on the menu being $900 these are
by far the best value burgers Melbourne has to offer and are sitting in my
top 10 most tastiest too
Their hours are also a plus - open 600am ndash 300pm Monday ndash Friday and
from February 2015 extending their hours to include Saturdayrsquos from 11am
- 3pm to capitalise on the weekend burger rush They have also said if
you mention lsquoBurgers of Melbournersquo you will receive a free serve of chips
with every burger order made a good incentive to make your way down
for a cheap and tasty eat
CAFE 51
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne
03 9699 7853
cafe51comau
facebookcomcafefiftyone
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne Ph (03) 9699 7853
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BURGERS OF MELBOURNE
CAFE 51
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Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
17
Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
slaterstbenchcomau
facebookcomslaterstbench
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
SLATER STBENCH
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GRAM FEATURE
EMERALD HILL DELISOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET
It is no fluke that Emerald Hill Deli recently won Best Deli in the MYOB Melbourne Market Awards
Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2015
Grab your best tweed and join Fowles Wine to hunt down the finest flavours at their 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event on Saturday 28 February
This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
After lunch auctioneer supremos the Fowles family will be wielding the hammer on great prizes to raise funds for neuroendocrine cancer charity The Unicorn Foundation
So dust off your best vintage tweed and join Fowles Wine for a wild journey from Farm to TableAre you Game
Date and time Saturday 28 February 1230pm - 430pmLocation Fowles Wine Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel 3664Tickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
Public transport to event will be available Details will be released closer to the date of the event on Fowles Wine website and Facebook page For more information please contact the Cellar Door
For bookings and info please contact the Cellar Door (03) 5796 2150 or cellardoorfowleswinecom
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THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
21
1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
CHEESEMAKERSdirectoryVICTORIA
BERRY CREEK CHEESE
berryscreekcheesecom
BOATSHED CHEESE
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FARMGATE CHEESES
farmgatecheesecomau
FLORIDIA CHEESE
floridiacheesecomau
HEIDI FARM
heidifarmcomau
HOLY GOAT CHEESE
holygoatcheesecom
JINDI CHEESE
jindicomau
MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
mainridgedairycomau
MEREDITH DAIRY
meredithdairycom
MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
promcountrycheesecomau
RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
thatsamorecheesecomau
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
facebookcomwinebankonview
twittercomWine_Bank45
27
FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT MATT amp MAREEPH 0438 005 400
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FOR LOCATION AND VALUE FOR YOUR GETAWAY TO BENDIGO YOU CANrsquoT GO PAST MAGNOLIA ON VIEW
28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
freepourart fongwi pinchysubs
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
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APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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EATING OUT
A25 PIZZERIA720 Chapel Street South YarraHaynes and Bruce
CAFE 5151 Buckhurst St South MelbourneBurgers of Melbourne
SLATER ST BENCHShop 8 431 St Kilda Road MelbourneAdvanced Food Falconry
WINE BANK ON VIEW 45 View Street BendigoTim Baxter and Amanda Malone
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The stronger the colour of the capsicum the higher the concentration level of anti-oxidants
A small capsicum could provide up to three times more of the recommended daily amount
of vitamin C much more than any citrus food Each colour of the capsicum have different
phytochemicals and provide different nutrients
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GRAM GUIDE
COOKINGINTERVIEW
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CHEESEThe Eight Cheese Types you Need to Know
8
YOTAM OTTOLENGHIIron Chef Shellie
10 VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALADThe Kind Cook
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALADThe Kind Cook
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CONTRIBUTORS
A COFFEE WITH
NEWLY OPENED
NEWS AND THE LIKE
THINGS WE LOVE
REVIEWS
OUT AND ABOUT
THE DIARY
DISTRIBUTORS
ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY
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CONTENTS
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HAYNES AND BRUCEWith many years combined communications experience in the realm of music food fashion design politics and beyond Georgia Haynes and Lauren Bruce have worked on photo shoots event photography written and taken photos for various media outlets written ministerial speeches managed media at high profile events and much more Together they have produced feature articles managed social media for a range of clients and continue to work on creative projects focused on community development
haynesandbrucecom
IRON CHEF SHELLIEMichegravele Froidevaux or Shellie as she is more often known as is a freelance photographer food stylist and designer She is most known for her crazy cakes late night baking and over achieving
She runs food styling and photography workshops throughout the year in Victoria and Tasmania Yoursquoll most usually find her in search of bacon or a donut
ironchefshelliecom
BURGERS OF MELBOURNEBurgers of Melbourne is run by one Melbourne guy that just loves burgers I eat picture and review the burgers of Melbourne
burgersofmelbournecomau
TIM BAXTERWith over 25 yearsrsquo experience in the food and drinks industry Tim is the owner of one of central Victoriarsquos most celebrated restaurants The Dispensary Enoteca located in Bendigo
Tim is know as one of the countryrsquos finest authorities on food and drinks
ldquoIf Tim Baxter has not created the best all-round drinks list in Australia he must be closerdquo The Age Epicure 2012
THE KIND COOKThe Kind Cook is the creation of Melanie from Melbourne Australia Mel is a qualified chef who trained and cooked professionally in Australia for 10 years She then lived and worked professionally in Canada and the UK She is an avid world traveller vegan food blogger cooking teacher impassioned food photographer freelance magazine writer and zealous
foodie of over twenty years
thekindcookcom
ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRYHi my name is Michael I run a new site Advanced Food Falconry which is yet another Melbourne-based cafe blog in an already over saturated segment
So I hope to keep things different and interesting usually by entwining food
topics with other jazz
advancedfoodfalconrycom
CONTRIBUTORS
5
BEST FOOD MEMORY
Lauren There are so so so many Eating at La
Gabinoteca in Madrid Spain ndash their coddled egg with
truffle butter and potato puree is the best thing Irsquove
ever eaten
At home my Polish nanarsquos tomato soup zupa
pomidorowa with sour cream and rice is delicious
Georgia Growing up with in country Victoria with in
an Italian family I have lots of great food memories
Making crostoli with my nonna when I was little would
have to be my favourite
FIRST CHOICE IN DRINKS
Lauren Very very cold Asahi
Georgia Corona with lemon
CHEESE PLATE OR DESSERT MENU
Lauren Both obviously Some sort of chocolate peanut
butter parfait should be involved
Georgia Cheese plate all the way Has to include a blue
vein cheese and sopressa
DO YOU HAVE A DAY JOB
Lauren Irsquom a freelance writerstylist and Georgia is
a photographerdesigner and we work together as
HaynesampBruce our copywriting and photography
business Check us out on
wwwhaynesandbrucecom
WHERE CAN WE FIND YOU MOST WEEKENDS
Lauren At Collective Espresso in Camberwell drinking
copious amounts of coffee eating their delish smashed
avocado and fetta on toast and plotting our next move
HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE
Lauren Most of the time a strong latte but if itrsquos later in
the day maybe a long mac
Georgia Soy latte
LAUREN BRUCE AND GEORGIA HAYNESThe creative minds behind HaynesampBruce and regular
GRAM contributors we got together for a coffee to find
out a little more about them
A COFFEE WITH
6
MON AMOUR XOOPENED January 12 2015Mon Amour XO is open every day and serve array of dishes from simple pastries to full meals for breakfast brunch and lunch Charcuterie smoslashrrebroslashd and European cheeses are all on offer and the venue transforms into a wine bar in the evenings67 CARDIGAN PLACE ALBERT PARKmonamourxocomau | facebookcomMon-Amour-XO | twitter MonAmourXO
NOW OPEN
POP UP SCROLLOPENED November 2015Pop Up Scroll is Melbournersquos first scroll boutique Serving up freshly baked scrolls made on site each morning alongside carefully prepared lsquoCoffee Supremersquo coffeeAs the name suggests Pop Up Scroll is only around for a short time (until May to be precise) but there are already big plans in the pipeline for the next project due to open straight after the pop up closes its doors86 SMITH STREET COLLINGWOODeatascrollcomau
facebookcomPopUpScroll
BENJAMINrsquoS KITCHENOPENED December 23 2014Alphington is serving up something truly special in the form of the newly opened Benjaminrsquos Kitchen Despite having only been open a month they can already boast Urbanspoon reviews along the lines of ldquoI canrsquot go to Victoria Street again This would have to be the best Thai Irsquove had in yearsrdquo
If thatrsquos not enough to get you through the door then let it be The Old Man and the Sea inspired decor Soothing and refreshing greys and whites coat the walls and suspended clouds add light and an overall sense of calm Serving dishes sized to share Benjaminrsquos Kitchen is open Tuesday - Sunday 1030am - 330pm and 530pm - 1030pm
758 HEIDELBERG ROAD ALPHINGTONfacebookcomaupagesbenjamins-kitchen
ST HOTELRE-OPENED December 18 2014The newly opened St Hotel gives patrons the opportunity to explore experience and engage in all aspects of this multi-tiered and multi-faceted hospitality complexHead Chef Sean Judd who worked with Thai food guru David Thompson heads up a team of highly qualified chefs who bring skill vision and dedication to present a menu of authentic Thai food highlighted with regional and seasonal influences
The dining room features a lush vertical garden exposed brick walls and timber banquettes and the adjacent sunken dining area offer an intimate dining space for groups of up to 15
The Public Bar open daily from 11am is punctuated by burnished copper beer pipes that rise from the bar like an art installation ndash these pipes bring a thoughtful range of craft and imported beers
Take the journey upstairs and immerse yourself in the intimate New York inspired Supper Club
As if this all wasnrsquot enough the Social Club is where all the fun happens The nightspot plays host to selected acoustics and leading DJrsquos54 FITZROY STREET ST KILDAsthotelcomau
ENTRECOcircTEOPENED January 15 2015Entrecocircte the brain child of Jason M Jones (Prix Fixe Friends of Mine and The Tables of Como) and Adam North offers classic cafe offerings with subtle and delicious French flair Open from 7am for breakfast through to lunch and dinner South Yarrarsquos newest establishment ticks all the boxes From steak frites for lunch to oysters and Champagne for dinner133 DOMAIN ROAD SOUTH YARRAentrecotecomau
PHAMILY KITCHENOPENED January 15This place is blue Like a smurf-exploded-all-over-the-place kind of blue But what Phamily Kitchen also is (other than blue) is really darn good Vietnamese Owner Michael Pham says the eccentric colour scheme was designed to pay homage to classic Vietnamese kitchens It seems that was the bill for the food too Serving traditional dishes such as buacuten pho rice paper rolls Phamily Kitchen is one to try in 2015 374 SMITH STREET COLLINGWOOD phamilykitchencomau
PROPER amp SONOPENED January 15 2015Bringing the market to you on a plate This new twist on a modern carvery serves up delicious roast meal rolls fresh salads breakfast and great coffeeSOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET FOOD HALL - STALL S13instagram properandson
7
AROUND THE TRAPS
MOumlRK IS ON THE MOVE
We first met Kiril and Josefin the masterminds behind Moumlrk Chocolate at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo in 2014 Having been on the cafe scene since 2012 their presence at the expo was simply incredible With a line of people six to ten deep for the entire four days of MICE14 watching these two in action (our booth was located directly opposite) was something to behold and we knew that team Moumlrk were ones to watch It seems we were correct
Since MICE14 Kiril and Josefin have cemented themselves as regulars on the Melbourne cafe scene serving up arguably the best hot chocolate around Following on from an impressive 2014 which included collaborations with Rooftop Honey and Mountain Goat Beer these two are setting up shop in North Melbourne
Building is underway for Moumlrkrsquos first (yes wersquore getting in early to say theyrsquoll be more) concept store The Moumlrk shop and Chocolate Brew Bar is set to launch in late February
morkchocolatecomau
FONDA OPENS IN HAWTHORN
Fonda Mexican unveiled their fourth venue in
January with Glenferrie Road Hawthorn now
playing host to the ever popular Mexican fare
653 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn
fondamexicancomau
ESTELLE IS EVOLVING
Estelle is evolving and in early 2015 will become
Estelle Bistro and Estelle by Scott Pickett two
new and innovative dining concepts situated side
by side
Estelle Bistro opens February 4 with Estelle by
Scott Pickett (ESP) due to open March
estellebarkitchencomau
VICTORIAN COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Australian Speciality Coffee Association
(ASCA) Victoria Coffee Championships will take
place February 7 ndash 8 at Griffiths Coffee 10 ndash 11
Rosemary Court in Mulgrave
aascacom
BLUEBONNET BBQ RETURNS
Bluebonnet BBQ is back in business after
thoughtless thieves broke in and trashed the
venue late in 2014
A successful Pozible campaign saw them back
on their feet in mere months
bluebonnetbbqcomau
A GRAM CORRECTION
GRAM Magazine wishes to publish a retraction
in relation to an article published in edition 46
Published within the edition was an interview
with Mark Dorrell Chief Judge of GaultampMillau
GRAM published comments made by Dorrell
in relation to The Age Good Food Guide which
proved untrue GRAM Magazine apologies for
this error
MICE 2015
The Melbourne International Coffee Expo is on again in 2015 but Santa has come earlyand so has the expo To ensure this yearsrsquo expo aligned with the World Barista Championship (taking place in Seattle Washington from 9 - 12 April) MICE15 will grace Melbournersquos Showgrounds from March 13 - 15
As a result of exhibitor feedback MICE Show Director Clint Hendry has also announced the 2015 expo will run for three days The show will still operate with two trade days and the final day open to the public
The expo will play host in 2015 to the ASCA National Coffee Championships the MICE2015 Cocktail Party Letrsquos Talk Coffee Australia the RASVrsquos Australian International Coffee Awards and is this year an official event of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
MICE is the lsquocanrsquot missrsquo event for industry folk and coffee lovers alike Pre-purchase tickets for both trade and public are now available online
internationalcoffeeexpocom
MELBOURNE YOUNG GUNS NAMED AS FINALISTSWith over 3000 entries world wide these four stars in the making have a reason to smile Hajime Horiguchi (Sushi Minamishima) Kay-Lene Tan (The European) Peter Gunn (Attica) and Punit Fernandes (Mesh) represented Melbourne in the best way possible being named inthe top ten for the Pacific region in the SPellegrino Young Chef 2015 awards
On Monday February 16 the Pacific finalists will produce their signature dishes in a local cook off to be held at Crown Resorts Melbourne Leading Australian chefs Jacques Reymond Guy Grossi Peter Doyle Peter Gilmore and Giovani Pilu will judge the young hopefuls and announce the finalist who will represent the Pacific region and join the best international young chefs at Expo Milano
finediningloverscom
8
720 Chapel St South Yarra Ph (03) 9826 2233
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY HAYNES AND BRUCE
Live Music Food amp Wine Art amp Fashion
southmelbourne nightmarket
comau
Until 5 March
Thursdays from 530pm
FREE ROOFTOP PARKINGCoventry amp Cecil Streets
In the farther reaches at the South Yarra end of Chapel Street where Hello
Sam and Burch amp Purchese call home a new food outlet has just claimed
its place in the shopping precinct ndash A25 Pizzeria
A25 boasts a sexy take on Italian kitsch in its fit-out including pink neon
light installations images of Sofia Loren and audio of a former Italian
president and his mistress cheekily rolling in the background when you
visit the bathroom
Similar to its sister restaurant Non Solo Pasta which is popular with the
corporate lunch crowd in Docklands A25rsquos mission is simple ndash serve
good-quality uncomplicated Italian food at a good price There are five
ldquoredrdquo pizzas five ldquowhiterdquo pizzas and five ldquocrazyrdquo pizzas on offer along
with some delicious pastas snacks and desserts to boot ldquoWersquore keeping
it simple and authentic Italian Yoursquove got to have your classics but wersquore
also trying new things toordquo owner Remo Nicolini says
Some real standouts are the squid ink pizza with prawns calamari
pecorino and oven-roasted tomatoes the ldquoA25rdquo with asparagus cream
zucchini and ricotta the rolled eggplant parmigiana with fregola and
cherry tomatoes For dessert a beautiful blueberry and rosewater panna
cotta with Persian fairy floss If yoursquore feeling a tad celebratory wash it all
down with a delicious prosecco spritzer
Best of all in these trying financial times (because when are they not)
there is nothing over $16 on the menu
A25 boasts simplicity quality ingredients a solid wine list and some great
cocktails boasting an Italian flavour With everything served to you with
that playful Italian charm itrsquos definitely worth a trip southside
A25 PIZZERIA
720 Chapel Street South Yarra
03 9826 2233
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a25comau
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EATING OUT SOUTH YARRA
10
AN INTERVIEW YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
11
OTTOLENGHIYOTAM
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY IRON CHEF SHELLIE
As part of Good Food Month highly respected chef Yotam
Ottolenghi was in town Promoting his new book and attending
a series of events Iron Chef Shellie was lucky enough to score a
quick interview with the main man
Yoursquove been in Australia for a little bit now yoursquove been non-
stop have you had a chance to actually relax and discover any
cool hot spots
Yesterday I went to a few nice places I went to Supernormal and
had a beautifulhellip what did I have there that really blew me away
They had pork rolls that were really delicious and then I went to a
cute place called Nora itrsquos completely new They do these really
funky tarts I had a pumpkin one with a black crust they make
using charcoal You need to go they are really lovely and they mill
their own flour in the back that was a little find And where else
I went to Pei Modern last night itrsquos not a find but I had a great
food it was delicious The asparagus with smoked eggs oh it was
to die for
Hestonrsquos bringing Fat Duck to Melbourne would you follow in his
footsteps and bring Ottolenghi or Nopi to Melbourne or Sydney
I donrsquot know maybe Irsquove changed my tune over the last week
I started off by saying no way itrsquos never going to happen and
now at day six or seven Irsquom thinking maybe itrsquos quite nice here
so wersquoll see So far Irsquove been saying no itrsquos too difficult itrsquos too
complicated itrsquos not for me
But therersquos a maybe there so we will win you over in a bit
At the moment Irsquom slightly less extreme no but we are still not
sure about it
12
Millions of people look up to you have your cookbooks and are inspired
by you is there is a chef or cook that you admire and look up to
Therersquos a lot Cooks like my father and my mum both are great cooks
Irsquom inspired by people I meet when travelling home cooks and Sami my
business partner I think hersquos a genius We co-wrote books together and
hersquos been a huge inspiration for me He throws a meal like nobody else
does he cooks much better than I do
Australians love meat and yoursquore known as the king of vegetables A lot
of men especially donrsquot consider a meal completely without a protein or
a meat Do you have any words of wisdom to try and change this attitude
in Australia
I donrsquot like to try and change attitudes thatrsquos not my mission I like to
present the food as it is and if people choose to adopt it
Not everyone can cook like you Is there any tips that you can give people
Not everybody can cook like me but they can cook really well if they are
given good ideas with what to do with vegetables I think we are limited
in our imagination but once you open yourself up to the world therersquos
tonnes of stuff you can do I really think that even the butch Australian man
can be kind of swayed a little bit if you present them vegetables
Whatrsquos the sexiest vegetable to you
At the moment (because tomorrow Irsquoll have a different answer) cauliflower
What do you think the key to your success has been Is there any one
person or a certain action
I think Irsquove been very lucky to have talented people around me Although
lsquoOttolenghi lsquois famous I am the face and there is a lot of creative stuff that
is not mine Samirsquos influence for one Scully the head chef who is actually
here in the kitchen he is amazing We are co-writing a book together and
he is actually from Sydney I also have an friend called Helen shersquos an
amazing baker she also produces a lot of our recipes so itrsquos a collaboration
13
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We wanted to achieve a ldquoNew Yorkrdquo lookto our funky new Steak Bar
The guys at Cedar had the perfect blend of products to get it just right
Thatrsquos why Cedar is MY HOSPITALITY STORE
Chris WadeExecutive Chef
Who was your greatest inspiration when it came to food
I have been inspired a lot by the cooks of California Alice Waters
Debra Madison all these people who are vegetable focused but
they also have this integrity with the vegetable unlike some French
cooks You know the kind of cook who shi out out of their food
Sorry excuse my language Those are the people that inspire me
What would your ultimate feast involve
My ultimate feasthellip would involve lots and lots of things I like a lot
on the table like a huge mezze selection that would be a feast Not
one thing thatrsquos for sure or two or three
ottolenghicouk
14
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIPLE JERK
JALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
MAPLE BACON CANUCKJALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
EATING OUT SOUTH MELBOURNE
15
28 weeks ago (July 2014) I started my burger conquest So far I have
eaten just over 80 burgers and I have to say I have loved every minute
of it Over this time my consumption averages out to be roughly three
burgers per week which seems to be the magic number to maintain my
weight and not put on the kilos despite eating double triple and quadruple
patty burgers when the opportunity arises The ever growing Burgers of
Melbourne list is never ending every cafeacute every restaurant and every
pub is serving a burger as well as new the popup burger joints that are
appearing every month This is making it a tough gig getting around to
them all but someone has to do it
I found Cafe 51 by accident but I am so glad I did as this place is ridiculously
good value and their burgers are nothing like you will get anywhere else
in Melbourne
The first burger I tried was the Jalapentildeo Business Burger Two beef patties
two slices of American Cheddar jalapentildeos mild salsa bacon lettuce red
onions and corn chips on a brioche bun It came with a side of chips and a
drink and was only $1200 The burger deal is usually $1000 but with the
additional patty at only $200 I couldnrsquot resist adding it
Being a burger that made it straight into my top 10 list I had to invite
another burger blogger along to try Cafeacute51 to see if their opinion was
consistent with mine Just like I thought they also rated this hidden cafeacute
set amongst the industrial part of South Melbourne just as highly
My second visit to Cafe 51 I thought I would be adventurous and order two
burgers in the one sitting
The first burger was the Maple Bacon Canuck Two beef patties two slices
of American Cheddar two rashes of crispy bacon pickles BBQ sauce
mustard and aoli All for only $700
Juicy and tasty this burger was dripping with flavour The mixture of
sauces was perfect while the sauce to meat to bread ratio was spot on
They even supplied a wet wipe which came in handy as being so juicy a
little bit of a mess was made That is really the only criticism I have but can
a burger really be too juicy
The second burger was the Death by Chocolate Bacon cheese beef
patty chocolate sauce BBQ sauce and popping candy in a sandwich of
waffles for $700
I really didnrsquot know what to expect with this one as I have never even
thought of this combination but WOW It has to be tasted to be believed
If you are heading down to Cafe 51 order this for dessert and share it if you
cannot eat it on your own you wonrsquot regret it
After two successful visits on my third visit I decided to triple it up and
tried one of the new burgers on the menu the Triple Jerk Three beef
patties three slices of American cheddar three rashes of crispy bacon
grilled onions mushrooms lettuce tomato and homemade jerk sauce for
$900
Having had my share of burgers over the last seven months Irsquove
experienced awesome average and not so good burgers The burgers
served at Cafeacute51 confidently sit in the awesome category Three visits and
three very successful tastings With the majority of their burgers being
$700 and the most expensive burger on the menu being $900 these are
by far the best value burgers Melbourne has to offer and are sitting in my
top 10 most tastiest too
Their hours are also a plus - open 600am ndash 300pm Monday ndash Friday and
from February 2015 extending their hours to include Saturdayrsquos from 11am
- 3pm to capitalise on the weekend burger rush They have also said if
you mention lsquoBurgers of Melbournersquo you will receive a free serve of chips
with every burger order made a good incentive to make your way down
for a cheap and tasty eat
CAFE 51
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne
03 9699 7853
cafe51comau
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51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne Ph (03) 9699 7853
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BURGERS OF MELBOURNE
CAFE 51
16
Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
17
Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
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8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
SLATER STBENCH
18
GRAM FEATURE
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Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2015
Grab your best tweed and join Fowles Wine to hunt down the finest flavours at their 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event on Saturday 28 February
This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
After lunch auctioneer supremos the Fowles family will be wielding the hammer on great prizes to raise funds for neuroendocrine cancer charity The Unicorn Foundation
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Date and time Saturday 28 February 1230pm - 430pmLocation Fowles Wine Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel 3664Tickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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20
THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
21
1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
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BERRY CREEK CHEESE
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FLORIDIA CHEESE
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HEIDI FARM
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HOLY GOAT CHEESE
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JINDI CHEESE
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MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
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MEREDITH DAIRY
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MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
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RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
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YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
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27
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RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
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ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
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Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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EATING OUT
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CONTRIBUTORS
A COFFEE WITH
NEWLY OPENED
NEWS AND THE LIKE
THINGS WE LOVE
REVIEWS
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CONTENTS
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HAYNES AND BRUCEWith many years combined communications experience in the realm of music food fashion design politics and beyond Georgia Haynes and Lauren Bruce have worked on photo shoots event photography written and taken photos for various media outlets written ministerial speeches managed media at high profile events and much more Together they have produced feature articles managed social media for a range of clients and continue to work on creative projects focused on community development
haynesandbrucecom
IRON CHEF SHELLIEMichegravele Froidevaux or Shellie as she is more often known as is a freelance photographer food stylist and designer She is most known for her crazy cakes late night baking and over achieving
She runs food styling and photography workshops throughout the year in Victoria and Tasmania Yoursquoll most usually find her in search of bacon or a donut
ironchefshelliecom
BURGERS OF MELBOURNEBurgers of Melbourne is run by one Melbourne guy that just loves burgers I eat picture and review the burgers of Melbourne
burgersofmelbournecomau
TIM BAXTERWith over 25 yearsrsquo experience in the food and drinks industry Tim is the owner of one of central Victoriarsquos most celebrated restaurants The Dispensary Enoteca located in Bendigo
Tim is know as one of the countryrsquos finest authorities on food and drinks
ldquoIf Tim Baxter has not created the best all-round drinks list in Australia he must be closerdquo The Age Epicure 2012
THE KIND COOKThe Kind Cook is the creation of Melanie from Melbourne Australia Mel is a qualified chef who trained and cooked professionally in Australia for 10 years She then lived and worked professionally in Canada and the UK She is an avid world traveller vegan food blogger cooking teacher impassioned food photographer freelance magazine writer and zealous
foodie of over twenty years
thekindcookcom
ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRYHi my name is Michael I run a new site Advanced Food Falconry which is yet another Melbourne-based cafe blog in an already over saturated segment
So I hope to keep things different and interesting usually by entwining food
topics with other jazz
advancedfoodfalconrycom
CONTRIBUTORS
5
BEST FOOD MEMORY
Lauren There are so so so many Eating at La
Gabinoteca in Madrid Spain ndash their coddled egg with
truffle butter and potato puree is the best thing Irsquove
ever eaten
At home my Polish nanarsquos tomato soup zupa
pomidorowa with sour cream and rice is delicious
Georgia Growing up with in country Victoria with in
an Italian family I have lots of great food memories
Making crostoli with my nonna when I was little would
have to be my favourite
FIRST CHOICE IN DRINKS
Lauren Very very cold Asahi
Georgia Corona with lemon
CHEESE PLATE OR DESSERT MENU
Lauren Both obviously Some sort of chocolate peanut
butter parfait should be involved
Georgia Cheese plate all the way Has to include a blue
vein cheese and sopressa
DO YOU HAVE A DAY JOB
Lauren Irsquom a freelance writerstylist and Georgia is
a photographerdesigner and we work together as
HaynesampBruce our copywriting and photography
business Check us out on
wwwhaynesandbrucecom
WHERE CAN WE FIND YOU MOST WEEKENDS
Lauren At Collective Espresso in Camberwell drinking
copious amounts of coffee eating their delish smashed
avocado and fetta on toast and plotting our next move
HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE
Lauren Most of the time a strong latte but if itrsquos later in
the day maybe a long mac
Georgia Soy latte
LAUREN BRUCE AND GEORGIA HAYNESThe creative minds behind HaynesampBruce and regular
GRAM contributors we got together for a coffee to find
out a little more about them
A COFFEE WITH
6
MON AMOUR XOOPENED January 12 2015Mon Amour XO is open every day and serve array of dishes from simple pastries to full meals for breakfast brunch and lunch Charcuterie smoslashrrebroslashd and European cheeses are all on offer and the venue transforms into a wine bar in the evenings67 CARDIGAN PLACE ALBERT PARKmonamourxocomau | facebookcomMon-Amour-XO | twitter MonAmourXO
NOW OPEN
POP UP SCROLLOPENED November 2015Pop Up Scroll is Melbournersquos first scroll boutique Serving up freshly baked scrolls made on site each morning alongside carefully prepared lsquoCoffee Supremersquo coffeeAs the name suggests Pop Up Scroll is only around for a short time (until May to be precise) but there are already big plans in the pipeline for the next project due to open straight after the pop up closes its doors86 SMITH STREET COLLINGWOODeatascrollcomau
facebookcomPopUpScroll
BENJAMINrsquoS KITCHENOPENED December 23 2014Alphington is serving up something truly special in the form of the newly opened Benjaminrsquos Kitchen Despite having only been open a month they can already boast Urbanspoon reviews along the lines of ldquoI canrsquot go to Victoria Street again This would have to be the best Thai Irsquove had in yearsrdquo
If thatrsquos not enough to get you through the door then let it be The Old Man and the Sea inspired decor Soothing and refreshing greys and whites coat the walls and suspended clouds add light and an overall sense of calm Serving dishes sized to share Benjaminrsquos Kitchen is open Tuesday - Sunday 1030am - 330pm and 530pm - 1030pm
758 HEIDELBERG ROAD ALPHINGTONfacebookcomaupagesbenjamins-kitchen
ST HOTELRE-OPENED December 18 2014The newly opened St Hotel gives patrons the opportunity to explore experience and engage in all aspects of this multi-tiered and multi-faceted hospitality complexHead Chef Sean Judd who worked with Thai food guru David Thompson heads up a team of highly qualified chefs who bring skill vision and dedication to present a menu of authentic Thai food highlighted with regional and seasonal influences
The dining room features a lush vertical garden exposed brick walls and timber banquettes and the adjacent sunken dining area offer an intimate dining space for groups of up to 15
The Public Bar open daily from 11am is punctuated by burnished copper beer pipes that rise from the bar like an art installation ndash these pipes bring a thoughtful range of craft and imported beers
Take the journey upstairs and immerse yourself in the intimate New York inspired Supper Club
As if this all wasnrsquot enough the Social Club is where all the fun happens The nightspot plays host to selected acoustics and leading DJrsquos54 FITZROY STREET ST KILDAsthotelcomau
ENTRECOcircTEOPENED January 15 2015Entrecocircte the brain child of Jason M Jones (Prix Fixe Friends of Mine and The Tables of Como) and Adam North offers classic cafe offerings with subtle and delicious French flair Open from 7am for breakfast through to lunch and dinner South Yarrarsquos newest establishment ticks all the boxes From steak frites for lunch to oysters and Champagne for dinner133 DOMAIN ROAD SOUTH YARRAentrecotecomau
PHAMILY KITCHENOPENED January 15This place is blue Like a smurf-exploded-all-over-the-place kind of blue But what Phamily Kitchen also is (other than blue) is really darn good Vietnamese Owner Michael Pham says the eccentric colour scheme was designed to pay homage to classic Vietnamese kitchens It seems that was the bill for the food too Serving traditional dishes such as buacuten pho rice paper rolls Phamily Kitchen is one to try in 2015 374 SMITH STREET COLLINGWOOD phamilykitchencomau
PROPER amp SONOPENED January 15 2015Bringing the market to you on a plate This new twist on a modern carvery serves up delicious roast meal rolls fresh salads breakfast and great coffeeSOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET FOOD HALL - STALL S13instagram properandson
7
AROUND THE TRAPS
MOumlRK IS ON THE MOVE
We first met Kiril and Josefin the masterminds behind Moumlrk Chocolate at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo in 2014 Having been on the cafe scene since 2012 their presence at the expo was simply incredible With a line of people six to ten deep for the entire four days of MICE14 watching these two in action (our booth was located directly opposite) was something to behold and we knew that team Moumlrk were ones to watch It seems we were correct
Since MICE14 Kiril and Josefin have cemented themselves as regulars on the Melbourne cafe scene serving up arguably the best hot chocolate around Following on from an impressive 2014 which included collaborations with Rooftop Honey and Mountain Goat Beer these two are setting up shop in North Melbourne
Building is underway for Moumlrkrsquos first (yes wersquore getting in early to say theyrsquoll be more) concept store The Moumlrk shop and Chocolate Brew Bar is set to launch in late February
morkchocolatecomau
FONDA OPENS IN HAWTHORN
Fonda Mexican unveiled their fourth venue in
January with Glenferrie Road Hawthorn now
playing host to the ever popular Mexican fare
653 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn
fondamexicancomau
ESTELLE IS EVOLVING
Estelle is evolving and in early 2015 will become
Estelle Bistro and Estelle by Scott Pickett two
new and innovative dining concepts situated side
by side
Estelle Bistro opens February 4 with Estelle by
Scott Pickett (ESP) due to open March
estellebarkitchencomau
VICTORIAN COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Australian Speciality Coffee Association
(ASCA) Victoria Coffee Championships will take
place February 7 ndash 8 at Griffiths Coffee 10 ndash 11
Rosemary Court in Mulgrave
aascacom
BLUEBONNET BBQ RETURNS
Bluebonnet BBQ is back in business after
thoughtless thieves broke in and trashed the
venue late in 2014
A successful Pozible campaign saw them back
on their feet in mere months
bluebonnetbbqcomau
A GRAM CORRECTION
GRAM Magazine wishes to publish a retraction
in relation to an article published in edition 46
Published within the edition was an interview
with Mark Dorrell Chief Judge of GaultampMillau
GRAM published comments made by Dorrell
in relation to The Age Good Food Guide which
proved untrue GRAM Magazine apologies for
this error
MICE 2015
The Melbourne International Coffee Expo is on again in 2015 but Santa has come earlyand so has the expo To ensure this yearsrsquo expo aligned with the World Barista Championship (taking place in Seattle Washington from 9 - 12 April) MICE15 will grace Melbournersquos Showgrounds from March 13 - 15
As a result of exhibitor feedback MICE Show Director Clint Hendry has also announced the 2015 expo will run for three days The show will still operate with two trade days and the final day open to the public
The expo will play host in 2015 to the ASCA National Coffee Championships the MICE2015 Cocktail Party Letrsquos Talk Coffee Australia the RASVrsquos Australian International Coffee Awards and is this year an official event of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
MICE is the lsquocanrsquot missrsquo event for industry folk and coffee lovers alike Pre-purchase tickets for both trade and public are now available online
internationalcoffeeexpocom
MELBOURNE YOUNG GUNS NAMED AS FINALISTSWith over 3000 entries world wide these four stars in the making have a reason to smile Hajime Horiguchi (Sushi Minamishima) Kay-Lene Tan (The European) Peter Gunn (Attica) and Punit Fernandes (Mesh) represented Melbourne in the best way possible being named inthe top ten for the Pacific region in the SPellegrino Young Chef 2015 awards
On Monday February 16 the Pacific finalists will produce their signature dishes in a local cook off to be held at Crown Resorts Melbourne Leading Australian chefs Jacques Reymond Guy Grossi Peter Doyle Peter Gilmore and Giovani Pilu will judge the young hopefuls and announce the finalist who will represent the Pacific region and join the best international young chefs at Expo Milano
finediningloverscom
8
720 Chapel St South Yarra Ph (03) 9826 2233
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY HAYNES AND BRUCE
Live Music Food amp Wine Art amp Fashion
southmelbourne nightmarket
comau
Until 5 March
Thursdays from 530pm
FREE ROOFTOP PARKINGCoventry amp Cecil Streets
In the farther reaches at the South Yarra end of Chapel Street where Hello
Sam and Burch amp Purchese call home a new food outlet has just claimed
its place in the shopping precinct ndash A25 Pizzeria
A25 boasts a sexy take on Italian kitsch in its fit-out including pink neon
light installations images of Sofia Loren and audio of a former Italian
president and his mistress cheekily rolling in the background when you
visit the bathroom
Similar to its sister restaurant Non Solo Pasta which is popular with the
corporate lunch crowd in Docklands A25rsquos mission is simple ndash serve
good-quality uncomplicated Italian food at a good price There are five
ldquoredrdquo pizzas five ldquowhiterdquo pizzas and five ldquocrazyrdquo pizzas on offer along
with some delicious pastas snacks and desserts to boot ldquoWersquore keeping
it simple and authentic Italian Yoursquove got to have your classics but wersquore
also trying new things toordquo owner Remo Nicolini says
Some real standouts are the squid ink pizza with prawns calamari
pecorino and oven-roasted tomatoes the ldquoA25rdquo with asparagus cream
zucchini and ricotta the rolled eggplant parmigiana with fregola and
cherry tomatoes For dessert a beautiful blueberry and rosewater panna
cotta with Persian fairy floss If yoursquore feeling a tad celebratory wash it all
down with a delicious prosecco spritzer
Best of all in these trying financial times (because when are they not)
there is nothing over $16 on the menu
A25 boasts simplicity quality ingredients a solid wine list and some great
cocktails boasting an Italian flavour With everything served to you with
that playful Italian charm itrsquos definitely worth a trip southside
A25 PIZZERIA
720 Chapel Street South Yarra
03 9826 2233
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A25 PIZZERIA
EATING OUT SOUTH YARRA
10
AN INTERVIEW YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
11
OTTOLENGHIYOTAM
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY IRON CHEF SHELLIE
As part of Good Food Month highly respected chef Yotam
Ottolenghi was in town Promoting his new book and attending
a series of events Iron Chef Shellie was lucky enough to score a
quick interview with the main man
Yoursquove been in Australia for a little bit now yoursquove been non-
stop have you had a chance to actually relax and discover any
cool hot spots
Yesterday I went to a few nice places I went to Supernormal and
had a beautifulhellip what did I have there that really blew me away
They had pork rolls that were really delicious and then I went to a
cute place called Nora itrsquos completely new They do these really
funky tarts I had a pumpkin one with a black crust they make
using charcoal You need to go they are really lovely and they mill
their own flour in the back that was a little find And where else
I went to Pei Modern last night itrsquos not a find but I had a great
food it was delicious The asparagus with smoked eggs oh it was
to die for
Hestonrsquos bringing Fat Duck to Melbourne would you follow in his
footsteps and bring Ottolenghi or Nopi to Melbourne or Sydney
I donrsquot know maybe Irsquove changed my tune over the last week
I started off by saying no way itrsquos never going to happen and
now at day six or seven Irsquom thinking maybe itrsquos quite nice here
so wersquoll see So far Irsquove been saying no itrsquos too difficult itrsquos too
complicated itrsquos not for me
But therersquos a maybe there so we will win you over in a bit
At the moment Irsquom slightly less extreme no but we are still not
sure about it
12
Millions of people look up to you have your cookbooks and are inspired
by you is there is a chef or cook that you admire and look up to
Therersquos a lot Cooks like my father and my mum both are great cooks
Irsquom inspired by people I meet when travelling home cooks and Sami my
business partner I think hersquos a genius We co-wrote books together and
hersquos been a huge inspiration for me He throws a meal like nobody else
does he cooks much better than I do
Australians love meat and yoursquore known as the king of vegetables A lot
of men especially donrsquot consider a meal completely without a protein or
a meat Do you have any words of wisdom to try and change this attitude
in Australia
I donrsquot like to try and change attitudes thatrsquos not my mission I like to
present the food as it is and if people choose to adopt it
Not everyone can cook like you Is there any tips that you can give people
Not everybody can cook like me but they can cook really well if they are
given good ideas with what to do with vegetables I think we are limited
in our imagination but once you open yourself up to the world therersquos
tonnes of stuff you can do I really think that even the butch Australian man
can be kind of swayed a little bit if you present them vegetables
Whatrsquos the sexiest vegetable to you
At the moment (because tomorrow Irsquoll have a different answer) cauliflower
What do you think the key to your success has been Is there any one
person or a certain action
I think Irsquove been very lucky to have talented people around me Although
lsquoOttolenghi lsquois famous I am the face and there is a lot of creative stuff that
is not mine Samirsquos influence for one Scully the head chef who is actually
here in the kitchen he is amazing We are co-writing a book together and
he is actually from Sydney I also have an friend called Helen shersquos an
amazing baker she also produces a lot of our recipes so itrsquos a collaboration
13
223 - 231 Brunswick Rd Brunswick VIC 3056T 03 9387 4455 F 03 9387 4140
cedarsalescedarhospitalitycom
cedarhospitalitycom
Ikon Centre 39 - 51 Kingsway PdeGlen Waverley 3150
03 9560 1818
ldquordquo
We wanted to achieve a ldquoNew Yorkrdquo lookto our funky new Steak Bar
The guys at Cedar had the perfect blend of products to get it just right
Thatrsquos why Cedar is MY HOSPITALITY STORE
Chris WadeExecutive Chef
Who was your greatest inspiration when it came to food
I have been inspired a lot by the cooks of California Alice Waters
Debra Madison all these people who are vegetable focused but
they also have this integrity with the vegetable unlike some French
cooks You know the kind of cook who shi out out of their food
Sorry excuse my language Those are the people that inspire me
What would your ultimate feast involve
My ultimate feasthellip would involve lots and lots of things I like a lot
on the table like a huge mezze selection that would be a feast Not
one thing thatrsquos for sure or two or three
ottolenghicouk
14
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIPLE JERK
JALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
MAPLE BACON CANUCKJALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
EATING OUT SOUTH MELBOURNE
15
28 weeks ago (July 2014) I started my burger conquest So far I have
eaten just over 80 burgers and I have to say I have loved every minute
of it Over this time my consumption averages out to be roughly three
burgers per week which seems to be the magic number to maintain my
weight and not put on the kilos despite eating double triple and quadruple
patty burgers when the opportunity arises The ever growing Burgers of
Melbourne list is never ending every cafeacute every restaurant and every
pub is serving a burger as well as new the popup burger joints that are
appearing every month This is making it a tough gig getting around to
them all but someone has to do it
I found Cafe 51 by accident but I am so glad I did as this place is ridiculously
good value and their burgers are nothing like you will get anywhere else
in Melbourne
The first burger I tried was the Jalapentildeo Business Burger Two beef patties
two slices of American Cheddar jalapentildeos mild salsa bacon lettuce red
onions and corn chips on a brioche bun It came with a side of chips and a
drink and was only $1200 The burger deal is usually $1000 but with the
additional patty at only $200 I couldnrsquot resist adding it
Being a burger that made it straight into my top 10 list I had to invite
another burger blogger along to try Cafeacute51 to see if their opinion was
consistent with mine Just like I thought they also rated this hidden cafeacute
set amongst the industrial part of South Melbourne just as highly
My second visit to Cafe 51 I thought I would be adventurous and order two
burgers in the one sitting
The first burger was the Maple Bacon Canuck Two beef patties two slices
of American Cheddar two rashes of crispy bacon pickles BBQ sauce
mustard and aoli All for only $700
Juicy and tasty this burger was dripping with flavour The mixture of
sauces was perfect while the sauce to meat to bread ratio was spot on
They even supplied a wet wipe which came in handy as being so juicy a
little bit of a mess was made That is really the only criticism I have but can
a burger really be too juicy
The second burger was the Death by Chocolate Bacon cheese beef
patty chocolate sauce BBQ sauce and popping candy in a sandwich of
waffles for $700
I really didnrsquot know what to expect with this one as I have never even
thought of this combination but WOW It has to be tasted to be believed
If you are heading down to Cafe 51 order this for dessert and share it if you
cannot eat it on your own you wonrsquot regret it
After two successful visits on my third visit I decided to triple it up and
tried one of the new burgers on the menu the Triple Jerk Three beef
patties three slices of American cheddar three rashes of crispy bacon
grilled onions mushrooms lettuce tomato and homemade jerk sauce for
$900
Having had my share of burgers over the last seven months Irsquove
experienced awesome average and not so good burgers The burgers
served at Cafeacute51 confidently sit in the awesome category Three visits and
three very successful tastings With the majority of their burgers being
$700 and the most expensive burger on the menu being $900 these are
by far the best value burgers Melbourne has to offer and are sitting in my
top 10 most tastiest too
Their hours are also a plus - open 600am ndash 300pm Monday ndash Friday and
from February 2015 extending their hours to include Saturdayrsquos from 11am
- 3pm to capitalise on the weekend burger rush They have also said if
you mention lsquoBurgers of Melbournersquo you will receive a free serve of chips
with every burger order made a good incentive to make your way down
for a cheap and tasty eat
CAFE 51
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne
03 9699 7853
cafe51comau
facebookcomcafefiftyone
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne Ph (03) 9699 7853
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BURGERS OF MELBOURNE
CAFE 51
16
Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
17
Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
slaterstbenchcomau
facebookcomslaterstbench
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
SLATER STBENCH
18
GRAM FEATURE
EMERALD HILL DELISOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET
It is no fluke that Emerald Hill Deli recently won Best Deli in the MYOB Melbourne Market Awards
Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
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20
THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
21
1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
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2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
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JINDI CHEESE
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MEREDITH DAIRY
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MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
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MONTEFIORE CHEESE
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PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
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RED HILL CHEESE
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SHAW RIVER
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7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
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25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
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I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
facebookcomwinebankonview
twittercomWine_Bank45
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28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
freepourart fongwi pinchysubs
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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HAYNES AND BRUCEWith many years combined communications experience in the realm of music food fashion design politics and beyond Georgia Haynes and Lauren Bruce have worked on photo shoots event photography written and taken photos for various media outlets written ministerial speeches managed media at high profile events and much more Together they have produced feature articles managed social media for a range of clients and continue to work on creative projects focused on community development
haynesandbrucecom
IRON CHEF SHELLIEMichegravele Froidevaux or Shellie as she is more often known as is a freelance photographer food stylist and designer She is most known for her crazy cakes late night baking and over achieving
She runs food styling and photography workshops throughout the year in Victoria and Tasmania Yoursquoll most usually find her in search of bacon or a donut
ironchefshelliecom
BURGERS OF MELBOURNEBurgers of Melbourne is run by one Melbourne guy that just loves burgers I eat picture and review the burgers of Melbourne
burgersofmelbournecomau
TIM BAXTERWith over 25 yearsrsquo experience in the food and drinks industry Tim is the owner of one of central Victoriarsquos most celebrated restaurants The Dispensary Enoteca located in Bendigo
Tim is know as one of the countryrsquos finest authorities on food and drinks
ldquoIf Tim Baxter has not created the best all-round drinks list in Australia he must be closerdquo The Age Epicure 2012
THE KIND COOKThe Kind Cook is the creation of Melanie from Melbourne Australia Mel is a qualified chef who trained and cooked professionally in Australia for 10 years She then lived and worked professionally in Canada and the UK She is an avid world traveller vegan food blogger cooking teacher impassioned food photographer freelance magazine writer and zealous
foodie of over twenty years
thekindcookcom
ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRYHi my name is Michael I run a new site Advanced Food Falconry which is yet another Melbourne-based cafe blog in an already over saturated segment
So I hope to keep things different and interesting usually by entwining food
topics with other jazz
advancedfoodfalconrycom
CONTRIBUTORS
5
BEST FOOD MEMORY
Lauren There are so so so many Eating at La
Gabinoteca in Madrid Spain ndash their coddled egg with
truffle butter and potato puree is the best thing Irsquove
ever eaten
At home my Polish nanarsquos tomato soup zupa
pomidorowa with sour cream and rice is delicious
Georgia Growing up with in country Victoria with in
an Italian family I have lots of great food memories
Making crostoli with my nonna when I was little would
have to be my favourite
FIRST CHOICE IN DRINKS
Lauren Very very cold Asahi
Georgia Corona with lemon
CHEESE PLATE OR DESSERT MENU
Lauren Both obviously Some sort of chocolate peanut
butter parfait should be involved
Georgia Cheese plate all the way Has to include a blue
vein cheese and sopressa
DO YOU HAVE A DAY JOB
Lauren Irsquom a freelance writerstylist and Georgia is
a photographerdesigner and we work together as
HaynesampBruce our copywriting and photography
business Check us out on
wwwhaynesandbrucecom
WHERE CAN WE FIND YOU MOST WEEKENDS
Lauren At Collective Espresso in Camberwell drinking
copious amounts of coffee eating their delish smashed
avocado and fetta on toast and plotting our next move
HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE
Lauren Most of the time a strong latte but if itrsquos later in
the day maybe a long mac
Georgia Soy latte
LAUREN BRUCE AND GEORGIA HAYNESThe creative minds behind HaynesampBruce and regular
GRAM contributors we got together for a coffee to find
out a little more about them
A COFFEE WITH
6
MON AMOUR XOOPENED January 12 2015Mon Amour XO is open every day and serve array of dishes from simple pastries to full meals for breakfast brunch and lunch Charcuterie smoslashrrebroslashd and European cheeses are all on offer and the venue transforms into a wine bar in the evenings67 CARDIGAN PLACE ALBERT PARKmonamourxocomau | facebookcomMon-Amour-XO | twitter MonAmourXO
NOW OPEN
POP UP SCROLLOPENED November 2015Pop Up Scroll is Melbournersquos first scroll boutique Serving up freshly baked scrolls made on site each morning alongside carefully prepared lsquoCoffee Supremersquo coffeeAs the name suggests Pop Up Scroll is only around for a short time (until May to be precise) but there are already big plans in the pipeline for the next project due to open straight after the pop up closes its doors86 SMITH STREET COLLINGWOODeatascrollcomau
facebookcomPopUpScroll
BENJAMINrsquoS KITCHENOPENED December 23 2014Alphington is serving up something truly special in the form of the newly opened Benjaminrsquos Kitchen Despite having only been open a month they can already boast Urbanspoon reviews along the lines of ldquoI canrsquot go to Victoria Street again This would have to be the best Thai Irsquove had in yearsrdquo
If thatrsquos not enough to get you through the door then let it be The Old Man and the Sea inspired decor Soothing and refreshing greys and whites coat the walls and suspended clouds add light and an overall sense of calm Serving dishes sized to share Benjaminrsquos Kitchen is open Tuesday - Sunday 1030am - 330pm and 530pm - 1030pm
758 HEIDELBERG ROAD ALPHINGTONfacebookcomaupagesbenjamins-kitchen
ST HOTELRE-OPENED December 18 2014The newly opened St Hotel gives patrons the opportunity to explore experience and engage in all aspects of this multi-tiered and multi-faceted hospitality complexHead Chef Sean Judd who worked with Thai food guru David Thompson heads up a team of highly qualified chefs who bring skill vision and dedication to present a menu of authentic Thai food highlighted with regional and seasonal influences
The dining room features a lush vertical garden exposed brick walls and timber banquettes and the adjacent sunken dining area offer an intimate dining space for groups of up to 15
The Public Bar open daily from 11am is punctuated by burnished copper beer pipes that rise from the bar like an art installation ndash these pipes bring a thoughtful range of craft and imported beers
Take the journey upstairs and immerse yourself in the intimate New York inspired Supper Club
As if this all wasnrsquot enough the Social Club is where all the fun happens The nightspot plays host to selected acoustics and leading DJrsquos54 FITZROY STREET ST KILDAsthotelcomau
ENTRECOcircTEOPENED January 15 2015Entrecocircte the brain child of Jason M Jones (Prix Fixe Friends of Mine and The Tables of Como) and Adam North offers classic cafe offerings with subtle and delicious French flair Open from 7am for breakfast through to lunch and dinner South Yarrarsquos newest establishment ticks all the boxes From steak frites for lunch to oysters and Champagne for dinner133 DOMAIN ROAD SOUTH YARRAentrecotecomau
PHAMILY KITCHENOPENED January 15This place is blue Like a smurf-exploded-all-over-the-place kind of blue But what Phamily Kitchen also is (other than blue) is really darn good Vietnamese Owner Michael Pham says the eccentric colour scheme was designed to pay homage to classic Vietnamese kitchens It seems that was the bill for the food too Serving traditional dishes such as buacuten pho rice paper rolls Phamily Kitchen is one to try in 2015 374 SMITH STREET COLLINGWOOD phamilykitchencomau
PROPER amp SONOPENED January 15 2015Bringing the market to you on a plate This new twist on a modern carvery serves up delicious roast meal rolls fresh salads breakfast and great coffeeSOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET FOOD HALL - STALL S13instagram properandson
7
AROUND THE TRAPS
MOumlRK IS ON THE MOVE
We first met Kiril and Josefin the masterminds behind Moumlrk Chocolate at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo in 2014 Having been on the cafe scene since 2012 their presence at the expo was simply incredible With a line of people six to ten deep for the entire four days of MICE14 watching these two in action (our booth was located directly opposite) was something to behold and we knew that team Moumlrk were ones to watch It seems we were correct
Since MICE14 Kiril and Josefin have cemented themselves as regulars on the Melbourne cafe scene serving up arguably the best hot chocolate around Following on from an impressive 2014 which included collaborations with Rooftop Honey and Mountain Goat Beer these two are setting up shop in North Melbourne
Building is underway for Moumlrkrsquos first (yes wersquore getting in early to say theyrsquoll be more) concept store The Moumlrk shop and Chocolate Brew Bar is set to launch in late February
morkchocolatecomau
FONDA OPENS IN HAWTHORN
Fonda Mexican unveiled their fourth venue in
January with Glenferrie Road Hawthorn now
playing host to the ever popular Mexican fare
653 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn
fondamexicancomau
ESTELLE IS EVOLVING
Estelle is evolving and in early 2015 will become
Estelle Bistro and Estelle by Scott Pickett two
new and innovative dining concepts situated side
by side
Estelle Bistro opens February 4 with Estelle by
Scott Pickett (ESP) due to open March
estellebarkitchencomau
VICTORIAN COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Australian Speciality Coffee Association
(ASCA) Victoria Coffee Championships will take
place February 7 ndash 8 at Griffiths Coffee 10 ndash 11
Rosemary Court in Mulgrave
aascacom
BLUEBONNET BBQ RETURNS
Bluebonnet BBQ is back in business after
thoughtless thieves broke in and trashed the
venue late in 2014
A successful Pozible campaign saw them back
on their feet in mere months
bluebonnetbbqcomau
A GRAM CORRECTION
GRAM Magazine wishes to publish a retraction
in relation to an article published in edition 46
Published within the edition was an interview
with Mark Dorrell Chief Judge of GaultampMillau
GRAM published comments made by Dorrell
in relation to The Age Good Food Guide which
proved untrue GRAM Magazine apologies for
this error
MICE 2015
The Melbourne International Coffee Expo is on again in 2015 but Santa has come earlyand so has the expo To ensure this yearsrsquo expo aligned with the World Barista Championship (taking place in Seattle Washington from 9 - 12 April) MICE15 will grace Melbournersquos Showgrounds from March 13 - 15
As a result of exhibitor feedback MICE Show Director Clint Hendry has also announced the 2015 expo will run for three days The show will still operate with two trade days and the final day open to the public
The expo will play host in 2015 to the ASCA National Coffee Championships the MICE2015 Cocktail Party Letrsquos Talk Coffee Australia the RASVrsquos Australian International Coffee Awards and is this year an official event of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
MICE is the lsquocanrsquot missrsquo event for industry folk and coffee lovers alike Pre-purchase tickets for both trade and public are now available online
internationalcoffeeexpocom
MELBOURNE YOUNG GUNS NAMED AS FINALISTSWith over 3000 entries world wide these four stars in the making have a reason to smile Hajime Horiguchi (Sushi Minamishima) Kay-Lene Tan (The European) Peter Gunn (Attica) and Punit Fernandes (Mesh) represented Melbourne in the best way possible being named inthe top ten for the Pacific region in the SPellegrino Young Chef 2015 awards
On Monday February 16 the Pacific finalists will produce their signature dishes in a local cook off to be held at Crown Resorts Melbourne Leading Australian chefs Jacques Reymond Guy Grossi Peter Doyle Peter Gilmore and Giovani Pilu will judge the young hopefuls and announce the finalist who will represent the Pacific region and join the best international young chefs at Expo Milano
finediningloverscom
8
720 Chapel St South Yarra Ph (03) 9826 2233
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY HAYNES AND BRUCE
Live Music Food amp Wine Art amp Fashion
southmelbourne nightmarket
comau
Until 5 March
Thursdays from 530pm
FREE ROOFTOP PARKINGCoventry amp Cecil Streets
In the farther reaches at the South Yarra end of Chapel Street where Hello
Sam and Burch amp Purchese call home a new food outlet has just claimed
its place in the shopping precinct ndash A25 Pizzeria
A25 boasts a sexy take on Italian kitsch in its fit-out including pink neon
light installations images of Sofia Loren and audio of a former Italian
president and his mistress cheekily rolling in the background when you
visit the bathroom
Similar to its sister restaurant Non Solo Pasta which is popular with the
corporate lunch crowd in Docklands A25rsquos mission is simple ndash serve
good-quality uncomplicated Italian food at a good price There are five
ldquoredrdquo pizzas five ldquowhiterdquo pizzas and five ldquocrazyrdquo pizzas on offer along
with some delicious pastas snacks and desserts to boot ldquoWersquore keeping
it simple and authentic Italian Yoursquove got to have your classics but wersquore
also trying new things toordquo owner Remo Nicolini says
Some real standouts are the squid ink pizza with prawns calamari
pecorino and oven-roasted tomatoes the ldquoA25rdquo with asparagus cream
zucchini and ricotta the rolled eggplant parmigiana with fregola and
cherry tomatoes For dessert a beautiful blueberry and rosewater panna
cotta with Persian fairy floss If yoursquore feeling a tad celebratory wash it all
down with a delicious prosecco spritzer
Best of all in these trying financial times (because when are they not)
there is nothing over $16 on the menu
A25 boasts simplicity quality ingredients a solid wine list and some great
cocktails boasting an Italian flavour With everything served to you with
that playful Italian charm itrsquos definitely worth a trip southside
A25 PIZZERIA
720 Chapel Street South Yarra
03 9826 2233
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a25comau
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EATING OUT SOUTH YARRA
10
AN INTERVIEW YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
11
OTTOLENGHIYOTAM
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY IRON CHEF SHELLIE
As part of Good Food Month highly respected chef Yotam
Ottolenghi was in town Promoting his new book and attending
a series of events Iron Chef Shellie was lucky enough to score a
quick interview with the main man
Yoursquove been in Australia for a little bit now yoursquove been non-
stop have you had a chance to actually relax and discover any
cool hot spots
Yesterday I went to a few nice places I went to Supernormal and
had a beautifulhellip what did I have there that really blew me away
They had pork rolls that were really delicious and then I went to a
cute place called Nora itrsquos completely new They do these really
funky tarts I had a pumpkin one with a black crust they make
using charcoal You need to go they are really lovely and they mill
their own flour in the back that was a little find And where else
I went to Pei Modern last night itrsquos not a find but I had a great
food it was delicious The asparagus with smoked eggs oh it was
to die for
Hestonrsquos bringing Fat Duck to Melbourne would you follow in his
footsteps and bring Ottolenghi or Nopi to Melbourne or Sydney
I donrsquot know maybe Irsquove changed my tune over the last week
I started off by saying no way itrsquos never going to happen and
now at day six or seven Irsquom thinking maybe itrsquos quite nice here
so wersquoll see So far Irsquove been saying no itrsquos too difficult itrsquos too
complicated itrsquos not for me
But therersquos a maybe there so we will win you over in a bit
At the moment Irsquom slightly less extreme no but we are still not
sure about it
12
Millions of people look up to you have your cookbooks and are inspired
by you is there is a chef or cook that you admire and look up to
Therersquos a lot Cooks like my father and my mum both are great cooks
Irsquom inspired by people I meet when travelling home cooks and Sami my
business partner I think hersquos a genius We co-wrote books together and
hersquos been a huge inspiration for me He throws a meal like nobody else
does he cooks much better than I do
Australians love meat and yoursquore known as the king of vegetables A lot
of men especially donrsquot consider a meal completely without a protein or
a meat Do you have any words of wisdom to try and change this attitude
in Australia
I donrsquot like to try and change attitudes thatrsquos not my mission I like to
present the food as it is and if people choose to adopt it
Not everyone can cook like you Is there any tips that you can give people
Not everybody can cook like me but they can cook really well if they are
given good ideas with what to do with vegetables I think we are limited
in our imagination but once you open yourself up to the world therersquos
tonnes of stuff you can do I really think that even the butch Australian man
can be kind of swayed a little bit if you present them vegetables
Whatrsquos the sexiest vegetable to you
At the moment (because tomorrow Irsquoll have a different answer) cauliflower
What do you think the key to your success has been Is there any one
person or a certain action
I think Irsquove been very lucky to have talented people around me Although
lsquoOttolenghi lsquois famous I am the face and there is a lot of creative stuff that
is not mine Samirsquos influence for one Scully the head chef who is actually
here in the kitchen he is amazing We are co-writing a book together and
he is actually from Sydney I also have an friend called Helen shersquos an
amazing baker she also produces a lot of our recipes so itrsquos a collaboration
13
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The guys at Cedar had the perfect blend of products to get it just right
Thatrsquos why Cedar is MY HOSPITALITY STORE
Chris WadeExecutive Chef
Who was your greatest inspiration when it came to food
I have been inspired a lot by the cooks of California Alice Waters
Debra Madison all these people who are vegetable focused but
they also have this integrity with the vegetable unlike some French
cooks You know the kind of cook who shi out out of their food
Sorry excuse my language Those are the people that inspire me
What would your ultimate feast involve
My ultimate feasthellip would involve lots and lots of things I like a lot
on the table like a huge mezze selection that would be a feast Not
one thing thatrsquos for sure or two or three
ottolenghicouk
14
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIPLE JERK
JALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
MAPLE BACON CANUCKJALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
EATING OUT SOUTH MELBOURNE
15
28 weeks ago (July 2014) I started my burger conquest So far I have
eaten just over 80 burgers and I have to say I have loved every minute
of it Over this time my consumption averages out to be roughly three
burgers per week which seems to be the magic number to maintain my
weight and not put on the kilos despite eating double triple and quadruple
patty burgers when the opportunity arises The ever growing Burgers of
Melbourne list is never ending every cafeacute every restaurant and every
pub is serving a burger as well as new the popup burger joints that are
appearing every month This is making it a tough gig getting around to
them all but someone has to do it
I found Cafe 51 by accident but I am so glad I did as this place is ridiculously
good value and their burgers are nothing like you will get anywhere else
in Melbourne
The first burger I tried was the Jalapentildeo Business Burger Two beef patties
two slices of American Cheddar jalapentildeos mild salsa bacon lettuce red
onions and corn chips on a brioche bun It came with a side of chips and a
drink and was only $1200 The burger deal is usually $1000 but with the
additional patty at only $200 I couldnrsquot resist adding it
Being a burger that made it straight into my top 10 list I had to invite
another burger blogger along to try Cafeacute51 to see if their opinion was
consistent with mine Just like I thought they also rated this hidden cafeacute
set amongst the industrial part of South Melbourne just as highly
My second visit to Cafe 51 I thought I would be adventurous and order two
burgers in the one sitting
The first burger was the Maple Bacon Canuck Two beef patties two slices
of American Cheddar two rashes of crispy bacon pickles BBQ sauce
mustard and aoli All for only $700
Juicy and tasty this burger was dripping with flavour The mixture of
sauces was perfect while the sauce to meat to bread ratio was spot on
They even supplied a wet wipe which came in handy as being so juicy a
little bit of a mess was made That is really the only criticism I have but can
a burger really be too juicy
The second burger was the Death by Chocolate Bacon cheese beef
patty chocolate sauce BBQ sauce and popping candy in a sandwich of
waffles for $700
I really didnrsquot know what to expect with this one as I have never even
thought of this combination but WOW It has to be tasted to be believed
If you are heading down to Cafe 51 order this for dessert and share it if you
cannot eat it on your own you wonrsquot regret it
After two successful visits on my third visit I decided to triple it up and
tried one of the new burgers on the menu the Triple Jerk Three beef
patties three slices of American cheddar three rashes of crispy bacon
grilled onions mushrooms lettuce tomato and homemade jerk sauce for
$900
Having had my share of burgers over the last seven months Irsquove
experienced awesome average and not so good burgers The burgers
served at Cafeacute51 confidently sit in the awesome category Three visits and
three very successful tastings With the majority of their burgers being
$700 and the most expensive burger on the menu being $900 these are
by far the best value burgers Melbourne has to offer and are sitting in my
top 10 most tastiest too
Their hours are also a plus - open 600am ndash 300pm Monday ndash Friday and
from February 2015 extending their hours to include Saturdayrsquos from 11am
- 3pm to capitalise on the weekend burger rush They have also said if
you mention lsquoBurgers of Melbournersquo you will receive a free serve of chips
with every burger order made a good incentive to make your way down
for a cheap and tasty eat
CAFE 51
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne
03 9699 7853
cafe51comau
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51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne Ph (03) 9699 7853
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BURGERS OF MELBOURNE
CAFE 51
16
Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
17
Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
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8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
SLATER STBENCH
18
GRAM FEATURE
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Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2015
Grab your best tweed and join Fowles Wine to hunt down the finest flavours at their 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event on Saturday 28 February
This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
After lunch auctioneer supremos the Fowles family will be wielding the hammer on great prizes to raise funds for neuroendocrine cancer charity The Unicorn Foundation
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Date and time Saturday 28 February 1230pm - 430pmLocation Fowles Wine Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel 3664Tickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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20
THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
21
1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
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BERRY CREEK CHEESE
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FLORIDIA CHEESE
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HEIDI FARM
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HOLY GOAT CHEESE
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JINDI CHEESE
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MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
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MEREDITH DAIRY
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MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
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MONTEFIORE CHEESE
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PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
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RED HILL CHEESE
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SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
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YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
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7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
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27
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RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
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ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
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Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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5
BEST FOOD MEMORY
Lauren There are so so so many Eating at La
Gabinoteca in Madrid Spain ndash their coddled egg with
truffle butter and potato puree is the best thing Irsquove
ever eaten
At home my Polish nanarsquos tomato soup zupa
pomidorowa with sour cream and rice is delicious
Georgia Growing up with in country Victoria with in
an Italian family I have lots of great food memories
Making crostoli with my nonna when I was little would
have to be my favourite
FIRST CHOICE IN DRINKS
Lauren Very very cold Asahi
Georgia Corona with lemon
CHEESE PLATE OR DESSERT MENU
Lauren Both obviously Some sort of chocolate peanut
butter parfait should be involved
Georgia Cheese plate all the way Has to include a blue
vein cheese and sopressa
DO YOU HAVE A DAY JOB
Lauren Irsquom a freelance writerstylist and Georgia is
a photographerdesigner and we work together as
HaynesampBruce our copywriting and photography
business Check us out on
wwwhaynesandbrucecom
WHERE CAN WE FIND YOU MOST WEEKENDS
Lauren At Collective Espresso in Camberwell drinking
copious amounts of coffee eating their delish smashed
avocado and fetta on toast and plotting our next move
HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE
Lauren Most of the time a strong latte but if itrsquos later in
the day maybe a long mac
Georgia Soy latte
LAUREN BRUCE AND GEORGIA HAYNESThe creative minds behind HaynesampBruce and regular
GRAM contributors we got together for a coffee to find
out a little more about them
A COFFEE WITH
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MON AMOUR XOOPENED January 12 2015Mon Amour XO is open every day and serve array of dishes from simple pastries to full meals for breakfast brunch and lunch Charcuterie smoslashrrebroslashd and European cheeses are all on offer and the venue transforms into a wine bar in the evenings67 CARDIGAN PLACE ALBERT PARKmonamourxocomau | facebookcomMon-Amour-XO | twitter MonAmourXO
NOW OPEN
POP UP SCROLLOPENED November 2015Pop Up Scroll is Melbournersquos first scroll boutique Serving up freshly baked scrolls made on site each morning alongside carefully prepared lsquoCoffee Supremersquo coffeeAs the name suggests Pop Up Scroll is only around for a short time (until May to be precise) but there are already big plans in the pipeline for the next project due to open straight after the pop up closes its doors86 SMITH STREET COLLINGWOODeatascrollcomau
facebookcomPopUpScroll
BENJAMINrsquoS KITCHENOPENED December 23 2014Alphington is serving up something truly special in the form of the newly opened Benjaminrsquos Kitchen Despite having only been open a month they can already boast Urbanspoon reviews along the lines of ldquoI canrsquot go to Victoria Street again This would have to be the best Thai Irsquove had in yearsrdquo
If thatrsquos not enough to get you through the door then let it be The Old Man and the Sea inspired decor Soothing and refreshing greys and whites coat the walls and suspended clouds add light and an overall sense of calm Serving dishes sized to share Benjaminrsquos Kitchen is open Tuesday - Sunday 1030am - 330pm and 530pm - 1030pm
758 HEIDELBERG ROAD ALPHINGTONfacebookcomaupagesbenjamins-kitchen
ST HOTELRE-OPENED December 18 2014The newly opened St Hotel gives patrons the opportunity to explore experience and engage in all aspects of this multi-tiered and multi-faceted hospitality complexHead Chef Sean Judd who worked with Thai food guru David Thompson heads up a team of highly qualified chefs who bring skill vision and dedication to present a menu of authentic Thai food highlighted with regional and seasonal influences
The dining room features a lush vertical garden exposed brick walls and timber banquettes and the adjacent sunken dining area offer an intimate dining space for groups of up to 15
The Public Bar open daily from 11am is punctuated by burnished copper beer pipes that rise from the bar like an art installation ndash these pipes bring a thoughtful range of craft and imported beers
Take the journey upstairs and immerse yourself in the intimate New York inspired Supper Club
As if this all wasnrsquot enough the Social Club is where all the fun happens The nightspot plays host to selected acoustics and leading DJrsquos54 FITZROY STREET ST KILDAsthotelcomau
ENTRECOcircTEOPENED January 15 2015Entrecocircte the brain child of Jason M Jones (Prix Fixe Friends of Mine and The Tables of Como) and Adam North offers classic cafe offerings with subtle and delicious French flair Open from 7am for breakfast through to lunch and dinner South Yarrarsquos newest establishment ticks all the boxes From steak frites for lunch to oysters and Champagne for dinner133 DOMAIN ROAD SOUTH YARRAentrecotecomau
PHAMILY KITCHENOPENED January 15This place is blue Like a smurf-exploded-all-over-the-place kind of blue But what Phamily Kitchen also is (other than blue) is really darn good Vietnamese Owner Michael Pham says the eccentric colour scheme was designed to pay homage to classic Vietnamese kitchens It seems that was the bill for the food too Serving traditional dishes such as buacuten pho rice paper rolls Phamily Kitchen is one to try in 2015 374 SMITH STREET COLLINGWOOD phamilykitchencomau
PROPER amp SONOPENED January 15 2015Bringing the market to you on a plate This new twist on a modern carvery serves up delicious roast meal rolls fresh salads breakfast and great coffeeSOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET FOOD HALL - STALL S13instagram properandson
7
AROUND THE TRAPS
MOumlRK IS ON THE MOVE
We first met Kiril and Josefin the masterminds behind Moumlrk Chocolate at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo in 2014 Having been on the cafe scene since 2012 their presence at the expo was simply incredible With a line of people six to ten deep for the entire four days of MICE14 watching these two in action (our booth was located directly opposite) was something to behold and we knew that team Moumlrk were ones to watch It seems we were correct
Since MICE14 Kiril and Josefin have cemented themselves as regulars on the Melbourne cafe scene serving up arguably the best hot chocolate around Following on from an impressive 2014 which included collaborations with Rooftop Honey and Mountain Goat Beer these two are setting up shop in North Melbourne
Building is underway for Moumlrkrsquos first (yes wersquore getting in early to say theyrsquoll be more) concept store The Moumlrk shop and Chocolate Brew Bar is set to launch in late February
morkchocolatecomau
FONDA OPENS IN HAWTHORN
Fonda Mexican unveiled their fourth venue in
January with Glenferrie Road Hawthorn now
playing host to the ever popular Mexican fare
653 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn
fondamexicancomau
ESTELLE IS EVOLVING
Estelle is evolving and in early 2015 will become
Estelle Bistro and Estelle by Scott Pickett two
new and innovative dining concepts situated side
by side
Estelle Bistro opens February 4 with Estelle by
Scott Pickett (ESP) due to open March
estellebarkitchencomau
VICTORIAN COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Australian Speciality Coffee Association
(ASCA) Victoria Coffee Championships will take
place February 7 ndash 8 at Griffiths Coffee 10 ndash 11
Rosemary Court in Mulgrave
aascacom
BLUEBONNET BBQ RETURNS
Bluebonnet BBQ is back in business after
thoughtless thieves broke in and trashed the
venue late in 2014
A successful Pozible campaign saw them back
on their feet in mere months
bluebonnetbbqcomau
A GRAM CORRECTION
GRAM Magazine wishes to publish a retraction
in relation to an article published in edition 46
Published within the edition was an interview
with Mark Dorrell Chief Judge of GaultampMillau
GRAM published comments made by Dorrell
in relation to The Age Good Food Guide which
proved untrue GRAM Magazine apologies for
this error
MICE 2015
The Melbourne International Coffee Expo is on again in 2015 but Santa has come earlyand so has the expo To ensure this yearsrsquo expo aligned with the World Barista Championship (taking place in Seattle Washington from 9 - 12 April) MICE15 will grace Melbournersquos Showgrounds from March 13 - 15
As a result of exhibitor feedback MICE Show Director Clint Hendry has also announced the 2015 expo will run for three days The show will still operate with two trade days and the final day open to the public
The expo will play host in 2015 to the ASCA National Coffee Championships the MICE2015 Cocktail Party Letrsquos Talk Coffee Australia the RASVrsquos Australian International Coffee Awards and is this year an official event of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
MICE is the lsquocanrsquot missrsquo event for industry folk and coffee lovers alike Pre-purchase tickets for both trade and public are now available online
internationalcoffeeexpocom
MELBOURNE YOUNG GUNS NAMED AS FINALISTSWith over 3000 entries world wide these four stars in the making have a reason to smile Hajime Horiguchi (Sushi Minamishima) Kay-Lene Tan (The European) Peter Gunn (Attica) and Punit Fernandes (Mesh) represented Melbourne in the best way possible being named inthe top ten for the Pacific region in the SPellegrino Young Chef 2015 awards
On Monday February 16 the Pacific finalists will produce their signature dishes in a local cook off to be held at Crown Resorts Melbourne Leading Australian chefs Jacques Reymond Guy Grossi Peter Doyle Peter Gilmore and Giovani Pilu will judge the young hopefuls and announce the finalist who will represent the Pacific region and join the best international young chefs at Expo Milano
finediningloverscom
8
720 Chapel St South Yarra Ph (03) 9826 2233
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY HAYNES AND BRUCE
Live Music Food amp Wine Art amp Fashion
southmelbourne nightmarket
comau
Until 5 March
Thursdays from 530pm
FREE ROOFTOP PARKINGCoventry amp Cecil Streets
In the farther reaches at the South Yarra end of Chapel Street where Hello
Sam and Burch amp Purchese call home a new food outlet has just claimed
its place in the shopping precinct ndash A25 Pizzeria
A25 boasts a sexy take on Italian kitsch in its fit-out including pink neon
light installations images of Sofia Loren and audio of a former Italian
president and his mistress cheekily rolling in the background when you
visit the bathroom
Similar to its sister restaurant Non Solo Pasta which is popular with the
corporate lunch crowd in Docklands A25rsquos mission is simple ndash serve
good-quality uncomplicated Italian food at a good price There are five
ldquoredrdquo pizzas five ldquowhiterdquo pizzas and five ldquocrazyrdquo pizzas on offer along
with some delicious pastas snacks and desserts to boot ldquoWersquore keeping
it simple and authentic Italian Yoursquove got to have your classics but wersquore
also trying new things toordquo owner Remo Nicolini says
Some real standouts are the squid ink pizza with prawns calamari
pecorino and oven-roasted tomatoes the ldquoA25rdquo with asparagus cream
zucchini and ricotta the rolled eggplant parmigiana with fregola and
cherry tomatoes For dessert a beautiful blueberry and rosewater panna
cotta with Persian fairy floss If yoursquore feeling a tad celebratory wash it all
down with a delicious prosecco spritzer
Best of all in these trying financial times (because when are they not)
there is nothing over $16 on the menu
A25 boasts simplicity quality ingredients a solid wine list and some great
cocktails boasting an Italian flavour With everything served to you with
that playful Italian charm itrsquos definitely worth a trip southside
A25 PIZZERIA
720 Chapel Street South Yarra
03 9826 2233
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a25comau
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A25 PIZZERIA
EATING OUT SOUTH YARRA
10
AN INTERVIEW YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
11
OTTOLENGHIYOTAM
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY IRON CHEF SHELLIE
As part of Good Food Month highly respected chef Yotam
Ottolenghi was in town Promoting his new book and attending
a series of events Iron Chef Shellie was lucky enough to score a
quick interview with the main man
Yoursquove been in Australia for a little bit now yoursquove been non-
stop have you had a chance to actually relax and discover any
cool hot spots
Yesterday I went to a few nice places I went to Supernormal and
had a beautifulhellip what did I have there that really blew me away
They had pork rolls that were really delicious and then I went to a
cute place called Nora itrsquos completely new They do these really
funky tarts I had a pumpkin one with a black crust they make
using charcoal You need to go they are really lovely and they mill
their own flour in the back that was a little find And where else
I went to Pei Modern last night itrsquos not a find but I had a great
food it was delicious The asparagus with smoked eggs oh it was
to die for
Hestonrsquos bringing Fat Duck to Melbourne would you follow in his
footsteps and bring Ottolenghi or Nopi to Melbourne or Sydney
I donrsquot know maybe Irsquove changed my tune over the last week
I started off by saying no way itrsquos never going to happen and
now at day six or seven Irsquom thinking maybe itrsquos quite nice here
so wersquoll see So far Irsquove been saying no itrsquos too difficult itrsquos too
complicated itrsquos not for me
But therersquos a maybe there so we will win you over in a bit
At the moment Irsquom slightly less extreme no but we are still not
sure about it
12
Millions of people look up to you have your cookbooks and are inspired
by you is there is a chef or cook that you admire and look up to
Therersquos a lot Cooks like my father and my mum both are great cooks
Irsquom inspired by people I meet when travelling home cooks and Sami my
business partner I think hersquos a genius We co-wrote books together and
hersquos been a huge inspiration for me He throws a meal like nobody else
does he cooks much better than I do
Australians love meat and yoursquore known as the king of vegetables A lot
of men especially donrsquot consider a meal completely without a protein or
a meat Do you have any words of wisdom to try and change this attitude
in Australia
I donrsquot like to try and change attitudes thatrsquos not my mission I like to
present the food as it is and if people choose to adopt it
Not everyone can cook like you Is there any tips that you can give people
Not everybody can cook like me but they can cook really well if they are
given good ideas with what to do with vegetables I think we are limited
in our imagination but once you open yourself up to the world therersquos
tonnes of stuff you can do I really think that even the butch Australian man
can be kind of swayed a little bit if you present them vegetables
Whatrsquos the sexiest vegetable to you
At the moment (because tomorrow Irsquoll have a different answer) cauliflower
What do you think the key to your success has been Is there any one
person or a certain action
I think Irsquove been very lucky to have talented people around me Although
lsquoOttolenghi lsquois famous I am the face and there is a lot of creative stuff that
is not mine Samirsquos influence for one Scully the head chef who is actually
here in the kitchen he is amazing We are co-writing a book together and
he is actually from Sydney I also have an friend called Helen shersquos an
amazing baker she also produces a lot of our recipes so itrsquos a collaboration
13
223 - 231 Brunswick Rd Brunswick VIC 3056T 03 9387 4455 F 03 9387 4140
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Ikon Centre 39 - 51 Kingsway PdeGlen Waverley 3150
03 9560 1818
ldquordquo
We wanted to achieve a ldquoNew Yorkrdquo lookto our funky new Steak Bar
The guys at Cedar had the perfect blend of products to get it just right
Thatrsquos why Cedar is MY HOSPITALITY STORE
Chris WadeExecutive Chef
Who was your greatest inspiration when it came to food
I have been inspired a lot by the cooks of California Alice Waters
Debra Madison all these people who are vegetable focused but
they also have this integrity with the vegetable unlike some French
cooks You know the kind of cook who shi out out of their food
Sorry excuse my language Those are the people that inspire me
What would your ultimate feast involve
My ultimate feasthellip would involve lots and lots of things I like a lot
on the table like a huge mezze selection that would be a feast Not
one thing thatrsquos for sure or two or three
ottolenghicouk
14
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIPLE JERK
JALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
MAPLE BACON CANUCKJALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
EATING OUT SOUTH MELBOURNE
15
28 weeks ago (July 2014) I started my burger conquest So far I have
eaten just over 80 burgers and I have to say I have loved every minute
of it Over this time my consumption averages out to be roughly three
burgers per week which seems to be the magic number to maintain my
weight and not put on the kilos despite eating double triple and quadruple
patty burgers when the opportunity arises The ever growing Burgers of
Melbourne list is never ending every cafeacute every restaurant and every
pub is serving a burger as well as new the popup burger joints that are
appearing every month This is making it a tough gig getting around to
them all but someone has to do it
I found Cafe 51 by accident but I am so glad I did as this place is ridiculously
good value and their burgers are nothing like you will get anywhere else
in Melbourne
The first burger I tried was the Jalapentildeo Business Burger Two beef patties
two slices of American Cheddar jalapentildeos mild salsa bacon lettuce red
onions and corn chips on a brioche bun It came with a side of chips and a
drink and was only $1200 The burger deal is usually $1000 but with the
additional patty at only $200 I couldnrsquot resist adding it
Being a burger that made it straight into my top 10 list I had to invite
another burger blogger along to try Cafeacute51 to see if their opinion was
consistent with mine Just like I thought they also rated this hidden cafeacute
set amongst the industrial part of South Melbourne just as highly
My second visit to Cafe 51 I thought I would be adventurous and order two
burgers in the one sitting
The first burger was the Maple Bacon Canuck Two beef patties two slices
of American Cheddar two rashes of crispy bacon pickles BBQ sauce
mustard and aoli All for only $700
Juicy and tasty this burger was dripping with flavour The mixture of
sauces was perfect while the sauce to meat to bread ratio was spot on
They even supplied a wet wipe which came in handy as being so juicy a
little bit of a mess was made That is really the only criticism I have but can
a burger really be too juicy
The second burger was the Death by Chocolate Bacon cheese beef
patty chocolate sauce BBQ sauce and popping candy in a sandwich of
waffles for $700
I really didnrsquot know what to expect with this one as I have never even
thought of this combination but WOW It has to be tasted to be believed
If you are heading down to Cafe 51 order this for dessert and share it if you
cannot eat it on your own you wonrsquot regret it
After two successful visits on my third visit I decided to triple it up and
tried one of the new burgers on the menu the Triple Jerk Three beef
patties three slices of American cheddar three rashes of crispy bacon
grilled onions mushrooms lettuce tomato and homemade jerk sauce for
$900
Having had my share of burgers over the last seven months Irsquove
experienced awesome average and not so good burgers The burgers
served at Cafeacute51 confidently sit in the awesome category Three visits and
three very successful tastings With the majority of their burgers being
$700 and the most expensive burger on the menu being $900 these are
by far the best value burgers Melbourne has to offer and are sitting in my
top 10 most tastiest too
Their hours are also a plus - open 600am ndash 300pm Monday ndash Friday and
from February 2015 extending their hours to include Saturdayrsquos from 11am
- 3pm to capitalise on the weekend burger rush They have also said if
you mention lsquoBurgers of Melbournersquo you will receive a free serve of chips
with every burger order made a good incentive to make your way down
for a cheap and tasty eat
CAFE 51
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne
03 9699 7853
cafe51comau
facebookcomcafefiftyone
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne Ph (03) 9699 7853
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BURGERS OF MELBOURNE
CAFE 51
16
Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
17
Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
slaterstbenchcomau
facebookcomslaterstbench
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
SLATER STBENCH
18
GRAM FEATURE
EMERALD HILL DELISOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET
It is no fluke that Emerald Hill Deli recently won Best Deli in the MYOB Melbourne Market Awards
Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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Their designs are practical yet beautiful focussing on how you use your space and what you hope to get out of your garden Wherever possible Pure Food Gardens use reclaimed or recycled construction materials They know all about what growns where and who needs what from native gardens green screening small orchards perennial food plants to organic veggie patches
Whether your garden needs a total make over a new addition or some professional advice and love Pure Food Gardens want to help you get the most out of your outdoor space but turning it into a beautiful and giving oasis A place where you van grow your own food and enjoy your bounty
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FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2015
Grab your best tweed and join Fowles Wine to hunt down the finest flavours at their 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event on Saturday 28 February
This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
After lunch auctioneer supremos the Fowles family will be wielding the hammer on great prizes to raise funds for neuroendocrine cancer charity The Unicorn Foundation
So dust off your best vintage tweed and join Fowles Wine for a wild journey from Farm to TableAre you Game
Date and time Saturday 28 February 1230pm - 430pmLocation Fowles Wine Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel 3664Tickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
Public transport to event will be available Details will be released closer to the date of the event on Fowles Wine website and Facebook page For more information please contact the Cellar Door
For bookings and info please contact the Cellar Door (03) 5796 2150 or cellardoorfowleswinecom
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THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
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7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
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1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
CHEESEMAKERSdirectoryVICTORIA
BERRY CREEK CHEESE
berryscreekcheesecom
BOATSHED CHEESE
boatshedcheesecom
FARMGATE CHEESES
farmgatecheesecomau
FLORIDIA CHEESE
floridiacheesecomau
HEIDI FARM
heidifarmcomau
HOLY GOAT CHEESE
holygoatcheesecom
JINDI CHEESE
jindicomau
MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
mainridgedairycomau
MEREDITH DAIRY
meredithdairycom
MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
promcountrycheesecomau
RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
thatsamorecheesecomau
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
facebookcomwinebankonview
twittercomWine_Bank45
27
FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT MATT amp MAREEPH 0438 005 400
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FOR LOCATION AND VALUE FOR YOUR GETAWAY TO BENDIGO YOU CANrsquoT GO PAST MAGNOLIA ON VIEW
28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
freepourart fongwi pinchysubs
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
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STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
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ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
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JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
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Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
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MON AMOUR XOOPENED January 12 2015Mon Amour XO is open every day and serve array of dishes from simple pastries to full meals for breakfast brunch and lunch Charcuterie smoslashrrebroslashd and European cheeses are all on offer and the venue transforms into a wine bar in the evenings67 CARDIGAN PLACE ALBERT PARKmonamourxocomau | facebookcomMon-Amour-XO | twitter MonAmourXO
NOW OPEN
POP UP SCROLLOPENED November 2015Pop Up Scroll is Melbournersquos first scroll boutique Serving up freshly baked scrolls made on site each morning alongside carefully prepared lsquoCoffee Supremersquo coffeeAs the name suggests Pop Up Scroll is only around for a short time (until May to be precise) but there are already big plans in the pipeline for the next project due to open straight after the pop up closes its doors86 SMITH STREET COLLINGWOODeatascrollcomau
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BENJAMINrsquoS KITCHENOPENED December 23 2014Alphington is serving up something truly special in the form of the newly opened Benjaminrsquos Kitchen Despite having only been open a month they can already boast Urbanspoon reviews along the lines of ldquoI canrsquot go to Victoria Street again This would have to be the best Thai Irsquove had in yearsrdquo
If thatrsquos not enough to get you through the door then let it be The Old Man and the Sea inspired decor Soothing and refreshing greys and whites coat the walls and suspended clouds add light and an overall sense of calm Serving dishes sized to share Benjaminrsquos Kitchen is open Tuesday - Sunday 1030am - 330pm and 530pm - 1030pm
758 HEIDELBERG ROAD ALPHINGTONfacebookcomaupagesbenjamins-kitchen
ST HOTELRE-OPENED December 18 2014The newly opened St Hotel gives patrons the opportunity to explore experience and engage in all aspects of this multi-tiered and multi-faceted hospitality complexHead Chef Sean Judd who worked with Thai food guru David Thompson heads up a team of highly qualified chefs who bring skill vision and dedication to present a menu of authentic Thai food highlighted with regional and seasonal influences
The dining room features a lush vertical garden exposed brick walls and timber banquettes and the adjacent sunken dining area offer an intimate dining space for groups of up to 15
The Public Bar open daily from 11am is punctuated by burnished copper beer pipes that rise from the bar like an art installation ndash these pipes bring a thoughtful range of craft and imported beers
Take the journey upstairs and immerse yourself in the intimate New York inspired Supper Club
As if this all wasnrsquot enough the Social Club is where all the fun happens The nightspot plays host to selected acoustics and leading DJrsquos54 FITZROY STREET ST KILDAsthotelcomau
ENTRECOcircTEOPENED January 15 2015Entrecocircte the brain child of Jason M Jones (Prix Fixe Friends of Mine and The Tables of Como) and Adam North offers classic cafe offerings with subtle and delicious French flair Open from 7am for breakfast through to lunch and dinner South Yarrarsquos newest establishment ticks all the boxes From steak frites for lunch to oysters and Champagne for dinner133 DOMAIN ROAD SOUTH YARRAentrecotecomau
PHAMILY KITCHENOPENED January 15This place is blue Like a smurf-exploded-all-over-the-place kind of blue But what Phamily Kitchen also is (other than blue) is really darn good Vietnamese Owner Michael Pham says the eccentric colour scheme was designed to pay homage to classic Vietnamese kitchens It seems that was the bill for the food too Serving traditional dishes such as buacuten pho rice paper rolls Phamily Kitchen is one to try in 2015 374 SMITH STREET COLLINGWOOD phamilykitchencomau
PROPER amp SONOPENED January 15 2015Bringing the market to you on a plate This new twist on a modern carvery serves up delicious roast meal rolls fresh salads breakfast and great coffeeSOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET FOOD HALL - STALL S13instagram properandson
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AROUND THE TRAPS
MOumlRK IS ON THE MOVE
We first met Kiril and Josefin the masterminds behind Moumlrk Chocolate at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo in 2014 Having been on the cafe scene since 2012 their presence at the expo was simply incredible With a line of people six to ten deep for the entire four days of MICE14 watching these two in action (our booth was located directly opposite) was something to behold and we knew that team Moumlrk were ones to watch It seems we were correct
Since MICE14 Kiril and Josefin have cemented themselves as regulars on the Melbourne cafe scene serving up arguably the best hot chocolate around Following on from an impressive 2014 which included collaborations with Rooftop Honey and Mountain Goat Beer these two are setting up shop in North Melbourne
Building is underway for Moumlrkrsquos first (yes wersquore getting in early to say theyrsquoll be more) concept store The Moumlrk shop and Chocolate Brew Bar is set to launch in late February
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FONDA OPENS IN HAWTHORN
Fonda Mexican unveiled their fourth venue in
January with Glenferrie Road Hawthorn now
playing host to the ever popular Mexican fare
653 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn
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ESTELLE IS EVOLVING
Estelle is evolving and in early 2015 will become
Estelle Bistro and Estelle by Scott Pickett two
new and innovative dining concepts situated side
by side
Estelle Bistro opens February 4 with Estelle by
Scott Pickett (ESP) due to open March
estellebarkitchencomau
VICTORIAN COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Australian Speciality Coffee Association
(ASCA) Victoria Coffee Championships will take
place February 7 ndash 8 at Griffiths Coffee 10 ndash 11
Rosemary Court in Mulgrave
aascacom
BLUEBONNET BBQ RETURNS
Bluebonnet BBQ is back in business after
thoughtless thieves broke in and trashed the
venue late in 2014
A successful Pozible campaign saw them back
on their feet in mere months
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A GRAM CORRECTION
GRAM Magazine wishes to publish a retraction
in relation to an article published in edition 46
Published within the edition was an interview
with Mark Dorrell Chief Judge of GaultampMillau
GRAM published comments made by Dorrell
in relation to The Age Good Food Guide which
proved untrue GRAM Magazine apologies for
this error
MICE 2015
The Melbourne International Coffee Expo is on again in 2015 but Santa has come earlyand so has the expo To ensure this yearsrsquo expo aligned with the World Barista Championship (taking place in Seattle Washington from 9 - 12 April) MICE15 will grace Melbournersquos Showgrounds from March 13 - 15
As a result of exhibitor feedback MICE Show Director Clint Hendry has also announced the 2015 expo will run for three days The show will still operate with two trade days and the final day open to the public
The expo will play host in 2015 to the ASCA National Coffee Championships the MICE2015 Cocktail Party Letrsquos Talk Coffee Australia the RASVrsquos Australian International Coffee Awards and is this year an official event of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
MICE is the lsquocanrsquot missrsquo event for industry folk and coffee lovers alike Pre-purchase tickets for both trade and public are now available online
internationalcoffeeexpocom
MELBOURNE YOUNG GUNS NAMED AS FINALISTSWith over 3000 entries world wide these four stars in the making have a reason to smile Hajime Horiguchi (Sushi Minamishima) Kay-Lene Tan (The European) Peter Gunn (Attica) and Punit Fernandes (Mesh) represented Melbourne in the best way possible being named inthe top ten for the Pacific region in the SPellegrino Young Chef 2015 awards
On Monday February 16 the Pacific finalists will produce their signature dishes in a local cook off to be held at Crown Resorts Melbourne Leading Australian chefs Jacques Reymond Guy Grossi Peter Doyle Peter Gilmore and Giovani Pilu will judge the young hopefuls and announce the finalist who will represent the Pacific region and join the best international young chefs at Expo Milano
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720 Chapel St South Yarra Ph (03) 9826 2233
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY HAYNES AND BRUCE
Live Music Food amp Wine Art amp Fashion
southmelbourne nightmarket
comau
Until 5 March
Thursdays from 530pm
FREE ROOFTOP PARKINGCoventry amp Cecil Streets
In the farther reaches at the South Yarra end of Chapel Street where Hello
Sam and Burch amp Purchese call home a new food outlet has just claimed
its place in the shopping precinct ndash A25 Pizzeria
A25 boasts a sexy take on Italian kitsch in its fit-out including pink neon
light installations images of Sofia Loren and audio of a former Italian
president and his mistress cheekily rolling in the background when you
visit the bathroom
Similar to its sister restaurant Non Solo Pasta which is popular with the
corporate lunch crowd in Docklands A25rsquos mission is simple ndash serve
good-quality uncomplicated Italian food at a good price There are five
ldquoredrdquo pizzas five ldquowhiterdquo pizzas and five ldquocrazyrdquo pizzas on offer along
with some delicious pastas snacks and desserts to boot ldquoWersquore keeping
it simple and authentic Italian Yoursquove got to have your classics but wersquore
also trying new things toordquo owner Remo Nicolini says
Some real standouts are the squid ink pizza with prawns calamari
pecorino and oven-roasted tomatoes the ldquoA25rdquo with asparagus cream
zucchini and ricotta the rolled eggplant parmigiana with fregola and
cherry tomatoes For dessert a beautiful blueberry and rosewater panna
cotta with Persian fairy floss If yoursquore feeling a tad celebratory wash it all
down with a delicious prosecco spritzer
Best of all in these trying financial times (because when are they not)
there is nothing over $16 on the menu
A25 boasts simplicity quality ingredients a solid wine list and some great
cocktails boasting an Italian flavour With everything served to you with
that playful Italian charm itrsquos definitely worth a trip southside
A25 PIZZERIA
720 Chapel Street South Yarra
03 9826 2233
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EATING OUT SOUTH YARRA
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AN INTERVIEW YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
11
OTTOLENGHIYOTAM
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY IRON CHEF SHELLIE
As part of Good Food Month highly respected chef Yotam
Ottolenghi was in town Promoting his new book and attending
a series of events Iron Chef Shellie was lucky enough to score a
quick interview with the main man
Yoursquove been in Australia for a little bit now yoursquove been non-
stop have you had a chance to actually relax and discover any
cool hot spots
Yesterday I went to a few nice places I went to Supernormal and
had a beautifulhellip what did I have there that really blew me away
They had pork rolls that were really delicious and then I went to a
cute place called Nora itrsquos completely new They do these really
funky tarts I had a pumpkin one with a black crust they make
using charcoal You need to go they are really lovely and they mill
their own flour in the back that was a little find And where else
I went to Pei Modern last night itrsquos not a find but I had a great
food it was delicious The asparagus with smoked eggs oh it was
to die for
Hestonrsquos bringing Fat Duck to Melbourne would you follow in his
footsteps and bring Ottolenghi or Nopi to Melbourne or Sydney
I donrsquot know maybe Irsquove changed my tune over the last week
I started off by saying no way itrsquos never going to happen and
now at day six or seven Irsquom thinking maybe itrsquos quite nice here
so wersquoll see So far Irsquove been saying no itrsquos too difficult itrsquos too
complicated itrsquos not for me
But therersquos a maybe there so we will win you over in a bit
At the moment Irsquom slightly less extreme no but we are still not
sure about it
12
Millions of people look up to you have your cookbooks and are inspired
by you is there is a chef or cook that you admire and look up to
Therersquos a lot Cooks like my father and my mum both are great cooks
Irsquom inspired by people I meet when travelling home cooks and Sami my
business partner I think hersquos a genius We co-wrote books together and
hersquos been a huge inspiration for me He throws a meal like nobody else
does he cooks much better than I do
Australians love meat and yoursquore known as the king of vegetables A lot
of men especially donrsquot consider a meal completely without a protein or
a meat Do you have any words of wisdom to try and change this attitude
in Australia
I donrsquot like to try and change attitudes thatrsquos not my mission I like to
present the food as it is and if people choose to adopt it
Not everyone can cook like you Is there any tips that you can give people
Not everybody can cook like me but they can cook really well if they are
given good ideas with what to do with vegetables I think we are limited
in our imagination but once you open yourself up to the world therersquos
tonnes of stuff you can do I really think that even the butch Australian man
can be kind of swayed a little bit if you present them vegetables
Whatrsquos the sexiest vegetable to you
At the moment (because tomorrow Irsquoll have a different answer) cauliflower
What do you think the key to your success has been Is there any one
person or a certain action
I think Irsquove been very lucky to have talented people around me Although
lsquoOttolenghi lsquois famous I am the face and there is a lot of creative stuff that
is not mine Samirsquos influence for one Scully the head chef who is actually
here in the kitchen he is amazing We are co-writing a book together and
he is actually from Sydney I also have an friend called Helen shersquos an
amazing baker she also produces a lot of our recipes so itrsquos a collaboration
13
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Ikon Centre 39 - 51 Kingsway PdeGlen Waverley 3150
03 9560 1818
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We wanted to achieve a ldquoNew Yorkrdquo lookto our funky new Steak Bar
The guys at Cedar had the perfect blend of products to get it just right
Thatrsquos why Cedar is MY HOSPITALITY STORE
Chris WadeExecutive Chef
Who was your greatest inspiration when it came to food
I have been inspired a lot by the cooks of California Alice Waters
Debra Madison all these people who are vegetable focused but
they also have this integrity with the vegetable unlike some French
cooks You know the kind of cook who shi out out of their food
Sorry excuse my language Those are the people that inspire me
What would your ultimate feast involve
My ultimate feasthellip would involve lots and lots of things I like a lot
on the table like a huge mezze selection that would be a feast Not
one thing thatrsquos for sure or two or three
ottolenghicouk
14
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIPLE JERK
JALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
MAPLE BACON CANUCKJALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
EATING OUT SOUTH MELBOURNE
15
28 weeks ago (July 2014) I started my burger conquest So far I have
eaten just over 80 burgers and I have to say I have loved every minute
of it Over this time my consumption averages out to be roughly three
burgers per week which seems to be the magic number to maintain my
weight and not put on the kilos despite eating double triple and quadruple
patty burgers when the opportunity arises The ever growing Burgers of
Melbourne list is never ending every cafeacute every restaurant and every
pub is serving a burger as well as new the popup burger joints that are
appearing every month This is making it a tough gig getting around to
them all but someone has to do it
I found Cafe 51 by accident but I am so glad I did as this place is ridiculously
good value and their burgers are nothing like you will get anywhere else
in Melbourne
The first burger I tried was the Jalapentildeo Business Burger Two beef patties
two slices of American Cheddar jalapentildeos mild salsa bacon lettuce red
onions and corn chips on a brioche bun It came with a side of chips and a
drink and was only $1200 The burger deal is usually $1000 but with the
additional patty at only $200 I couldnrsquot resist adding it
Being a burger that made it straight into my top 10 list I had to invite
another burger blogger along to try Cafeacute51 to see if their opinion was
consistent with mine Just like I thought they also rated this hidden cafeacute
set amongst the industrial part of South Melbourne just as highly
My second visit to Cafe 51 I thought I would be adventurous and order two
burgers in the one sitting
The first burger was the Maple Bacon Canuck Two beef patties two slices
of American Cheddar two rashes of crispy bacon pickles BBQ sauce
mustard and aoli All for only $700
Juicy and tasty this burger was dripping with flavour The mixture of
sauces was perfect while the sauce to meat to bread ratio was spot on
They even supplied a wet wipe which came in handy as being so juicy a
little bit of a mess was made That is really the only criticism I have but can
a burger really be too juicy
The second burger was the Death by Chocolate Bacon cheese beef
patty chocolate sauce BBQ sauce and popping candy in a sandwich of
waffles for $700
I really didnrsquot know what to expect with this one as I have never even
thought of this combination but WOW It has to be tasted to be believed
If you are heading down to Cafe 51 order this for dessert and share it if you
cannot eat it on your own you wonrsquot regret it
After two successful visits on my third visit I decided to triple it up and
tried one of the new burgers on the menu the Triple Jerk Three beef
patties three slices of American cheddar three rashes of crispy bacon
grilled onions mushrooms lettuce tomato and homemade jerk sauce for
$900
Having had my share of burgers over the last seven months Irsquove
experienced awesome average and not so good burgers The burgers
served at Cafeacute51 confidently sit in the awesome category Three visits and
three very successful tastings With the majority of their burgers being
$700 and the most expensive burger on the menu being $900 these are
by far the best value burgers Melbourne has to offer and are sitting in my
top 10 most tastiest too
Their hours are also a plus - open 600am ndash 300pm Monday ndash Friday and
from February 2015 extending their hours to include Saturdayrsquos from 11am
- 3pm to capitalise on the weekend burger rush They have also said if
you mention lsquoBurgers of Melbournersquo you will receive a free serve of chips
with every burger order made a good incentive to make your way down
for a cheap and tasty eat
CAFE 51
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne
03 9699 7853
cafe51comau
facebookcomcafefiftyone
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne Ph (03) 9699 7853
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BURGERS OF MELBOURNE
CAFE 51
16
Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
17
Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
slaterstbenchcomau
facebookcomslaterstbench
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
SLATER STBENCH
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GRAM FEATURE
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It is no fluke that Emerald Hill Deli recently won Best Deli in the MYOB Melbourne Market Awards
Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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Grab your best tweed and join Fowles Wine to hunt down the finest flavours at their 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event on Saturday 28 February
This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
After lunch auctioneer supremos the Fowles family will be wielding the hammer on great prizes to raise funds for neuroendocrine cancer charity The Unicorn Foundation
So dust off your best vintage tweed and join Fowles Wine for a wild journey from Farm to TableAre you Game
Date and time Saturday 28 February 1230pm - 430pmLocation Fowles Wine Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel 3664Tickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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For bookings and info please contact the Cellar Door (03) 5796 2150 or cellardoorfowleswinecom
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THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
21
1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
CHEESEMAKERSdirectoryVICTORIA
BERRY CREEK CHEESE
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BOATSHED CHEESE
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FARMGATE CHEESES
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FLORIDIA CHEESE
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HEIDI FARM
heidifarmcomau
HOLY GOAT CHEESE
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JINDI CHEESE
jindicomau
MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
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MEREDITH DAIRY
meredithdairycom
MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
promcountrycheesecomau
RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
thatsamorecheesecomau
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
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CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
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25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
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45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
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twittercomWine_Bank45
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28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
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ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
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JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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7
AROUND THE TRAPS
MOumlRK IS ON THE MOVE
We first met Kiril and Josefin the masterminds behind Moumlrk Chocolate at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo in 2014 Having been on the cafe scene since 2012 their presence at the expo was simply incredible With a line of people six to ten deep for the entire four days of MICE14 watching these two in action (our booth was located directly opposite) was something to behold and we knew that team Moumlrk were ones to watch It seems we were correct
Since MICE14 Kiril and Josefin have cemented themselves as regulars on the Melbourne cafe scene serving up arguably the best hot chocolate around Following on from an impressive 2014 which included collaborations with Rooftop Honey and Mountain Goat Beer these two are setting up shop in North Melbourne
Building is underway for Moumlrkrsquos first (yes wersquore getting in early to say theyrsquoll be more) concept store The Moumlrk shop and Chocolate Brew Bar is set to launch in late February
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FONDA OPENS IN HAWTHORN
Fonda Mexican unveiled their fourth venue in
January with Glenferrie Road Hawthorn now
playing host to the ever popular Mexican fare
653 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn
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ESTELLE IS EVOLVING
Estelle is evolving and in early 2015 will become
Estelle Bistro and Estelle by Scott Pickett two
new and innovative dining concepts situated side
by side
Estelle Bistro opens February 4 with Estelle by
Scott Pickett (ESP) due to open March
estellebarkitchencomau
VICTORIAN COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Australian Speciality Coffee Association
(ASCA) Victoria Coffee Championships will take
place February 7 ndash 8 at Griffiths Coffee 10 ndash 11
Rosemary Court in Mulgrave
aascacom
BLUEBONNET BBQ RETURNS
Bluebonnet BBQ is back in business after
thoughtless thieves broke in and trashed the
venue late in 2014
A successful Pozible campaign saw them back
on their feet in mere months
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A GRAM CORRECTION
GRAM Magazine wishes to publish a retraction
in relation to an article published in edition 46
Published within the edition was an interview
with Mark Dorrell Chief Judge of GaultampMillau
GRAM published comments made by Dorrell
in relation to The Age Good Food Guide which
proved untrue GRAM Magazine apologies for
this error
MICE 2015
The Melbourne International Coffee Expo is on again in 2015 but Santa has come earlyand so has the expo To ensure this yearsrsquo expo aligned with the World Barista Championship (taking place in Seattle Washington from 9 - 12 April) MICE15 will grace Melbournersquos Showgrounds from March 13 - 15
As a result of exhibitor feedback MICE Show Director Clint Hendry has also announced the 2015 expo will run for three days The show will still operate with two trade days and the final day open to the public
The expo will play host in 2015 to the ASCA National Coffee Championships the MICE2015 Cocktail Party Letrsquos Talk Coffee Australia the RASVrsquos Australian International Coffee Awards and is this year an official event of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
MICE is the lsquocanrsquot missrsquo event for industry folk and coffee lovers alike Pre-purchase tickets for both trade and public are now available online
internationalcoffeeexpocom
MELBOURNE YOUNG GUNS NAMED AS FINALISTSWith over 3000 entries world wide these four stars in the making have a reason to smile Hajime Horiguchi (Sushi Minamishima) Kay-Lene Tan (The European) Peter Gunn (Attica) and Punit Fernandes (Mesh) represented Melbourne in the best way possible being named inthe top ten for the Pacific region in the SPellegrino Young Chef 2015 awards
On Monday February 16 the Pacific finalists will produce their signature dishes in a local cook off to be held at Crown Resorts Melbourne Leading Australian chefs Jacques Reymond Guy Grossi Peter Doyle Peter Gilmore and Giovani Pilu will judge the young hopefuls and announce the finalist who will represent the Pacific region and join the best international young chefs at Expo Milano
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8
720 Chapel St South Yarra Ph (03) 9826 2233
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Live Music Food amp Wine Art amp Fashion
southmelbourne nightmarket
comau
Until 5 March
Thursdays from 530pm
FREE ROOFTOP PARKINGCoventry amp Cecil Streets
In the farther reaches at the South Yarra end of Chapel Street where Hello
Sam and Burch amp Purchese call home a new food outlet has just claimed
its place in the shopping precinct ndash A25 Pizzeria
A25 boasts a sexy take on Italian kitsch in its fit-out including pink neon
light installations images of Sofia Loren and audio of a former Italian
president and his mistress cheekily rolling in the background when you
visit the bathroom
Similar to its sister restaurant Non Solo Pasta which is popular with the
corporate lunch crowd in Docklands A25rsquos mission is simple ndash serve
good-quality uncomplicated Italian food at a good price There are five
ldquoredrdquo pizzas five ldquowhiterdquo pizzas and five ldquocrazyrdquo pizzas on offer along
with some delicious pastas snacks and desserts to boot ldquoWersquore keeping
it simple and authentic Italian Yoursquove got to have your classics but wersquore
also trying new things toordquo owner Remo Nicolini says
Some real standouts are the squid ink pizza with prawns calamari
pecorino and oven-roasted tomatoes the ldquoA25rdquo with asparagus cream
zucchini and ricotta the rolled eggplant parmigiana with fregola and
cherry tomatoes For dessert a beautiful blueberry and rosewater panna
cotta with Persian fairy floss If yoursquore feeling a tad celebratory wash it all
down with a delicious prosecco spritzer
Best of all in these trying financial times (because when are they not)
there is nothing over $16 on the menu
A25 boasts simplicity quality ingredients a solid wine list and some great
cocktails boasting an Italian flavour With everything served to you with
that playful Italian charm itrsquos definitely worth a trip southside
A25 PIZZERIA
720 Chapel Street South Yarra
03 9826 2233
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EATING OUT SOUTH YARRA
10
AN INTERVIEW YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
11
OTTOLENGHIYOTAM
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY IRON CHEF SHELLIE
As part of Good Food Month highly respected chef Yotam
Ottolenghi was in town Promoting his new book and attending
a series of events Iron Chef Shellie was lucky enough to score a
quick interview with the main man
Yoursquove been in Australia for a little bit now yoursquove been non-
stop have you had a chance to actually relax and discover any
cool hot spots
Yesterday I went to a few nice places I went to Supernormal and
had a beautifulhellip what did I have there that really blew me away
They had pork rolls that were really delicious and then I went to a
cute place called Nora itrsquos completely new They do these really
funky tarts I had a pumpkin one with a black crust they make
using charcoal You need to go they are really lovely and they mill
their own flour in the back that was a little find And where else
I went to Pei Modern last night itrsquos not a find but I had a great
food it was delicious The asparagus with smoked eggs oh it was
to die for
Hestonrsquos bringing Fat Duck to Melbourne would you follow in his
footsteps and bring Ottolenghi or Nopi to Melbourne or Sydney
I donrsquot know maybe Irsquove changed my tune over the last week
I started off by saying no way itrsquos never going to happen and
now at day six or seven Irsquom thinking maybe itrsquos quite nice here
so wersquoll see So far Irsquove been saying no itrsquos too difficult itrsquos too
complicated itrsquos not for me
But therersquos a maybe there so we will win you over in a bit
At the moment Irsquom slightly less extreme no but we are still not
sure about it
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Millions of people look up to you have your cookbooks and are inspired
by you is there is a chef or cook that you admire and look up to
Therersquos a lot Cooks like my father and my mum both are great cooks
Irsquom inspired by people I meet when travelling home cooks and Sami my
business partner I think hersquos a genius We co-wrote books together and
hersquos been a huge inspiration for me He throws a meal like nobody else
does he cooks much better than I do
Australians love meat and yoursquore known as the king of vegetables A lot
of men especially donrsquot consider a meal completely without a protein or
a meat Do you have any words of wisdom to try and change this attitude
in Australia
I donrsquot like to try and change attitudes thatrsquos not my mission I like to
present the food as it is and if people choose to adopt it
Not everyone can cook like you Is there any tips that you can give people
Not everybody can cook like me but they can cook really well if they are
given good ideas with what to do with vegetables I think we are limited
in our imagination but once you open yourself up to the world therersquos
tonnes of stuff you can do I really think that even the butch Australian man
can be kind of swayed a little bit if you present them vegetables
Whatrsquos the sexiest vegetable to you
At the moment (because tomorrow Irsquoll have a different answer) cauliflower
What do you think the key to your success has been Is there any one
person or a certain action
I think Irsquove been very lucky to have talented people around me Although
lsquoOttolenghi lsquois famous I am the face and there is a lot of creative stuff that
is not mine Samirsquos influence for one Scully the head chef who is actually
here in the kitchen he is amazing We are co-writing a book together and
he is actually from Sydney I also have an friend called Helen shersquos an
amazing baker she also produces a lot of our recipes so itrsquos a collaboration
13
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Who was your greatest inspiration when it came to food
I have been inspired a lot by the cooks of California Alice Waters
Debra Madison all these people who are vegetable focused but
they also have this integrity with the vegetable unlike some French
cooks You know the kind of cook who shi out out of their food
Sorry excuse my language Those are the people that inspire me
What would your ultimate feast involve
My ultimate feasthellip would involve lots and lots of things I like a lot
on the table like a huge mezze selection that would be a feast Not
one thing thatrsquos for sure or two or three
ottolenghicouk
14
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIPLE JERK
JALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
MAPLE BACON CANUCKJALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
EATING OUT SOUTH MELBOURNE
15
28 weeks ago (July 2014) I started my burger conquest So far I have
eaten just over 80 burgers and I have to say I have loved every minute
of it Over this time my consumption averages out to be roughly three
burgers per week which seems to be the magic number to maintain my
weight and not put on the kilos despite eating double triple and quadruple
patty burgers when the opportunity arises The ever growing Burgers of
Melbourne list is never ending every cafeacute every restaurant and every
pub is serving a burger as well as new the popup burger joints that are
appearing every month This is making it a tough gig getting around to
them all but someone has to do it
I found Cafe 51 by accident but I am so glad I did as this place is ridiculously
good value and their burgers are nothing like you will get anywhere else
in Melbourne
The first burger I tried was the Jalapentildeo Business Burger Two beef patties
two slices of American Cheddar jalapentildeos mild salsa bacon lettuce red
onions and corn chips on a brioche bun It came with a side of chips and a
drink and was only $1200 The burger deal is usually $1000 but with the
additional patty at only $200 I couldnrsquot resist adding it
Being a burger that made it straight into my top 10 list I had to invite
another burger blogger along to try Cafeacute51 to see if their opinion was
consistent with mine Just like I thought they also rated this hidden cafeacute
set amongst the industrial part of South Melbourne just as highly
My second visit to Cafe 51 I thought I would be adventurous and order two
burgers in the one sitting
The first burger was the Maple Bacon Canuck Two beef patties two slices
of American Cheddar two rashes of crispy bacon pickles BBQ sauce
mustard and aoli All for only $700
Juicy and tasty this burger was dripping with flavour The mixture of
sauces was perfect while the sauce to meat to bread ratio was spot on
They even supplied a wet wipe which came in handy as being so juicy a
little bit of a mess was made That is really the only criticism I have but can
a burger really be too juicy
The second burger was the Death by Chocolate Bacon cheese beef
patty chocolate sauce BBQ sauce and popping candy in a sandwich of
waffles for $700
I really didnrsquot know what to expect with this one as I have never even
thought of this combination but WOW It has to be tasted to be believed
If you are heading down to Cafe 51 order this for dessert and share it if you
cannot eat it on your own you wonrsquot regret it
After two successful visits on my third visit I decided to triple it up and
tried one of the new burgers on the menu the Triple Jerk Three beef
patties three slices of American cheddar three rashes of crispy bacon
grilled onions mushrooms lettuce tomato and homemade jerk sauce for
$900
Having had my share of burgers over the last seven months Irsquove
experienced awesome average and not so good burgers The burgers
served at Cafeacute51 confidently sit in the awesome category Three visits and
three very successful tastings With the majority of their burgers being
$700 and the most expensive burger on the menu being $900 these are
by far the best value burgers Melbourne has to offer and are sitting in my
top 10 most tastiest too
Their hours are also a plus - open 600am ndash 300pm Monday ndash Friday and
from February 2015 extending their hours to include Saturdayrsquos from 11am
- 3pm to capitalise on the weekend burger rush They have also said if
you mention lsquoBurgers of Melbournersquo you will receive a free serve of chips
with every burger order made a good incentive to make your way down
for a cheap and tasty eat
CAFE 51
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne
03 9699 7853
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WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BURGERS OF MELBOURNE
CAFE 51
16
Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
17
Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
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8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
SLATER STBENCH
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GRAM FEATURE
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Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2015
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This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
After lunch auctioneer supremos the Fowles family will be wielding the hammer on great prizes to raise funds for neuroendocrine cancer charity The Unicorn Foundation
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THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
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1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
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BERRY CREEK CHEESE
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FLORIDIA CHEESE
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HEIDI FARM
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HOLY GOAT CHEESE
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JINDI CHEESE
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MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
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MEREDITH DAIRY
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MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
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MONTEFIORE CHEESE
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PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
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RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
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YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
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7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
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27
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RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
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ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
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Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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Thursdays from 530pm
FREE ROOFTOP PARKINGCoventry amp Cecil Streets
In the farther reaches at the South Yarra end of Chapel Street where Hello
Sam and Burch amp Purchese call home a new food outlet has just claimed
its place in the shopping precinct ndash A25 Pizzeria
A25 boasts a sexy take on Italian kitsch in its fit-out including pink neon
light installations images of Sofia Loren and audio of a former Italian
president and his mistress cheekily rolling in the background when you
visit the bathroom
Similar to its sister restaurant Non Solo Pasta which is popular with the
corporate lunch crowd in Docklands A25rsquos mission is simple ndash serve
good-quality uncomplicated Italian food at a good price There are five
ldquoredrdquo pizzas five ldquowhiterdquo pizzas and five ldquocrazyrdquo pizzas on offer along
with some delicious pastas snacks and desserts to boot ldquoWersquore keeping
it simple and authentic Italian Yoursquove got to have your classics but wersquore
also trying new things toordquo owner Remo Nicolini says
Some real standouts are the squid ink pizza with prawns calamari
pecorino and oven-roasted tomatoes the ldquoA25rdquo with asparagus cream
zucchini and ricotta the rolled eggplant parmigiana with fregola and
cherry tomatoes For dessert a beautiful blueberry and rosewater panna
cotta with Persian fairy floss If yoursquore feeling a tad celebratory wash it all
down with a delicious prosecco spritzer
Best of all in these trying financial times (because when are they not)
there is nothing over $16 on the menu
A25 boasts simplicity quality ingredients a solid wine list and some great
cocktails boasting an Italian flavour With everything served to you with
that playful Italian charm itrsquos definitely worth a trip southside
A25 PIZZERIA
720 Chapel Street South Yarra
03 9826 2233
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EATING OUT SOUTH YARRA
10
AN INTERVIEW YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
11
OTTOLENGHIYOTAM
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY IRON CHEF SHELLIE
As part of Good Food Month highly respected chef Yotam
Ottolenghi was in town Promoting his new book and attending
a series of events Iron Chef Shellie was lucky enough to score a
quick interview with the main man
Yoursquove been in Australia for a little bit now yoursquove been non-
stop have you had a chance to actually relax and discover any
cool hot spots
Yesterday I went to a few nice places I went to Supernormal and
had a beautifulhellip what did I have there that really blew me away
They had pork rolls that were really delicious and then I went to a
cute place called Nora itrsquos completely new They do these really
funky tarts I had a pumpkin one with a black crust they make
using charcoal You need to go they are really lovely and they mill
their own flour in the back that was a little find And where else
I went to Pei Modern last night itrsquos not a find but I had a great
food it was delicious The asparagus with smoked eggs oh it was
to die for
Hestonrsquos bringing Fat Duck to Melbourne would you follow in his
footsteps and bring Ottolenghi or Nopi to Melbourne or Sydney
I donrsquot know maybe Irsquove changed my tune over the last week
I started off by saying no way itrsquos never going to happen and
now at day six or seven Irsquom thinking maybe itrsquos quite nice here
so wersquoll see So far Irsquove been saying no itrsquos too difficult itrsquos too
complicated itrsquos not for me
But therersquos a maybe there so we will win you over in a bit
At the moment Irsquom slightly less extreme no but we are still not
sure about it
12
Millions of people look up to you have your cookbooks and are inspired
by you is there is a chef or cook that you admire and look up to
Therersquos a lot Cooks like my father and my mum both are great cooks
Irsquom inspired by people I meet when travelling home cooks and Sami my
business partner I think hersquos a genius We co-wrote books together and
hersquos been a huge inspiration for me He throws a meal like nobody else
does he cooks much better than I do
Australians love meat and yoursquore known as the king of vegetables A lot
of men especially donrsquot consider a meal completely without a protein or
a meat Do you have any words of wisdom to try and change this attitude
in Australia
I donrsquot like to try and change attitudes thatrsquos not my mission I like to
present the food as it is and if people choose to adopt it
Not everyone can cook like you Is there any tips that you can give people
Not everybody can cook like me but they can cook really well if they are
given good ideas with what to do with vegetables I think we are limited
in our imagination but once you open yourself up to the world therersquos
tonnes of stuff you can do I really think that even the butch Australian man
can be kind of swayed a little bit if you present them vegetables
Whatrsquos the sexiest vegetable to you
At the moment (because tomorrow Irsquoll have a different answer) cauliflower
What do you think the key to your success has been Is there any one
person or a certain action
I think Irsquove been very lucky to have talented people around me Although
lsquoOttolenghi lsquois famous I am the face and there is a lot of creative stuff that
is not mine Samirsquos influence for one Scully the head chef who is actually
here in the kitchen he is amazing We are co-writing a book together and
he is actually from Sydney I also have an friend called Helen shersquos an
amazing baker she also produces a lot of our recipes so itrsquos a collaboration
13
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Ikon Centre 39 - 51 Kingsway PdeGlen Waverley 3150
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We wanted to achieve a ldquoNew Yorkrdquo lookto our funky new Steak Bar
The guys at Cedar had the perfect blend of products to get it just right
Thatrsquos why Cedar is MY HOSPITALITY STORE
Chris WadeExecutive Chef
Who was your greatest inspiration when it came to food
I have been inspired a lot by the cooks of California Alice Waters
Debra Madison all these people who are vegetable focused but
they also have this integrity with the vegetable unlike some French
cooks You know the kind of cook who shi out out of their food
Sorry excuse my language Those are the people that inspire me
What would your ultimate feast involve
My ultimate feasthellip would involve lots and lots of things I like a lot
on the table like a huge mezze selection that would be a feast Not
one thing thatrsquos for sure or two or three
ottolenghicouk
14
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIPLE JERK
JALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
MAPLE BACON CANUCKJALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
EATING OUT SOUTH MELBOURNE
15
28 weeks ago (July 2014) I started my burger conquest So far I have
eaten just over 80 burgers and I have to say I have loved every minute
of it Over this time my consumption averages out to be roughly three
burgers per week which seems to be the magic number to maintain my
weight and not put on the kilos despite eating double triple and quadruple
patty burgers when the opportunity arises The ever growing Burgers of
Melbourne list is never ending every cafeacute every restaurant and every
pub is serving a burger as well as new the popup burger joints that are
appearing every month This is making it a tough gig getting around to
them all but someone has to do it
I found Cafe 51 by accident but I am so glad I did as this place is ridiculously
good value and their burgers are nothing like you will get anywhere else
in Melbourne
The first burger I tried was the Jalapentildeo Business Burger Two beef patties
two slices of American Cheddar jalapentildeos mild salsa bacon lettuce red
onions and corn chips on a brioche bun It came with a side of chips and a
drink and was only $1200 The burger deal is usually $1000 but with the
additional patty at only $200 I couldnrsquot resist adding it
Being a burger that made it straight into my top 10 list I had to invite
another burger blogger along to try Cafeacute51 to see if their opinion was
consistent with mine Just like I thought they also rated this hidden cafeacute
set amongst the industrial part of South Melbourne just as highly
My second visit to Cafe 51 I thought I would be adventurous and order two
burgers in the one sitting
The first burger was the Maple Bacon Canuck Two beef patties two slices
of American Cheddar two rashes of crispy bacon pickles BBQ sauce
mustard and aoli All for only $700
Juicy and tasty this burger was dripping with flavour The mixture of
sauces was perfect while the sauce to meat to bread ratio was spot on
They even supplied a wet wipe which came in handy as being so juicy a
little bit of a mess was made That is really the only criticism I have but can
a burger really be too juicy
The second burger was the Death by Chocolate Bacon cheese beef
patty chocolate sauce BBQ sauce and popping candy in a sandwich of
waffles for $700
I really didnrsquot know what to expect with this one as I have never even
thought of this combination but WOW It has to be tasted to be believed
If you are heading down to Cafe 51 order this for dessert and share it if you
cannot eat it on your own you wonrsquot regret it
After two successful visits on my third visit I decided to triple it up and
tried one of the new burgers on the menu the Triple Jerk Three beef
patties three slices of American cheddar three rashes of crispy bacon
grilled onions mushrooms lettuce tomato and homemade jerk sauce for
$900
Having had my share of burgers over the last seven months Irsquove
experienced awesome average and not so good burgers The burgers
served at Cafeacute51 confidently sit in the awesome category Three visits and
three very successful tastings With the majority of their burgers being
$700 and the most expensive burger on the menu being $900 these are
by far the best value burgers Melbourne has to offer and are sitting in my
top 10 most tastiest too
Their hours are also a plus - open 600am ndash 300pm Monday ndash Friday and
from February 2015 extending their hours to include Saturdayrsquos from 11am
- 3pm to capitalise on the weekend burger rush They have also said if
you mention lsquoBurgers of Melbournersquo you will receive a free serve of chips
with every burger order made a good incentive to make your way down
for a cheap and tasty eat
CAFE 51
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne
03 9699 7853
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51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne Ph (03) 9699 7853
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BURGERS OF MELBOURNE
CAFE 51
16
Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
17
Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
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8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
SLATER STBENCH
18
GRAM FEATURE
EMERALD HILL DELISOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET
It is no fluke that Emerald Hill Deli recently won Best Deli in the MYOB Melbourne Market Awards
Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2015
Grab your best tweed and join Fowles Wine to hunt down the finest flavours at their 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event on Saturday 28 February
This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
After lunch auctioneer supremos the Fowles family will be wielding the hammer on great prizes to raise funds for neuroendocrine cancer charity The Unicorn Foundation
So dust off your best vintage tweed and join Fowles Wine for a wild journey from Farm to TableAre you Game
Date and time Saturday 28 February 1230pm - 430pmLocation Fowles Wine Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel 3664Tickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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For bookings and info please contact the Cellar Door (03) 5796 2150 or cellardoorfowleswinecom
20
THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
21
1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
CHEESEMAKERSdirectoryVICTORIA
BERRY CREEK CHEESE
berryscreekcheesecom
BOATSHED CHEESE
boatshedcheesecom
FARMGATE CHEESES
farmgatecheesecomau
FLORIDIA CHEESE
floridiacheesecomau
HEIDI FARM
heidifarmcomau
HOLY GOAT CHEESE
holygoatcheesecom
JINDI CHEESE
jindicomau
MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
mainridgedairycomau
MEREDITH DAIRY
meredithdairycom
MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
promcountrycheesecomau
RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
thatsamorecheesecomau
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
facebookcomwinebankonview
twittercomWine_Bank45
27
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FOR LOCATION AND VALUE FOR YOUR GETAWAY TO BENDIGO YOU CANrsquoT GO PAST MAGNOLIA ON VIEW
28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
freepourart fongwi pinchysubs
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
gabfgeelongcomauTWITTER GABFGeelong
Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
THE DIARY
34
BLOCK PLACE Brown Sugar CafeacuteCafeacute SegoviaIs Ollo 32Cafeacute e Biscotti
BOURKE STREET Alijsen RamenBottega RestaurantCa De Vin (Mall)Cafeacute EuroCafeacute On BourkeCafeacute TonoCafenaticsCarlton ClubDonatos CafeacuteEarl CanteenElephant and WheelbarrowFlorentino BarGloria JeanSImperial HotelIto Noodle CafeacuteIzakaya HachbehLanes Edge BarLangleys CafeacuteMovida TerrazzaNandosNashiOmbraPellegrinis RomanosRoyal Melbourne HotelSalidaSelf PreservationSempreShuji SushiSociety RestaurantSpaghetti TreeSpleen BarStreet CafeacuteThe BundThe Mess HallTuscan Bar Grill
CENTRE PLACE
Issu
COLLINS STREETBistro DOrsayBlue BagBox On CollinsBrooks (Basement)Charles Dickens TavernCollins QuarterCrema EspressoEgons Cafeacute Bakery
Feeling FruityGloria JeanSKartel (Rear)Koko BlackLindt CafeacuteMacchiato Sushi BarMamasitaMorganNashiNashiParis End CafeacutePlane Tree CafeacutePurple Peanuts Japanese CafeacuteRoozerveltsSheniS CurriesSilk RoadState Of GraceStrozziThe Mug HouseThe Sherlock HolmesTreasury Rest amp BarTutti In PiazzaZuffa
DEGRAVES STREETBarber On DegravesCafeacute AndiamoDegraves EspressoGrilldLittle CupcakesSea SaltThe QuarterTofwd Deli
DRIVER LANEPenny Blue
ELIZABETH STREETCafeacute ScallettiCafeacute VictoriaCiti Noodle CafeacuteCoffeaEquinoxFood IncGloria JeansHudsons CoffeeJasper KitchenRocket FriesSnitzSpigaThe Garden CafeacuteTropicana
EXHIBITION STREET 1806
65 Degrees CafeacuteBnB GuetteCoopers InnDecoy CafeacuteEs-X-CafeacuteEuropean Bier CafeacuteFair Trader LocandaMore Than FreshSushi BurgerThe Maj CafeacuteTrunk Bar and Cafeacute Urban Deli
EXPLORATION LANE League Of Honest CoffeeFEDERATION SQUAREBeer DeluxeCafeacute LrsquoIncontro
FEDERATION WHARFRiverland Bar
FLINDERS LANE 10 Ounce 101 Cafeacute BarBambu BluestoneBrunetti (City Square)Bull and Bear TavernBull RunCafetanicsCecconisCherry amp TwigsChin ChinCoda Bar RestaurantCoffee EclipseCrema Espresso BarCumulusGrainstoreIl Cubico CafeacuteJournalKclLot 7 Lustre LoungeMeatballs Nightcat BarOverdraft CafeacutePapa GooseTazio Birraria PizzariaTerra RossaThe TrustTom ThumbYak Bar
FLINDERS STREETDesi DhabaFour Seasons HouseKikoo SushiLa StazioneNandosPress ClubTRoy BrownsThe ForumTower SushiWaterside Hotel
HARDWARE LANEAffogatoAloi NaBasic BitesCampari HouseCharlies BarCreperie Le TriskelKhokolat BarMax Cafeacute BarPop Restaurant and BarThe Mill
HOSIER LANEMistyMovida
LA TROBE STREETBasement 350 LatrobeCafeacute NostimoCafenatics On LatrobeClub ChefCoffee AcademyDuke Of Kent HotelFrescatis Fine FoodsKanda Sushi Noodle BarKlik Food and DrinkLatrobe CafeacuteMahn DooOriental SpoonSpicy Noodle CafeacuteWilliam Angliss Bistro
LITTLE BOURKE STREETBar HumbugBrother Baba BudanCafeacute 600 (Hotel Ibis)Du Nord Ishiya Stonegrill DiningKorchiKorean Bbq BuffetKri KriLa Di DaLevels
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In the farther reaches at the South Yarra end of Chapel Street where Hello
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its place in the shopping precinct ndash A25 Pizzeria
A25 boasts a sexy take on Italian kitsch in its fit-out including pink neon
light installations images of Sofia Loren and audio of a former Italian
president and his mistress cheekily rolling in the background when you
visit the bathroom
Similar to its sister restaurant Non Solo Pasta which is popular with the
corporate lunch crowd in Docklands A25rsquos mission is simple ndash serve
good-quality uncomplicated Italian food at a good price There are five
ldquoredrdquo pizzas five ldquowhiterdquo pizzas and five ldquocrazyrdquo pizzas on offer along
with some delicious pastas snacks and desserts to boot ldquoWersquore keeping
it simple and authentic Italian Yoursquove got to have your classics but wersquore
also trying new things toordquo owner Remo Nicolini says
Some real standouts are the squid ink pizza with prawns calamari
pecorino and oven-roasted tomatoes the ldquoA25rdquo with asparagus cream
zucchini and ricotta the rolled eggplant parmigiana with fregola and
cherry tomatoes For dessert a beautiful blueberry and rosewater panna
cotta with Persian fairy floss If yoursquore feeling a tad celebratory wash it all
down with a delicious prosecco spritzer
Best of all in these trying financial times (because when are they not)
there is nothing over $16 on the menu
A25 boasts simplicity quality ingredients a solid wine list and some great
cocktails boasting an Italian flavour With everything served to you with
that playful Italian charm itrsquos definitely worth a trip southside
A25 PIZZERIA
720 Chapel Street South Yarra
03 9826 2233
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EATING OUT SOUTH YARRA
10
AN INTERVIEW YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
11
OTTOLENGHIYOTAM
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY IRON CHEF SHELLIE
As part of Good Food Month highly respected chef Yotam
Ottolenghi was in town Promoting his new book and attending
a series of events Iron Chef Shellie was lucky enough to score a
quick interview with the main man
Yoursquove been in Australia for a little bit now yoursquove been non-
stop have you had a chance to actually relax and discover any
cool hot spots
Yesterday I went to a few nice places I went to Supernormal and
had a beautifulhellip what did I have there that really blew me away
They had pork rolls that were really delicious and then I went to a
cute place called Nora itrsquos completely new They do these really
funky tarts I had a pumpkin one with a black crust they make
using charcoal You need to go they are really lovely and they mill
their own flour in the back that was a little find And where else
I went to Pei Modern last night itrsquos not a find but I had a great
food it was delicious The asparagus with smoked eggs oh it was
to die for
Hestonrsquos bringing Fat Duck to Melbourne would you follow in his
footsteps and bring Ottolenghi or Nopi to Melbourne or Sydney
I donrsquot know maybe Irsquove changed my tune over the last week
I started off by saying no way itrsquos never going to happen and
now at day six or seven Irsquom thinking maybe itrsquos quite nice here
so wersquoll see So far Irsquove been saying no itrsquos too difficult itrsquos too
complicated itrsquos not for me
But therersquos a maybe there so we will win you over in a bit
At the moment Irsquom slightly less extreme no but we are still not
sure about it
12
Millions of people look up to you have your cookbooks and are inspired
by you is there is a chef or cook that you admire and look up to
Therersquos a lot Cooks like my father and my mum both are great cooks
Irsquom inspired by people I meet when travelling home cooks and Sami my
business partner I think hersquos a genius We co-wrote books together and
hersquos been a huge inspiration for me He throws a meal like nobody else
does he cooks much better than I do
Australians love meat and yoursquore known as the king of vegetables A lot
of men especially donrsquot consider a meal completely without a protein or
a meat Do you have any words of wisdom to try and change this attitude
in Australia
I donrsquot like to try and change attitudes thatrsquos not my mission I like to
present the food as it is and if people choose to adopt it
Not everyone can cook like you Is there any tips that you can give people
Not everybody can cook like me but they can cook really well if they are
given good ideas with what to do with vegetables I think we are limited
in our imagination but once you open yourself up to the world therersquos
tonnes of stuff you can do I really think that even the butch Australian man
can be kind of swayed a little bit if you present them vegetables
Whatrsquos the sexiest vegetable to you
At the moment (because tomorrow Irsquoll have a different answer) cauliflower
What do you think the key to your success has been Is there any one
person or a certain action
I think Irsquove been very lucky to have talented people around me Although
lsquoOttolenghi lsquois famous I am the face and there is a lot of creative stuff that
is not mine Samirsquos influence for one Scully the head chef who is actually
here in the kitchen he is amazing We are co-writing a book together and
he is actually from Sydney I also have an friend called Helen shersquos an
amazing baker she also produces a lot of our recipes so itrsquos a collaboration
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Chris WadeExecutive Chef
Who was your greatest inspiration when it came to food
I have been inspired a lot by the cooks of California Alice Waters
Debra Madison all these people who are vegetable focused but
they also have this integrity with the vegetable unlike some French
cooks You know the kind of cook who shi out out of their food
Sorry excuse my language Those are the people that inspire me
What would your ultimate feast involve
My ultimate feasthellip would involve lots and lots of things I like a lot
on the table like a huge mezze selection that would be a feast Not
one thing thatrsquos for sure or two or three
ottolenghicouk
14
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIPLE JERK
JALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
MAPLE BACON CANUCKJALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
EATING OUT SOUTH MELBOURNE
15
28 weeks ago (July 2014) I started my burger conquest So far I have
eaten just over 80 burgers and I have to say I have loved every minute
of it Over this time my consumption averages out to be roughly three
burgers per week which seems to be the magic number to maintain my
weight and not put on the kilos despite eating double triple and quadruple
patty burgers when the opportunity arises The ever growing Burgers of
Melbourne list is never ending every cafeacute every restaurant and every
pub is serving a burger as well as new the popup burger joints that are
appearing every month This is making it a tough gig getting around to
them all but someone has to do it
I found Cafe 51 by accident but I am so glad I did as this place is ridiculously
good value and their burgers are nothing like you will get anywhere else
in Melbourne
The first burger I tried was the Jalapentildeo Business Burger Two beef patties
two slices of American Cheddar jalapentildeos mild salsa bacon lettuce red
onions and corn chips on a brioche bun It came with a side of chips and a
drink and was only $1200 The burger deal is usually $1000 but with the
additional patty at only $200 I couldnrsquot resist adding it
Being a burger that made it straight into my top 10 list I had to invite
another burger blogger along to try Cafeacute51 to see if their opinion was
consistent with mine Just like I thought they also rated this hidden cafeacute
set amongst the industrial part of South Melbourne just as highly
My second visit to Cafe 51 I thought I would be adventurous and order two
burgers in the one sitting
The first burger was the Maple Bacon Canuck Two beef patties two slices
of American Cheddar two rashes of crispy bacon pickles BBQ sauce
mustard and aoli All for only $700
Juicy and tasty this burger was dripping with flavour The mixture of
sauces was perfect while the sauce to meat to bread ratio was spot on
They even supplied a wet wipe which came in handy as being so juicy a
little bit of a mess was made That is really the only criticism I have but can
a burger really be too juicy
The second burger was the Death by Chocolate Bacon cheese beef
patty chocolate sauce BBQ sauce and popping candy in a sandwich of
waffles for $700
I really didnrsquot know what to expect with this one as I have never even
thought of this combination but WOW It has to be tasted to be believed
If you are heading down to Cafe 51 order this for dessert and share it if you
cannot eat it on your own you wonrsquot regret it
After two successful visits on my third visit I decided to triple it up and
tried one of the new burgers on the menu the Triple Jerk Three beef
patties three slices of American cheddar three rashes of crispy bacon
grilled onions mushrooms lettuce tomato and homemade jerk sauce for
$900
Having had my share of burgers over the last seven months Irsquove
experienced awesome average and not so good burgers The burgers
served at Cafeacute51 confidently sit in the awesome category Three visits and
three very successful tastings With the majority of their burgers being
$700 and the most expensive burger on the menu being $900 these are
by far the best value burgers Melbourne has to offer and are sitting in my
top 10 most tastiest too
Their hours are also a plus - open 600am ndash 300pm Monday ndash Friday and
from February 2015 extending their hours to include Saturdayrsquos from 11am
- 3pm to capitalise on the weekend burger rush They have also said if
you mention lsquoBurgers of Melbournersquo you will receive a free serve of chips
with every burger order made a good incentive to make your way down
for a cheap and tasty eat
CAFE 51
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne
03 9699 7853
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CAFE 51
16
Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
17
Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
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8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
SLATER STBENCH
18
GRAM FEATURE
EMERALD HILL DELISOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET
It is no fluke that Emerald Hill Deli recently won Best Deli in the MYOB Melbourne Market Awards
Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2015
Grab your best tweed and join Fowles Wine to hunt down the finest flavours at their 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event on Saturday 28 February
This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
After lunch auctioneer supremos the Fowles family will be wielding the hammer on great prizes to raise funds for neuroendocrine cancer charity The Unicorn Foundation
So dust off your best vintage tweed and join Fowles Wine for a wild journey from Farm to TableAre you Game
Date and time Saturday 28 February 1230pm - 430pmLocation Fowles Wine Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel 3664Tickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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For bookings and info please contact the Cellar Door (03) 5796 2150 or cellardoorfowleswinecom
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THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
21
1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
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BERRY CREEK CHEESE
berryscreekcheesecom
BOATSHED CHEESE
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FARMGATE CHEESES
farmgatecheesecomau
FLORIDIA CHEESE
floridiacheesecomau
HEIDI FARM
heidifarmcomau
HOLY GOAT CHEESE
holygoatcheesecom
JINDI CHEESE
jindicomau
MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
mainridgedairycomau
MEREDITH DAIRY
meredithdairycom
MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
promcountrycheesecomau
RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
thatsamorecheesecomau
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
facebookcomwinebankonview
twittercomWine_Bank45
27
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28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
gabfgeelongcomauTWITTER GABFGeelong
Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
THE DIARY
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AN INTERVIEW YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
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OTTOLENGHIYOTAM
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY IRON CHEF SHELLIE
As part of Good Food Month highly respected chef Yotam
Ottolenghi was in town Promoting his new book and attending
a series of events Iron Chef Shellie was lucky enough to score a
quick interview with the main man
Yoursquove been in Australia for a little bit now yoursquove been non-
stop have you had a chance to actually relax and discover any
cool hot spots
Yesterday I went to a few nice places I went to Supernormal and
had a beautifulhellip what did I have there that really blew me away
They had pork rolls that were really delicious and then I went to a
cute place called Nora itrsquos completely new They do these really
funky tarts I had a pumpkin one with a black crust they make
using charcoal You need to go they are really lovely and they mill
their own flour in the back that was a little find And where else
I went to Pei Modern last night itrsquos not a find but I had a great
food it was delicious The asparagus with smoked eggs oh it was
to die for
Hestonrsquos bringing Fat Duck to Melbourne would you follow in his
footsteps and bring Ottolenghi or Nopi to Melbourne or Sydney
I donrsquot know maybe Irsquove changed my tune over the last week
I started off by saying no way itrsquos never going to happen and
now at day six or seven Irsquom thinking maybe itrsquos quite nice here
so wersquoll see So far Irsquove been saying no itrsquos too difficult itrsquos too
complicated itrsquos not for me
But therersquos a maybe there so we will win you over in a bit
At the moment Irsquom slightly less extreme no but we are still not
sure about it
12
Millions of people look up to you have your cookbooks and are inspired
by you is there is a chef or cook that you admire and look up to
Therersquos a lot Cooks like my father and my mum both are great cooks
Irsquom inspired by people I meet when travelling home cooks and Sami my
business partner I think hersquos a genius We co-wrote books together and
hersquos been a huge inspiration for me He throws a meal like nobody else
does he cooks much better than I do
Australians love meat and yoursquore known as the king of vegetables A lot
of men especially donrsquot consider a meal completely without a protein or
a meat Do you have any words of wisdom to try and change this attitude
in Australia
I donrsquot like to try and change attitudes thatrsquos not my mission I like to
present the food as it is and if people choose to adopt it
Not everyone can cook like you Is there any tips that you can give people
Not everybody can cook like me but they can cook really well if they are
given good ideas with what to do with vegetables I think we are limited
in our imagination but once you open yourself up to the world therersquos
tonnes of stuff you can do I really think that even the butch Australian man
can be kind of swayed a little bit if you present them vegetables
Whatrsquos the sexiest vegetable to you
At the moment (because tomorrow Irsquoll have a different answer) cauliflower
What do you think the key to your success has been Is there any one
person or a certain action
I think Irsquove been very lucky to have talented people around me Although
lsquoOttolenghi lsquois famous I am the face and there is a lot of creative stuff that
is not mine Samirsquos influence for one Scully the head chef who is actually
here in the kitchen he is amazing We are co-writing a book together and
he is actually from Sydney I also have an friend called Helen shersquos an
amazing baker she also produces a lot of our recipes so itrsquos a collaboration
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Who was your greatest inspiration when it came to food
I have been inspired a lot by the cooks of California Alice Waters
Debra Madison all these people who are vegetable focused but
they also have this integrity with the vegetable unlike some French
cooks You know the kind of cook who shi out out of their food
Sorry excuse my language Those are the people that inspire me
What would your ultimate feast involve
My ultimate feasthellip would involve lots and lots of things I like a lot
on the table like a huge mezze selection that would be a feast Not
one thing thatrsquos for sure or two or three
ottolenghicouk
14
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIPLE JERK
JALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
MAPLE BACON CANUCKJALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
EATING OUT SOUTH MELBOURNE
15
28 weeks ago (July 2014) I started my burger conquest So far I have
eaten just over 80 burgers and I have to say I have loved every minute
of it Over this time my consumption averages out to be roughly three
burgers per week which seems to be the magic number to maintain my
weight and not put on the kilos despite eating double triple and quadruple
patty burgers when the opportunity arises The ever growing Burgers of
Melbourne list is never ending every cafeacute every restaurant and every
pub is serving a burger as well as new the popup burger joints that are
appearing every month This is making it a tough gig getting around to
them all but someone has to do it
I found Cafe 51 by accident but I am so glad I did as this place is ridiculously
good value and their burgers are nothing like you will get anywhere else
in Melbourne
The first burger I tried was the Jalapentildeo Business Burger Two beef patties
two slices of American Cheddar jalapentildeos mild salsa bacon lettuce red
onions and corn chips on a brioche bun It came with a side of chips and a
drink and was only $1200 The burger deal is usually $1000 but with the
additional patty at only $200 I couldnrsquot resist adding it
Being a burger that made it straight into my top 10 list I had to invite
another burger blogger along to try Cafeacute51 to see if their opinion was
consistent with mine Just like I thought they also rated this hidden cafeacute
set amongst the industrial part of South Melbourne just as highly
My second visit to Cafe 51 I thought I would be adventurous and order two
burgers in the one sitting
The first burger was the Maple Bacon Canuck Two beef patties two slices
of American Cheddar two rashes of crispy bacon pickles BBQ sauce
mustard and aoli All for only $700
Juicy and tasty this burger was dripping with flavour The mixture of
sauces was perfect while the sauce to meat to bread ratio was spot on
They even supplied a wet wipe which came in handy as being so juicy a
little bit of a mess was made That is really the only criticism I have but can
a burger really be too juicy
The second burger was the Death by Chocolate Bacon cheese beef
patty chocolate sauce BBQ sauce and popping candy in a sandwich of
waffles for $700
I really didnrsquot know what to expect with this one as I have never even
thought of this combination but WOW It has to be tasted to be believed
If you are heading down to Cafe 51 order this for dessert and share it if you
cannot eat it on your own you wonrsquot regret it
After two successful visits on my third visit I decided to triple it up and
tried one of the new burgers on the menu the Triple Jerk Three beef
patties three slices of American cheddar three rashes of crispy bacon
grilled onions mushrooms lettuce tomato and homemade jerk sauce for
$900
Having had my share of burgers over the last seven months Irsquove
experienced awesome average and not so good burgers The burgers
served at Cafeacute51 confidently sit in the awesome category Three visits and
three very successful tastings With the majority of their burgers being
$700 and the most expensive burger on the menu being $900 these are
by far the best value burgers Melbourne has to offer and are sitting in my
top 10 most tastiest too
Their hours are also a plus - open 600am ndash 300pm Monday ndash Friday and
from February 2015 extending their hours to include Saturdayrsquos from 11am
- 3pm to capitalise on the weekend burger rush They have also said if
you mention lsquoBurgers of Melbournersquo you will receive a free serve of chips
with every burger order made a good incentive to make your way down
for a cheap and tasty eat
CAFE 51
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne
03 9699 7853
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WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BURGERS OF MELBOURNE
CAFE 51
16
Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
17
Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
slaterstbenchcomau
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8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
SLATER STBENCH
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Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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Grab your best tweed and join Fowles Wine to hunt down the finest flavours at their 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event on Saturday 28 February
This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
After lunch auctioneer supremos the Fowles family will be wielding the hammer on great prizes to raise funds for neuroendocrine cancer charity The Unicorn Foundation
So dust off your best vintage tweed and join Fowles Wine for a wild journey from Farm to TableAre you Game
Date and time Saturday 28 February 1230pm - 430pmLocation Fowles Wine Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel 3664Tickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
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1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
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1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
CHEESEMAKERSdirectoryVICTORIA
BERRY CREEK CHEESE
berryscreekcheesecom
BOATSHED CHEESE
boatshedcheesecom
FARMGATE CHEESES
farmgatecheesecomau
FLORIDIA CHEESE
floridiacheesecomau
HEIDI FARM
heidifarmcomau
HOLY GOAT CHEESE
holygoatcheesecom
JINDI CHEESE
jindicomau
MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
mainridgedairycomau
MEREDITH DAIRY
meredithdairycom
MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
promcountrycheesecomau
RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
thatsamorecheesecomau
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
facebookcomwinebankonview
twittercomWine_Bank45
27
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FOR LOCATION AND VALUE FOR YOUR GETAWAY TO BENDIGO YOU CANrsquoT GO PAST MAGNOLIA ON VIEW
28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
freepourart fongwi pinchysubs
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
gabfgeelongcomauTWITTER GABFGeelong
Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
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Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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OTTOLENGHIYOTAM
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY IRON CHEF SHELLIE
As part of Good Food Month highly respected chef Yotam
Ottolenghi was in town Promoting his new book and attending
a series of events Iron Chef Shellie was lucky enough to score a
quick interview with the main man
Yoursquove been in Australia for a little bit now yoursquove been non-
stop have you had a chance to actually relax and discover any
cool hot spots
Yesterday I went to a few nice places I went to Supernormal and
had a beautifulhellip what did I have there that really blew me away
They had pork rolls that were really delicious and then I went to a
cute place called Nora itrsquos completely new They do these really
funky tarts I had a pumpkin one with a black crust they make
using charcoal You need to go they are really lovely and they mill
their own flour in the back that was a little find And where else
I went to Pei Modern last night itrsquos not a find but I had a great
food it was delicious The asparagus with smoked eggs oh it was
to die for
Hestonrsquos bringing Fat Duck to Melbourne would you follow in his
footsteps and bring Ottolenghi or Nopi to Melbourne or Sydney
I donrsquot know maybe Irsquove changed my tune over the last week
I started off by saying no way itrsquos never going to happen and
now at day six or seven Irsquom thinking maybe itrsquos quite nice here
so wersquoll see So far Irsquove been saying no itrsquos too difficult itrsquos too
complicated itrsquos not for me
But therersquos a maybe there so we will win you over in a bit
At the moment Irsquom slightly less extreme no but we are still not
sure about it
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Millions of people look up to you have your cookbooks and are inspired
by you is there is a chef or cook that you admire and look up to
Therersquos a lot Cooks like my father and my mum both are great cooks
Irsquom inspired by people I meet when travelling home cooks and Sami my
business partner I think hersquos a genius We co-wrote books together and
hersquos been a huge inspiration for me He throws a meal like nobody else
does he cooks much better than I do
Australians love meat and yoursquore known as the king of vegetables A lot
of men especially donrsquot consider a meal completely without a protein or
a meat Do you have any words of wisdom to try and change this attitude
in Australia
I donrsquot like to try and change attitudes thatrsquos not my mission I like to
present the food as it is and if people choose to adopt it
Not everyone can cook like you Is there any tips that you can give people
Not everybody can cook like me but they can cook really well if they are
given good ideas with what to do with vegetables I think we are limited
in our imagination but once you open yourself up to the world therersquos
tonnes of stuff you can do I really think that even the butch Australian man
can be kind of swayed a little bit if you present them vegetables
Whatrsquos the sexiest vegetable to you
At the moment (because tomorrow Irsquoll have a different answer) cauliflower
What do you think the key to your success has been Is there any one
person or a certain action
I think Irsquove been very lucky to have talented people around me Although
lsquoOttolenghi lsquois famous I am the face and there is a lot of creative stuff that
is not mine Samirsquos influence for one Scully the head chef who is actually
here in the kitchen he is amazing We are co-writing a book together and
he is actually from Sydney I also have an friend called Helen shersquos an
amazing baker she also produces a lot of our recipes so itrsquos a collaboration
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Who was your greatest inspiration when it came to food
I have been inspired a lot by the cooks of California Alice Waters
Debra Madison all these people who are vegetable focused but
they also have this integrity with the vegetable unlike some French
cooks You know the kind of cook who shi out out of their food
Sorry excuse my language Those are the people that inspire me
What would your ultimate feast involve
My ultimate feasthellip would involve lots and lots of things I like a lot
on the table like a huge mezze selection that would be a feast Not
one thing thatrsquos for sure or two or three
ottolenghicouk
14
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIPLE JERK
JALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
MAPLE BACON CANUCKJALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
EATING OUT SOUTH MELBOURNE
15
28 weeks ago (July 2014) I started my burger conquest So far I have
eaten just over 80 burgers and I have to say I have loved every minute
of it Over this time my consumption averages out to be roughly three
burgers per week which seems to be the magic number to maintain my
weight and not put on the kilos despite eating double triple and quadruple
patty burgers when the opportunity arises The ever growing Burgers of
Melbourne list is never ending every cafeacute every restaurant and every
pub is serving a burger as well as new the popup burger joints that are
appearing every month This is making it a tough gig getting around to
them all but someone has to do it
I found Cafe 51 by accident but I am so glad I did as this place is ridiculously
good value and their burgers are nothing like you will get anywhere else
in Melbourne
The first burger I tried was the Jalapentildeo Business Burger Two beef patties
two slices of American Cheddar jalapentildeos mild salsa bacon lettuce red
onions and corn chips on a brioche bun It came with a side of chips and a
drink and was only $1200 The burger deal is usually $1000 but with the
additional patty at only $200 I couldnrsquot resist adding it
Being a burger that made it straight into my top 10 list I had to invite
another burger blogger along to try Cafeacute51 to see if their opinion was
consistent with mine Just like I thought they also rated this hidden cafeacute
set amongst the industrial part of South Melbourne just as highly
My second visit to Cafe 51 I thought I would be adventurous and order two
burgers in the one sitting
The first burger was the Maple Bacon Canuck Two beef patties two slices
of American Cheddar two rashes of crispy bacon pickles BBQ sauce
mustard and aoli All for only $700
Juicy and tasty this burger was dripping with flavour The mixture of
sauces was perfect while the sauce to meat to bread ratio was spot on
They even supplied a wet wipe which came in handy as being so juicy a
little bit of a mess was made That is really the only criticism I have but can
a burger really be too juicy
The second burger was the Death by Chocolate Bacon cheese beef
patty chocolate sauce BBQ sauce and popping candy in a sandwich of
waffles for $700
I really didnrsquot know what to expect with this one as I have never even
thought of this combination but WOW It has to be tasted to be believed
If you are heading down to Cafe 51 order this for dessert and share it if you
cannot eat it on your own you wonrsquot regret it
After two successful visits on my third visit I decided to triple it up and
tried one of the new burgers on the menu the Triple Jerk Three beef
patties three slices of American cheddar three rashes of crispy bacon
grilled onions mushrooms lettuce tomato and homemade jerk sauce for
$900
Having had my share of burgers over the last seven months Irsquove
experienced awesome average and not so good burgers The burgers
served at Cafeacute51 confidently sit in the awesome category Three visits and
three very successful tastings With the majority of their burgers being
$700 and the most expensive burger on the menu being $900 these are
by far the best value burgers Melbourne has to offer and are sitting in my
top 10 most tastiest too
Their hours are also a plus - open 600am ndash 300pm Monday ndash Friday and
from February 2015 extending their hours to include Saturdayrsquos from 11am
- 3pm to capitalise on the weekend burger rush They have also said if
you mention lsquoBurgers of Melbournersquo you will receive a free serve of chips
with every burger order made a good incentive to make your way down
for a cheap and tasty eat
CAFE 51
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne
03 9699 7853
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51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne Ph (03) 9699 7853
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BURGERS OF MELBOURNE
CAFE 51
16
Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
17
Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
slaterstbenchcomau
facebookcomslaterstbench
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
SLATER STBENCH
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GRAM FEATURE
EMERALD HILL DELISOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET
It is no fluke that Emerald Hill Deli recently won Best Deli in the MYOB Melbourne Market Awards
Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2015
Grab your best tweed and join Fowles Wine to hunt down the finest flavours at their 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event on Saturday 28 February
This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
After lunch auctioneer supremos the Fowles family will be wielding the hammer on great prizes to raise funds for neuroendocrine cancer charity The Unicorn Foundation
So dust off your best vintage tweed and join Fowles Wine for a wild journey from Farm to TableAre you Game
Date and time Saturday 28 February 1230pm - 430pmLocation Fowles Wine Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel 3664Tickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
Public transport to event will be available Details will be released closer to the date of the event on Fowles Wine website and Facebook page For more information please contact the Cellar Door
For bookings and info please contact the Cellar Door (03) 5796 2150 or cellardoorfowleswinecom
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THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
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1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
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1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
CHEESEMAKERSdirectoryVICTORIA
BERRY CREEK CHEESE
berryscreekcheesecom
BOATSHED CHEESE
boatshedcheesecom
FARMGATE CHEESES
farmgatecheesecomau
FLORIDIA CHEESE
floridiacheesecomau
HEIDI FARM
heidifarmcomau
HOLY GOAT CHEESE
holygoatcheesecom
JINDI CHEESE
jindicomau
MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
mainridgedairycomau
MEREDITH DAIRY
meredithdairycom
MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
promcountrycheesecomau
RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
thatsamorecheesecomau
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
facebookcomwinebankonview
twittercomWine_Bank45
27
FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT MATT amp MAREEPH 0438 005 400
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FOR LOCATION AND VALUE FOR YOUR GETAWAY TO BENDIGO YOU CANrsquoT GO PAST MAGNOLIA ON VIEW
28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
freepourart fongwi pinchysubs
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
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Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
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Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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Millions of people look up to you have your cookbooks and are inspired
by you is there is a chef or cook that you admire and look up to
Therersquos a lot Cooks like my father and my mum both are great cooks
Irsquom inspired by people I meet when travelling home cooks and Sami my
business partner I think hersquos a genius We co-wrote books together and
hersquos been a huge inspiration for me He throws a meal like nobody else
does he cooks much better than I do
Australians love meat and yoursquore known as the king of vegetables A lot
of men especially donrsquot consider a meal completely without a protein or
a meat Do you have any words of wisdom to try and change this attitude
in Australia
I donrsquot like to try and change attitudes thatrsquos not my mission I like to
present the food as it is and if people choose to adopt it
Not everyone can cook like you Is there any tips that you can give people
Not everybody can cook like me but they can cook really well if they are
given good ideas with what to do with vegetables I think we are limited
in our imagination but once you open yourself up to the world therersquos
tonnes of stuff you can do I really think that even the butch Australian man
can be kind of swayed a little bit if you present them vegetables
Whatrsquos the sexiest vegetable to you
At the moment (because tomorrow Irsquoll have a different answer) cauliflower
What do you think the key to your success has been Is there any one
person or a certain action
I think Irsquove been very lucky to have talented people around me Although
lsquoOttolenghi lsquois famous I am the face and there is a lot of creative stuff that
is not mine Samirsquos influence for one Scully the head chef who is actually
here in the kitchen he is amazing We are co-writing a book together and
he is actually from Sydney I also have an friend called Helen shersquos an
amazing baker she also produces a lot of our recipes so itrsquos a collaboration
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We wanted to achieve a ldquoNew Yorkrdquo lookto our funky new Steak Bar
The guys at Cedar had the perfect blend of products to get it just right
Thatrsquos why Cedar is MY HOSPITALITY STORE
Chris WadeExecutive Chef
Who was your greatest inspiration when it came to food
I have been inspired a lot by the cooks of California Alice Waters
Debra Madison all these people who are vegetable focused but
they also have this integrity with the vegetable unlike some French
cooks You know the kind of cook who shi out out of their food
Sorry excuse my language Those are the people that inspire me
What would your ultimate feast involve
My ultimate feasthellip would involve lots and lots of things I like a lot
on the table like a huge mezze selection that would be a feast Not
one thing thatrsquos for sure or two or three
ottolenghicouk
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DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIPLE JERK
JALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
MAPLE BACON CANUCKJALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
EATING OUT SOUTH MELBOURNE
15
28 weeks ago (July 2014) I started my burger conquest So far I have
eaten just over 80 burgers and I have to say I have loved every minute
of it Over this time my consumption averages out to be roughly three
burgers per week which seems to be the magic number to maintain my
weight and not put on the kilos despite eating double triple and quadruple
patty burgers when the opportunity arises The ever growing Burgers of
Melbourne list is never ending every cafeacute every restaurant and every
pub is serving a burger as well as new the popup burger joints that are
appearing every month This is making it a tough gig getting around to
them all but someone has to do it
I found Cafe 51 by accident but I am so glad I did as this place is ridiculously
good value and their burgers are nothing like you will get anywhere else
in Melbourne
The first burger I tried was the Jalapentildeo Business Burger Two beef patties
two slices of American Cheddar jalapentildeos mild salsa bacon lettuce red
onions and corn chips on a brioche bun It came with a side of chips and a
drink and was only $1200 The burger deal is usually $1000 but with the
additional patty at only $200 I couldnrsquot resist adding it
Being a burger that made it straight into my top 10 list I had to invite
another burger blogger along to try Cafeacute51 to see if their opinion was
consistent with mine Just like I thought they also rated this hidden cafeacute
set amongst the industrial part of South Melbourne just as highly
My second visit to Cafe 51 I thought I would be adventurous and order two
burgers in the one sitting
The first burger was the Maple Bacon Canuck Two beef patties two slices
of American Cheddar two rashes of crispy bacon pickles BBQ sauce
mustard and aoli All for only $700
Juicy and tasty this burger was dripping with flavour The mixture of
sauces was perfect while the sauce to meat to bread ratio was spot on
They even supplied a wet wipe which came in handy as being so juicy a
little bit of a mess was made That is really the only criticism I have but can
a burger really be too juicy
The second burger was the Death by Chocolate Bacon cheese beef
patty chocolate sauce BBQ sauce and popping candy in a sandwich of
waffles for $700
I really didnrsquot know what to expect with this one as I have never even
thought of this combination but WOW It has to be tasted to be believed
If you are heading down to Cafe 51 order this for dessert and share it if you
cannot eat it on your own you wonrsquot regret it
After two successful visits on my third visit I decided to triple it up and
tried one of the new burgers on the menu the Triple Jerk Three beef
patties three slices of American cheddar three rashes of crispy bacon
grilled onions mushrooms lettuce tomato and homemade jerk sauce for
$900
Having had my share of burgers over the last seven months Irsquove
experienced awesome average and not so good burgers The burgers
served at Cafeacute51 confidently sit in the awesome category Three visits and
three very successful tastings With the majority of their burgers being
$700 and the most expensive burger on the menu being $900 these are
by far the best value burgers Melbourne has to offer and are sitting in my
top 10 most tastiest too
Their hours are also a plus - open 600am ndash 300pm Monday ndash Friday and
from February 2015 extending their hours to include Saturdayrsquos from 11am
- 3pm to capitalise on the weekend burger rush They have also said if
you mention lsquoBurgers of Melbournersquo you will receive a free serve of chips
with every burger order made a good incentive to make your way down
for a cheap and tasty eat
CAFE 51
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne
03 9699 7853
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WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BURGERS OF MELBOURNE
CAFE 51
16
Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
17
Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
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8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
SLATER STBENCH
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GRAM FEATURE
EMERALD HILL DELISOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET
It is no fluke that Emerald Hill Deli recently won Best Deli in the MYOB Melbourne Market Awards
Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2015
Grab your best tweed and join Fowles Wine to hunt down the finest flavours at their 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event on Saturday 28 February
This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
After lunch auctioneer supremos the Fowles family will be wielding the hammer on great prizes to raise funds for neuroendocrine cancer charity The Unicorn Foundation
So dust off your best vintage tweed and join Fowles Wine for a wild journey from Farm to TableAre you Game
Date and time Saturday 28 February 1230pm - 430pmLocation Fowles Wine Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel 3664Tickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
Public transport to event will be available Details will be released closer to the date of the event on Fowles Wine website and Facebook page For more information please contact the Cellar Door
For bookings and info please contact the Cellar Door (03) 5796 2150 or cellardoorfowleswinecom
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THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
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1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
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1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
CHEESEMAKERSdirectoryVICTORIA
BERRY CREEK CHEESE
berryscreekcheesecom
BOATSHED CHEESE
boatshedcheesecom
FARMGATE CHEESES
farmgatecheesecomau
FLORIDIA CHEESE
floridiacheesecomau
HEIDI FARM
heidifarmcomau
HOLY GOAT CHEESE
holygoatcheesecom
JINDI CHEESE
jindicomau
MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
mainridgedairycomau
MEREDITH DAIRY
meredithdairycom
MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
promcountrycheesecomau
RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
thatsamorecheesecomau
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
facebookcomwinebankonview
twittercomWine_Bank45
27
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FOR LOCATION AND VALUE FOR YOUR GETAWAY TO BENDIGO YOU CANrsquoT GO PAST MAGNOLIA ON VIEW
28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
gabfgeelongcomauTWITTER GABFGeelong
Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
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This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
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We wanted to achieve a ldquoNew Yorkrdquo lookto our funky new Steak Bar
The guys at Cedar had the perfect blend of products to get it just right
Thatrsquos why Cedar is MY HOSPITALITY STORE
Chris WadeExecutive Chef
Who was your greatest inspiration when it came to food
I have been inspired a lot by the cooks of California Alice Waters
Debra Madison all these people who are vegetable focused but
they also have this integrity with the vegetable unlike some French
cooks You know the kind of cook who shi out out of their food
Sorry excuse my language Those are the people that inspire me
What would your ultimate feast involve
My ultimate feasthellip would involve lots and lots of things I like a lot
on the table like a huge mezze selection that would be a feast Not
one thing thatrsquos for sure or two or three
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DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIPLE JERK
JALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
MAPLE BACON CANUCKJALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
EATING OUT SOUTH MELBOURNE
15
28 weeks ago (July 2014) I started my burger conquest So far I have
eaten just over 80 burgers and I have to say I have loved every minute
of it Over this time my consumption averages out to be roughly three
burgers per week which seems to be the magic number to maintain my
weight and not put on the kilos despite eating double triple and quadruple
patty burgers when the opportunity arises The ever growing Burgers of
Melbourne list is never ending every cafeacute every restaurant and every
pub is serving a burger as well as new the popup burger joints that are
appearing every month This is making it a tough gig getting around to
them all but someone has to do it
I found Cafe 51 by accident but I am so glad I did as this place is ridiculously
good value and their burgers are nothing like you will get anywhere else
in Melbourne
The first burger I tried was the Jalapentildeo Business Burger Two beef patties
two slices of American Cheddar jalapentildeos mild salsa bacon lettuce red
onions and corn chips on a brioche bun It came with a side of chips and a
drink and was only $1200 The burger deal is usually $1000 but with the
additional patty at only $200 I couldnrsquot resist adding it
Being a burger that made it straight into my top 10 list I had to invite
another burger blogger along to try Cafeacute51 to see if their opinion was
consistent with mine Just like I thought they also rated this hidden cafeacute
set amongst the industrial part of South Melbourne just as highly
My second visit to Cafe 51 I thought I would be adventurous and order two
burgers in the one sitting
The first burger was the Maple Bacon Canuck Two beef patties two slices
of American Cheddar two rashes of crispy bacon pickles BBQ sauce
mustard and aoli All for only $700
Juicy and tasty this burger was dripping with flavour The mixture of
sauces was perfect while the sauce to meat to bread ratio was spot on
They even supplied a wet wipe which came in handy as being so juicy a
little bit of a mess was made That is really the only criticism I have but can
a burger really be too juicy
The second burger was the Death by Chocolate Bacon cheese beef
patty chocolate sauce BBQ sauce and popping candy in a sandwich of
waffles for $700
I really didnrsquot know what to expect with this one as I have never even
thought of this combination but WOW It has to be tasted to be believed
If you are heading down to Cafe 51 order this for dessert and share it if you
cannot eat it on your own you wonrsquot regret it
After two successful visits on my third visit I decided to triple it up and
tried one of the new burgers on the menu the Triple Jerk Three beef
patties three slices of American cheddar three rashes of crispy bacon
grilled onions mushrooms lettuce tomato and homemade jerk sauce for
$900
Having had my share of burgers over the last seven months Irsquove
experienced awesome average and not so good burgers The burgers
served at Cafeacute51 confidently sit in the awesome category Three visits and
three very successful tastings With the majority of their burgers being
$700 and the most expensive burger on the menu being $900 these are
by far the best value burgers Melbourne has to offer and are sitting in my
top 10 most tastiest too
Their hours are also a plus - open 600am ndash 300pm Monday ndash Friday and
from February 2015 extending their hours to include Saturdayrsquos from 11am
- 3pm to capitalise on the weekend burger rush They have also said if
you mention lsquoBurgers of Melbournersquo you will receive a free serve of chips
with every burger order made a good incentive to make your way down
for a cheap and tasty eat
CAFE 51
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne
03 9699 7853
cafe51comau
facebookcomcafefiftyone
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne Ph (03) 9699 7853
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BURGERS OF MELBOURNE
CAFE 51
16
Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
17
Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
slaterstbenchcomau
facebookcomslaterstbench
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
SLATER STBENCH
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EMERALD HILL DELISOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET
It is no fluke that Emerald Hill Deli recently won Best Deli in the MYOB Melbourne Market Awards
Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2015
Grab your best tweed and join Fowles Wine to hunt down the finest flavours at their 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event on Saturday 28 February
This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
After lunch auctioneer supremos the Fowles family will be wielding the hammer on great prizes to raise funds for neuroendocrine cancer charity The Unicorn Foundation
So dust off your best vintage tweed and join Fowles Wine for a wild journey from Farm to TableAre you Game
Date and time Saturday 28 February 1230pm - 430pmLocation Fowles Wine Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel 3664Tickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
Public transport to event will be available Details will be released closer to the date of the event on Fowles Wine website and Facebook page For more information please contact the Cellar Door
For bookings and info please contact the Cellar Door (03) 5796 2150 or cellardoorfowleswinecom
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THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
21
1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
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BERRY CREEK CHEESE
berryscreekcheesecom
BOATSHED CHEESE
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FARMGATE CHEESES
farmgatecheesecomau
FLORIDIA CHEESE
floridiacheesecomau
HEIDI FARM
heidifarmcomau
HOLY GOAT CHEESE
holygoatcheesecom
JINDI CHEESE
jindicomau
MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
mainridgedairycomau
MEREDITH DAIRY
meredithdairycom
MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
promcountrycheesecomau
RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
thatsamorecheesecomau
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
facebookcomwinebankonview
twittercomWine_Bank45
27
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28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
gabfgeelongcomauTWITTER GABFGeelong
Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
THE DIARY
34
BLOCK PLACE Brown Sugar CafeacuteCafeacute SegoviaIs Ollo 32Cafeacute e Biscotti
BOURKE STREET Alijsen RamenBottega RestaurantCa De Vin (Mall)Cafeacute EuroCafeacute On BourkeCafeacute TonoCafenaticsCarlton ClubDonatos CafeacuteEarl CanteenElephant and WheelbarrowFlorentino BarGloria JeanSImperial HotelIto Noodle CafeacuteIzakaya HachbehLanes Edge BarLangleys CafeacuteMovida TerrazzaNandosNashiOmbraPellegrinis RomanosRoyal Melbourne HotelSalidaSelf PreservationSempreShuji SushiSociety RestaurantSpaghetti TreeSpleen BarStreet CafeacuteThe BundThe Mess HallTuscan Bar Grill
CENTRE PLACE
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DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIPLE JERK
JALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
MAPLE BACON CANUCKJALAPENtildeO BUSINESS BURGER
EATING OUT SOUTH MELBOURNE
15
28 weeks ago (July 2014) I started my burger conquest So far I have
eaten just over 80 burgers and I have to say I have loved every minute
of it Over this time my consumption averages out to be roughly three
burgers per week which seems to be the magic number to maintain my
weight and not put on the kilos despite eating double triple and quadruple
patty burgers when the opportunity arises The ever growing Burgers of
Melbourne list is never ending every cafeacute every restaurant and every
pub is serving a burger as well as new the popup burger joints that are
appearing every month This is making it a tough gig getting around to
them all but someone has to do it
I found Cafe 51 by accident but I am so glad I did as this place is ridiculously
good value and their burgers are nothing like you will get anywhere else
in Melbourne
The first burger I tried was the Jalapentildeo Business Burger Two beef patties
two slices of American Cheddar jalapentildeos mild salsa bacon lettuce red
onions and corn chips on a brioche bun It came with a side of chips and a
drink and was only $1200 The burger deal is usually $1000 but with the
additional patty at only $200 I couldnrsquot resist adding it
Being a burger that made it straight into my top 10 list I had to invite
another burger blogger along to try Cafeacute51 to see if their opinion was
consistent with mine Just like I thought they also rated this hidden cafeacute
set amongst the industrial part of South Melbourne just as highly
My second visit to Cafe 51 I thought I would be adventurous and order two
burgers in the one sitting
The first burger was the Maple Bacon Canuck Two beef patties two slices
of American Cheddar two rashes of crispy bacon pickles BBQ sauce
mustard and aoli All for only $700
Juicy and tasty this burger was dripping with flavour The mixture of
sauces was perfect while the sauce to meat to bread ratio was spot on
They even supplied a wet wipe which came in handy as being so juicy a
little bit of a mess was made That is really the only criticism I have but can
a burger really be too juicy
The second burger was the Death by Chocolate Bacon cheese beef
patty chocolate sauce BBQ sauce and popping candy in a sandwich of
waffles for $700
I really didnrsquot know what to expect with this one as I have never even
thought of this combination but WOW It has to be tasted to be believed
If you are heading down to Cafe 51 order this for dessert and share it if you
cannot eat it on your own you wonrsquot regret it
After two successful visits on my third visit I decided to triple it up and
tried one of the new burgers on the menu the Triple Jerk Three beef
patties three slices of American cheddar three rashes of crispy bacon
grilled onions mushrooms lettuce tomato and homemade jerk sauce for
$900
Having had my share of burgers over the last seven months Irsquove
experienced awesome average and not so good burgers The burgers
served at Cafeacute51 confidently sit in the awesome category Three visits and
three very successful tastings With the majority of their burgers being
$700 and the most expensive burger on the menu being $900 these are
by far the best value burgers Melbourne has to offer and are sitting in my
top 10 most tastiest too
Their hours are also a plus - open 600am ndash 300pm Monday ndash Friday and
from February 2015 extending their hours to include Saturdayrsquos from 11am
- 3pm to capitalise on the weekend burger rush They have also said if
you mention lsquoBurgers of Melbournersquo you will receive a free serve of chips
with every burger order made a good incentive to make your way down
for a cheap and tasty eat
CAFE 51
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne
03 9699 7853
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WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BURGERS OF MELBOURNE
CAFE 51
16
Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
17
Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
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Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
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This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
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THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
21
1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
CHEESEMAKERSdirectoryVICTORIA
BERRY CREEK CHEESE
berryscreekcheesecom
BOATSHED CHEESE
boatshedcheesecom
FARMGATE CHEESES
farmgatecheesecomau
FLORIDIA CHEESE
floridiacheesecomau
HEIDI FARM
heidifarmcomau
HOLY GOAT CHEESE
holygoatcheesecom
JINDI CHEESE
jindicomau
MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
mainridgedairycomau
MEREDITH DAIRY
meredithdairycom
MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
promcountrycheesecomau
RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
thatsamorecheesecomau
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
facebookcomwinebankonview
twittercomWine_Bank45
27
FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT MATT amp MAREEPH 0438 005 400
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FOR LOCATION AND VALUE FOR YOUR GETAWAY TO BENDIGO YOU CANrsquoT GO PAST MAGNOLIA ON VIEW
28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
freepourart fongwi pinchysubs
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
gabfgeelongcomauTWITTER GABFGeelong
Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
THE DIARY
34
BLOCK PLACE Brown Sugar CafeacuteCafeacute SegoviaIs Ollo 32Cafeacute e Biscotti
BOURKE STREET Alijsen RamenBottega RestaurantCa De Vin (Mall)Cafeacute EuroCafeacute On BourkeCafeacute TonoCafenaticsCarlton ClubDonatos CafeacuteEarl CanteenElephant and WheelbarrowFlorentino BarGloria JeanSImperial HotelIto Noodle CafeacuteIzakaya HachbehLanes Edge BarLangleys CafeacuteMovida TerrazzaNandosNashiOmbraPellegrinis RomanosRoyal Melbourne HotelSalidaSelf PreservationSempreShuji SushiSociety RestaurantSpaghetti TreeSpleen BarStreet CafeacuteThe BundThe Mess HallTuscan Bar Grill
CENTRE PLACE
Issu
COLLINS STREETBistro DOrsayBlue BagBox On CollinsBrooks (Basement)Charles Dickens TavernCollins QuarterCrema EspressoEgons Cafeacute Bakery
Feeling FruityGloria JeanSKartel (Rear)Koko BlackLindt CafeacuteMacchiato Sushi BarMamasitaMorganNashiNashiParis End CafeacutePlane Tree CafeacutePurple Peanuts Japanese CafeacuteRoozerveltsSheniS CurriesSilk RoadState Of GraceStrozziThe Mug HouseThe Sherlock HolmesTreasury Rest amp BarTutti In PiazzaZuffa
DEGRAVES STREETBarber On DegravesCafeacute AndiamoDegraves EspressoGrilldLittle CupcakesSea SaltThe QuarterTofwd Deli
DRIVER LANEPenny Blue
ELIZABETH STREETCafeacute ScallettiCafeacute VictoriaCiti Noodle CafeacuteCoffeaEquinoxFood IncGloria JeansHudsons CoffeeJasper KitchenRocket FriesSnitzSpigaThe Garden CafeacuteTropicana
EXHIBITION STREET 1806
65 Degrees CafeacuteBnB GuetteCoopers InnDecoy CafeacuteEs-X-CafeacuteEuropean Bier CafeacuteFair Trader LocandaMore Than FreshSushi BurgerThe Maj CafeacuteTrunk Bar and Cafeacute Urban Deli
EXPLORATION LANE League Of Honest CoffeeFEDERATION SQUAREBeer DeluxeCafeacute LrsquoIncontro
FEDERATION WHARFRiverland Bar
FLINDERS LANE 10 Ounce 101 Cafeacute BarBambu BluestoneBrunetti (City Square)Bull and Bear TavernBull RunCafetanicsCecconisCherry amp TwigsChin ChinCoda Bar RestaurantCoffee EclipseCrema Espresso BarCumulusGrainstoreIl Cubico CafeacuteJournalKclLot 7 Lustre LoungeMeatballs Nightcat BarOverdraft CafeacutePapa GooseTazio Birraria PizzariaTerra RossaThe TrustTom ThumbYak Bar
FLINDERS STREETDesi DhabaFour Seasons HouseKikoo SushiLa StazioneNandosPress ClubTRoy BrownsThe ForumTower SushiWaterside Hotel
HARDWARE LANEAffogatoAloi NaBasic BitesCampari HouseCharlies BarCreperie Le TriskelKhokolat BarMax Cafeacute BarPop Restaurant and BarThe Mill
HOSIER LANEMistyMovida
LA TROBE STREETBasement 350 LatrobeCafeacute NostimoCafenatics On LatrobeClub ChefCoffee AcademyDuke Of Kent HotelFrescatis Fine FoodsKanda Sushi Noodle BarKlik Food and DrinkLatrobe CafeacuteMahn DooOriental SpoonSpicy Noodle CafeacuteWilliam Angliss Bistro
LITTLE BOURKE STREETBar HumbugBrother Baba BudanCafeacute 600 (Hotel Ibis)Du Nord Ishiya Stonegrill DiningKorchiKorean Bbq BuffetKri KriLa Di DaLevels
Little BLongrainMezzo Bar and GrillMrs ParmasPlus 39 PizzaPunch LaneSaigon FusionScugnizzoSmxl CafeacuteSushi amp Bon ApetitThe Apartment
LITTLE COLLINS STREETBagel WorksBottom End Cafeacute De TuscanyCaffe E TortoChestnut Exchange CafeacuteExchange CoffeeFamishdGills DinerGordons Cafeacute amp BarGreen PressHairy CanaryHairy Little Sister Hometown HudsonsIrish Times PubLupino Mammas BoyMar LourinhaMarrooMenzies TavernOriental Tea HouseOrtigia PizzeriaPolepole BarQuists CoffeeSaki Sushi BarStellini BarTengo SushiTerrace Deli
LITTLE LONSDALE STREET1000 Pound BendAngliss RestaurantCafeacute 111DicksteinsDolan Uyghur Don TooFathers DenFeroyGianni LuncheonGiraffe CafeacuteHorse BazaarLa La Land
GRAM IS AVAILABLE AT 1000+ VENUES AROUND
MELBOURNE AND VICTORIACBD DISTRIBUTOR LIST
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28 weeks ago (July 2014) I started my burger conquest So far I have
eaten just over 80 burgers and I have to say I have loved every minute
of it Over this time my consumption averages out to be roughly three
burgers per week which seems to be the magic number to maintain my
weight and not put on the kilos despite eating double triple and quadruple
patty burgers when the opportunity arises The ever growing Burgers of
Melbourne list is never ending every cafeacute every restaurant and every
pub is serving a burger as well as new the popup burger joints that are
appearing every month This is making it a tough gig getting around to
them all but someone has to do it
I found Cafe 51 by accident but I am so glad I did as this place is ridiculously
good value and their burgers are nothing like you will get anywhere else
in Melbourne
The first burger I tried was the Jalapentildeo Business Burger Two beef patties
two slices of American Cheddar jalapentildeos mild salsa bacon lettuce red
onions and corn chips on a brioche bun It came with a side of chips and a
drink and was only $1200 The burger deal is usually $1000 but with the
additional patty at only $200 I couldnrsquot resist adding it
Being a burger that made it straight into my top 10 list I had to invite
another burger blogger along to try Cafeacute51 to see if their opinion was
consistent with mine Just like I thought they also rated this hidden cafeacute
set amongst the industrial part of South Melbourne just as highly
My second visit to Cafe 51 I thought I would be adventurous and order two
burgers in the one sitting
The first burger was the Maple Bacon Canuck Two beef patties two slices
of American Cheddar two rashes of crispy bacon pickles BBQ sauce
mustard and aoli All for only $700
Juicy and tasty this burger was dripping with flavour The mixture of
sauces was perfect while the sauce to meat to bread ratio was spot on
They even supplied a wet wipe which came in handy as being so juicy a
little bit of a mess was made That is really the only criticism I have but can
a burger really be too juicy
The second burger was the Death by Chocolate Bacon cheese beef
patty chocolate sauce BBQ sauce and popping candy in a sandwich of
waffles for $700
I really didnrsquot know what to expect with this one as I have never even
thought of this combination but WOW It has to be tasted to be believed
If you are heading down to Cafe 51 order this for dessert and share it if you
cannot eat it on your own you wonrsquot regret it
After two successful visits on my third visit I decided to triple it up and
tried one of the new burgers on the menu the Triple Jerk Three beef
patties three slices of American cheddar three rashes of crispy bacon
grilled onions mushrooms lettuce tomato and homemade jerk sauce for
$900
Having had my share of burgers over the last seven months Irsquove
experienced awesome average and not so good burgers The burgers
served at Cafeacute51 confidently sit in the awesome category Three visits and
three very successful tastings With the majority of their burgers being
$700 and the most expensive burger on the menu being $900 these are
by far the best value burgers Melbourne has to offer and are sitting in my
top 10 most tastiest too
Their hours are also a plus - open 600am ndash 300pm Monday ndash Friday and
from February 2015 extending their hours to include Saturdayrsquos from 11am
- 3pm to capitalise on the weekend burger rush They have also said if
you mention lsquoBurgers of Melbournersquo you will receive a free serve of chips
with every burger order made a good incentive to make your way down
for a cheap and tasty eat
CAFE 51
51 Buckhurst Street South Melbourne
03 9699 7853
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WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BURGERS OF MELBOURNE
CAFE 51
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Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
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Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
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Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
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THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
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8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
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1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
CHEESEMAKERSdirectoryVICTORIA
BERRY CREEK CHEESE
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HEIDI FARM
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HOLY GOAT CHEESE
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JINDI CHEESE
jindicomau
MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
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MEREDITH DAIRY
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MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
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RED HILL CHEESE
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SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
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YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
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In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
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RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
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The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
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The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
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ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
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Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
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Slater St Bench has poached a number of quality baristas in
the last few months They are the German football team of the
cafe world Irsquove seen some of the staff before although I had to
look up their names Frank Pat Jared and Josh
Opening up on the corner of St Kilda Rd and Slater Street
itrsquos a coffee stop for businessman taking a break from doing
business Directly opposite and in fact everywhere around are
rows and rows of offices and just behind on Slater Street there
is a park So if you were a businessman that went for walks and
coffee then it just keeps getting better
I got there at about 9 on a Friday (on weekends they rest) and
it was relatively busy Theyrsquove clearly catered for corporation
CEOrsquos because the inside is somewhat clinical Everything is
logical and clean If Ron Dennis were here he would slate (yep)
them for the dust on the newspaper rack I should imagine
everyone that comes here in the morning is called Ron Dennis
wearing bluetooth ear pieces
But yes there is a bench then there is a coffee bar for sitting
and one for standing as well And thatrsquos about it Itrsquos all very
clean and minimalist so bauhaus
Considering the size this is a good thing because any more
decorations would create clutter in such a small space Itrsquos a
high-quality coffee bar that aims to be a modernist So look
beyond the perfect geometric shapes towards the impressive
Mahlkonig grinder beautiful La Marzocco with custom bronze
plating and a few other Mazzer grinders for when perfection
isnrsquot quite enough Walter Gropius would be proud
Nowhere else in close proximity takes coffee as seriously
Considering Slater does filter it was always going to be
considered one of the best The turnover rate is quite high
catering primarily for takeaways or a quickie in your ten
minutes of RrsquonrsquoR There is an air of urgency in everyone you
could take out a laptop if you wanted to get a little work done
but there are other places for lounging around
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
WORDS ADVANCED FOOD FALCONRY PHOTOGRAPHY NOEL SMYTH
SLATER STBENCH
EATING OUT MELBOURNE
17
Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
8431 St Kilda Road Melbourne
0488 331 669
slaterstbenchcomau
facebookcomslaterstbench
8431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Ph 0488 331 669
SLATER STBENCH
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Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
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THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
21
1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
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FLORIDIA CHEESE
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HEIDI FARM
heidifarmcomau
HOLY GOAT CHEESE
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JINDI CHEESE
jindicomau
MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
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MEREDITH DAIRY
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MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
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RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
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YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
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FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
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25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
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twittercomWine_Bank45
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RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
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The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
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ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
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Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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Because Jared is involved in the running of Clement Coffee they
use a variety of single origin and blends from them The froth
on the first coffee I had was dense so that was disappointing
Actually no thatrsquos the wrong word Irsquom never disappointed that
emotion is reserved for people who donrsquot think ahead For a
Ron Dennis who marries a blonde 22 year old stick and comes
home to find her in bed with the postman Hersquos disappointed in
her Hersquos also disappointed when his business goes under But
he did a deal with an Irishman What can you expect
Since disappointment is for the ignorant I was nonchalant
when I had to endure a slightly unpleasant start to what would
become a taste that had some fruity notes mainly citrus
(clementine anyone) I was told this was the pony blend
Whatever that means It was good
The second was I think done by someone else the froth was
silkier and I noticed a crisper finish as well There wasnrsquot any
lasting coffee taste it was like Irsquod had a small sip of water after
Or brushed my teeth
They have a selection of pastries and cakes as well but with
my allergies Irsquom never brave enough to try them Especially
because I never remember my Epipen
So the space is fresh as is the coffee And because a lack of
caffeine means you are weak in the head I wouldnrsquot trust any
executive decisions made by a board that hadnrsquot consumed a
healthy amount of the bean nectar So we shall soon see a year
on year increase in productivity followed by a jump in top line
revenue and trading on quadruple digit multiples to create a
business model that is cash flow positive
Frankie and Co have made a sound investment
SLATER ST BENCH
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EMERALD HILL DELISOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET
It is no fluke that Emerald Hill Deli recently won Best Deli in the MYOB Melbourne Market Awards
Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2015
Grab your best tweed and join Fowles Wine to hunt down the finest flavours at their 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event on Saturday 28 February
This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
After lunch auctioneer supremos the Fowles family will be wielding the hammer on great prizes to raise funds for neuroendocrine cancer charity The Unicorn Foundation
So dust off your best vintage tweed and join Fowles Wine for a wild journey from Farm to TableAre you Game
Date and time Saturday 28 February 1230pm - 430pmLocation Fowles Wine Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel 3664Tickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
Public transport to event will be available Details will be released closer to the date of the event on Fowles Wine website and Facebook page For more information please contact the Cellar Door
For bookings and info please contact the Cellar Door (03) 5796 2150 or cellardoorfowleswinecom
20
THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
21
1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
CHEESEMAKERSdirectoryVICTORIA
BERRY CREEK CHEESE
berryscreekcheesecom
BOATSHED CHEESE
boatshedcheesecom
FARMGATE CHEESES
farmgatecheesecomau
FLORIDIA CHEESE
floridiacheesecomau
HEIDI FARM
heidifarmcomau
HOLY GOAT CHEESE
holygoatcheesecom
JINDI CHEESE
jindicomau
MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
mainridgedairycomau
MEREDITH DAIRY
meredithdairycom
MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
promcountrycheesecomau
RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
thatsamorecheesecomau
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
facebookcomwinebankonview
twittercomWine_Bank45
27
FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT MATT amp MAREEPH 0438 005 400
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FOR LOCATION AND VALUE FOR YOUR GETAWAY TO BENDIGO YOU CANrsquoT GO PAST MAGNOLIA ON VIEW
28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
freepourart fongwi pinchysubs
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
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STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
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St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
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JAMIE OLIVER
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Jammed packed with
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and it is updated with new
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CHEESEMATTERS
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A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
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and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
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SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
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Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
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This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
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EMERALD HILL DELISOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET
It is no fluke that Emerald Hill Deli recently won Best Deli in the MYOB Melbourne Market Awards
Owner Maria Totos who was born and raised in the Greek island of Evia has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years ldquoFrom a tough background Irsquom just so appreciative of everything When I was nine years old I was given a lamb so I looked after it and then sold it to buy a calf Then I raised the calf and sold it to help my familyrdquo
Her love of family and cooking combined with hard work and sheer determination has seen her business thrive
From a beautifully curated cheese room to arguably the best range of macarons in Melbourne Emerald Hill Deli is well worth visiting next time yoursquore at the Market Stall 23
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Grab your best tweed and join Fowles Wine to hunt down the finest flavours at their 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event on Saturday 28 February
This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
After lunch auctioneer supremos the Fowles family will be wielding the hammer on great prizes to raise funds for neuroendocrine cancer charity The Unicorn Foundation
So dust off your best vintage tweed and join Fowles Wine for a wild journey from Farm to TableAre you Game
Date and time Saturday 28 February 1230pm - 430pmLocation Fowles Wine Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel 3664Tickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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For bookings and info please contact the Cellar Door (03) 5796 2150 or cellardoorfowleswinecom
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THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
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7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
21
1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
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HEIDI FARM
heidifarmcomau
HOLY GOAT CHEESE
holygoatcheesecom
JINDI CHEESE
jindicomau
MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
mainridgedairycomau
MEREDITH DAIRY
meredithdairycom
MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
promcountrycheesecomau
RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
thatsamorecheesecomau
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
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27
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28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
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ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
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Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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Grab your best tweed and join Fowles Wine to hunt down the finest flavours at their 2015 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event on Saturday 28 February
This year Fowles Wine the winery behind Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wines will be stepping back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional lsquohunt feastrsquo with their regional food producing friends
With retro garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressed theyrsquoll be featuring the produce from their local lamb beef and goat farmers olive oil producer mushroom farmer and ice-cream maker in delicious old school dishes matched to Fowles Wine
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Date and time Saturday 28 February 1230pm - 430pmLocation Fowles Wine Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel 3664Tickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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20
THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
21
1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
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HEIDI FARM
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HOLY GOAT CHEESE
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JINDI CHEESE
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MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
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MEREDITH DAIRY
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MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
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MONTEFIORE CHEESE
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PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
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RED HILL CHEESE
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SHAW RIVER
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7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
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25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
facebookcomwinebankonview
twittercomWine_Bank45
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28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
freepourart fongwi pinchysubs
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
gabfgeelongcomauTWITTER GABFGeelong
Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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THE GRAM GUIDE
CheeseThe Eight Types You
Need To Know
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
THE GRAM GUIDE CHEESE
21
1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
CHEESEMAKERSdirectoryVICTORIA
BERRY CREEK CHEESE
berryscreekcheesecom
BOATSHED CHEESE
boatshedcheesecom
FARMGATE CHEESES
farmgatecheesecomau
FLORIDIA CHEESE
floridiacheesecomau
HEIDI FARM
heidifarmcomau
HOLY GOAT CHEESE
holygoatcheesecom
JINDI CHEESE
jindicomau
MAIN RIDGE DAIRY
mainridgedairycomau
MEREDITH DAIRY
meredithdairycom
MILAWA CHEESE COMPANY
milawacheesecomau
MONTEFIORE CHEESE
montefiorecomau
PROM COUNTRY CHEESES
promcountrycheesecomau
RED HILL CHEESE
redhillcheesecomau
SHAW RIVER
shawrivercomau
THATrsquoS AMORE CHEESE
thatsamorecheesecomau
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
wwwyvdcomau
7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
winebankonviewcom
facebookcomwinebankonview
twittercomWine_Bank45
27
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FOR LOCATION AND VALUE FOR YOUR GETAWAY TO BENDIGO YOU CANrsquoT GO PAST MAGNOLIA ON VIEW
28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
freepourart fongwi pinchysubs
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
gabfgeelongcomauTWITTER GABFGeelong
Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
THE DIARY
34
BLOCK PLACE Brown Sugar CafeacuteCafeacute SegoviaIs Ollo 32Cafeacute e Biscotti
BOURKE STREET Alijsen RamenBottega RestaurantCa De Vin (Mall)Cafeacute EuroCafeacute On BourkeCafeacute TonoCafenaticsCarlton ClubDonatos CafeacuteEarl CanteenElephant and WheelbarrowFlorentino BarGloria JeanSImperial HotelIto Noodle CafeacuteIzakaya HachbehLanes Edge BarLangleys CafeacuteMovida TerrazzaNandosNashiOmbraPellegrinis RomanosRoyal Melbourne HotelSalidaSelf PreservationSempreShuji SushiSociety RestaurantSpaghetti TreeSpleen BarStreet CafeacuteThe BundThe Mess HallTuscan Bar Grill
CENTRE PLACE
Issu
COLLINS STREETBistro DOrsayBlue BagBox On CollinsBrooks (Basement)Charles Dickens TavernCollins QuarterCrema EspressoEgons Cafeacute Bakery
Feeling FruityGloria JeanSKartel (Rear)Koko BlackLindt CafeacuteMacchiato Sushi BarMamasitaMorganNashiNashiParis End CafeacutePlane Tree CafeacutePurple Peanuts Japanese CafeacuteRoozerveltsSheniS CurriesSilk RoadState Of GraceStrozziThe Mug HouseThe Sherlock HolmesTreasury Rest amp BarTutti In PiazzaZuffa
DEGRAVES STREETBarber On DegravesCafeacute AndiamoDegraves EspressoGrilldLittle CupcakesSea SaltThe QuarterTofwd Deli
DRIVER LANEPenny Blue
ELIZABETH STREETCafeacute ScallettiCafeacute VictoriaCiti Noodle CafeacuteCoffeaEquinoxFood IncGloria JeansHudsons CoffeeJasper KitchenRocket FriesSnitzSpigaThe Garden CafeacuteTropicana
EXHIBITION STREET 1806
65 Degrees CafeacuteBnB GuetteCoopers InnDecoy CafeacuteEs-X-CafeacuteEuropean Bier CafeacuteFair Trader LocandaMore Than FreshSushi BurgerThe Maj CafeacuteTrunk Bar and Cafeacute Urban Deli
EXPLORATION LANE League Of Honest CoffeeFEDERATION SQUAREBeer DeluxeCafeacute LrsquoIncontro
FEDERATION WHARFRiverland Bar
FLINDERS LANE 10 Ounce 101 Cafeacute BarBambu BluestoneBrunetti (City Square)Bull and Bear TavernBull RunCafetanicsCecconisCherry amp TwigsChin ChinCoda Bar RestaurantCoffee EclipseCrema Espresso BarCumulusGrainstoreIl Cubico CafeacuteJournalKclLot 7 Lustre LoungeMeatballs Nightcat BarOverdraft CafeacutePapa GooseTazio Birraria PizzariaTerra RossaThe TrustTom ThumbYak Bar
FLINDERS STREETDesi DhabaFour Seasons HouseKikoo SushiLa StazioneNandosPress ClubTRoy BrownsThe ForumTower SushiWaterside Hotel
HARDWARE LANEAffogatoAloi NaBasic BitesCampari HouseCharlies BarCreperie Le TriskelKhokolat BarMax Cafeacute BarPop Restaurant and BarThe Mill
HOSIER LANEMistyMovida
LA TROBE STREETBasement 350 LatrobeCafeacute NostimoCafenatics On LatrobeClub ChefCoffee AcademyDuke Of Kent HotelFrescatis Fine FoodsKanda Sushi Noodle BarKlik Food and DrinkLatrobe CafeacuteMahn DooOriental SpoonSpicy Noodle CafeacuteWilliam Angliss Bistro
LITTLE BOURKE STREETBar HumbugBrother Baba BudanCafeacute 600 (Hotel Ibis)Du Nord Ishiya Stonegrill DiningKorchiKorean Bbq BuffetKri KriLa Di DaLevels
Little BLongrainMezzo Bar and GrillMrs ParmasPlus 39 PizzaPunch LaneSaigon FusionScugnizzoSmxl CafeacuteSushi amp Bon ApetitThe Apartment
LITTLE COLLINS STREETBagel WorksBottom End Cafeacute De TuscanyCaffe E TortoChestnut Exchange CafeacuteExchange CoffeeFamishdGills DinerGordons Cafeacute amp BarGreen PressHairy CanaryHairy Little Sister Hometown HudsonsIrish Times PubLupino Mammas BoyMar LourinhaMarrooMenzies TavernOriental Tea HouseOrtigia PizzeriaPolepole BarQuists CoffeeSaki Sushi BarStellini BarTengo SushiTerrace Deli
LITTLE LONSDALE STREET1000 Pound BendAngliss RestaurantCafeacute 111DicksteinsDolan Uyghur Don TooFathers DenFeroyGianni LuncheonGiraffe CafeacuteHorse BazaarLa La Land
GRAM IS AVAILABLE AT 1000+ VENUES AROUND
MELBOURNE AND VICTORIACBD DISTRIBUTOR LIST
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1
1 Fresh Cheese
STYLES Bocconcini Chegravevre Cottage Cheese Feta
(some) Fromage Blanc Mascarpone Quark Ricotta
ABOUT Given their high moisture content and shorter
shelf life fresh cheeses have little time to develop any
distinctive taste and are delicate and milky in flavour
Their mild flavour ensures they are extremely versitile
when used in cooking and can balance bold flavour or
compliment subtle flavours without overpowering
SERVE When not used in cooking serve as antipasto
style platter with cured meats olives olive oil and
crusty breads
PAIR WITH WINE - Sparkling wine aromatic whites
(Riesling Sauvingnon Blanc Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio)
or Rose For some of the sharper soft cheeses such as
feta you can get away with a medium bodied red such
as Pinot Noir or Grenache BEER - Wheat beers such as
a Bavarian Hefeweizen or pale ales (or saison) OTHER -
White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Ashed Pyramid
and Persian Feta Grandvewe Cheese (TAS) - Cannonball
Meredith Diary (VIC) - Chevre Ash and Goat in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil Montefiore (VIC) - Ricotta Thatrsquos Amore
Cheese - Fior Di Latte
STYLES Brick Butter Kaumlse Havarti Limburger
American Muenster Mozzerella Haloumi
ABOUT Semi-soft cheeses may be made from both
pasteurised and raw milk depending on the aging
requirements and the style the cheesemaker is creating
They contain between 62 and 67 moisture and have
pliable textures and retain their fresh milk flavors When
aging the cheese can be washed in brine with red
smear (with or without alcohol)
SERVE Some varieties such as haloumi stand up well to
frying or grilling and served with lemon Often used in
foundue when served alone use rye bread and pickled
onions
PAIR WITH WINE - Fruity wines such as Riesling
Chenin Blanc Roseacute Chardonnay or White Zinfandel If
you prefer red try Pino Noir or Chianti BEER - Pilsners
or wheat beers
MUST TRY Main Ridge Dairy (VIC) - Halloumi Shaw
River (VIC) - Buffalo Mozzarella - Paesanella Cheese
(NSW) - Smoked Fiore di Latte
Note The depth and breath of cheese in this category means cheese are best paired on an individual bases
STYLES Camembert Brie Double Brie and Triple
Cream Brie
ABOUT White mould cheeses age from the exterior
to the interior which contributes to the maturation and
character of the cheese Once the white mould has fully
grown on the cheese it must be wrapped in a special
cheese paper a crucial stage of the ripening process
When the rind of the cheese ages the surface will start
to break down changing from its pristine white colour
to off-white tinged with orange at times
SERVE Remove cheese from fridge at least an hour
before service for the best flavour development Stone
fruits sweet fruit chutneys cherries and dates and
crusty breads pair nicely with these cheeses
PAIR WITH WINE - Pair triple creams with Champagne
The bubbles and acidity of the wine off-set the
richness and saltiness in this style of cheese For Brie
or Camembert a notndashtoondashoaky Chardonnay is a good
match as is an earthy Pinot Noir BEER - Pilsner wheat
beers and Hefewizen OTHER - Tart apple or pear ciders
and also espresso coffee
MUST TRY Milawa Cheese Company (VIC) - Brie King
Island Dairy Seal Bay (TAS) - Triple Cream Brie Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Camembert Yarra Valley
Dairy (VIC) - Yering
2 Mild Semi-Soft Cheese 3 Soft Ripened CheeseUSED to describe cheeses that have not been aged
or are very slightly cured These cheeses have a high
moisture content and are usually mild and have a very
creamy taste and soft texture
THESE cheeses have a smooth generally creamy
interior with little or no rind Generally high in moisture
content and range from very mild in flavour to very
pungent
WITH a creamy oozy texture and a velvety white rind
soft white cheeses are a favourite on all Australian
cheese platters Will vary from really mild and buttery
to rich and savoury
CheeseTOP TIPSCooking with Cheese
Fresh cheeses are a fantastic addition to
many dishes but are best added at the very
end of the cooking process to avoid the
cheese separating When crumbled cheese
into a hot dish toss the cheese into the
hot food just before you serve it (and not a
second sooner or itrsquoll settle to the bottom of
the dish and harden there like concrete)
Yoursquoll Need More Than One Cheese Knife
Fancy sampling a fresh goats cheese that
tastes like blue Stilton with a hint of cheddar
No Didnrsquot think so One knife for every
portion of cheese is the standard Bonus
points if you have a hard and soft cheese
knife plus a plane
Buy Fresh Buy Direct
When buying cheese itrsquos best to find a
reliable source such as a speciality market
cheese shop deli or gourmet foods store
that specialises in cheeses Markets are also a
fantastic source of quality cheeses and most
cheesemakers have websites through which
they either sell their cheese or list their
stockists
Space Your Cheese Properly
There is no reason to try and fit as many
different cheeses as you possibly can on your
board flavours are compromised and cutting
the cheese becomes a nightmare Four is
probably the ceiling Instead try serving two
smaller cheese plates
Check the Labels
Especially true for fresh cheeses ensure the
product is still within itrsquos expiration date
Different cheeses have different shelf life and
this can vary once again once the cheese has
been opened ldquoReduced for Quick Salerdquo is
reduced for a reason
Pimp Your Cheese Board
A wonderful cheese can almost always
hold itrsquos own without accompaniments but
when you find the correct pairing you can
amplify the entire experience Think about
bread verses crackers sweet verses acidic
accompaniments Markets and delirsquos are a
great place to find delicious and fresh cheese
accompaniments
Label Cheeses
For dinner parties or group settings label
cheeses to allow guests to know what theyrsquore
getting and what accompaniment to choose
Serve Cheese at Room Temperature
The cold temperature hinders the natural
flavours and fragrance of the cheese Plan
ahead by taking your cheese out of the fridge
at least an hour before serving
Have Fun With It
Take pairing advice with a grain of salt
Cheese is designed to be enjoyed be creative
and donrsquot be afraid to stray from the norm
If you want to try Cheddar jerky and Scotch
you go right ahead and try it
22
2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
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7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
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25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
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I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
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RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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2
1
4 Natural Rind Cheese
STYLES Crottin de Chavignol Vermont Creameryrsquos
Bijou Italian robiola
ABOUT Nearly always goat these cheeses are chalky
and moist when young with a lemony fresh tang
Gradually they develop a delicate bluish grey mould
and dry out producing a wrinkled rind (depending on
type of mould used) which becomes more pronounced
with age and the flavour is more nutty with a more
distinct goaty taste
SERVE Serve with biscuits and Italian mostarda
or fruit chutney Apple or pear is also a good simple
accompaniment
PAIR WITH WINE - Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc or
Rose Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir from the the Loire
Valley in France or a Barbera from the Piedmonte in Italy
BEER - Wheat beers such as a Bavarian Hefeweizen or
pale ales OTHER - White port fino sherry or crisp cider
MUST TRY Woodside Cheeses (SA) - Duet and Figaro
Pecora Dairy (NSW) - Bloomy White Bruny Island
Cheese Co (TAS) - Saint Boatshed Cheese (VIC)
- Mountain Goat Yarra Valley Diary (VIC) - Vintage
Savourine Holy Goat (VIC) - La Luna
STYLES Baby Swiss Blue (some) Colby (some)
Cheddar (most) Raclette Fontina Gouda (some)
Gruyegravere Swiss Colby Leicester
ABOUT These cheeses tend to be firmer sometimes a
little crumbly and usually good melting cheeses These
cheeses typically have a nice balance of earthiness a
little sweetness a good but not overwhelming amount
of salt and sometimes buttery and nutty flavours too
SERVE Fantastic for fondue on their own these cheese
pair very well with pears apples chutney almond
pistachios walnuts smoked salmon and sausage Also
go well with mustards
PAIR WITH WINE - Riesling or Gewurztraminer
Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux and Merlot BEER Stout
Hefeweizen or Porter OTHER Port
MUST TRY Pyengana Dairy Company (TAS) - Cheddar
Heidi Farm (VIC) - Raclette Alexandrina Cheese
Company (SA) - Vintage Cheddar Milawa Cheese
Company (VIC) - Milawa White Fromart (QLD) - Swiss
Appenzell Mature Yarra Valley Dairy (VIC) - Bulls Eye
STYLES Aged Gouda Aged Cheddar Parmesan
Manchego Pecorino Parmigiano-Reggiano
ABOUT The longer certain cheeses are aged the
more they develop a sweet or caramel-like note This
is especially true of gouda In contrast to caramel
Parmigiano-Reggiano has an unmistakable pineapple-
like aroma especially when a wheel is fresh-cut Hard
cheese may be pungent because of an enzyme that is
sometimes added during the cheesemaking process or
because that enzyme develops naturally over time
SERVE Excellent grated and served fresh on pastas
hard cheese pair well with aged balsamics and biscuits
PAIR WITH WINE Italian Chianti Merlot Pinot Noir
Aged white Burgundy aged Champagne or Riesling
BEER - English or American IPA or Porters OTHER -
Tawny Port or Oloroso sherry
MUST TRY Prom Country Cheeses (VIC) - Prom Picnic
Sheep Pecorino Floridia Cheese (VIC) - Pecorino La
Vera (SA) - Parmesan Farmgate Cheeses (VIC) - Truffle
Pecorino
5 Semi-Hard Cheeses 6 Hard CheeseINCLUDES those cheeses that have a wrinkly rind
such as many French American and Italian goat
cheeses or whose rinds are thin and barely contain the
runny cheese within
SEMI-HARD cheeses usually become crumblier and
more pungent as they age but while young they are
firm and flavourful They tend to be on the drier side
and melt easily for cooking applications
OFTEN used for grating hard cheeses are equally at
home on a cheese board and are usually saltier than
their softer counterparts Often crumbly their flavour
ranges from strong and bitey to milder tones
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YARRA VALLEY DAIRY
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7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
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25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
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RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
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ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
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Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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7 Blue Cheeses
STYLES Gorgonzola Roquefort Stilton and Danish
blue varieties
ABOUT The term ldquobluerdquo is used to describe cheeses
that have a distinctive bluegreen veining created
when the penicillium roqueforti mold added during
the cheesemaking make process is exposed to air This
mold provides a distinct flavour to the cheese which
ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent
SERVE Blue cheese is a fabulous addition to salads
and work well as sauces Serve on a cheese platter with
fruit breads quince pastes or any other slightly sweet
accompaniments such as pears or figs Drizzle honey
over strong blues
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Chardonnay or
Moscato Zinfandel Merlot or Marsala BEER - Stout or
IPA OTHER - Port
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Old Telegraph
Road Heritage Blue Red Hill Cheese (VIC) - Mountain
Goat Blue Berry Creek Cheese (VIC) - Tarwin Blue and
Rowefords Blue
STYLES Taleggio Alsatian Munster Cowgirl Creamery
Red Hawk Eacutepoisses Fromi Brebirousse drsquo Argental
ABOUT Washed-rind is used to describe those cheeses
that are surface-ripened by washing the cheese
throughout the ripeningaging process with brine
beer wine brandy or a mixture of ingredients which
encourages the growth of bacteria The soft washed
rind cheese has a rich and creamy texture with a slight
elasticity in the cheese
SERVE Citrus marmalades and Melassa dei Fichi (fig
compote)
PAIR WITH WINE - Champagne Gewuumlrztraminer
Riesling Sauternes red Burgundy or Pinot Noir BEER
- Strong dark Belgian style ales OTHER - Sweet ciders
or cider brandy
CHEESE TO TRY Jindi Cheese (VIC) - Jindi Reserve
Washed Rind Small Cow Farm (NSW) - Redella Will
Studd (TAS) - Le Conquerant Demi Pont Lrsquoeveque
Bruny Island Cheese Co (TAS) - 1792 and Oen
8 Washed-Rind CheesesTHE family of blue cheeses is a large one with many
subcategories and attributes They can be crumbly
or creamy possess a rind (which makes them more
pungent) or contain no rind and be salty or sweet
THE exterior rind of washed rind cheeses may vary from
bright orange to brown with flavour and aroma profiles
that are quite pungent yet the interior of these cheeses
is most often semi-soft and sometimes very creamy
VISIT
WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
CHEESEGUIDE
FOR THE FULL DIRECTORY LISTING
24
25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
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RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
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ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
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Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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25
In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
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RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
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The Evernote Food iPhone
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memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
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app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
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ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
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JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
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Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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In 2003 my wife and I were faced with a tremendous opportunity The
National Trust had approached us about buying and renovating an
extraordinary old bank building in View Street Bendigo which was built in
1876 Architecturally it was stunning the price was rock bottom but it was
in a serious state of decay On top of this the National Trust had placed
one of the highest protection orders at their disposal on the building
meaning renovation must strictly adhere to restoring its original form in
all its 19th century glory which would ensure a very costly renovation
as well of course minimum potential commercial uses We thought long
and hard and decided that this was above and beyond our abilities and
interests at the time We declined and continued on our merry way living
our Melbourne life
I personally think one of the most fortunate things to ever happen to
the people of Bendigo was that Mark Coffey and his wife Janine then
expressed interest in the building Mark is an accomplished Master Builder
and a highly passionate wine drinker With the go-ahead from the National
Trust Mark using his building nous and contacts undertook a complete
restoration of the site and created the iconic wine oasis we now know as
Wine Bank on View
As the surrounding photorsquos illustrate The Coffeyrsquos created a stunning
showpiece in Bendigorsquos town centre with a brilliant wine bar including
relaxed couches tasty bar snacks open fireplace alfresco areas on the
townrsquos finest strip (View Street) a retail outlet for fine wine as well as
gorgeous boutique accommodation out the back
I donrsquot use the word ldquoiconicrdquo lightly in fact I use it rarely and only for places
that have put in the hard yards to warrant it Due to consumerrsquos fickle
wants and constantly changing trends hospitality is clearly one of the
very hardest industries to achieve any longevity or notoriety Pellegrinirsquos
Espresso Bar in Bourke Street has been consistently punching it out since
the halcyon days of the 1960s Cafeacute Di Stasio in St Kilda has been at the
forefront of quintessential Italian for 25 years After 20 years Punch Lane
in Little Bourke Street is ever reliable and not long after I first started
working in Melbourne in 1993 a unique little ldquohole-in-the-wallrdquo bar opened
up in a tiny laneway just 30 meters away from where I worked It was
simply known as ldquoMeyers Place Barrdquo ndash at least thatrsquos what we called it as
there was no signage or branding of any kind We must have spent every
Friday night there for five years (well we were in our 20s) Little did I
know at the time that it was the first of many tiny bars to spring up in the
emerging stylistic and previously under utilised Melbourne laneways Its
simplicity started a massive bar revolution (still evolving to this day) and
it is justifiably on my list of ldquoiconicrdquo hospitality venues
Ladro is my familyrsquos favourite pizza restaurant and it recently celebrated
10 years and Attica perhaps now Melbournersquos most famous restaurant is
about to turn 10 also Itrsquos vibrantly clear Melbourne has its fair share of
places that can justifiably be considered ldquoiconicrdquo And whilst each and
every one mentioned here (as well as many others) has a place in not only
my heart but obviously many others as well as they are all still thriving
WORDS TIM BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA MALONE
WINE BANK ON VIEW
EATING OUT BENDIGO
wwwchefshatcomau
THE SCIENCE amp THE MAGIC
45 View Street Bendigo Ph (03) 5444 4655
26
I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
WINE BANK ON VIEW
45 View Street Bendigo
03 5444 4655
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RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
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The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
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ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
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Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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I canrsquot help think though that having a population approaching four and
a half million people at your disposal as well as very generous tourism
from all over the world is a great tool to have when you wish to ply your
dynamic cosmopolitan and eccentric stylings to all and sundry Building
something equally special in a small country town like Bendigo with
less than a fortieth of Melbournersquos population and very minimal tourism
then itrsquos a vastly different story ndash the dichotomy between Bendigo and
Melbourne hospitality a decade ago cannot be overstated
Mark and Janine did something extraordinary with the making of The Wine
Bank They overcame the greatest of all hurdles ndash changing generations of
stagnant hospitality culture
In a town that was overrun with pub and cafeacute mediocrity and only a tiny
percentage of the population looking for ldquosomething differentrdquo it was
always a risk for the Coffeyrsquos to build something so grand and impressive
with an extremely pointed and professional direction toward their love of
wine When the business first opened it had nearly 400 wines available
to drink in or to take away That number has now climbed to well over a
staggering 1000 and on top of that they now offer full al-la-carte meals
seven days a week
The business also acts as a cellar door (of sorts) for most of the local
wineries ndash many of which are tiny ventures and simply too small to be able
to operate their own cellar door Visitors to Bendigo and locals alike can
go to The Wine Bank to get expert service and advice about the massive
walls of local Australian and international wines they have on sale
Whilst in Melbourne in 2004 the concept of the ldquowine barrdquo was becoming
quite mainstream (thank you Dogrsquos Bar and Walterrsquos Wine Bar) it was still
years away from public acceptance in country towns something Mark was
honest enough to admit Mark mentioned to me recently that an entire
monthrsquos revenue in his first year of trade was roughly equivalent to that of
a decent Friday night nowadays I know this to be true as during the mid
2000s my wife and I would regularly come back to Bendigo to visit her
parents on weekends and often find ourselves the sole guests of this epic
bar at 7pm on a Saturday night
Mark explained that locals simply couldnrsquot get their heads around tapas
or just catching up for a few glasses of wine (this was really only done
at pubs back then) The best he could hope for in those early days was
getting a few locals dropping in for a glass or two of wine before or after
they went out and had a traditional three course meal elsewhere
Thanks to (another iconic restaurant) MoVida in Melbourne for virtually
changing the dining format for all (hello small plates) it wasnrsquot long before
everyone started looking for tapas and wine bars and eschewing more
traditional restaurants In fact I think many Generation Y foodies must
assume all restaurants are designed to serve only shared small plate food
nowadays such is the slavish and dedicated surge to follow the trendy
popularity established by MoVida Cumulus and many others a decade
ago
I for one am thrilled Mark and Janine took the punt on Bendigo for they
have created an enduring and now clearly iconic venue in the heart of
central Victoria
Just before Christmas last month The Wine Bank celebrated its tenth
birthday Itrsquos truly a remarkable achievement Very few hospitality businessrsquo
last that long and fewer still continue to improve whilst forging a virtual
hub of evolving wine culture ndash for which the citizens of Bendigo are the
true beneficiaries Irsquod suggest anyone who reads this should pop in and
say hello to Mark have a glass of wine shake his hand and say thank you
I know I will be
Simply put The Wine Bank was the harbinger that carved the way for
all modern and progressive hospitality businesses in Bendigo (for which
there are now many) that followed it
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RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
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CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
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Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
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The Evernote Food iPhone
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memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
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the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
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app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
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ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
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SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
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Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
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Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
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Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
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Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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FOWLES WINES1175 Lambing Gully RoadAvenel 3664PHONE 03 5796 2150FOWLESWINECOM
HOTEL AGENCIES 298 Nicholson StreetFitzroy PHONE 9411 8888 HOTELAGENCIESCOMAU
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TATTERSALLS LANE Section 8
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WILLIAM STREET Illia Cafeacute and BarLa Stradda CafeacuteMetropolitan HotelNashiSlateThe Mint
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RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
freepourart fongwi pinchysubs
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
gabfgeelongcomauTWITTER GABFGeelong
Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
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28
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
INGREDIENTS
2 x 100 gram packs of vermicelli rice noodles
1 large red capsicum core removed seeds out and very finely sliced
2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
a handful of spring onion (also known as scallions) washed cut in half
sliced into thin strips lengthwise
1 bunch of Vietnamese mint washed and roughly chopped (just use
normal mint if you canrsquot get Vietnamese
Good handful of basil washed and gently torn (I didnrsquot really measure this
as I just grabbed a handful from the garden)
1 cup of crushed salted and roasted peanuts
For the dressing
2 limes juiced
frac14 cup rice wine vinegar
1 small red chilli halved and finely sliced
2 lemongrass stems finely sliced (If you donrsquot have lemon grass stems use
a tablespoon of minced lemongrass Do get fresh lemongrass if you can
though as it adds a nice crunch and is so fragrant)
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (alternatively use soft brown sugar)
5 kaffir lime leaves roughly chopped
METHOD
Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until they
are well combined and set aside
Cover the noodles with boiling water and soak them till cooked This
takes approximately 10 minutes Refresh them in cold water immediately
and drain Grab handfuls of the noodles and roughly chop at them with
scissors This just makes them combine a little easier with the salad
ingredients and makes the salad easier to eat
Combine the noodles with the rest of the ingredients (except for the
nuts)
Add the dressing to the noodles mixture and stir well to combine
Serve garnished with the crushed peanuts
Yields Serves enough for 4 or for 2 very hungry people
Time Takes me about 25 minutes to make
Notes You can serve this immediately or refrigerate (minus the peanuts
until you serve it) and allow the flavours to develop even further If you
do this though DONrsquoT tear the basil or add the mint and basil until you
go to serve the salad or they will brown and bruise
VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI SALAD
COOKING
29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
freepourart fongwi pinchysubs
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
gabfgeelongcomauTWITTER GABFGeelong
Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
THE DIARY
34
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BOURKE STREET Alijsen RamenBottega RestaurantCa De Vin (Mall)Cafeacute EuroCafeacute On BourkeCafeacute TonoCafenaticsCarlton ClubDonatos CafeacuteEarl CanteenElephant and WheelbarrowFlorentino BarGloria JeanSImperial HotelIto Noodle CafeacuteIzakaya HachbehLanes Edge BarLangleys CafeacuteMovida TerrazzaNandosNashiOmbraPellegrinis RomanosRoyal Melbourne HotelSalidaSelf PreservationSempreShuji SushiSociety RestaurantSpaghetti TreeSpleen BarStreet CafeacuteThe BundThe Mess HallTuscan Bar Grill
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Issu
COLLINS STREETBistro DOrsayBlue BagBox On CollinsBrooks (Basement)Charles Dickens TavernCollins QuarterCrema EspressoEgons Cafeacute Bakery
Feeling FruityGloria JeanSKartel (Rear)Koko BlackLindt CafeacuteMacchiato Sushi BarMamasitaMorganNashiNashiParis End CafeacutePlane Tree CafeacutePurple Peanuts Japanese CafeacuteRoozerveltsSheniS CurriesSilk RoadState Of GraceStrozziThe Mug HouseThe Sherlock HolmesTreasury Rest amp BarTutti In PiazzaZuffa
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29
CHILLI MINT AND BEAN SHOOT SALAD
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY THE KIND COOK
This is a perfect salad for really hot days with your favourite iced cold
beer or home made lemonade
Serve it as a side with homemade pizza or take as an offering to a BBQ
Just assemble it right before serving so that it is still super crunchy
INGREDIENTS
For the salad
1 small red onion peeled and very finely sliced
2 cups of fresh bean shoots
2 red capsicum core removed and thinly sliced
1 cup of fresh mint leaves washed
2 long red chillies seeded and very finely sliced
For the dressing
2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce
frac12 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
METHOD
Place all the salad ingredients into a large bowl
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and add to the bowl with the
salad
Mix everything well to combine and serve immediately
Yields A side dish for 4
Time 15 minutes
Notes You can purchase vegetarian fish sauce from vegan grocery
stores online and from some Asian grocers Otherwise simply replace it
with two tablespoons of organic tamari or soy
This is also delicious with the addition of handful of Thai basil andor thin
strips of fresh coconut meat
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
freepourart fongwi pinchysubs
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
gabfgeelongcomauTWITTER GABFGeelong
Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
THE DIARY
34
BLOCK PLACE Brown Sugar CafeacuteCafeacute SegoviaIs Ollo 32Cafeacute e Biscotti
BOURKE STREET Alijsen RamenBottega RestaurantCa De Vin (Mall)Cafeacute EuroCafeacute On BourkeCafeacute TonoCafenaticsCarlton ClubDonatos CafeacuteEarl CanteenElephant and WheelbarrowFlorentino BarGloria JeanSImperial HotelIto Noodle CafeacuteIzakaya HachbehLanes Edge BarLangleys CafeacuteMovida TerrazzaNandosNashiOmbraPellegrinis RomanosRoyal Melbourne HotelSalidaSelf PreservationSempreShuji SushiSociety RestaurantSpaghetti TreeSpleen BarStreet CafeacuteThe BundThe Mess HallTuscan Bar Grill
CENTRE PLACE
Issu
COLLINS STREETBistro DOrsayBlue BagBox On CollinsBrooks (Basement)Charles Dickens TavernCollins QuarterCrema EspressoEgons Cafeacute Bakery
Feeling FruityGloria JeanSKartel (Rear)Koko BlackLindt CafeacuteMacchiato Sushi BarMamasitaMorganNashiNashiParis End CafeacutePlane Tree CafeacutePurple Peanuts Japanese CafeacuteRoozerveltsSheniS CurriesSilk RoadState Of GraceStrozziThe Mug HouseThe Sherlock HolmesTreasury Rest amp BarTutti In PiazzaZuffa
DEGRAVES STREETBarber On DegravesCafeacute AndiamoDegraves EspressoGrilldLittle CupcakesSea SaltThe QuarterTofwd Deli
DRIVER LANEPenny Blue
ELIZABETH STREETCafeacute ScallettiCafeacute VictoriaCiti Noodle CafeacuteCoffeaEquinoxFood IncGloria JeansHudsons CoffeeJasper KitchenRocket FriesSnitzSpigaThe Garden CafeacuteTropicana
EXHIBITION STREET 1806
65 Degrees CafeacuteBnB GuetteCoopers InnDecoy CafeacuteEs-X-CafeacuteEuropean Bier CafeacuteFair Trader LocandaMore Than FreshSushi BurgerThe Maj CafeacuteTrunk Bar and Cafeacute Urban Deli
EXPLORATION LANE League Of Honest CoffeeFEDERATION SQUAREBeer DeluxeCafeacute LrsquoIncontro
FEDERATION WHARFRiverland Bar
FLINDERS LANE 10 Ounce 101 Cafeacute BarBambu BluestoneBrunetti (City Square)Bull and Bear TavernBull RunCafetanicsCecconisCherry amp TwigsChin ChinCoda Bar RestaurantCoffee EclipseCrema Espresso BarCumulusGrainstoreIl Cubico CafeacuteJournalKclLot 7 Lustre LoungeMeatballs Nightcat BarOverdraft CafeacutePapa GooseTazio Birraria PizzariaTerra RossaThe TrustTom ThumbYak Bar
FLINDERS STREETDesi DhabaFour Seasons HouseKikoo SushiLa StazioneNandosPress ClubTRoy BrownsThe ForumTower SushiWaterside Hotel
HARDWARE LANEAffogatoAloi NaBasic BitesCampari HouseCharlies BarCreperie Le TriskelKhokolat BarMax Cafeacute BarPop Restaurant and BarThe Mill
HOSIER LANEMistyMovida
LA TROBE STREETBasement 350 LatrobeCafeacute NostimoCafenatics On LatrobeClub ChefCoffee AcademyDuke Of Kent HotelFrescatis Fine FoodsKanda Sushi Noodle BarKlik Food and DrinkLatrobe CafeacuteMahn DooOriental SpoonSpicy Noodle CafeacuteWilliam Angliss Bistro
LITTLE BOURKE STREETBar HumbugBrother Baba BudanCafeacute 600 (Hotel Ibis)Du Nord Ishiya Stonegrill DiningKorchiKorean Bbq BuffetKri KriLa Di DaLevels
Little BLongrainMezzo Bar and GrillMrs ParmasPlus 39 PizzaPunch LaneSaigon FusionScugnizzoSmxl CafeacuteSushi amp Bon ApetitThe Apartment
LITTLE COLLINS STREETBagel WorksBottom End Cafeacute De TuscanyCaffe E TortoChestnut Exchange CafeacuteExchange CoffeeFamishdGills DinerGordons Cafeacute amp BarGreen PressHairy CanaryHairy Little Sister Hometown HudsonsIrish Times PubLupino Mammas BoyMar LourinhaMarrooMenzies TavernOriental Tea HouseOrtigia PizzeriaPolepole BarQuists CoffeeSaki Sushi BarStellini BarTengo SushiTerrace Deli
LITTLE LONSDALE STREET1000 Pound BendAngliss RestaurantCafeacute 111DicksteinsDolan Uyghur Don TooFathers DenFeroyGianni LuncheonGiraffe CafeacuteHorse BazaarLa La Land
GRAM IS AVAILABLE AT 1000+ VENUES AROUND
MELBOURNE AND VICTORIACBD DISTRIBUTOR LIST
35
Shop 7 EspressoStrikeThe FringeTroika BarWaterflame Ways and MeansWorkers
LONSDALE STREETBabboClub RetroColonial HotelDegani Cafeacute BakeryDemi TasseEmerald PeacockEncore Cafeacute BarJ Walk CafeacuteKalamakiKennys BakeryLattelove CafeacuteLe TraiteurLegals Cafeacute BarMadames Nishika Health Hut Touche Hombre Wheat Restaurant Bar
MEYERS PLACELily BlacksLoopWaiters Restaurant
QUEEN STREET Chaise LoungeDegani Cafeacute BakeryGroove TrainMercat Cross HotelMichaelangeloMuletasNourishSpeckZouki
QUEENS LANECafeacute Deco
RANKINS LANE Manchester Press
RUSSELL PLACE Bar Ampere
RUSSELL STREET Blu Point CafeacuteCafeacute Little HutChina Bar
Crazy Wing Eden Izakaya Den - BasementJames Squire BrewhouseMihn X Uiong Ns Satay Postal HallRed HummingbirdSeoul HouseThe Portland HotelWon Ton House
SPENCER STREET Pensione Hotel
SPRING STREETCafeacute 201City Wine ShopElms Family HotelFederici CafeacuteHudsonsLime Cafeacute BarLost AngelThe European
ST KILDA ROAD606 CafeacuteAroma On St KildaAromatic EspressoCafeacute 409Cafeacute 434Cafeacute AllegraCafeacute NewsCafeacute PromenadeCafeacute SafiCafeacute SaporoCafeteriaCBD Cafeacute amp FooderyCinnamonsCommodity Cafeacute Gloria JeansHunters Kitchen Il LocaleIn a RushIzumi KraveLime CafeacuteMovoNGV Gallery KitchenOrient EastPurple CafeacuteThe Blue Moose CafeacuteTimes CafeacuteVillage Melbourne
SWANSTON STREET
There are over 1000 distributors throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria For the full list
visit our website at grammagazinecomau
wheretofindgram
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MELBOURNE ISSUE 47 FREEPLEASE
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FOWLES WINES1175 Lambing Gully RoadAvenel 3664PHONE 03 5796 2150FOWLESWINECOM
HOTEL AGENCIES 298 Nicholson StreetFitzroy PHONE 9411 8888 HOTELAGENCIESCOMAU
MAGNOLIA ON VIEW167 View StreetBendigoPHONE 0438 005 400MAGNOLIABBETECHCOMAU
MILK THE COW1157 Fitzroy Street St Kilda323 Lygon Street CarltonPHONE 03 9537 2225MILKTHECOWCOMAU
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COFFEE EXPO 2015PHONE 0438 005 400INTERNATIONALCOFFEEEXPOCOMAU
PURE FOOD GARDENSPHONE 0432 982 782PUREFOODGARDENSCOM
SOUTH MELBOURNE MARKETCorner of Coventry amp Cecil Streets South MelbournePHONE 03 9209 6295SOUTHMELBOURNEMARKETCOMAU
THE DISPENSARY ENOTECA9 Chancery LaneBendigoPHONE 03 5444 5885THEDISPENSARYENOTECACOMAU
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY70-80 Mc Meikans RoadYeringPHONE 03 9739 1222YVDCOMAU
3 BelowCafeacute ChinottoClaypot KingDruids Cafeacute BarGigi Sushi BarGogo SushiHi Fi Bar and BallroomMelbourne Town HallMr Tulk (State Library North)NandosNelayan IndonesianOxford ScholarSoul CafeacuteStarbucksSushi SushiTaiwan CafeacuteThe LoungeThe OrderTime Out CafeacuteTransportYoung and JacksonsYour Thai Rice NoodleYoyogi
TATTERSALLS LANE Section 8
THE CAUSEWAYThe Grasshoppers Feast
WILLIAM STREET Illia Cafeacute and BarLa Stradda CafeacuteMetropolitan HotelNashiSlateThe Mint
WILLS STREETOperator 25
REGISTER ONLINE NOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONALISED PROFILE ` View past invoices
` Be notified of stock levels
` Process orders through our express order system
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` Online gift registry
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` Free next day delivery on orders over $150
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New ProductsJust landed in store
Current PromosBig savings just a click away
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yoursquoll receive a $50 gift voucher
30
Reflecting is something we tend to do at the end
of the year After the Christmas buildup we brace
ourselves for a period in which to slow down and
ponder what has just been In line with this I thought
it might be a novel idea to end the year with a wine
from the year just passed Admittedly there are not
too many reds out there just yet but I am not one
to give up so easily Just a couple of weeks ago I ran
into the handsome Syd from Thick As Thieves who
showed me this pretty offering made just in time
for summer The blend here is 60 Pinot Noir and
40 Gamay fruit out of the Yarra and King Valleys
of the almighty Victoria
This reflection wine satisfied all the boxes
aromatically with notes of juniper amaro herbs
guava and loganberry I suppose it is a mixture of
characters that I am not all that familiar with but
it was intriguing nonetheless The palate is gentle
in flavour with a continuation of herbs and earthy
forest floor tones coming through The Thick as
Thieves labels are straightforward and simple For
the wine geeks out there they also note the acidity
which in this case is interestingly high at 371pH
The effect in the mouth comes across as rounded in
the mid-palate and then a late acid effect providing
a tartness to the finish It is balanced though which
is what we want In fact this Pinot NoirGamay blend
would make the perfect daytime tipple that you
would imbibe while consuming summery things
like barbecued prawns and pulled pork sandwiches
Happy summer for all
Stockist King amp Godfree Carlton
THICK AS THIEVES
Pinot NoirGamay 2014
YarraKing Valley Victoria
RRP $2899
Sometimes rekindling the passion with an old
flame is ok Irsquom talking about your first beer crush
of course a beer above all others that got your
heart racing and licking your lips in anticipation
of your next dalliance But then new beers came
out tempting you to try something new You
take your eyes off the beer you know and love
and think that maybe therersquos better ones out
there
In reality you may be right to think that The
Australian craft beer scene is constantly evolving
with breweries challenging their customersrsquo
palates and each other with weird and wonderful
brews But as much as things change some
things stay the same Over the Christmas break
a mate offered me a Hop Hog and I instantly fell
in love all over again
Feral Hop Hog IPA is one of the best if not THE
best Australian produced India Pale Ale on the
market becoming a permanent part of beer geek
culture featuring in Good Beer Weekrsquos ldquoSht Beer
Geeks Sayrdquo ndash ldquoHop Hog is AWESOMErdquo It has
been voted the best beer in Australia according
to the annual Local Taphousersquos Australia Day
Hottest 100 poll for 2012 and 2013 By the time
this issue goes to print I suspect we may see a
similar result for 2014
Josh Hodges Victoriarsquos Feral Sales Rep has a
theory about why Hop Hog has entrenched itself
into the hearts and minds of crafty Australians
ldquoItrsquos all about balance Irsquove tried my fair share of
IPArsquos and itrsquos almost like people are trying to lsquoout-
hoprsquo each other these days paying no respect to
the other delightful ingredients in beerrdquo
For the few that havenrsquot tried Hop Hog before
expect an amazing floral piney aroma with a
nice level of bitterness thanks to the generous
American hop addition and smooth slightly
sweet malt character Thankfully Hop Hog is
easily found on tap at good beer venues around
Melbourne and regional Victoria and available at
almost every good bottle shop Herersquos cheers to
Brendan and the rest of his Feralrsquos over in WA
I still love you
REVIEWS
FERAL HOPABV 58
STYLE India Pale Ale
SERVING TEMP 6 degrees
FOOD PAIRING Triple cream cheese or
BBQ pork ribs
ORIGIN Swan Valley Western Australia
PRICE (RRP) 330ml $8 | 4 x 330ml $18
BUY IT HERE wwwferalbrewingcomau
freepourart fongwi pinchysubs
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE BANDWAGON
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
gabfgeelongcomauTWITTER GABFGeelong
Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
THE DIARY
34
BLOCK PLACE Brown Sugar CafeacuteCafeacute SegoviaIs Ollo 32Cafeacute e Biscotti
BOURKE STREET Alijsen RamenBottega RestaurantCa De Vin (Mall)Cafeacute EuroCafeacute On BourkeCafeacute TonoCafenaticsCarlton ClubDonatos CafeacuteEarl CanteenElephant and WheelbarrowFlorentino BarGloria JeanSImperial HotelIto Noodle CafeacuteIzakaya HachbehLanes Edge BarLangleys CafeacuteMovida TerrazzaNandosNashiOmbraPellegrinis RomanosRoyal Melbourne HotelSalidaSelf PreservationSempreShuji SushiSociety RestaurantSpaghetti TreeSpleen BarStreet CafeacuteThe BundThe Mess HallTuscan Bar Grill
CENTRE PLACE
Issu
COLLINS STREETBistro DOrsayBlue BagBox On CollinsBrooks (Basement)Charles Dickens TavernCollins QuarterCrema EspressoEgons Cafeacute Bakery
Feeling FruityGloria JeanSKartel (Rear)Koko BlackLindt CafeacuteMacchiato Sushi BarMamasitaMorganNashiNashiParis End CafeacutePlane Tree CafeacutePurple Peanuts Japanese CafeacuteRoozerveltsSheniS CurriesSilk RoadState Of GraceStrozziThe Mug HouseThe Sherlock HolmesTreasury Rest amp BarTutti In PiazzaZuffa
DEGRAVES STREETBarber On DegravesCafeacute AndiamoDegraves EspressoGrilldLittle CupcakesSea SaltThe QuarterTofwd Deli
DRIVER LANEPenny Blue
ELIZABETH STREETCafeacute ScallettiCafeacute VictoriaCiti Noodle CafeacuteCoffeaEquinoxFood IncGloria JeansHudsons CoffeeJasper KitchenRocket FriesSnitzSpigaThe Garden CafeacuteTropicana
EXHIBITION STREET 1806
65 Degrees CafeacuteBnB GuetteCoopers InnDecoy CafeacuteEs-X-CafeacuteEuropean Bier CafeacuteFair Trader LocandaMore Than FreshSushi BurgerThe Maj CafeacuteTrunk Bar and Cafeacute Urban Deli
EXPLORATION LANE League Of Honest CoffeeFEDERATION SQUAREBeer DeluxeCafeacute LrsquoIncontro
FEDERATION WHARFRiverland Bar
FLINDERS LANE 10 Ounce 101 Cafeacute BarBambu BluestoneBrunetti (City Square)Bull and Bear TavernBull RunCafetanicsCecconisCherry amp TwigsChin ChinCoda Bar RestaurantCoffee EclipseCrema Espresso BarCumulusGrainstoreIl Cubico CafeacuteJournalKclLot 7 Lustre LoungeMeatballs Nightcat BarOverdraft CafeacutePapa GooseTazio Birraria PizzariaTerra RossaThe TrustTom ThumbYak Bar
FLINDERS STREETDesi DhabaFour Seasons HouseKikoo SushiLa StazioneNandosPress ClubTRoy BrownsThe ForumTower SushiWaterside Hotel
HARDWARE LANEAffogatoAloi NaBasic BitesCampari HouseCharlies BarCreperie Le TriskelKhokolat BarMax Cafeacute BarPop Restaurant and BarThe Mill
HOSIER LANEMistyMovida
LA TROBE STREETBasement 350 LatrobeCafeacute NostimoCafenatics On LatrobeClub ChefCoffee AcademyDuke Of Kent HotelFrescatis Fine FoodsKanda Sushi Noodle BarKlik Food and DrinkLatrobe CafeacuteMahn DooOriental SpoonSpicy Noodle CafeacuteWilliam Angliss Bistro
LITTLE BOURKE STREETBar HumbugBrother Baba BudanCafeacute 600 (Hotel Ibis)Du Nord Ishiya Stonegrill DiningKorchiKorean Bbq BuffetKri KriLa Di DaLevels
Little BLongrainMezzo Bar and GrillMrs ParmasPlus 39 PizzaPunch LaneSaigon FusionScugnizzoSmxl CafeacuteSushi amp Bon ApetitThe Apartment
LITTLE COLLINS STREETBagel WorksBottom End Cafeacute De TuscanyCaffe E TortoChestnut Exchange CafeacuteExchange CoffeeFamishdGills DinerGordons Cafeacute amp BarGreen PressHairy CanaryHairy Little Sister Hometown HudsonsIrish Times PubLupino Mammas BoyMar LourinhaMarrooMenzies TavernOriental Tea HouseOrtigia PizzeriaPolepole BarQuists CoffeeSaki Sushi BarStellini BarTengo SushiTerrace Deli
LITTLE LONSDALE STREET1000 Pound BendAngliss RestaurantCafeacute 111DicksteinsDolan Uyghur Don TooFathers DenFeroyGianni LuncheonGiraffe CafeacuteHorse BazaarLa La Land
GRAM IS AVAILABLE AT 1000+ VENUES AROUND
MELBOURNE AND VICTORIACBD DISTRIBUTOR LIST
35
Shop 7 EspressoStrikeThe FringeTroika BarWaterflame Ways and MeansWorkers
LONSDALE STREETBabboClub RetroColonial HotelDegani Cafeacute BakeryDemi TasseEmerald PeacockEncore Cafeacute BarJ Walk CafeacuteKalamakiKennys BakeryLattelove CafeacuteLe TraiteurLegals Cafeacute BarMadames Nishika Health Hut Touche Hombre Wheat Restaurant Bar
MEYERS PLACELily BlacksLoopWaiters Restaurant
QUEEN STREET Chaise LoungeDegani Cafeacute BakeryGroove TrainMercat Cross HotelMichaelangeloMuletasNourishSpeckZouki
QUEENS LANECafeacute Deco
RANKINS LANE Manchester Press
RUSSELL PLACE Bar Ampere
RUSSELL STREET Blu Point CafeacuteCafeacute Little HutChina Bar
Crazy Wing Eden Izakaya Den - BasementJames Squire BrewhouseMihn X Uiong Ns Satay Postal HallRed HummingbirdSeoul HouseThe Portland HotelWon Ton House
SPENCER STREET Pensione Hotel
SPRING STREETCafeacute 201City Wine ShopElms Family HotelFederici CafeacuteHudsonsLime Cafeacute BarLost AngelThe European
ST KILDA ROAD606 CafeacuteAroma On St KildaAromatic EspressoCafeacute 409Cafeacute 434Cafeacute AllegraCafeacute NewsCafeacute PromenadeCafeacute SafiCafeacute SaporoCafeteriaCBD Cafeacute amp FooderyCinnamonsCommodity Cafeacute Gloria JeansHunters Kitchen Il LocaleIn a RushIzumi KraveLime CafeacuteMovoNGV Gallery KitchenOrient EastPurple CafeacuteThe Blue Moose CafeacuteTimes CafeacuteVillage Melbourne
SWANSTON STREET
There are over 1000 distributors throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria For the full list
visit our website at grammagazinecomau
wheretofindgram
1WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
GRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
MELBOURNE ISSUE 47 FREEPLEASE
TAKE ME HOME
DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS
CEDAR HOSPITALITY223 - 231 Brunswick RoadBrunswickPHONE 03 9387 4455CEDARHOSPITALITYCOMAU
CHEFrsquoS HAT131 Cecil StSouth MelbournePHONE 03 9682 1441CHEFSHATCOMAU
FOWLES WINES1175 Lambing Gully RoadAvenel 3664PHONE 03 5796 2150FOWLESWINECOM
HOTEL AGENCIES 298 Nicholson StreetFitzroy PHONE 9411 8888 HOTELAGENCIESCOMAU
MAGNOLIA ON VIEW167 View StreetBendigoPHONE 0438 005 400MAGNOLIABBETECHCOMAU
MILK THE COW1157 Fitzroy Street St Kilda323 Lygon Street CarltonPHONE 03 9537 2225MILKTHECOWCOMAU
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COFFEE EXPO 2015PHONE 0438 005 400INTERNATIONALCOFFEEEXPOCOMAU
PURE FOOD GARDENSPHONE 0432 982 782PUREFOODGARDENSCOM
SOUTH MELBOURNE MARKETCorner of Coventry amp Cecil Streets South MelbournePHONE 03 9209 6295SOUTHMELBOURNEMARKETCOMAU
THE DISPENSARY ENOTECA9 Chancery LaneBendigoPHONE 03 5444 5885THEDISPENSARYENOTECACOMAU
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY70-80 Mc Meikans RoadYeringPHONE 03 9739 1222YVDCOMAU
3 BelowCafeacute ChinottoClaypot KingDruids Cafeacute BarGigi Sushi BarGogo SushiHi Fi Bar and BallroomMelbourne Town HallMr Tulk (State Library North)NandosNelayan IndonesianOxford ScholarSoul CafeacuteStarbucksSushi SushiTaiwan CafeacuteThe LoungeThe OrderTime Out CafeacuteTransportYoung and JacksonsYour Thai Rice NoodleYoyogi
TATTERSALLS LANE Section 8
THE CAUSEWAYThe Grasshoppers Feast
WILLIAM STREET Illia Cafeacute and BarLa Stradda CafeacuteMetropolitan HotelNashiSlateThe Mint
WILLS STREETOperator 25
REGISTER ONLINE NOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONALISED PROFILE ` View past invoices
` Be notified of stock levels
` Process orders through our express order system
` Shop thousands of kitchen products
` Keep up-to-date with newest releases
` Find delicious recipes to inspire
` Order commercial quantities
` Online gift registry
` Stay in touch with e-news
` Free next day delivery on orders over $150
HAVE YOU SEEN OUR LOOK WEBSITEnew
wwwchefshatcomau
New ProductsJust landed in store
Current PromosBig savings just a click away
RewardsSpend $500 in 3 months amp
yoursquoll receive a $50 gift voucher
31
APP-RECIATION
EVERNOTE FOOD
iTunes | Android | Free
The Evernote Food iPhone
app helps you record
memorable meals and dishes
up recipes and restaurant
information too Paired with
the excellent note-taking
capabilities of the standard
Evernote app as well as
Foursquare this is a handy
tool for any foodie
STRADA COFFEE
A new year a new column a new coffee a new
cafe Strada Coffee is the brainchild of Richard
Nardella who has over 10 years experience in
Melbournersquos coffee scene
I went to Mio Locale in Fitzroy North to sample his
Maestro Blend three ways - as a single espresso
double ristretto and a piccolo Itrsquos not often you
find a coffee that works well both black and
white but Richard has blended and roasted this
perfectly to adapt to any situation and barista
The word I would use to describe it is lsquoaccessiblersquo
not only for the maker but also for the drinker
As an espresso therersquos a little brightness on the
front palate but very rich and smooth The double
ristretto brings out more of the punch but no
bitterness Add some milk you get chocolate
nuttiness and a little tinge of marzipan
The Maestro is a blend of five beans with origins of
Brazil Cuba Costa Rica Colombia and Guatemala
and is a real crowd pleaser
In a city that has embraced a lighter roasting style
Strada Coffee is medium roasted celebrating
Richardrsquos Italian roots yet still progressive
delicious to drink and very Melbourne
Launched only in November here are some places
you can sample this fine brew
Mio Locale - 465 Brunswick St Fitzroy North
Thomson St Foodstore - 81 Thomas St Northcote
Little Byrd - 160 Union Road Ascot Vale
Ritual - South Melbourne
Solarino - 279 Little Collins St Melbourne
Coffee n All - 1010 LaTrobe St Docklands
St Zitarsquos - 1167 Glen Huntly Rd Glen Huntly
AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT
iTunes | Free
The Aussie Farmers Direct
app allows you to browse
shop and place orders for
fresh Australian produce
from your mobile device
The app saves you time
and helps support 100
Australian produce
stradacoffeecomau
enquriesstradacoffeecomau
ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTH
Some of the best snaps we spied this month
peachwater sevenisyellow georgeats
JAMIE OLIVER
iTunes | Free
Jammed packed with
recipes cooking tips images
and advice the Jamie Oliver
is a visually rich app that
should be in any cooks
phone The layout of the app
is clean and easy to follow
and it is updated with new
content on a daily basis
CHEESEMATTERS
iTunes | Free
A handy little quick
reference guide to wine and
cheese pairing Featuring
ten different cheese types
and dozens of wine options
the app gives you options
for pairing using a spinning
wheel feature Another plus
of the app is that you can
not only pair win with cheese
but it works in reverse too
telling what cheese to try
with each of the wines
REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN SCHMIDEG - DS IMAGES
32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
gabfgeelongcomauTWITTER GABFGeelong
Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
THE DIARY
34
BLOCK PLACE Brown Sugar CafeacuteCafeacute SegoviaIs Ollo 32Cafeacute e Biscotti
BOURKE STREET Alijsen RamenBottega RestaurantCa De Vin (Mall)Cafeacute EuroCafeacute On BourkeCafeacute TonoCafenaticsCarlton ClubDonatos CafeacuteEarl CanteenElephant and WheelbarrowFlorentino BarGloria JeanSImperial HotelIto Noodle CafeacuteIzakaya HachbehLanes Edge BarLangleys CafeacuteMovida TerrazzaNandosNashiOmbraPellegrinis RomanosRoyal Melbourne HotelSalidaSelf PreservationSempreShuji SushiSociety RestaurantSpaghetti TreeSpleen BarStreet CafeacuteThe BundThe Mess HallTuscan Bar Grill
CENTRE PLACE
Issu
COLLINS STREETBistro DOrsayBlue BagBox On CollinsBrooks (Basement)Charles Dickens TavernCollins QuarterCrema EspressoEgons Cafeacute Bakery
Feeling FruityGloria JeanSKartel (Rear)Koko BlackLindt CafeacuteMacchiato Sushi BarMamasitaMorganNashiNashiParis End CafeacutePlane Tree CafeacutePurple Peanuts Japanese CafeacuteRoozerveltsSheniS CurriesSilk RoadState Of GraceStrozziThe Mug HouseThe Sherlock HolmesTreasury Rest amp BarTutti In PiazzaZuffa
DEGRAVES STREETBarber On DegravesCafeacute AndiamoDegraves EspressoGrilldLittle CupcakesSea SaltThe QuarterTofwd Deli
DRIVER LANEPenny Blue
ELIZABETH STREETCafeacute ScallettiCafeacute VictoriaCiti Noodle CafeacuteCoffeaEquinoxFood IncGloria JeansHudsons CoffeeJasper KitchenRocket FriesSnitzSpigaThe Garden CafeacuteTropicana
EXHIBITION STREET 1806
65 Degrees CafeacuteBnB GuetteCoopers InnDecoy CafeacuteEs-X-CafeacuteEuropean Bier CafeacuteFair Trader LocandaMore Than FreshSushi BurgerThe Maj CafeacuteTrunk Bar and Cafeacute Urban Deli
EXPLORATION LANE League Of Honest CoffeeFEDERATION SQUAREBeer DeluxeCafeacute LrsquoIncontro
FEDERATION WHARFRiverland Bar
FLINDERS LANE 10 Ounce 101 Cafeacute BarBambu BluestoneBrunetti (City Square)Bull and Bear TavernBull RunCafetanicsCecconisCherry amp TwigsChin ChinCoda Bar RestaurantCoffee EclipseCrema Espresso BarCumulusGrainstoreIl Cubico CafeacuteJournalKclLot 7 Lustre LoungeMeatballs Nightcat BarOverdraft CafeacutePapa GooseTazio Birraria PizzariaTerra RossaThe TrustTom ThumbYak Bar
FLINDERS STREETDesi DhabaFour Seasons HouseKikoo SushiLa StazioneNandosPress ClubTRoy BrownsThe ForumTower SushiWaterside Hotel
HARDWARE LANEAffogatoAloi NaBasic BitesCampari HouseCharlies BarCreperie Le TriskelKhokolat BarMax Cafeacute BarPop Restaurant and BarThe Mill
HOSIER LANEMistyMovida
LA TROBE STREETBasement 350 LatrobeCafeacute NostimoCafenatics On LatrobeClub ChefCoffee AcademyDuke Of Kent HotelFrescatis Fine FoodsKanda Sushi Noodle BarKlik Food and DrinkLatrobe CafeacuteMahn DooOriental SpoonSpicy Noodle CafeacuteWilliam Angliss Bistro
LITTLE BOURKE STREETBar HumbugBrother Baba BudanCafeacute 600 (Hotel Ibis)Du Nord Ishiya Stonegrill DiningKorchiKorean Bbq BuffetKri KriLa Di DaLevels
Little BLongrainMezzo Bar and GrillMrs ParmasPlus 39 PizzaPunch LaneSaigon FusionScugnizzoSmxl CafeacuteSushi amp Bon ApetitThe Apartment
LITTLE COLLINS STREETBagel WorksBottom End Cafeacute De TuscanyCaffe E TortoChestnut Exchange CafeacuteExchange CoffeeFamishdGills DinerGordons Cafeacute amp BarGreen PressHairy CanaryHairy Little Sister Hometown HudsonsIrish Times PubLupino Mammas BoyMar LourinhaMarrooMenzies TavernOriental Tea HouseOrtigia PizzeriaPolepole BarQuists CoffeeSaki Sushi BarStellini BarTengo SushiTerrace Deli
LITTLE LONSDALE STREET1000 Pound BendAngliss RestaurantCafeacute 111DicksteinsDolan Uyghur Don TooFathers DenFeroyGianni LuncheonGiraffe CafeacuteHorse BazaarLa La Land
GRAM IS AVAILABLE AT 1000+ VENUES AROUND
MELBOURNE AND VICTORIACBD DISTRIBUTOR LIST
35
Shop 7 EspressoStrikeThe FringeTroika BarWaterflame Ways and MeansWorkers
LONSDALE STREETBabboClub RetroColonial HotelDegani Cafeacute BakeryDemi TasseEmerald PeacockEncore Cafeacute BarJ Walk CafeacuteKalamakiKennys BakeryLattelove CafeacuteLe TraiteurLegals Cafeacute BarMadames Nishika Health Hut Touche Hombre Wheat Restaurant Bar
MEYERS PLACELily BlacksLoopWaiters Restaurant
QUEEN STREET Chaise LoungeDegani Cafeacute BakeryGroove TrainMercat Cross HotelMichaelangeloMuletasNourishSpeckZouki
QUEENS LANECafeacute Deco
RANKINS LANE Manchester Press
RUSSELL PLACE Bar Ampere
RUSSELL STREET Blu Point CafeacuteCafeacute Little HutChina Bar
Crazy Wing Eden Izakaya Den - BasementJames Squire BrewhouseMihn X Uiong Ns Satay Postal HallRed HummingbirdSeoul HouseThe Portland HotelWon Ton House
SPENCER STREET Pensione Hotel
SPRING STREETCafeacute 201City Wine ShopElms Family HotelFederici CafeacuteHudsonsLime Cafeacute BarLost AngelThe European
ST KILDA ROAD606 CafeacuteAroma On St KildaAromatic EspressoCafeacute 409Cafeacute 434Cafeacute AllegraCafeacute NewsCafeacute PromenadeCafeacute SafiCafeacute SaporoCafeteriaCBD Cafeacute amp FooderyCinnamonsCommodity Cafeacute Gloria JeansHunters Kitchen Il LocaleIn a RushIzumi KraveLime CafeacuteMovoNGV Gallery KitchenOrient EastPurple CafeacuteThe Blue Moose CafeacuteTimes CafeacuteVillage Melbourne
SWANSTON STREET
There are over 1000 distributors throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria For the full list
visit our website at grammagazinecomau
wheretofindgram
1WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
GRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
MELBOURNE ISSUE 47 FREEPLEASE
TAKE ME HOME
DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS
CEDAR HOSPITALITY223 - 231 Brunswick RoadBrunswickPHONE 03 9387 4455CEDARHOSPITALITYCOMAU
CHEFrsquoS HAT131 Cecil StSouth MelbournePHONE 03 9682 1441CHEFSHATCOMAU
FOWLES WINES1175 Lambing Gully RoadAvenel 3664PHONE 03 5796 2150FOWLESWINECOM
HOTEL AGENCIES 298 Nicholson StreetFitzroy PHONE 9411 8888 HOTELAGENCIESCOMAU
MAGNOLIA ON VIEW167 View StreetBendigoPHONE 0438 005 400MAGNOLIABBETECHCOMAU
MILK THE COW1157 Fitzroy Street St Kilda323 Lygon Street CarltonPHONE 03 9537 2225MILKTHECOWCOMAU
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COFFEE EXPO 2015PHONE 0438 005 400INTERNATIONALCOFFEEEXPOCOMAU
PURE FOOD GARDENSPHONE 0432 982 782PUREFOODGARDENSCOM
SOUTH MELBOURNE MARKETCorner of Coventry amp Cecil Streets South MelbournePHONE 03 9209 6295SOUTHMELBOURNEMARKETCOMAU
THE DISPENSARY ENOTECA9 Chancery LaneBendigoPHONE 03 5444 5885THEDISPENSARYENOTECACOMAU
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY70-80 Mc Meikans RoadYeringPHONE 03 9739 1222YVDCOMAU
3 BelowCafeacute ChinottoClaypot KingDruids Cafeacute BarGigi Sushi BarGogo SushiHi Fi Bar and BallroomMelbourne Town HallMr Tulk (State Library North)NandosNelayan IndonesianOxford ScholarSoul CafeacuteStarbucksSushi SushiTaiwan CafeacuteThe LoungeThe OrderTime Out CafeacuteTransportYoung and JacksonsYour Thai Rice NoodleYoyogi
TATTERSALLS LANE Section 8
THE CAUSEWAYThe Grasshoppers Feast
WILLIAM STREET Illia Cafeacute and BarLa Stradda CafeacuteMetropolitan HotelNashiSlateThe Mint
WILLS STREETOperator 25
REGISTER ONLINE NOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONALISED PROFILE ` View past invoices
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32
SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET
Thursday nights have once again transformed in 2015 with the South Melbourne Night Market returning bigger and better than ever Catch live music shopping events and fresh food every Thursday evening until March 5Photography by KristynaHess Photography
Birrarung Marr plays host to Melbournersquos Royal Croquet Club summer festival running from Jan 16 - Feb 1 Boasting a huge line up of Melbournersquos best restaurants and food haunts such as DOC Mr Claws Meatmother Miss Chu StAli and Gelato Messina Melburnians will get the opportunity to wine dine and be entertained by Australiarsquos finest live acts
OUT AND ABOUT
ROYAL MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB LAUNCH
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
gabfgeelongcomauTWITTER GABFGeelong
Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
THE DIARY
34
BLOCK PLACE Brown Sugar CafeacuteCafeacute SegoviaIs Ollo 32Cafeacute e Biscotti
BOURKE STREET Alijsen RamenBottega RestaurantCa De Vin (Mall)Cafeacute EuroCafeacute On BourkeCafeacute TonoCafenaticsCarlton ClubDonatos CafeacuteEarl CanteenElephant and WheelbarrowFlorentino BarGloria JeanSImperial HotelIto Noodle CafeacuteIzakaya HachbehLanes Edge BarLangleys CafeacuteMovida TerrazzaNandosNashiOmbraPellegrinis RomanosRoyal Melbourne HotelSalidaSelf PreservationSempreShuji SushiSociety RestaurantSpaghetti TreeSpleen BarStreet CafeacuteThe BundThe Mess HallTuscan Bar Grill
CENTRE PLACE
Issu
COLLINS STREETBistro DOrsayBlue BagBox On CollinsBrooks (Basement)Charles Dickens TavernCollins QuarterCrema EspressoEgons Cafeacute Bakery
Feeling FruityGloria JeanSKartel (Rear)Koko BlackLindt CafeacuteMacchiato Sushi BarMamasitaMorganNashiNashiParis End CafeacutePlane Tree CafeacutePurple Peanuts Japanese CafeacuteRoozerveltsSheniS CurriesSilk RoadState Of GraceStrozziThe Mug HouseThe Sherlock HolmesTreasury Rest amp BarTutti In PiazzaZuffa
DEGRAVES STREETBarber On DegravesCafeacute AndiamoDegraves EspressoGrilldLittle CupcakesSea SaltThe QuarterTofwd Deli
DRIVER LANEPenny Blue
ELIZABETH STREETCafeacute ScallettiCafeacute VictoriaCiti Noodle CafeacuteCoffeaEquinoxFood IncGloria JeansHudsons CoffeeJasper KitchenRocket FriesSnitzSpigaThe Garden CafeacuteTropicana
EXHIBITION STREET 1806
65 Degrees CafeacuteBnB GuetteCoopers InnDecoy CafeacuteEs-X-CafeacuteEuropean Bier CafeacuteFair Trader LocandaMore Than FreshSushi BurgerThe Maj CafeacuteTrunk Bar and Cafeacute Urban Deli
EXPLORATION LANE League Of Honest CoffeeFEDERATION SQUAREBeer DeluxeCafeacute LrsquoIncontro
FEDERATION WHARFRiverland Bar
FLINDERS LANE 10 Ounce 101 Cafeacute BarBambu BluestoneBrunetti (City Square)Bull and Bear TavernBull RunCafetanicsCecconisCherry amp TwigsChin ChinCoda Bar RestaurantCoffee EclipseCrema Espresso BarCumulusGrainstoreIl Cubico CafeacuteJournalKclLot 7 Lustre LoungeMeatballs Nightcat BarOverdraft CafeacutePapa GooseTazio Birraria PizzariaTerra RossaThe TrustTom ThumbYak Bar
FLINDERS STREETDesi DhabaFour Seasons HouseKikoo SushiLa StazioneNandosPress ClubTRoy BrownsThe ForumTower SushiWaterside Hotel
HARDWARE LANEAffogatoAloi NaBasic BitesCampari HouseCharlies BarCreperie Le TriskelKhokolat BarMax Cafeacute BarPop Restaurant and BarThe Mill
HOSIER LANEMistyMovida
LA TROBE STREETBasement 350 LatrobeCafeacute NostimoCafenatics On LatrobeClub ChefCoffee AcademyDuke Of Kent HotelFrescatis Fine FoodsKanda Sushi Noodle BarKlik Food and DrinkLatrobe CafeacuteMahn DooOriental SpoonSpicy Noodle CafeacuteWilliam Angliss Bistro
LITTLE BOURKE STREETBar HumbugBrother Baba BudanCafeacute 600 (Hotel Ibis)Du Nord Ishiya Stonegrill DiningKorchiKorean Bbq BuffetKri KriLa Di DaLevels
Little BLongrainMezzo Bar and GrillMrs ParmasPlus 39 PizzaPunch LaneSaigon FusionScugnizzoSmxl CafeacuteSushi amp Bon ApetitThe Apartment
LITTLE COLLINS STREETBagel WorksBottom End Cafeacute De TuscanyCaffe E TortoChestnut Exchange CafeacuteExchange CoffeeFamishdGills DinerGordons Cafeacute amp BarGreen PressHairy CanaryHairy Little Sister Hometown HudsonsIrish Times PubLupino Mammas BoyMar LourinhaMarrooMenzies TavernOriental Tea HouseOrtigia PizzeriaPolepole BarQuists CoffeeSaki Sushi BarStellini BarTengo SushiTerrace Deli
LITTLE LONSDALE STREET1000 Pound BendAngliss RestaurantCafeacute 111DicksteinsDolan Uyghur Don TooFathers DenFeroyGianni LuncheonGiraffe CafeacuteHorse BazaarLa La Land
GRAM IS AVAILABLE AT 1000+ VENUES AROUND
MELBOURNE AND VICTORIACBD DISTRIBUTOR LIST
35
Shop 7 EspressoStrikeThe FringeTroika BarWaterflame Ways and MeansWorkers
LONSDALE STREETBabboClub RetroColonial HotelDegani Cafeacute BakeryDemi TasseEmerald PeacockEncore Cafeacute BarJ Walk CafeacuteKalamakiKennys BakeryLattelove CafeacuteLe TraiteurLegals Cafeacute BarMadames Nishika Health Hut Touche Hombre Wheat Restaurant Bar
MEYERS PLACELily BlacksLoopWaiters Restaurant
QUEEN STREET Chaise LoungeDegani Cafeacute BakeryGroove TrainMercat Cross HotelMichaelangeloMuletasNourishSpeckZouki
QUEENS LANECafeacute Deco
RANKINS LANE Manchester Press
RUSSELL PLACE Bar Ampere
RUSSELL STREET Blu Point CafeacuteCafeacute Little HutChina Bar
Crazy Wing Eden Izakaya Den - BasementJames Squire BrewhouseMihn X Uiong Ns Satay Postal HallRed HummingbirdSeoul HouseThe Portland HotelWon Ton House
SPENCER STREET Pensione Hotel
SPRING STREETCafeacute 201City Wine ShopElms Family HotelFederici CafeacuteHudsonsLime Cafeacute BarLost AngelThe European
ST KILDA ROAD606 CafeacuteAroma On St KildaAromatic EspressoCafeacute 409Cafeacute 434Cafeacute AllegraCafeacute NewsCafeacute PromenadeCafeacute SafiCafeacute SaporoCafeteriaCBD Cafeacute amp FooderyCinnamonsCommodity Cafeacute Gloria JeansHunters Kitchen Il LocaleIn a RushIzumi KraveLime CafeacuteMovoNGV Gallery KitchenOrient EastPurple CafeacuteThe Blue Moose CafeacuteTimes CafeacuteVillage Melbourne
SWANSTON STREET
There are over 1000 distributors throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria For the full list
visit our website at grammagazinecomau
wheretofindgram
1WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
GRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
MELBOURNE ISSUE 47 FREEPLEASE
TAKE ME HOME
DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS
CEDAR HOSPITALITY223 - 231 Brunswick RoadBrunswickPHONE 03 9387 4455CEDARHOSPITALITYCOMAU
CHEFrsquoS HAT131 Cecil StSouth MelbournePHONE 03 9682 1441CHEFSHATCOMAU
FOWLES WINES1175 Lambing Gully RoadAvenel 3664PHONE 03 5796 2150FOWLESWINECOM
HOTEL AGENCIES 298 Nicholson StreetFitzroy PHONE 9411 8888 HOTELAGENCIESCOMAU
MAGNOLIA ON VIEW167 View StreetBendigoPHONE 0438 005 400MAGNOLIABBETECHCOMAU
MILK THE COW1157 Fitzroy Street St Kilda323 Lygon Street CarltonPHONE 03 9537 2225MILKTHECOWCOMAU
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COFFEE EXPO 2015PHONE 0438 005 400INTERNATIONALCOFFEEEXPOCOMAU
PURE FOOD GARDENSPHONE 0432 982 782PUREFOODGARDENSCOM
SOUTH MELBOURNE MARKETCorner of Coventry amp Cecil Streets South MelbournePHONE 03 9209 6295SOUTHMELBOURNEMARKETCOMAU
THE DISPENSARY ENOTECA9 Chancery LaneBendigoPHONE 03 5444 5885THEDISPENSARYENOTECACOMAU
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY70-80 Mc Meikans RoadYeringPHONE 03 9739 1222YVDCOMAU
3 BelowCafeacute ChinottoClaypot KingDruids Cafeacute BarGigi Sushi BarGogo SushiHi Fi Bar and BallroomMelbourne Town HallMr Tulk (State Library North)NandosNelayan IndonesianOxford ScholarSoul CafeacuteStarbucksSushi SushiTaiwan CafeacuteThe LoungeThe OrderTime Out CafeacuteTransportYoung and JacksonsYour Thai Rice NoodleYoyogi
TATTERSALLS LANE Section 8
THE CAUSEWAYThe Grasshoppers Feast
WILLIAM STREET Illia Cafeacute and BarLa Stradda CafeacuteMetropolitan HotelNashiSlateThe Mint
WILLS STREETOperator 25
REGISTER ONLINE NOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONALISED PROFILE ` View past invoices
` Be notified of stock levels
` Process orders through our express order system
` Shop thousands of kitchen products
` Keep up-to-date with newest releases
` Find delicious recipes to inspire
` Order commercial quantities
` Online gift registry
` Stay in touch with e-news
` Free next day delivery on orders over $150
HAVE YOU SEEN OUR LOOK WEBSITEnew
wwwchefshatcomau
New ProductsJust landed in store
Current PromosBig savings just a click away
RewardsSpend $500 in 3 months amp
yoursquoll receive a $50 gift voucher
33
Feb 15 - March 5SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKETSouth Melbourne MarketCrn Coventry and Cecil Streets South Melbourne
Thursday nights will once again be celebrated as a dining and cultural event not to be missed thanks to the South Melbourne Night Market returning on Thursday January 15
Now in its sixth year the night market has become a well loved staple of Melbournersquos summer event calendar From January 15 ndash March 5 Thursday evenings will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
southmelbournemarketcomauTWITTER SthMelbNightMkt
Saturday February 1MELBOURNE BBQ FESTIVALQueen Victoria Market
The Melbourne Barbecue Festival features a delicious four-day program of classes competitions and entertainment that culminates in a free barbecue food festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday February 1 2015
The Barbecue Food Festival will showcase a selection of Melbournersquos best low and slow style barbecue food Festival attendees will also be able to view sample and purchase barbecue-related equipment and products from a range of exhibitors will be transformed into one big cultural feast offering hawker-style food pop-up stalls entertainment and live music
melbournebbqfestivalcomauTWITTER melbBBQFACEBOOK MelbourneBarbecueFestival
Saturday February 21GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL - GEELONGGeelong Racecourse
More than 200 craft beers and cider brewers descend on Geelong for the annual GAB festival Free seminars live music gourmet food trucks and the addition of the colourful cider garden are sure to draw crowds from near and far
gabfgeelongcomauTWITTER GABFGeelong
Tuesday February 24CIRCA PRESENTS AARON TURNERCirca
For one night only fecircted chef Aaron Turner joins Circarsquos Ashly Hicks for a five-course dinner with wines matched by Bannockburn Vineyards
Formerly of two-hatted Loam in regional Victoria Turner now resides in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurant Husk Nashville returning here and there to oversee his Melbourne venue the deservedly hyped Bellersquos Hot Chicken
$145 | 5 courses w wines(03) 9536 1122 or diningcircacomau
Image Ben Swinnerton weeklytimesnowcomau
Sunday February 15BBQ THROWDOWNNEW MARKET HOTEL VS KONG BBQNewmarket Hotel St Kilda
June 2014 Newmarket Hotel def San Telmo 2-1October 2014 Fancy Hankrsquos BBQ def Newmarket Hotel 2-1February 2015 YOU DECIDE
Lunch (SOLD OUT) Dinner (7pm SHARP)
$85 per session | Includes 6 dishes James Squire beer + Mitchelton and Untapped Fine WinesPH (03) 9537 1777FACEBOOK newmarkethotelstkilda
Saturday February 28FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE WITH FOWLES WINEFowles Winery Cellar Door 1175 Lambing Gully Rd Avenel
This year to celebrate their status as Victoriarsquos Best Tourism Winery for three years running wersquoll be hosting our legendary event at the place where all the magic happensOur Cellar DoorThe Wine Shed will transform into a rustic banqueting hall and step back in time to re-create the feel and flavours of a traditional hunt feast with regional food producing friends With a dress theme of lsquoa touch of tweedrsquo yoursquoll enjoy sparkling wine and canapeacutes in the courtyard live music old school garden games food demonstrations and prizes for the best dressedHaving worked up an appetite wersquoll sit down to a two course lunch featuring delicious retro dishes whose ingredients are sourced from local farmers and producers all served with award winning Fowles Wine
fowleswinecomauTickets cost $105 inclusive of all food and wine
THE DIARY
34
BLOCK PLACE Brown Sugar CafeacuteCafeacute SegoviaIs Ollo 32Cafeacute e Biscotti
BOURKE STREET Alijsen RamenBottega RestaurantCa De Vin (Mall)Cafeacute EuroCafeacute On BourkeCafeacute TonoCafenaticsCarlton ClubDonatos CafeacuteEarl CanteenElephant and WheelbarrowFlorentino BarGloria JeanSImperial HotelIto Noodle CafeacuteIzakaya HachbehLanes Edge BarLangleys CafeacuteMovida TerrazzaNandosNashiOmbraPellegrinis RomanosRoyal Melbourne HotelSalidaSelf PreservationSempreShuji SushiSociety RestaurantSpaghetti TreeSpleen BarStreet CafeacuteThe BundThe Mess HallTuscan Bar Grill
CENTRE PLACE
Issu
COLLINS STREETBistro DOrsayBlue BagBox On CollinsBrooks (Basement)Charles Dickens TavernCollins QuarterCrema EspressoEgons Cafeacute Bakery
Feeling FruityGloria JeanSKartel (Rear)Koko BlackLindt CafeacuteMacchiato Sushi BarMamasitaMorganNashiNashiParis End CafeacutePlane Tree CafeacutePurple Peanuts Japanese CafeacuteRoozerveltsSheniS CurriesSilk RoadState Of GraceStrozziThe Mug HouseThe Sherlock HolmesTreasury Rest amp BarTutti In PiazzaZuffa
DEGRAVES STREETBarber On DegravesCafeacute AndiamoDegraves EspressoGrilldLittle CupcakesSea SaltThe QuarterTofwd Deli
DRIVER LANEPenny Blue
ELIZABETH STREETCafeacute ScallettiCafeacute VictoriaCiti Noodle CafeacuteCoffeaEquinoxFood IncGloria JeansHudsons CoffeeJasper KitchenRocket FriesSnitzSpigaThe Garden CafeacuteTropicana
EXHIBITION STREET 1806
65 Degrees CafeacuteBnB GuetteCoopers InnDecoy CafeacuteEs-X-CafeacuteEuropean Bier CafeacuteFair Trader LocandaMore Than FreshSushi BurgerThe Maj CafeacuteTrunk Bar and Cafeacute Urban Deli
EXPLORATION LANE League Of Honest CoffeeFEDERATION SQUAREBeer DeluxeCafeacute LrsquoIncontro
FEDERATION WHARFRiverland Bar
FLINDERS LANE 10 Ounce 101 Cafeacute BarBambu BluestoneBrunetti (City Square)Bull and Bear TavernBull RunCafetanicsCecconisCherry amp TwigsChin ChinCoda Bar RestaurantCoffee EclipseCrema Espresso BarCumulusGrainstoreIl Cubico CafeacuteJournalKclLot 7 Lustre LoungeMeatballs Nightcat BarOverdraft CafeacutePapa GooseTazio Birraria PizzariaTerra RossaThe TrustTom ThumbYak Bar
FLINDERS STREETDesi DhabaFour Seasons HouseKikoo SushiLa StazioneNandosPress ClubTRoy BrownsThe ForumTower SushiWaterside Hotel
HARDWARE LANEAffogatoAloi NaBasic BitesCampari HouseCharlies BarCreperie Le TriskelKhokolat BarMax Cafeacute BarPop Restaurant and BarThe Mill
HOSIER LANEMistyMovida
LA TROBE STREETBasement 350 LatrobeCafeacute NostimoCafenatics On LatrobeClub ChefCoffee AcademyDuke Of Kent HotelFrescatis Fine FoodsKanda Sushi Noodle BarKlik Food and DrinkLatrobe CafeacuteMahn DooOriental SpoonSpicy Noodle CafeacuteWilliam Angliss Bistro
LITTLE BOURKE STREETBar HumbugBrother Baba BudanCafeacute 600 (Hotel Ibis)Du Nord Ishiya Stonegrill DiningKorchiKorean Bbq BuffetKri KriLa Di DaLevels
Little BLongrainMezzo Bar and GrillMrs ParmasPlus 39 PizzaPunch LaneSaigon FusionScugnizzoSmxl CafeacuteSushi amp Bon ApetitThe Apartment
LITTLE COLLINS STREETBagel WorksBottom End Cafeacute De TuscanyCaffe E TortoChestnut Exchange CafeacuteExchange CoffeeFamishdGills DinerGordons Cafeacute amp BarGreen PressHairy CanaryHairy Little Sister Hometown HudsonsIrish Times PubLupino Mammas BoyMar LourinhaMarrooMenzies TavernOriental Tea HouseOrtigia PizzeriaPolepole BarQuists CoffeeSaki Sushi BarStellini BarTengo SushiTerrace Deli
LITTLE LONSDALE STREET1000 Pound BendAngliss RestaurantCafeacute 111DicksteinsDolan Uyghur Don TooFathers DenFeroyGianni LuncheonGiraffe CafeacuteHorse BazaarLa La Land
GRAM IS AVAILABLE AT 1000+ VENUES AROUND
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Shop 7 EspressoStrikeThe FringeTroika BarWaterflame Ways and MeansWorkers
LONSDALE STREETBabboClub RetroColonial HotelDegani Cafeacute BakeryDemi TasseEmerald PeacockEncore Cafeacute BarJ Walk CafeacuteKalamakiKennys BakeryLattelove CafeacuteLe TraiteurLegals Cafeacute BarMadames Nishika Health Hut Touche Hombre Wheat Restaurant Bar
MEYERS PLACELily BlacksLoopWaiters Restaurant
QUEEN STREET Chaise LoungeDegani Cafeacute BakeryGroove TrainMercat Cross HotelMichaelangeloMuletasNourishSpeckZouki
QUEENS LANECafeacute Deco
RANKINS LANE Manchester Press
RUSSELL PLACE Bar Ampere
RUSSELL STREET Blu Point CafeacuteCafeacute Little HutChina Bar
Crazy Wing Eden Izakaya Den - BasementJames Squire BrewhouseMihn X Uiong Ns Satay Postal HallRed HummingbirdSeoul HouseThe Portland HotelWon Ton House
SPENCER STREET Pensione Hotel
SPRING STREETCafeacute 201City Wine ShopElms Family HotelFederici CafeacuteHudsonsLime Cafeacute BarLost AngelThe European
ST KILDA ROAD606 CafeacuteAroma On St KildaAromatic EspressoCafeacute 409Cafeacute 434Cafeacute AllegraCafeacute NewsCafeacute PromenadeCafeacute SafiCafeacute SaporoCafeteriaCBD Cafeacute amp FooderyCinnamonsCommodity Cafeacute Gloria JeansHunters Kitchen Il LocaleIn a RushIzumi KraveLime CafeacuteMovoNGV Gallery KitchenOrient EastPurple CafeacuteThe Blue Moose CafeacuteTimes CafeacuteVillage Melbourne
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CHEFrsquoS HAT131 Cecil StSouth MelbournePHONE 03 9682 1441CHEFSHATCOMAU
FOWLES WINES1175 Lambing Gully RoadAvenel 3664PHONE 03 5796 2150FOWLESWINECOM
HOTEL AGENCIES 298 Nicholson StreetFitzroy PHONE 9411 8888 HOTELAGENCIESCOMAU
MAGNOLIA ON VIEW167 View StreetBendigoPHONE 0438 005 400MAGNOLIABBETECHCOMAU
MILK THE COW1157 Fitzroy Street St Kilda323 Lygon Street CarltonPHONE 03 9537 2225MILKTHECOWCOMAU
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COFFEE EXPO 2015PHONE 0438 005 400INTERNATIONALCOFFEEEXPOCOMAU
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SOUTH MELBOURNE MARKETCorner of Coventry amp Cecil Streets South MelbournePHONE 03 9209 6295SOUTHMELBOURNEMARKETCOMAU
THE DISPENSARY ENOTECA9 Chancery LaneBendigoPHONE 03 5444 5885THEDISPENSARYENOTECACOMAU
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY70-80 Mc Meikans RoadYeringPHONE 03 9739 1222YVDCOMAU
3 BelowCafeacute ChinottoClaypot KingDruids Cafeacute BarGigi Sushi BarGogo SushiHi Fi Bar and BallroomMelbourne Town HallMr Tulk (State Library North)NandosNelayan IndonesianOxford ScholarSoul CafeacuteStarbucksSushi SushiTaiwan CafeacuteThe LoungeThe OrderTime Out CafeacuteTransportYoung and JacksonsYour Thai Rice NoodleYoyogi
TATTERSALLS LANE Section 8
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BLOCK PLACE Brown Sugar CafeacuteCafeacute SegoviaIs Ollo 32Cafeacute e Biscotti
BOURKE STREET Alijsen RamenBottega RestaurantCa De Vin (Mall)Cafeacute EuroCafeacute On BourkeCafeacute TonoCafenaticsCarlton ClubDonatos CafeacuteEarl CanteenElephant and WheelbarrowFlorentino BarGloria JeanSImperial HotelIto Noodle CafeacuteIzakaya HachbehLanes Edge BarLangleys CafeacuteMovida TerrazzaNandosNashiOmbraPellegrinis RomanosRoyal Melbourne HotelSalidaSelf PreservationSempreShuji SushiSociety RestaurantSpaghetti TreeSpleen BarStreet CafeacuteThe BundThe Mess HallTuscan Bar Grill
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COLLINS STREETBistro DOrsayBlue BagBox On CollinsBrooks (Basement)Charles Dickens TavernCollins QuarterCrema EspressoEgons Cafeacute Bakery
Feeling FruityGloria JeanSKartel (Rear)Koko BlackLindt CafeacuteMacchiato Sushi BarMamasitaMorganNashiNashiParis End CafeacutePlane Tree CafeacutePurple Peanuts Japanese CafeacuteRoozerveltsSheniS CurriesSilk RoadState Of GraceStrozziThe Mug HouseThe Sherlock HolmesTreasury Rest amp BarTutti In PiazzaZuffa
DEGRAVES STREETBarber On DegravesCafeacute AndiamoDegraves EspressoGrilldLittle CupcakesSea SaltThe QuarterTofwd Deli
DRIVER LANEPenny Blue
ELIZABETH STREETCafeacute ScallettiCafeacute VictoriaCiti Noodle CafeacuteCoffeaEquinoxFood IncGloria JeansHudsons CoffeeJasper KitchenRocket FriesSnitzSpigaThe Garden CafeacuteTropicana
EXHIBITION STREET 1806
65 Degrees CafeacuteBnB GuetteCoopers InnDecoy CafeacuteEs-X-CafeacuteEuropean Bier CafeacuteFair Trader LocandaMore Than FreshSushi BurgerThe Maj CafeacuteTrunk Bar and Cafeacute Urban Deli
EXPLORATION LANE League Of Honest CoffeeFEDERATION SQUAREBeer DeluxeCafeacute LrsquoIncontro
FEDERATION WHARFRiverland Bar
FLINDERS LANE 10 Ounce 101 Cafeacute BarBambu BluestoneBrunetti (City Square)Bull and Bear TavernBull RunCafetanicsCecconisCherry amp TwigsChin ChinCoda Bar RestaurantCoffee EclipseCrema Espresso BarCumulusGrainstoreIl Cubico CafeacuteJournalKclLot 7 Lustre LoungeMeatballs Nightcat BarOverdraft CafeacutePapa GooseTazio Birraria PizzariaTerra RossaThe TrustTom ThumbYak Bar
FLINDERS STREETDesi DhabaFour Seasons HouseKikoo SushiLa StazioneNandosPress ClubTRoy BrownsThe ForumTower SushiWaterside Hotel
HARDWARE LANEAffogatoAloi NaBasic BitesCampari HouseCharlies BarCreperie Le TriskelKhokolat BarMax Cafeacute BarPop Restaurant and BarThe Mill
HOSIER LANEMistyMovida
LA TROBE STREETBasement 350 LatrobeCafeacute NostimoCafenatics On LatrobeClub ChefCoffee AcademyDuke Of Kent HotelFrescatis Fine FoodsKanda Sushi Noodle BarKlik Food and DrinkLatrobe CafeacuteMahn DooOriental SpoonSpicy Noodle CafeacuteWilliam Angliss Bistro
LITTLE BOURKE STREETBar HumbugBrother Baba BudanCafeacute 600 (Hotel Ibis)Du Nord Ishiya Stonegrill DiningKorchiKorean Bbq BuffetKri KriLa Di DaLevels
Little BLongrainMezzo Bar and GrillMrs ParmasPlus 39 PizzaPunch LaneSaigon FusionScugnizzoSmxl CafeacuteSushi amp Bon ApetitThe Apartment
LITTLE COLLINS STREETBagel WorksBottom End Cafeacute De TuscanyCaffe E TortoChestnut Exchange CafeacuteExchange CoffeeFamishdGills DinerGordons Cafeacute amp BarGreen PressHairy CanaryHairy Little Sister Hometown HudsonsIrish Times PubLupino Mammas BoyMar LourinhaMarrooMenzies TavernOriental Tea HouseOrtigia PizzeriaPolepole BarQuists CoffeeSaki Sushi BarStellini BarTengo SushiTerrace Deli
LITTLE LONSDALE STREET1000 Pound BendAngliss RestaurantCafeacute 111DicksteinsDolan Uyghur Don TooFathers DenFeroyGianni LuncheonGiraffe CafeacuteHorse BazaarLa La Land
GRAM IS AVAILABLE AT 1000+ VENUES AROUND
MELBOURNE AND VICTORIACBD DISTRIBUTOR LIST
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Shop 7 EspressoStrikeThe FringeTroika BarWaterflame Ways and MeansWorkers
LONSDALE STREETBabboClub RetroColonial HotelDegani Cafeacute BakeryDemi TasseEmerald PeacockEncore Cafeacute BarJ Walk CafeacuteKalamakiKennys BakeryLattelove CafeacuteLe TraiteurLegals Cafeacute BarMadames Nishika Health Hut Touche Hombre Wheat Restaurant Bar
MEYERS PLACELily BlacksLoopWaiters Restaurant
QUEEN STREET Chaise LoungeDegani Cafeacute BakeryGroove TrainMercat Cross HotelMichaelangeloMuletasNourishSpeckZouki
QUEENS LANECafeacute Deco
RANKINS LANE Manchester Press
RUSSELL PLACE Bar Ampere
RUSSELL STREET Blu Point CafeacuteCafeacute Little HutChina Bar
Crazy Wing Eden Izakaya Den - BasementJames Squire BrewhouseMihn X Uiong Ns Satay Postal HallRed HummingbirdSeoul HouseThe Portland HotelWon Ton House
SPENCER STREET Pensione Hotel
SPRING STREETCafeacute 201City Wine ShopElms Family HotelFederici CafeacuteHudsonsLime Cafeacute BarLost AngelThe European
ST KILDA ROAD606 CafeacuteAroma On St KildaAromatic EspressoCafeacute 409Cafeacute 434Cafeacute AllegraCafeacute NewsCafeacute PromenadeCafeacute SafiCafeacute SaporoCafeteriaCBD Cafeacute amp FooderyCinnamonsCommodity Cafeacute Gloria JeansHunters Kitchen Il LocaleIn a RushIzumi KraveLime CafeacuteMovoNGV Gallery KitchenOrient EastPurple CafeacuteThe Blue Moose CafeacuteTimes CafeacuteVillage Melbourne
SWANSTON STREET
There are over 1000 distributors throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria For the full list
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MELBOURNE ISSUE 47 FREEPLEASE
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CEDAR HOSPITALITY223 - 231 Brunswick RoadBrunswickPHONE 03 9387 4455CEDARHOSPITALITYCOMAU
CHEFrsquoS HAT131 Cecil StSouth MelbournePHONE 03 9682 1441CHEFSHATCOMAU
FOWLES WINES1175 Lambing Gully RoadAvenel 3664PHONE 03 5796 2150FOWLESWINECOM
HOTEL AGENCIES 298 Nicholson StreetFitzroy PHONE 9411 8888 HOTELAGENCIESCOMAU
MAGNOLIA ON VIEW167 View StreetBendigoPHONE 0438 005 400MAGNOLIABBETECHCOMAU
MILK THE COW1157 Fitzroy Street St Kilda323 Lygon Street CarltonPHONE 03 9537 2225MILKTHECOWCOMAU
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COFFEE EXPO 2015PHONE 0438 005 400INTERNATIONALCOFFEEEXPOCOMAU
PURE FOOD GARDENSPHONE 0432 982 782PUREFOODGARDENSCOM
SOUTH MELBOURNE MARKETCorner of Coventry amp Cecil Streets South MelbournePHONE 03 9209 6295SOUTHMELBOURNEMARKETCOMAU
THE DISPENSARY ENOTECA9 Chancery LaneBendigoPHONE 03 5444 5885THEDISPENSARYENOTECACOMAU
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY70-80 Mc Meikans RoadYeringPHONE 03 9739 1222YVDCOMAU
3 BelowCafeacute ChinottoClaypot KingDruids Cafeacute BarGigi Sushi BarGogo SushiHi Fi Bar and BallroomMelbourne Town HallMr Tulk (State Library North)NandosNelayan IndonesianOxford ScholarSoul CafeacuteStarbucksSushi SushiTaiwan CafeacuteThe LoungeThe OrderTime Out CafeacuteTransportYoung and JacksonsYour Thai Rice NoodleYoyogi
TATTERSALLS LANE Section 8
THE CAUSEWAYThe Grasshoppers Feast
WILLIAM STREET Illia Cafeacute and BarLa Stradda CafeacuteMetropolitan HotelNashiSlateThe Mint
WILLS STREETOperator 25
REGISTER ONLINE NOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONALISED PROFILE ` View past invoices
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Shop 7 EspressoStrikeThe FringeTroika BarWaterflame Ways and MeansWorkers
LONSDALE STREETBabboClub RetroColonial HotelDegani Cafeacute BakeryDemi TasseEmerald PeacockEncore Cafeacute BarJ Walk CafeacuteKalamakiKennys BakeryLattelove CafeacuteLe TraiteurLegals Cafeacute BarMadames Nishika Health Hut Touche Hombre Wheat Restaurant Bar
MEYERS PLACELily BlacksLoopWaiters Restaurant
QUEEN STREET Chaise LoungeDegani Cafeacute BakeryGroove TrainMercat Cross HotelMichaelangeloMuletasNourishSpeckZouki
QUEENS LANECafeacute Deco
RANKINS LANE Manchester Press
RUSSELL PLACE Bar Ampere
RUSSELL STREET Blu Point CafeacuteCafeacute Little HutChina Bar
Crazy Wing Eden Izakaya Den - BasementJames Squire BrewhouseMihn X Uiong Ns Satay Postal HallRed HummingbirdSeoul HouseThe Portland HotelWon Ton House
SPENCER STREET Pensione Hotel
SPRING STREETCafeacute 201City Wine ShopElms Family HotelFederici CafeacuteHudsonsLime Cafeacute BarLost AngelThe European
ST KILDA ROAD606 CafeacuteAroma On St KildaAromatic EspressoCafeacute 409Cafeacute 434Cafeacute AllegraCafeacute NewsCafeacute PromenadeCafeacute SafiCafeacute SaporoCafeteriaCBD Cafeacute amp FooderyCinnamonsCommodity Cafeacute Gloria JeansHunters Kitchen Il LocaleIn a RushIzumi KraveLime CafeacuteMovoNGV Gallery KitchenOrient EastPurple CafeacuteThe Blue Moose CafeacuteTimes CafeacuteVillage Melbourne
SWANSTON STREET
There are over 1000 distributors throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria For the full list
visit our website at grammagazinecomau
wheretofindgram
1WWWGRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
GRAMMAGAZINECOMAU
MELBOURNE ISSUE 47 FREEPLEASE
TAKE ME HOME
DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS
CEDAR HOSPITALITY223 - 231 Brunswick RoadBrunswickPHONE 03 9387 4455CEDARHOSPITALITYCOMAU
CHEFrsquoS HAT131 Cecil StSouth MelbournePHONE 03 9682 1441CHEFSHATCOMAU
FOWLES WINES1175 Lambing Gully RoadAvenel 3664PHONE 03 5796 2150FOWLESWINECOM
HOTEL AGENCIES 298 Nicholson StreetFitzroy PHONE 9411 8888 HOTELAGENCIESCOMAU
MAGNOLIA ON VIEW167 View StreetBendigoPHONE 0438 005 400MAGNOLIABBETECHCOMAU
MILK THE COW1157 Fitzroy Street St Kilda323 Lygon Street CarltonPHONE 03 9537 2225MILKTHECOWCOMAU
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COFFEE EXPO 2015PHONE 0438 005 400INTERNATIONALCOFFEEEXPOCOMAU
PURE FOOD GARDENSPHONE 0432 982 782PUREFOODGARDENSCOM
SOUTH MELBOURNE MARKETCorner of Coventry amp Cecil Streets South MelbournePHONE 03 9209 6295SOUTHMELBOURNEMARKETCOMAU
THE DISPENSARY ENOTECA9 Chancery LaneBendigoPHONE 03 5444 5885THEDISPENSARYENOTECACOMAU
YARRA VALLEY DAIRY70-80 Mc Meikans RoadYeringPHONE 03 9739 1222YVDCOMAU
3 BelowCafeacute ChinottoClaypot KingDruids Cafeacute BarGigi Sushi BarGogo SushiHi Fi Bar and BallroomMelbourne Town HallMr Tulk (State Library North)NandosNelayan IndonesianOxford ScholarSoul CafeacuteStarbucksSushi SushiTaiwan CafeacuteThe LoungeThe OrderTime Out CafeacuteTransportYoung and JacksonsYour Thai Rice NoodleYoyogi
TATTERSALLS LANE Section 8
THE CAUSEWAYThe Grasshoppers Feast
WILLIAM STREET Illia Cafeacute and BarLa Stradda CafeacuteMetropolitan HotelNashiSlateThe Mint
WILLS STREETOperator 25
REGISTER ONLINE NOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONALISED PROFILE ` View past invoices
` Be notified of stock levels
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` Shop thousands of kitchen products
` Keep up-to-date with newest releases
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` Order commercial quantities
` Online gift registry
` Stay in touch with e-news
` Free next day delivery on orders over $150
HAVE YOU SEEN OUR LOOK WEBSITEnew
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RewardsSpend $500 in 3 months amp
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REGISTER ONLINE NOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONALISED PROFILE ` View past invoices
` Be notified of stock levels
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` Shop thousands of kitchen products
` Keep up-to-date with newest releases
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` Free next day delivery on orders over $150
HAVE YOU SEEN OUR LOOK WEBSITEnew
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