01.28.07
Posted in Eat & Drink at by bigmouth
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 highly motivated and professional chefs. Experience required. See Elvira and Fabio”.
When applying, be sure to tell them that “BigMouth sent you”. (It won’t mean a thing to either of them, but the puzzled expressions on their faces should be priceless).
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01.20.07
Posted in Eat & Drink at by bigmouth
Almost forgot to post these from Tuesday. By gum it is good to have Ocha back.
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01.15.07
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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 to stomach. Still, one mustn’t grumble. The bottled wine is reasonably priced and there is a range of light Italian blends and richer vintages to match the menu.
Casa Farro embraces you like a warm Italian home. On the walls are cheesecloth curtains, shiny copper pots and hundreds of rolling-pins.
On last night’s outing we samples the Osso Buco pizza thick with napoli, mozzarella, osso buco, olives, fresh rocket & shaved parmesan (cost: $19).
We finished with the chocolate custard with raspberries and nougat pizza (cost: $9.5) although CB misread the menu and was hoping the second ingredient was strawberries.
For the record, the items that annoy BigMouth are:
- The size offering is inflexible. The main, depending on how it is cut, is a six or eight slice (the equivalent of a medium at many other establishments). The dessert pizza is a four slice (equivalent of a small).
- No half-and-half option. The topics are preset on the menu and there is no point in asking for variety in a mix-and-match setting.
- No home delivery. However you can ring through an order and pick it up yourself; so at least they have that to their credit.
However we will return; whenever it is CB’s turn to pick a pizza place.
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01.09.07
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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, I nominated at our previous visit four weeks earlier. CB (a non drinker) was equally impressed when presented with a chilled glass of mineral water.
Curve is fast becoming our favoured haunt for pre-show dinner and drinks. It offers a relaxing mood and great service.
An array of options means you can sink into the lounges, pull up a high-stool to a round table, eat at a long bench, retreat to one of the pocket alcoves, or enjoy the outdoor setting.
Our meals are always served in a timely fashion - with staff helping to keep an eye on the start time of performances at the Art Centre.
This time we shared a few plates and tried the desserts.
Without doubt, we shall be back. And soon.
Location:
the Arts Centre
100 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Australia
(03) 9281 8317
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08.23.06
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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 one of the north’s best-loved eateries.
Squeeze into the informal room, and let your eye wander over decor’s mish-mash of furnishings; a room festooned with North African artefacts.
You’ll be told of a simple vegetarian menu and offered a glass of hot and sweetly fragrant mint tea. The food is homely, wholesome and variable. Try the banquet at around $17 for three courses.
Location:
183 St Georges Rd
Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
Australia
(03) 9482 4240
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08.21.06
Posted in Eat & Drink at by bigmouth
La Camera Restaurant & Bar
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 over the river and up towards the MCG.
The sole remaining serve of tiramisu looked sadly deflatted, disappointing considering that they claim it to be the world’s best. So for the morning sugar hit I had the lemon meringue; it tasted good, but I was slightly disappointed as the crust had a feeling of yesterday about it.
CB settled for a generous slice apple crumble cheesecake which was fresh and filling.
The setting would normally have been nice, however for some odd reason our waiter had chosen to seat us beside a “McDonalds style” keyboard used for punching through orders to the kitchen. If the restaurant had been full, this would have been forgiveable. But as there were seats aplenty in sunny positions throughout the establishment, the cramped and noisy conditions were difficult to endure. We longed to be seated by the window and watched people go by.
Location:
2 Southgate Ave
Southbank, VIC 3006
Australia
(03) 9699 3600
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