http://bigmouth.nook.com.au Feeding frenzy for Fitzroy foodies and further afield Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:41:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Has anyone seen the Australian article about a B-grade celebrity trying to revive her career by reviewing the opening night of new eateries? [I'm hunting down a link which I'll add shortly. Currently the site is displaying the previous week's column for the "Food Detective"]. [Added 20 Feb: here is ... http://bigmouth.nook.com.au/2007/02/18/its-official-im-a-flogger/ Brunetti Cakes 3 out of 5 Brunetti is something of an institution for serious set keen for a pit-stop of caffeine and cake. But for BigMouth and CB, last night was our first meal at its restaurant. At first, a little unnerved by the hub-bub and clatter of ... http://bigmouth.nook.com.au/2007/01/28/there-is-more-than-just-cakes-at-brunetti/ Chefs/cooks looking for a career change might be interest to learn that Brunetti has a postion vacant. The ever alert CB, having spotted a sign in the window, pointed it out to BigMouth as we dined there last night. In full it read: "There is an opportunity to join our team of ... http://bigmouth.nook.com.au/2007/01/28/job-at-brunetti-tell-em-bigmouth-sent-you/ Almost forgot to post these from Tuesday. By gum it is good to have Ocha back.             http://bigmouth.nook.com.au/2007/01/20/ocha-in-frame/ OCHA B Y O Japanese Restaurant 5 out of 5 BigMouth and CB were at Ocha Tuesday evening for the opening of its 2007 dining season. Although it was the first night for staff after the summer break, they didn't miss a beat as we where ushered through ... http://bigmouth.nook.com.au/2007/01/18/ocha-gotcha-wanting-to-return/ Casa Farro 2 out of 5 This currently ranks as CB’s favourite pizza house and the absolute reverse for BigMouth. The fare is yummy enough. All its pizzas use spelt flour (a non-hybrid form of wheat) and are baked in a large wood-fire oven. But it’s the up-market price that BigMouth finds a tad difficult ... http://bigmouth.nook.com.au/2007/01/15/viva-italia/ Curve Bar 4 out of 5 Although its the newest bar to open in the Southbank precinct, staff at Curve are already atuned to the peccadillos of BigMouth and CB. Without prompting, I was greeted last night with a Bombay gin and tonic. Staff remembering not only the drink, but also the brand, ... http://bigmouth.nook.com.au/2007/01/09/right-at-every-turn/ Bigmouth generally does all the cooking at our establishment; but with the outlaw/inlaws paying a visit last weekend, CB wanted to make an impression. So she went out to the kitchen to rattle those pots and pans. This is largely unexplored territory to her, so it wasn't long before the call ... http://bigmouth.nook.com.au/2006/12/18/baked-goodies/ Moroccan Soup Bar 3 out of 5 BigMouth is always a fan of restaurants that do the thinking for you. Here the waiting staff tell you about the day's offering - if you are lucky enough to score a table at this busy establishment. Even with no booze, menu or meat, this is ... http://bigmouth.nook.com.au/2006/08/23/vegie-delight/ La Camera Restaurant & Bar 1 out of 5 BigMouth & CB dropped into Southgate yesterday for early "elevenes" and decided to give La Camera a shot. Located at the mid level east end of Southgate, the restaurant and cafe is well positioned to offer patron's impressive views ... http://bigmouth.nook.com.au/2006/08/21/photo-finish/