quality food...

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:34 pm

discovered what sichuan pepper is today, had been having it in chilli at a dumpling place, mad crazy experience for the mouth

bonsai · Post by **bonsai** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:34 pm

kitty FTW with that recipe, saturday night PLANNED

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:55 am

So i think i need to revise my previous post about hellenic republic. Went again last night and it was absolutely divine! I think my first experience had a lot to do with the company - my grandmother completely did my head in and makes everything twice as frantic and tense as it needs to be.

Started with the tarama and tzatziki, saganaki with figs (omfg - thanks for the tip gnat!), and spanakopita which was absolutely delicious. Smashed the mousakka and lamb off the spit :drool:. Then had to get the custard filled filo - fuck me...savoured every mouthful of the fucker and wished i could have gutsed a whole one (thanks again for the tip gnat). Amazing.

So....my average response last time has been completely reverse. Couldn't fault it really.

same o · Post by **same o** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:29 am

awesome am going tonight

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:02 pm

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:03 pm

ah good to hear witty. i'm gagging to go and have those semolina custard thingos again. maybe could go and get one for takeaway dessert...

we went to simone's in bright on the weekend. absolutely rubbish. reach arounds must be being exchanged for their two hats. thoroughly disappointing..

holidays coming up- reckon a pre holiday trip to cutler and co will tip it off nicely.. start saving!

same o · Post by **same o** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:29 pm

only 9 more hours to good food...

Polecat · Post by **Polecat** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:30 pm

^ what a shame you went all that way and Simone's was no good gnat

I'm booked in for dinner at the Royal Mail in Dunkeld in September. Yaaay! Should be a good luxurious splurge

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:37 pm

ah but bright and the king valley and the place we stayed was AWESOME PC

BU gracebrook winery- great little spot and mad pinot grigio and sav blanc, cows amongst the vines.. my fave

royal mail will be lovely. can have grampians walk too?!

C.I.A. · Post by **C.I.A.** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:02 pm

Was looking at some literature on lead exposure and read this:

some glazed ceramic “Tagines” imported from Morocco, used for or in connection with cooking, storage and consumption of food may contain excessive levels of lead, which may result in the release of lead from the product into the food.

Was released as a bulletin by the Vic Government late last year. Federal Government is trying to introduce a lead leachability test that all imported Tagines can pass.

Hope everyone already knew this and was all over that sh1t, like, last November.

Polecat · Post by **Polecat** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:32 pm

^ my mum told me about that one. My tagine is an Emile Henry one. Made in France so it should be lead free.

Polecat · Post by **Polecat** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:34 pm

gnat wrote:ah but bright and the king valley and the place we stayed was AWESOME PC

BU gracebrook winery- great little spot and mad pinot grigio and sav blanc, cows amongst the vines.. my fave

royal mail will be lovely. can have grampians walk too?!

Love the King Valley. My faves are Pizzini & Dal Zotto. My aunt was telling me about Gracebrook on the weekend. She also like d La Cantina, which I think she said did preservative free wine.

I'll be cycling and bush walking down at the Grampians, with a few days camping too. Never been there so it should be nice.

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:43 pm

I had a vegan parma last night.

It was alright, would do again however prefer the real version tbh.

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:25 pm

I would recommend NOT buying the nachos at East Brunswick Club. I've had worse, but not by much.

same o · Post by **same o** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:03 pm

mixtress wrote:I would recommend NOT buying the nachos at East Brunswick Club. I've had worse, but not by much.

that is where one of the morans got shot isnt it... i think that may be ur problem right there.... essendon gangsta flavour.

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:42 pm

same o wrote:
mixtress wrote:I would recommend NOT buying the nachos at East Brunswick Club. I've had worse, but not by much.
that is where one of the morans got shot isnt it... i think that may be ur problem right there.... essendon gangsta flavour.

That was the Brunswick Club not the East Brunswick Club.

Fuck man, if you are going to be a fully sick DJ then you need to know your gangster history and get it right, FUCK!

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:56 pm

A friend suggested I try Sirena Tuna. Got on it today, YUM! So much better than JW and greenseas.

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:58 pm

I think sol mare is a bit better, but sirena def a cut above the norm

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:04 pm

I will try sol mare next I've also heard Safco is alright? All this time i've been eating mushy john west when I could have been eating quality stuff.

For anyone thats interested and near a tv, Heuy is cooking with Tagine on channel 10 atm.

same o · Post by **same o** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:12 pm

kronz wrote:
same o wrote:
mixtress wrote:I would recommend NOT buying the nachos at East Brunswick Club. I've had worse, but not by much.
that is where one of the morans got shot isnt it... i think that may be ur problem right there.... essendon gangsta flavour.
That was the Brunswick Club not the East Brunswick Club.

Fuck man, if you are going to be a fully sick DJ then you need to know your gangster history and get it right, FUCK!

SICK CUNT DJ!!!

aroes · Post by **aroes** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:38 pm

Jinx wrote:A friend suggested I try Sirena Tuna. Got on it today, YUM! So much better than JW and greenseas.

Sirena puttanesca tuna is drrooooooool..........really chunky tuna in oil with olives, tomato, capers and onion

best ever for sangers

Safcol is alright but some of the flavors are wack

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:33 pm

Jinx wrote:A friend suggested I try Sirena Tuna. Got on it today, YUM! So much better than JW and greenseas.

Best tuna in a can imo, won't touch anything else. Shame it costs $2.24 a can

Goes fantastic with shredded cabbage and tomato's with some vinegarette.

same o · Post by **same o** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:02 pm

hellenic republic was mad.

had the taramasolata and baked fetta dip
and vine leaves for starters.

then mains was
red mullet, some sort of baked chicken which my dad got and the egg plant and tomato bake.
with some salad.

dinner was the custard filo pastry, greek donuts and quince with yogurt was awesome.

cost $200 bucks with beers and wine and was sooooooo stuffed afterwards

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:01 am

mmmm semolina custard pastry... semolina custard pastry....

PC, we went to pizzini- 2009 pinot grigio out now

heads up re feathertop summit cru- $150 per quarter for 12 bottles. mad bargain:
http://www.boynton.com.au/WineClubMembership

going to robbie's stein this weekend..

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:16 am

will be interested to hear what you think of robbie's gnat.
breakfast there was pretty meh, but it's just around the corner, so wouldn't mind checking it for dins.

same o · Post by **same o** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:49 am

gnat wrote:mmmm semolina custard pastry... semolina custard pastry....

soooooo gooooooooood

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 1:16 pm

didn't end up at robbie's stein... will go at some point though. i've heard mixed reports but lately they've all been good

hit pizza mein leibe instead. zomg greenpeace pizza- broccoli, silverbeet, lemon and taleggio... delish! and buffalo milk pannacotta with rhubarb and raspberries.. pinga red ftw too lol. highly recommend the pinga

Blaxter · Post by **Blaxter** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 1:21 pm

kronz wrote:I had a vegan parma last night.

It was alright, would do again however prefer the real version tbh.

HOw easy did those Parmas go down - quicky than a greasy whore?

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 1:25 pm

made this salad last night and fired up the barbie in summer anticipation:

http://au.food.yahoo.com/recipes/recipe ... -dressing/

soooo good. i omitted the garlic in the dressing though and added some sugar

90 sec brown rice in a bag ftw

Blaxter · Post by **Blaxter** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 1:28 pm

Had some mad Vegan home cooking over the weekend.
My friends partner made delicious vegetable pies on Saturday and followed it up with awesome mixed veg on fetucinni pasta with olives and avocado. win win.

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 2:54 pm

best pho in melbs?
tell me!

ADD_Boy · Post by **ADD_Boy** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:47 pm

pho pho pho pho pho pho pho

Fents · Post by **Fents** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:53 pm

witty_pseudonym wrote:best pho in melbs?
tell me!

Post by **breaksRbest** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:49 pm

gnat wrote: zomg greenpeace pizza- broccoli, silverbeet, lemon and taleggio... delish!

was the secret ingredient FAIL? Sorry, sounds feral

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:00 am

MAHA'S TURKISH DELIGHT FILLED DOUGHNUTS

Doughnuts
- 300 gm water
- 350 gm flour
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 10 gm dry yeast
- 100 gm rose flavor Turkish delights, diced into 1 cm pieces

1. Add all dry ingredients together
2. Whisk warm water in the flour mix
3. Allow to stand in warm place until proved, approx. 15 mins
4. Carefully place a piece of Turkish delight in your hand and
coat it in the doughnut batter
5. Form a ball and carefully drop it into hot oil (aprox 170°C)
6. Allow to cook until golden brown
7. Coat with rosewater honey and enjoy

Rosewater Honey and Pinenuts
- 200 ml honey
- 1 cinnamon quill
- 50 ml rosewater
- 1/2 vanilla pod
- 50 gm toasted and crushed pine nuts
1. Place all ingredients excluding rosewater in a pot and
bring to the boil
2. Remove from heat and add rosewater and allow to chill
3. Drizzle on doughnuts
4. Sprinkle with crushed pine nuts and serve

z0my nom

Post by **fooishbar** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:20 am

breaksRbest wrote:
gnat wrote: zomg greenpeace pizza- broccoli, silverbeet, lemon and taleggio... delish!

was the secret ingredient FAIL? Sorry, sounds feral

nah, sounds pretty rad actually.

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:36 am

was yummmmm- nom nom nom- silverbeet and lemon is magic imo

panama last weekend was pretty win. schmick space to share a good meal and several good wines with mad peoples. would go back

otsumami this weekend.. gimme gimme sweet potato gyoza and sake soy eggplanty goodness..

i need somewhere for sunday lunch this weekend- pref northside becoz i'm lazy.. maybe zum zum or somewhere on rathdowne...

Post by **fooishbar** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:41 am

gnat wrote:was yummmmm- nom nom nom- silverbeet and lemon is magic imo

exactment!

gnat wrote:i need somewhere for sunday lunch this weekend- pref northside becoz i'm lazy.. maybe zum zum or somewhere on rathdowne...

la luna

or rathdowne st food store, haven't been there in tiiiiiime ...

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:49 am

Went to Isthmus of Kra last night.

AWESOME! We had this:

TOM YUM cooked in a terra-cotta pot with a choice of chicken, prawns or vegetables.

CROQUETTES THAINAMOON Golden patties of compounded mixture of organic soya grits, yam, cashews with tangy kumquat chili puree which is sensibly spiced.

Hot plate grilled corn fed CHICKEN PAI NAI from Bendigo poultry farm marinated with fragrant spices and honey. It is served with green mango/apple kerabu salad.

Thin slivers of Gippsland VENISON PAD HORM wok-singed with Siam queen Thai basil, lots of green and roasted cashews.

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:52 am

sounds dope. but seriously. most wankey name for a restaurant EVER imo.

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:03 pm

hmmmm i have him on my list but maybe not so pricey for this occasion.. thanks foo

i booked zum zum- good for teh vegetarians

sounds yum jamesss- partic the chook. lol at grits though.

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:48 pm

witty_pseudonym wrote:best pho in melbs?
tell me!

IMHO, Chu The

@MILCO@ · Post by **@MILCO@** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:21 pm

FoundationStepper wrote:
witty_pseudonym wrote:best pho in melbs?
tell me!
IMHO, Chu The

mmm will have to try, i love my pho second best soup known to man........

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:41 am

get the weekend oz for a rundown of "50 great australian restaurants"

a few mbc favourites listed... (hellenic, movida etc) and others which im not so familiar with

@MILCO@ · Post by **@MILCO@** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:52 am

www.punchlane.com.au

anyone been here?

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:40 pm

^i want to

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:10 am

mmmmm otsumami was winnnnn- sweet potato gyoza and that eggplant with miso and sake was the best i've ever tasted. seriously good little restaurant with a schmick wine list and smart service. highly recommend

got poleaxed at zum zum yest for lunch. smashed insane amounts of wine and ate steadily for 3.5 hours. tabbouleh 11/10, smoked paprika dip 200/100. best.

dengelman · Post by **dengelman** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:19 am

nice work gnatty - two of my fav northsyde staples there!

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:31 am

it's been too long dengelman

had never been to otsumami but zum zum has been a long time fave too. yay northside

we're off to gingerboy again this weekend. my fave melb restaurant.. zomg gimme dessert platter. amongst other stuff

Direkt · Post by **Direkt** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:34 am

Cooked up a lovely Steak & Guiness Pie yesterday courtesy of Jamie Oliver's recipe... very nice.

4hrs prep and cooking time but worth it.