gram magazine issue 52 // july 2015
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GRAM Magazine ISSUE 52 // July 2015: A monthly compilation of how a city experiences all things food and drink. EATING OUT: 8Bit | Collective Espresso | Serotonin Eatery | Rustica Sourdough | GRAM GUIDE: The Yarra Valley | MELBOURNE’S BEST: Winter Hot Spots | RECIPE: Baked Rockling | Chocolate Stout CupcakesTRANSCRIPT
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ON THE COVER: BEETROOT
The beetroot is the taproot portion of the beet plant. It is several of the cultivated varieties of beet (Beta vulgaris) grown
for their edible taproots and their greens. These varieties have been classified as B. vulgaris subsp. vulgaris Conditiva Group.
Other than as a food, beets have use as a food colouring and as a medicinal plant. Many beet products are made from
other Beta vulgaris varieties, particularly sugar beet. (Source: Wikipedia)
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EATING OUT
8BITAmber De Luca – Tao
RUSTICA SOURDOUGHEve Lovelle
BABY, IT’S COLD OUT THEREMelbourne’s Best Winter Hot SpotsMegan Osborne
COLLECTIVE ESPRESSOLauren Bruce and Georgia Haynes
SERATONIN EATERYDe-Brief Me
REGULARSGRAM GUIDE COOKING
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THE YARRA VALLEY 20 BAKED ROCKLING With dill butter, braised celery and Yarra Valley Chardonnay
CHOCOLATE STOUT CUPCAKESWith stout toffee sauceHannah Bambra
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CONTRIBUTORS
DE-BREIF ME
Elaine is a mother of tw, a doctor, and
a food and lifestyle blogger. Join her
on her dining adventures, cooking
experiments and so much more at
de-briefme.com.
de-briefme.com
INSTAGRAM: debriefme
FACEBOOK: debriefme
ON THE BANDWAGON
Trev spends most weekends drinking
craft beer, playing guitar really loud while
drinking craft beer and eating as much
amazing food as he can stomach – whilst
drinking craft beer. He founded Bendigo
Beer to legitimise his addiction and hang
out with some awesome people. Loves a
chat.
TWITTER: Onthe_bandwagon
INSTAGRAM: Onthe_bandwagon
LA DONNA DEL VINO
La Donna del Vino is the pseudonym of
this lady from Melbourne with a nose at-
tuned to all things vinous. In her spare
time she enjoys gardening, cooking,
drinking good vino and is a self-con-
fessed Neb Head (someone who really
digs Nebbiolo).
ladonnadelvino.com
TWITTER: ladonnadelvino
FACEBOOK: la-donna-del-vino
HANNAH BAMBRA
Hannah is a passionate young journalist
with a solid interest in food, design and
quality grog. Cooking with her partner,
Eddie, Hannah is able to take a love for
fine-dining home. Over the years she has
developed and alarming addiction to
chilli and her kryptonite is smoky single
malt whisky.
DEAN SCHMIDEG
A professional photographer and
copywriter with an interest in fashion
and design, Dean is known as one of
Melbourne’s coffee addicts and foodies,
regularly seeking out new and interesting
cafes and bars. He shares these and the
things he prepares at home across social
media. His posts celebrate the produce,
the people he meets and places he goes
to, telling a story with the aim of enticing
the reader and bringing people together.
FACEBOOK: imagesds
INSTAGRAM: dsimages
TWITTER: imagesDS
EMAIL: [email protected]
MEGAN OSBORNE
Megan Osborne is a freelance writer, but
more importantly, a foodie. How can you
not be living in a city like Melbourne?
Every day holds an opportunity to find
a new gem, and in between upload-
ing photos of her cat on Instagram and
generally making a mess in the kitchen,
she’s on the lookout for the next tummy-
satisfying diamond. Or goldmine—she’s
not fussy.
meganosborne.com.au
TWITTER: foodiewritings
INSTAGRAM: foodiewritings
EVE LOVELLE
She prefers to be called, Eve, is a student
in Melbourne University taking up
Bachelor of Commerce degree. Born in
Jakarta, Indonesia, studied in Singapore
for the past 12 years before moving into
a university in Melbourne. Brunch over a
cup of caffeine is her favourite pass time.
EveLovelle takes on her experiences at
cafes and restaurants, places that she
has been since the blog start up.
evelovelle.blogspot.com.au
INSTAGRAM: evelovelle
LAUREN BRUCE
Lauren started her writing career as
a communications adviser before she
realised she couldn’t ignore her passion
for food and the arts any longer. She
gave up the world of state politics to
concentrate on freelance writing and
styling. She has since contributed to
Spook, Paper Sea and Junkee and is a
regular contributor to GRAM Magazine.
laurendarcybruce.wordpress.com
INSTAGRAM: haynesandbruce
GEORGIA HAYNES
Georgia Haynes is a designer and
passionate photographer, bringing her
design knowledge and skills to her
images. She works in food, music and
fashion photography and knows the
impact of a great photo.
geostudio.tumblr.com
INSTAGRAM: geostudio__
AMBER DE LUCA-TAO
Hi! My name is Amber De Luca–Tao. I am a second year Business and Journalism student. I am
half Italian and half Chinese. I have a passion for lifestyle magazines and an obsession with
Melbourne breakfast cafes. In my spare time I love to exercise, take photos and update my blog.
ambershalfieworld.weebly.com
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NOW OPEN
BANCROFT BREWERSOPENED: June 10, 2015
“Bandits in an exotic cafe oasis, beautiful coffee is the bonus.”
This is how the team at Elsenternwick’s newest haunt, Bancroft Brewers, describe themselves - works for us!
With a name that pays homage to Peter Bancroft, godfather of the Melbourne coffee scene back in the early ‘50s, Bancroft Brewers is the love child of industry stalwarts Jason M Jones (Entrecote, Porgie & Mr Jones, Stables of Como, Prix Fixe) and Ramez Abdulnour (Rosso Roasting Co, Drugstore Espresso, Prospect Espresso and Union St Brew-ers).
With the kitchen being headed up by Head Chef Alan Timu (ex Tonka and Coda) the menu is an eclectic mix of classic Melbourne breakfast and modern, raw inspired cooking. Expect to see house made bagels, golden folded eggs, coconut chia pudding and raw zucchini pasta.
480A GLENHUNTLY ROAD, ELSTERNWICKfacebook.com/pages/Bancroft-Brewersinstagram.com/bancroftbrewers
[STOKE] BAR + KITCHENOPENED: Late May, 2015
When Frank van Haandel finds a gap in the market, you’re fairly guaranteed this Mel-bourne hospitality guru will fill it. Feeling the area around the van Haandel Group’s hugely successful Stokehouse City was missing a more casual drinks and dining hot-spot, the group have re-launched its downstairs offering with the opening of [Stoke] Bar + Kitchen. The new venue aims to offer a relaxed bar and eating experience catering for a casual drink, a few nibbles or even a more substantial meal.
7 ALFRED PLACE, MELBOURNEstokehouse.com.au/stoke-bar-kitchen/
SHOPFRONT COFFEEOPENED: June 24, 2015Sonam Sherpa, one half of Fitzroy pop-up, Place Holder which closed earlier this year, has branched out on his own, opening Shopfront Coffee. Specialising in really, really good takeaway coffee, Shopfront Coffee is basic on concept, but brilliant in delivery.Located on Victoria Parade in Collinwood, Shopfront offers Candyman blend by Small Batch, pressed juices by Matchless Goods, and a small selection of Loafer pas-tries and Jo Barrett cakes.139 VICTORIA PARADE, COLLINGWOODfacebook.com/pages/Shopfront-Coffee
LONG STREET COFFEEOPENED: June 20, 2015
Opening just in time to celebrate Refugee Week, Long Street Coffee’s husband and wife team Jane and Francois love serving great coffee, but are also passionate about refugee rights.
Named after a well-known street in Cape Town, South Africa, Long Street Cafe will help young refugees find their feet by providing them with a six-month paid traineeship in the hospitality industry.
“Refugees are not a burden, but an asset to our society. They simply need the same thing we all do, a fair go”, they commented.
Opening permanently on Little Hoddle Street in Richmond, this humble little cafe started life as a pop-up at St Jerome’s Laneway Festival in Melbourne back in 2014. After several very successful pop-ups around town, they began searching for a stable home to offer a long-term traineeship program for refugees and asylum seekers starting out in Australia.
Now open in Richmond, after successfully crowd funding more that $18,000, this social-enterprise cafe already employes three young refugees from Iran, Gambia and Malaysia - with plans to support many more into the future.
Stayed tuned for Long Street Kitchen too, which will serve organic produce sourced di-rectly from local farmers.
45 LITTLE HODDLE STREET, RICHMONDlongstreetcoffee.comfacebook.com/LongStreetCoffeeinstagram.com/longstcoffeetwitter.com/longstcoffee
ST KILDA BURGER BAR (STKBB)OPENED: June 15, 2015
Now opened in the Grosvenor Hotel drive through, Melbourne’s burger fans can now conveniently shoot through the STKBB on their way home with newly opened burger joint also offering drive-through.
The burgers are lovingly made from hand pressed, grass fed, 100% certified Angus beef from Gippsland Victoria, ensuring a seriously tasty pattie. There is also a vegetarian option available (made with portabello mushrooms) and mini burgers for the kids. The menu is simple, but classic. If you’re after down-to-earth burger goodness, ‘The Grosvenor’ is your answer (beef, streaky bacon, shed sauce, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles), though I must say the GRAM team is partial to the STKBB Spicy (beef, house ketchup, jalapeños, double cheese, pickles).
10 BRIGHTON ROAD, ST KILDA EASTburger.melbournefacebook.com/STKBBinstagram.com/stkburgerbar
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Cafe Smart is back in 2015, this year taking place on Friday August 7.
Last year, the event that sees $1 from every coffee sold at partner cafes being do-nated to StreetSmart Australia, raised more than $120,000.
Cafes and coffee roasters can both be a part of the Australia-wide campaign with all money raised staying within the community from which it was raised for programs and that will directly benefit people in need in your suburb or region.
StreetSmart support participating cafes by providing them with a locator on their google map so people can find you, #CafeSmart social media campaign promotion, media support and in venue collateral.
To find out more about this years event and the role that coffee roasters, cafes and sponsors can play check out the website or contact CEO Adam Robinson.
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GREEN PRESS LAUNCH DELIVERY SERVICE
The bad boys of goodness, Green Press, announce its launch of the first health food free delivery. Offering office workers in Melbourne CBD the chance to order from their full menu of home-made, hand-crafted organic fare, and have it delivered straight to their desk, all for free!
Customers will be able to choose from a selection of organic juices, smoothies, seasonal salads, homemade soups and not forgetting their signature ‘Krispy Klean’ Donuts. All Green Press products are dairy free and refined sugar free, making the shop a favourite with anyone with a food allergy, intolerance or specific dietary requirement.
Not just satisfied with making all their juices, salads and deserts on site, the Green Press crew have recently started making, stocking and selling some of their most popular creations to take home. Starting with their infamous gluten free Gangnam Granola, Coconut Bacon, Tommy Pickles and Kim Jong Chi, it’s only a matter of time before the shelves are stocked with a myriad of Green Press favourites
Orders over $20 only | Green Press, Shop 7, 525 Little Collins Street, MelbourneMon - Fri 7.30am - 4pm | www.lovegreenpress.com.au
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Have you ever seen Back to The Future II? The
scene where Marty walks into the cafe and The
Power of Love by Huey Lewis and The News is
playing on the crackly speakers? Well that’s
literally what happened to me when I walked into
8bit Burger Bar (except the speakers were high
quality).
As I stepped through the door I was immediately
hit with a wave of happiness radiating from the
venue and was greeted by a waft of freshly grilled
buns and melted cheese on greasy beef patties.
The joint is arcade themed, decked out with
pixelated fonts and pictures and toys of nostalgia
‘90s gaming characters like Pac-man and Super
Mario. You can’t help but feel like you’re Wreck-It-
Ralph who just jumped into a video game. I notice
pops of golden yellow everywhere, the tables, the
chairs and of course the crunchy double beer
battered chips.
It is an open kitchen so the burger connoisseurs
at work are on show for everyone to see. It is not
uncommon to loving gaze over at them stacking a
burger with the usual suspects (lettuce, tomatoes,
chipotle mayo and more) only to be caught out
staring with drops of saliva running down your
chin.
About an hour has ticked by and I’m still waiting
for my order, though I must say, it has my most
enjoyable wait for food ever. The ‘80s tunes kept
rolling and watching the never-ending burger
making was mesmerising. Everyone has their
own task. One person is responsible for grilling
the buns and frying bacon, another takes care
of saucing the burgers and another wraps the
burgers in the signature 8bit. pockets.
The burgers are served on small metal trays -
American high school cafeteria style - something
about it makes it so much more fun to eat. As
we see a tray coming towards us our excitement
levels peak and my tastebuds have woken up just
in time for a feeding session.
I take the time to look at the package I have
just been delivered. The burger looks exactly
like a Krabby Patty from the Krusty Krab: a beef
patty, cheese and all the trimmings. The burger is
perfectly tucked into the 8bit wrapper without a
condiment out of place. I firmly grasp the burger
in my hands and feel the warmth of the soft bun
against the palms of my hands. I take one bite
of the whole burger. The bun is as soft as clouds
and the beef patty as juicy orange flesh. It’s a
challenge to take a bite of the burger without
either getting grease around your mouth or
mustard on your left cheek. I think watching the
stress of the kitchen and the care taken into the
art of making the burgers takes the taste to the
next level.
With a fully satisfied stomach, 8bit won’t
disappoint satisfying your inner burger loving,
arcade game playing needs.
8BIT
8 Droop St, Footscray
(03) 9687 8838
eat8bit.com.au
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facebook.com/pages/Eat8bit
instagram.com/eat8bit
8BIT8 Droop St, Footscray Ph: (03) 9687 8838
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY AMBER DE LUCA – TAO
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Question, what’s better than a local cafe? One that is also a bakery! Rustica
Sourdough is a cafe slash bakery hybrid who does a fantastic array of
sweet treats from breads, small pastries and cakes. Jan and I were more
than happy to be invited to Rustica Sourdough on behalf of ID Collective.
Absolutely ecstatic with high expectations as I did my research and drooled
at pictures on Instagram and photos on fellow bloggers’ blog post. And
guess what? They did not disappoint!
These breads are fresh baked daily. Many come in just to purchase breads
and pastries. The selection is plenty and even if I were to try one everyday,
I know I won’t be bored. A girl like me chooses carbs over diet, eeks!
The layout is pretty basic and we loved its simplicity of having just white
brick walls and painted art do the talking. Jan is not one to appreciate art
but he said he loved the unique drawings and it was quite captivating. The
place was also warm and inviting especially when the outside winds were
out to kill.
We had ourselves a cup. The Mocha was darker than expected with not
much chocolatey taste. Jan was not a fan because he does not like coffee,
but to me it was great. My cappuccino on the other hand was extremely
robust and it kicked start my senses this morning. Yes, now I am awake!
Isn’t this just the most gorgeous holy mother of french toast? This sexy
one had a mix of fresh peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwiched in
between two gigantic brioche. Topped with Nutella ice cream, hazelnut
sprinkles, chocolate cookie crumbs and a good amount of strawberry
slices. My favourite part was the dried flowers that elevated the stakes.
Sure it made plating even prettier, but the dried flowers were packed with
perfumed aroma that makes the dish fresh and balanced. Overall it was a
really tasty dish, but we could use with a little more jam, peanut butter or
even chocolate sauce.
The Croque Monsieur was stacked in three levels of pumpkin brioche. The
main meat used here was ham hock, which was gracefully glazed and
smoked. Every layer has warm and melted Swiss Gruyère, a key component
that was very much needed I must say. A side salad and pickles also
helped to balance the strong umami flavour. All in all, we love how Rustica
Sourdough knows it inside out the importance of balancing flavours and
textures.
There is even a toaster, jam and butter board at the front communal tables
if you prefer toasting your breads on your own.
We peeked inside the kitchen and spotted a chef who was skillfully making
croissants. All croissants’ shapes and sizes were precisely equal and
constructed with finesse.
RUSTICA SOURDOUGH402 Brunswick St, Fitzroy Ph: (03) 9417 7775
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY EVE LOVELLE
EATING OUT FITZROY
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Thank you once again Rustica for packing tons of sweet treats for us. The
unpackaged items above are named from the twelve o’clock scale, clockwise
and to the center. One of the standout piece for me here was the Pear Danish as
you know how much in love I am with handmade flaky pastries. The passionfruit
mango tart was Jan’s favourite with a unique sour combo and crumby base. The
doughnuts were also stellar but the best flipping pastry here are hands down the
mighty croissants. These croissants were simply one of the best I ever had, and it
would take a great deal of effort to beat these ones! They were huge, baked with
an overall flaky and buttery finish. Both croissants were infused with fillings and I
still cannot decide which of the two is more tasty.
We left Rustica Sourdough receiving a huge loaf of roast pumpkin sourdough. It
smelled like perfection and its different from other sourdoughs I have had. The
body of the sourdough was yellow and the colour evened out really nicely. This
sourdough is more savoury and it is great whether dipping it in creamy soups,
or just simply making eggs on toast. Thank you Rustica Sourdough for your kind
hospitality and we will be back again for sure!
RUSTICA SOURDOUGH
402 Brunswick St, Fitzroy | (03) 9417 7775
rusticasourdough.com.au
facebook.com/RusticaSourdough
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MELBOURNE IN WINTER can be brisk, but
thanks to an awesome range of bars, cafes and
restaurants the city streets have to offer, an escape
from the chills is never far off. From charming hot
chocolate to cracking open fireplaces, and even
a bit of blazing booze, here’s a guide of where to
escape the freezing frigidity.
Recently opened MÖRK CHOCOLATE BREW
HOUSE on Errol Street in North Melbourne is a
chocolate lover’s paradise. With a range of hot and
cold drinks, pop in for a comforting hot chocolate.
From the show stopping Campfire Chocolate, a
dark hot chocolate complete with smoke and a
house made toasted marshmallow, to the zesty
Layered Chocolate, with orange custard. These
decadent drinks inspire you to wrap your hands
around the glass and snuggle up to enjoy.
You can never have enough sweetness in your
life, and while you’re in North Melbourne, if
you’re rugged up enough to brave the outdoors,
why not swing by the QUEEN VIC MARKET. On
Sundays they currently host a fun filled European
Union street food market, with flavours from
Germany, Italy, Greece and more. After snacking
on a spit roasted stick, sidle on over to the always
present line up at the AMERICAN DOUGHNUT
KITCHEN. Why is there always a line, up you ask?
Because let’s be honest, you haven’t had a real
jam doughnut unless you’ve tried one of these
bad boys—or five, as they so handily package
them in bulk. They’re always steaming hot and
satisfyingly scrumptious.
New to Flinders Lane in Melbourne, WOODY.P
is serving up some hearty pizza and pasta,
accompanied with great quality rich red wine to
warm the cockles of your heart. Keep an eye out
for flavourful tastes such as braised rabbit with
saffron gnocchi, sage, leek and prosciutto.
If you’re feeling like something a little more filling
to fight the frost, LUCKY PENNY on Chapel
Street in South Yarra have been working on a
fantastic new food and beverage concept of
winter dinners, called THE HUNTER’S KITCHEN.
Head Chef Jason Chan’s vision encapsulates the
essence of the Victorian highlands, and aims to
evoke a feeling of food you would enjoy around
a campfire with mates. Couple this with a Viking
inspired Nordic spin, and you’ve got a great range
of local produce, with some sweet Scandinavian
style. Think hearty beef or venison stews,
Glühewein (mulled wine with treacle, cinnamon
and cloves), an open fireplace, and even blankets
for diners. Talk about comfort, Lucky Penny’s
Hunter’s Kitchen has you sorted from all sides.
If you’re not in the mood to share your defrosting
dining with others, and would rather sit down and
snuggle up at home, then take away is a good
option. Lucky for you, THE GROSVENOR HOTEL
on Brighton Road in St Kilda East has just opened
up their ST KILDA BURGER BAR! Offering up
fantastic gourmet burgers with premium Angus
beef, Lievito milk buns, and signature ketchup
and secret white sauce recipes to boot, these are
some fancy buns. The best bit about this premium
offering is you can drive-through and even order
online. Burgers done brilliantly.
Being social in winter can be difficult, especially
when it comes to some icy late night catch-ups.
But what if you were headed to a place that
you knew not only served up some snazzy lip-
smacking and belly warming beverages, but also
offered a comfortable and toasty environment?
Downstairs from the NOBLE EXPERIMENT on
Smith Street in Collingwood is their latest venture
ALOHA SAILOR, a trendy Tiki pop-up basement
bar! Head Bartender Linus Schaxmann focuses
on premium, high-quality spirits and homemade
ingredients to create an authentic Tiki experience
blended with true Melbourne style sophistication.
Book out an enticing booth for a blazing evening.
Another racy rendezvous to thaw out those
cheeks, is RUM DIARY BAR on Brunswick Street,
Fitzroy. The team there have put together some
fiery winter menu options, from the Casanova’s
Heat Blazer, featuring eight-year-old El Dorado,
Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Fernet Branca,
Mozart Dark Chocolate and some sexy Pedro
Ximinez, to their Midnight Tea option, served in
a tea cup brimming with steaming hot and spicy
buttered rum. Made up of a mixture of rums,
apricot liqueur, Lillet Rouge, black tea, walnut
bitters and house-spiced butter, this is a smooth
cup of steaminess just waiting to send away your
shivers.
And finally, if you’re more of a south-sider, BICKLE
CANTEEN on High Street in Prahran not only
serve up some spicy Caribbean snacks, but their
latest winter warmers menu features hot spiced
rum and ginger lattes! You’ll be all fired up and
ready to smash some chap laps after downing
one of those.
BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
WORDS MEGAN OSBORNE
MELBOURNE’S BEST WINTER WARMERS
ALOHA SAILORSTKBB (Photo: SIMON SHIFF) MÖRK CHOCOLATE
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If you’re forever searching for a place beyond
the northern suburbs or the CBD that
combines consistently great coffee, poached
eggs and service, we may have your answer.
Collective Espresso, a small but ever-busy
café in Melbourne’s leafy Camberwell, is one
such establishment.
A favourite among locals and a delightful
surprise among newer visitors, this lovely
little hub is scoring major foodie points for
an oft-overlooked suburb.
Owner Julien Moussi and his sister Monique
bought the popular café two years ago.
They are no strangers to the evolution of
the Camberwell area, with Moussi owning
many of the suburb’s best establishments –
My Other Brother, the newly opened Legacy,
and Boss Pizzeria, with more opening soon.
It’s clear Moussi knows café culture, which
is reflected in the quality fare and service at
Collective.
“Collective is and always has been a fun
place to go to. It’s not just about the coffee
and food – the atmosphere, vibe, tunes and
our great staff set it apart,” Moussi says.
The menu changes seasonally with on-trend
staples that include smashed avocado, acai
bowls, hotcakes, house-cured fish, herb-
crusted schnitzel with Asian slaw, tempting
house-made doughnuts and small batch
coffee.
COLLECTIVE ESPRESSO402 Brunswick St, Fitzroy Ph: (03) 9417 7775
WORDS LAUREN BRUCE AND PHOTOGRAPHY GEORGIA HAYNES
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We should reveal at this point that Collective
Espresso is our local, so we’ve eaten our way
through much of the menu. These are our
favourites:
Crunchy, golden cauliflower fritters with
tomato chutney, goat’s cheese and avocado.
These fritters aren’t floury and dry but gooey
in the middle, providing a worthy vessel for
the avocado, creamy cheese and lashings of
sweet, smoky chutney. Add a burst of yolk
from a properly poached egg and voila!
Instant joy.
The porridge on offer is made with chia
seeds, coconut and oats, the combination
rendering this more a light breakfast dessert
than your classic gluggy porridge. Cranberry
and orange-poached pear, strawberries,
blueberries and passionfruit give a refreshing
aspect to this dish, and the edible flowers
provide a cheery aesthetic appeal.
We know, we know, smashed avocado has
been done to death. But Collective’s version
of this combines fetta and avocado with
lemon, dill and mint which haven’t been
mashed into a grey sloppy mess, so each
creamy element maintains its structure atop
crunchy sourdough toast.
Collective Espresso is one of Melbourne’s
brighter stars and, guaranteed to change
the minds of Melbourne’s most notorious
northsiders, is well-worth a visit to Camberwell.
Collective Espresso is open everyday until
4pm.
COLLECTIVE ESPRESSO
1/3 Cookson St, Camberwell
(03) 9882 8995
facebook.com/pages/Collective-Espresso
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THE GRAM GUIDE TO THE YARRA
VALLEY
B R I N G Y O U R O W N
End of Hexham Rd Gruyere Yarra Valley
V I N E Y A R D
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“A fresh concept for the Yarra Valley”
H A N R A H A N . C O M . A U
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KELLYBROOK WINERY
Darren and Farley Kelly founded Kellybrook in
1962 and made both still and sparkling cider
from apples grown in his orchard. Today the
vines greatly outnumber the apple trees with
Kellybrook being granted the Yarra Valley’s
first vigneron’s licence in that century (1970).
The winery produces an extensive range of
premium quality wines, including Sparkling
Pinot Chardonnay (recently awarded a Gold
Medal) and several other award-winning table
wines. It is one of the few small wineries in
the Yarra Valley still owned by the original
family, and for several years now, the second
generation of Kelly’s has been involved in the
business. All wines are made from estate-
grown fruit by Darren and Farley’s son, Phil
Kelly. His wife, Jenny, is now the function co-
ordinator for the restaurant. Their two boys are
now big enough to help out during vintage.
Fulford Road, Wonga Park
kellybrookwinery.com.au
ST. HUBERTS
Established in 1862, Hubert de Castella’ named
the vineyards not after himself, but after his
patron saint.
During the 1800s the wines grown here
enjoyed huge success both in Australia and
abroad, however the Great Depression saw the
land revert to grazing. It wasn’t until the 1960s
that the vines were replanted, and again rose
to prominence.
Today St Huberts has a strong reputation with
the Yarra Valley’s best performing varieties
– Chardonnay and Pinot Noir – as well as
producing outstanding, cellarworthy Cabernet
Sauvignon.
Cnr Maroondah Hwy and St Huberts Rd,
Coldstream
sthuberts.com.au
YERING STATION
Yering Station was established in 1838 by the
pioneering Ryrie brothers who adopted the
Aboriginal name “Yering” for their new station.
In 1996 the Rathbone family purchased the
property drawn to its natural beauty, history
and the great promise of its wines.
For years the Yering Station vineyard was
one of the largest in the area and visitors and
holiday makers to the Yarra Valley began to
increase. Wines from this new region began
to make their mark on the world, with Yering
taking out awards such as the Argus Gold Cup
for best Victorian Vineyard in 1861 and a Grand
Prix at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1889,
where only 14 awards were ever awarded
internationally.
Today Yering Station is one of the jewels of
the Yarra Valley region, attracting tourists
and wine enthusiasts from around the globe.
Recognised for its landmark winery/restaurant
complex, the building sits harmoniously within
the landscape of heritage architecture and the
beautiful vineyards from which our winemakers
craft award winning wines.
38 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen
yering.com
BIANCHET WINERY
Originally the property was set up as a market
garden, but in 1976 the owners Lou and Theresa
Bianchet decided to plant some vines to make
their own wine. Soon thereafter all the fruit
trees and vegetable gardens were removed
and the grape vines became the sole focus.
By 1980 Lou had his first vintage and his wines
were so well received by friends and family
that in 1984 he decided to open to the public.
Many long time customers still remember the
small tin shed cellar door.
In 2008 the Aquaro family took over the
property with the vision of better quality wine,
food and entertainment to make Bianchet the
place to be. A New cellar door has been built and
a new wine bar complimented by a tapas bar,
a revamp of the landscape to the alfresco area
for customers to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere
of cosmopolitan tradition. Bianchet Bistro and
Winery now caters for all functions.
187 Victoria Road, Lilydale
bianchetwinery.com.au
HARGREAVES HILL
Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co. began brewing in
2004, in a little green shed on Hargreaves Road,
in Steels Creek, just below the hill named by
the locals ‘Hargreaves Hill.’ Simon Walkenhorst,
and his wife, Beth Williams began the brewery
together, with a thirst for more choice and
quality in the Australian beer market.
In 2009 the brewery was destroyed, in the
Black Saturday fires. With the support of many
in the Victorian brewing industry, Hargreaves
Hill managed to keep some products on the
market by brewing in other breweries for six
months, until a new brewhouse was established
on Beresford Road, in Lilydale’s Cavehill
Industrial Estate.Since that time, Hargreaves
Hill has begun national distribution of Pale
Ale and Hefeweizen across Australia. The next
journey is to widen the availability of specialist
brews, including ESB and Stout, and continue
to enjoy producing great beer
25 Bell Street, Yarra Glen
hargreaveshill.com.au
It never ceases to amaze me just how close the Yarra Valley is to Melbourne. Within forty minutes, one can completely transform their surroundings, from bustling city to tranquil hills as far as the eye can see. The sense of calm that comes over me every time I head along these winding roads is exactly what I’m chasing. The fact that the region is home to some of Australia’s, neigh, the world’s, best winerys and
breweries might also have something to do with it...and that’s before I even mention the food...
THE YARRA VALLEY
WINE
BEER
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NAPOLEONE BREWING
The Napoleone family established Red Rich Fruits
in the 1940’s when the late Michael Napoleone
purchased his first property and planted it to
apples. The business has been family-owned
since 1948. Michael’s sons, Joe and Michael junior
are now responsible for its operation.
In 1999, we built a modern winery and 2001
was the inaugural vintage of Punt Road Wines.
In the past 15 years, we’ve grown our wine
brand, started making cider and beer, and now
our Napoleone Brewery and Ciderhouse sits
proudly on the original site in Coldstream. Joe
and Michael Napoleone have been living and
working in the Yarra Valley all their lives. They
are passionate fruit growers and wine, cider,
and beer producers with a team of loyal and
dedicated staff.
In 1999, a modern winery was built and 2001 was
the inaugural vintage of Punt Road Wines.
12 St Huberts Road, Coldstream
napoleone.com.au
COLDSTREAM BREWERY
Best friends Rohan Peters and Mike Basset
established Coldstream Brewery in 2007,
chasing a dream to ‘do what you love’. Since
then, the boys have built one of Australia’s best
loved breweries, and were amongst the first to
see the prospects in cider.
The original brewing site now houses The
Colstream Pub, and despite the fact that brewing
no longer happens onsite, the beers are true to
the original recipes; high quality hops, malt and
yeast that were trailed, tested and tasted many a
time out at the pub.
694 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream
coldstreambrewery.com.au
BEN WAYMOUTH - Head Brewer Napaloean Brewery
MELETOS CAFÉ
With floor-to-ceiling views across apple orchards
to the blue-tinged Great Divide, the Meletos’ Café
is the Yarra Valley’s newest and most exciting
food destination. Open for lunch and dinner
seven days a week, Meletos sources the majority
of their produce from their closest neighbours;
cheese from Yarra Valley Diary, olives from Mt
Zero, and the list goes on.
12 St Huberts Road, Coldstream
meletos.com
MELETOS CAFÉ
ELEONORE’S RESTAURANT - CHATEAU YERING
Eleonore’s Restaurant is an elegant fine dining
restaurant with a menu designed by Executive
Chef Mathew Macartney. The creative choice of
ingredients and their daring combinations will
ensure your fine dining experience in Eleonore’s
Restaurant will be long remembered.
42 Melba Hwy, Yering
chateauyering.com.au
HEALESVILLE HOTEL
Old world charm with new world style, this
classic country hotel is at the heart of the Yarra
Valley. With it’s outstanding food and wine and
recently launched new winter menu, the hotel is
the ideal base from which to explore the region.
256 Maroondah Highway, Healesville
yarravalleyharvest.com.au
OAKRIDGE WINERY RESTAURANT
Indulge in some exceptional cuisine at Oakridge.
The contemporary restaurant gives way to
stunning views of the Yarra Valley and chef Jose
Chavez adapts the menu with each changing
season, creating a selection of dishes based
on the availability and quality of surrounding
produce of the Yarra Valley. Come for the wine
and stay for the food - you will be charmed.
864 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream
oakridgewines.com.au
YARRA VALLEY LODGE
Located on the grounds of the privately owned
and independently operated Heritage Golf and
Country Club, Yarra Valley Lodge features 96
spacious and superbly appointed guest rooms
and six one bedroom suites with balconies
overlooking the surrounding hills and valleys.
2 Heritage Avenue, Chirnside Park
yarravalleylodge.com
BOTANICA EDITIONS
These simple Yarra
Valley homes have
been lovingly
restored to blend
with nature. They
reveal themselves
as a space for peace
and relaxation, places
of great happiness
and celebration.
Individually and
collectively they
share carefully
considered garden
spaces, inviting a
sensory experience, a place for contemplation
and reflection, or the opportunity to nurture
your body as you harvest fresh seasonal
produce from the seasonal kitchen garden.
Chalet Road, Badger Creek
botanicaeditions.com
BALGOWNIE ESTATE
The ultimate luxury for weekend getaways
in Victoria, you can’t beat Balgownie Estate
Vineyard Resort and Spa in the Yarra Valley.
There are some 69 spa suites with each spa
suite overlooking the impressive views of the
picturesque Yarra Valley. There’s a relaxed feel
while you enjoy sipping a glass of Balgownie
Estate wine from your balcony or even from the
comfort of your full size spa bath. Accommodation
in the Yarra Valley’s finest Balgownie Estate will
ensure you relax and unwind everyday on your
weekend away.
1309 Melba Highway, Yarra Glen
balgownieestate.com.au
EAT STAY
CHEESE - Yarra Valley Dairy yvd.com.au
SPARKLING WINE - Domaine Chandon chandon.com.au
TOUR - Yarra Valley Winery Tours yarravalleywinerytours.com.auMUST DO
MASSAGE - Yarra Valley Massage yarravalleymassage.com.au
MARKETS - More that 25 markets run regularly throughout
the region. Head to visityarravalley.com.au to find them all.
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We entered Serotonin where the
natural light, fresh flowers, spacious
seating plan, whimsical Pop & Scott
swing chairs and energetic (and
genuinely happy) staff members made
all of us feel right at home.
Arundel has a background in interior
architecture and communication
design which is definitely portrayed
via the unique interiors and the
incredibly coherent branding
throughout. Our children absolutely
adored the Japanese-inspired seating
and admired the pops of happy yellow
throughout from the cushions dotted
along the sofas to the fresh sunflowers
adorning some of the tables. Gold
was also a key feature which added
a little glam to this unassuming
establishment.
The staff were wonderfully child-
friendly, bringing out colouring
pencils and a selection of coloured
A4 paper for the kids to draw on,
and even happily made them both
babyccinos which weren’t actually on
their standard menu. Making everyone
happy is their goal at Serotonin and
they even provide an all day breakfast
and lunch menu because they don’t
want to dictate or restrict what you
tastebuds may be craving on any
given day.
HAPPINESS is such an important aspect of life.
Owner and founder of Serotonin Eatery, Emily Hazell Arundel, knows this all too
well and is aiming to bring to Melbourne the world’s first and Happiness Educational
Institution.
She’s started off by incorporating healthy, guilt-free food in combination with an
exercise centre right next door, and a 12 month education program entitled the
‘Serotonin Formula’ which is due to kick off in January 2016. It all seems like a
simple, common sense, concept but I – being a wife and mother working full time
hours – know all too well how fine a balance life can be. Well into my thirties now, I
definitely do swear by a healthy diet with daily green juice, working up a sweat at
least five days a week, and consistently thinking positively. You’ll find me laughing
out loud at my own blunders, and attempting to coax a grin out of each and every
patient I see.
So seriously, who could possibly say no to an eatery that is plant-based, nourishing
and completely guilt-free? It seemed like the perfect place to take our young
children for a nutritious family meal.
SEROTONINEATERY
52 Madden Grove, Burnley Ph: (03) 9428 8256
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ALMOND MILK CAPPUCCINO ($5) The coffee was deliciously smooth and
this particular blend of 5 Senses coffee had an interesting citrus note to it.
MATCHA LATTE ($5) – fine organic green tea powder spun with Timboon
milk
My husband had a hunkering for this as soon as he saw it on the menu,
having missed all the delicious matcha lattes we inhaled on our recent trip
to Japan. This was unfortunately lacking. It was completely void of sugar
(and there wasn’t any sugar on our table) and the matcha hadn’t been
whisked sufficiently so unfortunately wasn’t particularly smooth in texture.
VEGETABLE ROSTI ($4)
We ordered this for our kids to munch on. They were filled with organic
vegetables and loads of colour. The fact that they were low in fat meant
that the rosti weren’t crispy but the textures and naturally sweet flavours
from the vegetables were absolutely wonderful.
ANCIENT GRAINS SALAD ($15) – Quinoa, freekah, brown rice, chickpeas,
feta, herbs and nuts.
This was divine. The portion size was so large that I managed to save some
for my work lunch the next day.
BLISSFUL OPEN BURGER ($17) (GF)
Two field mushrooms with two patties, seasonal greens, beetroot, tomato,
avocado topped with housemade relish.
A spectrum of nutritious colours and flavours were to beheld in this
spectacularly enormous dish. It was one of those dishes where we really
didn’t know where to start. The good thing? There were no rules – so
we gradually picked our way through each individual component and
experimented with different combinations. Such fun. If I were to honestly
take this dish from an 8/10 to a 10/10, I would humbly suggest taking a leaf
out of Irena Macri’s Eat Drink Paleo Cookbook and add a couple of super
crispy, sweet potato ‘bagels’ to the mix. That would be incredible!
SMILING PIZZA ($16) (GF) – Gluten free base with pumpkin, feta, spinach,
cherry tomatoes and eggplant.
I’m used to gluten free pizza bases because of my mum’s dietary
requirements, but base aside (which was actually really good as far as
gluten-free bases go), this pizza was amazing! There was definitely
something magical about the tomato-based sauce.
All in all, we had a wonderful time at Serotonin Eatery. The fact that
they use organic produce wherever possible, and have raw, gluten-free,
dairy-free, sugar-free and vegan options is refreshing for people with
dietary intolerances or dietary restrictions due to choice. Chef Sean Muir
(previously of Oli & Levi, Bell Jar, Amsterdam Street Cafe, and Pho & Co)
has excelled creating a comprehensive, and entirely meat-free menu.
Serotonin Eatery is definitely a place worth checking out – it will nourish
and energise you.
SEROTONIN EATERY
52 Madden Grove, Burnley
Ph: (03) 9428 8256
serotonindealer.com
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twitter.com/serotonindealer
instagram.com/serotonindealer
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COOKING WITH YARRA VALLEY WINE
INGREDIENTS
Cleaned fillet of rockling (or white fish of choice)
1 cup Yarra Valley Chardonnay
100 grams butter
3 stalks celery (cut in 7cm length quarters)
Celery heads (chopped finely)
3 sprigs spring onion (sliced)
1 bunch dill (chopped finely with stalks removed)
1 bunch parsley (stalks set aside and sliced)
1 clove garlic (sliced)
1 lemon (sliced)
1 tablespoon capers
2 tablespoons oil
Pinch of salt and pepper
CHARDONNAY SYRUP
Half cup chardonnay
100 grams caster sugar
1 nashi pear (sliced)
RECIPE
Preheat oven to 200 degrees
Place celery in pot with shallow oil on medium-high
heat and cook until soft. Add garlic, spring onions,
parsley, heads of celery and stir.
On a board, combine butter, dill, salt and pepper and
shape into log. Slice dill butter and add piece by piece
to the pot of celery with capers.
Once boiling, stir cup of chardonnay through. Leave
to simmer, allowing alcohol to cook off at a medium-
high heat.
With foil and baking tray underneath, lay lemon and
half of the Chardonnay-infused nashi pears on rockling
fillets. Pour celery and white wine butter sauce on top
of fish and enclose foil.
Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes or until fish is falling
apart.
Assemble celery, cooked and fresh nashi pears,
rockling and freshly chopped parsley on a large share-
plate, pouring any excess sauce on top to taste.
CHARDONNAY SYRUP
Put small pot with half cup of chardonnay on the stove
at medium-high heat. Add sugar to chardonnay and
stir until boiling. Remove from stove and add nashi
pears once cooled. Set aside.
BAKED ROCKLINGWith dill butter, braised celery and Yarra Valley Chardonnay
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY HANNAH BAMBRA
This simple winter share-plate of fish utilises fresh, seasonal ingredients to complement the dry white wine in its sauce. The mid-range Yarra Valley
Chardonnay used here encompasses traditional flavours of lemon and oak with a dry long finish and creamy body.
The region is well known for producing crisp yet mellow Chardonnay and any could be used to enhance and alter this recipe.
PREP TIME: 20 minutes
COOK TIME: 40 minutes
SERVES: 4-6
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INGREDIENTS
Cupcakes
1 egg
1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
2/3 sugar (brown, caster or both)
1/6 cup oil
1/4 cocoa powder
Teaspoon baking soda
Half cup Hargreaves Hill Stout (room
temperature)
BUTTER CREAM ICING
1 3/4 cups icing sugar
1/2 cup butter
Teaspoon vanilla extract
Tablespoon Hargreaves Hill Stout (room
temperature)
STOUT TOFFEE SAUCE
1 cup caster sugar
1/6 cup water
1/2 cup Hargreaves Hill Stout (room
temperature)
1/2 double cream
Pinch of salt
Teaspoon of vanilla extract
RECIPE
Preheat oven 180 degrees.
Combine egg, oil and buttermilk in a large bowl
and separately, combine dry ingredients.
Slowly stir wet and dry mixtures together. Add
warm beer, ensuring to smooth out mixture and
annihilate lumps. Mixture may seem light, but this
will contribute positively to the consistency of the
cupcakes.
Pour cupcake mixture into buttered cupcake tray,
filling just over half way and place into the oven
for 15-20 minutes. Leave to cool once baked.
BUTTER CREAM ICING
Add butter with icing sugar and beat until fully
combined.
Stir in stout and vanilla extract to taste and put
aside.
STOUT TOFFEE SAUCE
Heat sugar with water in large saucepan, bringing
slowly to boil. Cook until amber colour.
Turn down heat and add stout, which will foam up
instantly. If caramel seizes, stir over medium heat
until the sauce returns to a smooth texture.
Add cream and pinch of salt.
Reduce until texture becomes syrupy and remove
from heat.
Add salt and vanilla to taste.
Once elements are cooled, ice cupcakes with
butter cream and toffee sauce drizzled on top.
One for beer and chocolate lovers alike, these stout cupcakes are not for the feint
hearted. The Hargreaves Hill Stout from Yarra Glen gives an edge to the average cupcake
recipe by bringing its infused flavours of dark chocolate, roasted coffee bean and bitter
hop. The bespoke brewery suffered greatly in the 2009 bushfires, but endured to craft its
traditional style ales its signature modern spin.
COOK TIME: 60 Minutes
MAKES: 12 cupcakes
STOUT CUPCAKESChocolate stout cupcakes with stout toffee sauce
COOKING WITH YARRA VALLEY STOUT
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Depending on the time of day you visit Industry Beans
in Fitzroy, you may catch the smell of roasted coffee
wafting through the air. It has to be one of life’s great
sensory pleasures.
Once inside this converted warehouse you are greeted
by friendly staff waiting to show you to a table and
guide you through the many coffee options.
You’ll notice great attention to detail in how both the
food and beverages are prepared and for such a vast
space there is a real sense of warmth. While the cafe/
roastery has only been here since 2013, Industry Beans
was established in 2011 by brothers Steven and Trevor
Simmons who also opened the successful Penny
Farthing Espresso in Northcote and have been very
much at the forefront of Melbourne’s specialty coffee
scene.
The aim was to create a place where patrons can enjoy
their coffee and be a part of the roasting experience at
the same time. The brothers are very hands on and you’ll
often see them in conversation with the roasters who
craft their beautiful coffee which is also available for you
to take home. One of these is the signature espresso
blend called Fitzroy Street.
Comprising single origin coffees from Colombia,
Indonesia and El Salvador, the 2015 incarnation of this
blend is the result of sustainable long term direct trade
relationships and one which has become very popular
with the cafes who serve up Industry Beans because of
its smooth and balanced flavour profile. With the acidity
more in the background, I was quite content to drink
this black or white, the milk just highlighting the coffee’s
richness. I like the fact that Steve and Trev are completely
transparent as to the origins and composition of the
blend, they have nothing to hide and lots to share. So
when you choose to experience Fitzroy Street, it’s like
knowing who lives in all the houses and exactly where
they come from. This is the street I want to live in.
Especially since one of those buildings is Industry Beans
Industry Beans - Warehouse 3, 62 Rose St Fitzroy
Adeney Milk Bar - 70 Adeney Ave Kew
Penny Farthing Espresso - 206 High St Northcote
Scarvelli - 43 Whitehorse Rd Balwyn
Darling Street Espresso - 146 Athol St Moonee Ponds
Kinship & Co - 11 Gallagher Pl Melbourne CBD
Lennox Coffee & Kitchen - 163 Lennox St Richmond
The Bearded Man - 203 Chapel St Prahran
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BREWCULT - MILK AND TWO SUGARS IMPERIAL COFFEE STOUT
INDUSTRY BEANS - FITZROY STREET BLEND
My day usually entails drinking coffee until it’s time
to drink beer, then drinking beer until it’s time to
drink coffee. So you could imagine the enormous yet
fortunate dilemma that ensued when I first heard about
Brewcult’s Milk and Two Sugars Imperial Coffee Stout.
Should I have a coffee first or should I follow up this
beer with another beer? I mean, whatever way I played
it I ended up winning!
The beer is the brainchild of Steve Henderson, the
man behind Brewcult. Actually, most in the craft beer
industry would agree that Hendo is simply The Man. He
loves hops so much that I’m sure he’s not adverse to
using a few Citra flowers as aftershave before leaving
the house. Brewcult’s range of beers are almost always
hop forward. In particular, I’m a huge fan of the Can’t
Fight The Funk IPA and the Hopzone Session IPA
which is a lifesaver for those that like to get the IPA
experience and remain coherent after three drinks.
But Milk & Two Sugars is not about hops, it’s about the
coffee – 3,000 shots of Axil Coffee to be precise.
I’m sure all of you hard-core beer lovers out there would
have already tried this beer at the Great Australian
Beer SpecTAPular in May and you’d already know that
it took out the coveted People’s Choice Award. It’s
kind of a big deal, given that every beer that has won
it in past years has either gone on to be an overnight
sensation or become a core range beer or both. Given
the huge effort it took to make this beer, I’m not sure
we’ll see it again for a long time, if ever, so I’ll get to it
and talk about the beer itself!
It pours a lovely dark hue with a tan head which
dissipates quicker than most stouts, but my word – the
aroma! Of course there’s a strong coffee nose but that’s
just the beginning. Expect a sweet chocolate malty
element that is so weird and wonderful, it doesn’t take
long before you try a second taste. Finally, a beer that
I can drink at breakfast time that people won’t judge
me on!
You can get this beer at selected bottle shops around
Melbourne and on tap at Two Row Bar in Fitzroy.
Why not meet the man behind Milk and Two Sugars
at Bendigo On The Hop on Saturday 1 August, where
Brewcult will be one of 22 breweries showcasing some
rare and unique beers at Australia’s best winter beer
festival. Check it out at WWW.BENDIGOBEER.COM
[email protected] | (03) 9417 1034
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ON INSTAGRAM THIS MONTHSOME OF THE BEST SNAPS WE SPIED THIS MONTH.
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I like that Brad Hickey, an American winemaker, made
this Merlot. Why is that, do you ask? Back in 2004 there
was an American film about wine called ‘Sideways’,
that changed the opinion of many a wine drinker
on Merlot when the protagonist angrily shouted, “If
anybody orders Merlot I’m leaving! I am not drinking
any [insert expletive] Merlot!” Such a statement was
enough to dampen sales of Merlot around the United
States. It was even felt here. Merlot became daggy to
the industry and remained the humble comfort wine
for those who chose not to care. So to have Mr Hickey
make such a great example of the Merlot grape under
his Brash Higgins label and subsequently tear down the
daggy barrier sort of makes this come full circle. Merlot
is back.
This example was not made just like any other wine. It
was fermented in clay amphora vessels for six weeks,
spent a little time in seasoned oak and had a wee 10%
addition of Nero d’Avola to add acidity, tannin and
some exoticness. The result is a wine with a hint of
purple fruits but dominated by savoury characteristics
such as black tea, marzipan and schist – a similar
character that I have found in Brash Higgins’ other
wines that were fermented in amphora. You will notice
some smokiness to the finish and great balance with
a restrained ripeness despite this being 14.5% alcohol.
Only 55 cases were made so keep an eye out for the
Brash Higgins effect, which will turn old opinions on
their heads.
Stockist: Harry & Frankie, Port Melbourne and The
Town Mouse, Carlton
RRP $37-40
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY LA DONNA DEL VINO
BRASH HIGGINS ‘MRLO’ Merlot 2014 McLaren Vale, South Australia
@heidiapples @lovegreenpress @linda_lomelino @fungry_melbourne
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OUT AND ABOUT
NEW WORLD KITCHEN LAUNCH
Ms Collins introduced their New World Kitchen to some of Melbourne’s favourite foodies supported by Dom PérignonChefs Daniel Wilson (Huxtable), Paul Wilson (Mr. Wilson), and Dan Poyner (Ms Collins).
WOODY.P LAUNCH
Melbourne got the answer to the question one everyone’s lips this month “Who is Woody.P?”He is a stylist and funky new establishment on Flinders Lane, who hosted a sensational launch night in June.
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THE DIARY
July 23OYSTER FRENZY #11The Deck - 2 Acland Street St Kilda
After a record-breaking shuck-fest in April, where 22,032 slippery suckers were consumed, Melbourne’s longest running all-you-can-eat Oyster Frenzy is back.
At the 11th installment you’ll be fuller (and flirtier) than ever as we attempt a new oyster record. Will the crazy crowd crack 23,000?
$85 includes all-you-can-eat oysters, mussels, seafood canapés, sparkling, wine, beer and cider.
6:30-9pm | Tickets can be purchased at OYSTERFRENZY.COM.AU
July 11 - 12TRUFFLE MELBOURNEThe Centre Ivanhoe, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe
The thrill of the hunt – early morning mist, dogs, scents. The wonder of discovery. Celebration through sharing. Find your truffle then feast on it!
Truffles are elusive, exotic, unique – and shrouded in secrecy and mystique. Truffle masters (and mistresses!) are intriguing. With stories to tell – tales spanning the centuries.
Truffle Melbourne will introduce the delights of the truffle – its history, folklore, stories and people. Learn how easy it is to make great truffle dishes at home, and share the truffle secrets of Melbourne’s best truffle chefs and artisan food producers.
Tickets start from as little as $25 per personTRUFFLEMELBOURNE.COM
SPOTLIGHT ONBENDIGO
August 7, 8, 9BENDIGO WRITERS FESTIVALVarious locations around Bendigo
With more events and bigger venues, Bendigo Writers Festival takes another step forward this year.
“Opening night on August 7 will be an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the atmosphere of our new Ulumbarra theatre,” Manager of The Capital, David Lloyd, says.
“We welcome Gourmet Farmer trio Matthew Evans, Ross O’Meara and Nick Haddow to Bendigo to share their passion for food, cooking and living well, and that will kick off our weekend program perfectly.
“Our Saturday Keynote event is also in Ulumbarra, with London-based writer Tariq Ali in conversation with La Trobe University’s Robert Manne.“The program is designed to be as entertaining and stimulating as we can make it, so if you come for the whole weekend or simply an afternoon, you will enjoy the friendly atmosphere.”
This year’s festival theme is The Good Life, which covers everything from delicious ideas for eating well to getting the most out of reading and writing, as well as ethics, politics, caring for nature, for yourself and for others.
The full program and tickets for all Bendigo Writers Festival events are available online at WWW.BENDIGOWRITERSFESTIVAL.COM.AU or The Capital box office 1300 764 031.
August 1BENDIGO ON THE HOPVarious locations around Bendigo
BENDIGO ON THE HOP IS BACK… and this year, it’s HOP’n up a level!
After the overwhelming success and a sell-out crowd of their inaugural festival in 2014, the team at Bendigo Beer have been working hard on ensuring 2015 will be an even better experience with more venues, more breweries and more unique beers on Saturday, 1 August.
This year, 22 breweries will present one core range beer for the craft beer beginners and one rare or unique beer for the more seasoned beer drinker. “Each event ticket will include a free 80ml sample of all 22 unique beers while the other core range beers will be available for purchase. The whole reason behind the festival was to encourage people to try something different, to challenge their palates but we acknowledge not everyone is adventurous. Feedback from last year convinced us to put some approachable options in front of them as well” says Trev.
Staying true to their regional roots, there will be two official Launch Parties; the first of course in Bendigo on Monday 15 June at The Exchange from 6pm. The second at The Alehouse Project on Friday 19 June from 6pm featuring an exclusive preview of some of the featured festival beers, brewers and industry guests and finger food.
Tickets are now on sale and are available from:WWW.BENDIGOBEER.COM
July 4 - 5MONTALTO ABUNDANCE OLIVE FESTIVALMontalto, 33 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South
Join Montalto as they celebrate the 2015 olive harvest with the Abundance Olive Festival. Montalto have been holding their annual weekend celebration for 13 years now and it is a much loved part of the Montalto events calendar.
A festival spirit pervades the atmosphere; with live music, an intimate, hand selected market, cooking demonstrations, martini bar, olive oil massage, kids activities and of course Montalto food, wine and hospitality.
Learn some new skills with chefs’ cooking demonstrations, wine and cheese matching master classes and olive oil soap making workshops. Entry is free, although some activities attract a small cost.
MONTALTO.COM.AU
July 18 - 19BASTILLE DAY FRENCH FESTIVALState Library Victoria
With a growing French community, the most liveable city in the world now has the opportunity to showcase its French influence and the presence of French people who contribute to making Melbourne the multicultural, food and entertainment hub it is today. French people are known for their passion and romanticism as well as their revolutionary spirit which shapes their identity and makes Bastille Day unique!
bastilledaymelbourne.com.au
July 30LET’S MAKE FARMING ROCK AND ROLL DEBATENo Vacancy QV, 34-40 Jane Bell Lane, MelbourneFowles Wine and environmental not-for-profit Sustainable Table will co-host an evening of debate about the future of Australian farming at No Vacancy Gallery Melbourne. With an all star line-up of panellists, they’ll be tackling the big question facing farming - who will be our future growers and how can we start to value them in the same way we do celebrity chefs? They believe it’s time to make farmers the new rock stars of the culinary world if Australia is to remain well fed.
6:30 - 8:30pm | $25 per person (Inclusive of one glass of wine and salad, with all proceeds supporting Sustainable Table’s food education work.
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