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I stumbled on this place while I was looking for another Cafe so I can justifiably say (yet again), "Funny how things happen".
It was busy with what seemed like locals so immediately my antennae began twitching & thought it must be o.k. When I saw they served Grinders Coffee (not one of my faves) I had another thought, maybe not. But, (yes, you knew that was coming didn't you dear reader) when I had a squiz at the blackboard menu I thought yet again!
Now for the drier info. They are open 7 days. Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. till late, Saturday 9:00 a.m. till late & Sunday 10:00 a.m. till late. Think on my next Melbourne trip it will be brekkie one day & lunch another day at the very least.
If I hadn't been meeting Anne12 for lunch I would've chosen either the Goat's Cheese Omelette with Asparagus ($13) or the Seared Tuna with Coscous & Yoghurt ($18). I would have been able to choose from an excellent selection of table wines, byt the glass, to have with my selection.
Anyway, I knew I had time & room (after a good brekkie at Caffe Cucian e Bar) for some morning tea so my eyes drifted towards the dessert menu & what was there posed a dilemma (if only all dilemmas were this enjyable & tasty. lol!) Was it to be the "Creme brulee with fresh berries ($9) & pretend I was back in Paris (this place had a Parisien feel to it) or was it to be the "Peaches & Figs with Amaretto ($9) Well I went with the latter & was very impressed indeed..
So impressed was I with the quality of my food & what they had to offer on the menu, as well as the wine selection, that I will most definitely revisiting for lunch on my next Melbourne trip. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 159 Spring Street, MelbournePhone: 61 3 9654 6657Directions: Right at the top of Bourke Street turn left at the lights & you'll see the tables on the footpath (o.k. sidewalk for you Americans). If you reach the Princess Theatre you've gone too far.
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| | | | Timeout Cafe: Refuelling in Federation Square | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
After Laurie (one of my VT friends Australia2) dropped me off after picking me up from the airport I was still a bit peckish so thought I'd grab a bite at this place after reading about it on Keith Lawrence's (Melbourne VTer leffe3) Melbourne page.
Well I'm very glad I did because I got good food & equally good coffee. For me the perfect combination (well pretty close to it anyway. lol!).
Not only good food & coffee, but also equally good service. I don't know why Aussies are down on themselves saying we don't provide as good service as other places in the world when so often Aussie waitpersons are so typically friendly & helpful. The waiter & waitress who looke after me here were terrific. In the photo is Danae the waitress displaying her beautiful smile. I didn't catch the guy's name, but he was really nice too.
The issue for me here was not to eat too much or food that was too heavy as I had a bit of walking ahead of me & planned to have lunch somewhere else only about 1 & 1/2 hours later.
Browsing the varied & comprehensive menu led me to select a serving of:
Poached summer fruits (not too bad for late winter eh? lol!) with yoghurt. It was not only delicious, but was not too light, not too heavy, but just right (that's a line from a not too far gone cereal ad' on TV here in Oz'). It really was though. I'm not just using that line for fun.
And the coffee. my regular - a Mocha on soy milk, was just as good too.
When I posted a couple of questions in the Melbourne forum one of my VT friends craic replied saying (amongst other things), "There's no bad coffee in Melbourne Doug." From my little samping I think she may well be right Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 2 Swanston Street Walk, Federation SquarePhone: +61 3 9671 3855Directions: On the city side of the Yarra River. If you cross the road from Flinders Street Station you will find the Time Out Cafe on the lower side, to the left, in Federation Square.
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| | | | THE KILIM: TURKISH FOOD | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
When you make your booking at this restaurant, specify whether you want chairs or cushions to sit on!! I'm too old for cushions, so luckily I knew to ask for chairs. Actually it's bench seats or stools. We were in an upstairs room which added to the great atmosphere.
Friday and Saturday nights are fixed menu only. There is a choice of vegetarian, seafood or meat. $28 each was good value for the amount of food, which included unlimited amounts of turkish bread. We had the meat menu, which came with entrees of 4 dips, stuffed vine leaves(VERY nice), borlotti beans, mushrooms, chickpeas, chargrilled vegies etc. Thoroughly enjoyed everything. Leave a Comment Theme: Middle EasternPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 366 Victoria St. RichmondPhone: 94285982Directions: Between Church St and Burnley StWebsite: www.thekilim.com.au
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| | | | Claypots: Best Fish (St Kilda) | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
An institution in Melbourne - if you see a table free, grab it! Unlikely that chance will come again in your lifetime -:)
Tiny place squeezed in just off Acland St, tables are close together, the tiny kitchen somehow manages to turn out food for the masses.
There is a slight twist in that there is a fairly large courtyard out back, but even so, within an hour of opening in the evening (opens 6pm) there is rarely a table free until approx 930pm.
No reservations taken other than on the night itself and in person. When they say they will phone you to let you kow when a table is free, they mean it and they do!
Claypots are the attraction (Moroccan, Keralan, Mexican etc) but I reckon its the fish to go for here. Cold counter fridge displays the catch of the day, with the Black Board menu highlighting the prices. Fish you've never heard of, fish you don't recognise. But ask the waitress - some fish will come in one size only, others enough to serve 1, 2 or 4. Slight flavourings are added, but its the fish itself that is allowed to bask in its own juices and glory here. Usually, the food is amazing.
And its a BYO, so nip round the corner (I wouldn't recommend the wine shop next door) for your favourite tipple and away you go. Leave a Comment Theme: SeafoodPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 213 Barklay StPhone: 03 9534 1382Directions: corner of Acland St
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