Mookie was flying back from her culinary adventures in Thailand and Cambodia and asked that one of her crew meet her in Melbourne to dine at Attica (see the Attica review here). Wanting to try the dishes of Peter Gunn, since the last time the Foodie Mookie crew visited Attica, a booking was made at [...]
Three months of crossing fingers and two weeks of a frenetic Australian, Thai and Cambodian dining tour culminated in a secured reservation at Australia’s #1, Australiasia’s #1 and the World’s #33 restaurant, Attica. My love affair with Australian cuisine started with Attica. Chef Ben Shewry’s passion for using locally grown, native ingredients and showcasing in [...]
Rockpool Bar & Grill Melbourne was the first restaurant on a recent culinary tour that took in Bangkok, Cambodia and of course Melbourne. Its other half, Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney is a romantic favourite with several significant milestones experienced there under the influence of good wine and great food. Located on the Southbank riverfront [...]
An unexpected delay in Melbourne thanks to a cancelled flight had an upside when a visit to Nobu Melbourne could be arranged at the last minute. This famous restaurant name is known worldwide due to the media-salivating ownership of investor Robert De Niro and celebrity Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. This potent Hollywood partnership is left at [...]
Yes, I had to look Omakase up before booking dinner at Kappo recently. I was so intrigued with putting my dining completely in the hands of the Chef that day and not knowing what will come next. Of course, I had the chance to decline and ingredient, but unless you have allergies, why would you? [...]
Restaurant: Vue de Monde Location: 55, Rialto Towers, 525 Collins St, Melbourne, Vic. Chef: Shannon Bennett Hats: 3 (2015) Book a Table "Opulent" is the word that comes to mind when you step out of the lift and enter Vue de Monde's high flying establishment and when drinking in the amazing view. "Where is this [...]
Congratulations to SEPIA Restaurant in Sussex Street, Sydney who was awarded the coveted title of Best Restaurant in Australia as voted by chefs and other hospitality insiders. Source: Australian Financial Review Top 100 restaurants (supported by Qantas and Vittoria Coffee). 1. Sepia, NSW 2. Attica, VIC 3. Quay, NSW 4. Brae Restaurant, Birregurra, VIC 5. [...]
The 2014 Best Restaurants in the World were announced (very exciting) and NOMA managed to reclaim their #1 position after El Celler de Can Roca's win in 2013. Sadly Australia only has one entrant, Attica in Melbourne (which is fantastic). The World’s 50 Best, sponsored by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, is organised and published by [...]
I'm excited that the new list for the "The World's Best Restaurants" Top 100 Restaurants in the World has been released for 2013. The World’s 50 Best, sponsored by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, is organised and published by Restaurant Magazine and voted on by almost 1000 jurors across 27 countries. Check out the list for [...]
