Dining Reviews
Purpose of the Restaurant Review Section to the website
Our aim in this new section is clear and simple: to share positive dining experiences with other food and wine loving individuals. The decision to set up this section on our website came as a result of regular requests to provide family, friends and other business contacts information on good places to wine and dine.
We are naturally drawn to our own client’s cafes, bars and restaurants as we like to show them support in return. We also know they will have good wine on their lists, and we make it a rule never to order the wine that we supply.
So you won’t find ratings and you won’t find damning reviews but you will find bright and breezy overviews commenting on the food, service, ambience and of course wine!
If you have a recommendation yourself for a venue we may not know about please let us know. Also, should you act on one of our reviews and have a great time we would like to know too.
Cheers and happy dining!
L’Osteria – North Fitzroy
Date: Friday 4th December 2009
Restaurant: L’Osteria
Address: 616 Nicholson Street, North Fitzroy
Phone: 03 9489 6302
Commentary : Sarah Andrew
Our evening started with a Point Leo Road Sparkling tasting at Carlton Cellars that I organised. It was attended by locals and a group of friends who regularly meet on Friday evenings to support independent wine retail tastings and then carry on with a meal in the local area. As the wine tasting drew to a close around 8pm, we all departed on foot for the two minute walk to L’Osteria, where fifteen of us had booked in for an early Christmas gathering.
The Estelle – Northcote
Date: Thursday 26th November 2009
Restaurant: The Estelle – Northcote
Address: 243 High Street Northcote
Phone: 03 9489 4609
Commentary : Sarah Andrew
This review takes us out of the city again. There has been a lot of focus on the city and nearby Fitzroy and Collingwood from press and trade journalists for very good reasons. This said, there is an interesting crawl happening on High Street, starting in Northcote and heading north.
a’Mews Restaurant - Glebe
Date: Wednesday 18th November 2009
Restaurant: a’Mews Restaurant
Address: 99 Glebe Point Road, Glebe (Sydney)
Phone: 02 96604999
Commentary : Sarah Andrew
It would be fair to say that this has become my favourite venue in Sydney to host wine dinners. They are always sold out which is no surprise as chef and owner Richard Moyser offers a wonderful blend of modern French and British cuisine. He draws upon classical French techniques and outstanding Australian produce to create innovative and original dishes to delight both the palate and the eye.
Mercer's Restaurant - Eltham
Date: Thursday 12th November 2009
Restaurant: Mercer’s Restaurant
Address: 732 Main Road, Eltham
Phone: 03 9431 1015
Commentary : Sarah Andrew
Husband and wife team Stephen and Ute Mercer operate Mercer’s Restaurant, a delightful premises surrounded by a cottage garden, in Eltham, Melbourne’s north east. The environment is stylish and welcoming. The menu is modern Australian, with a focus on seasonal ingredients. The wine list is one to peruse slowly with a good selection of half bottles, magnums and even a listing of Jimmy Watson trophy winners!
Cookie - Melbourne CBD
Date: Friday 23rd October 2009
Restaurant: Cookie
Address: First Floor, 252 Swanston Street, Melbourne CBD
Phone: 03 9660 7663
Commentary : Sarah Andrew
It would be fair to say that since opening in 2001, Cookie has become somewhat of an institution. The venue serves many purposes and from the end of the day through to close it is always busy! There is a certain vibe about the place and despite the noise (best to be avoided for a romantic first date) is one to keep on your radar for a bite to eat, serious get together with friends or a place of choice for a few evening beverages.
Provenance Food & Wine - Collingwood
Date: Sunday 11th October 2009
Restaurant: Provenance Food and Wine
Address: 288 Smith Street, Collingwood, VIC
Phone: 03 8415 0700
Commentary : Sarah Andrew
Over the past 12 months David Hynes has gone about building an approachable, inviting and evolving place to wine, dine, brunch and do lunch. He has also successfully designed and orchestrated several wine degustation events this year (including Get Fig’ed; Quince this Quail that; & How mushroom is too mushroom).
Bistro Flor - Carlton North
Date: Sunday 4th October 2009
Restaurant: Bistro Flor
Address: 555 Nicholson Street, Carlton Nort, VIC
Phone: 03 9381 4443
Commentary : Sarah Andrew
Over the past 18 months that owner Matthew Palmer has run Bistro Flor I have worked my way through the menu covering breakfast on the weekend, lunch and dinner. I have never been disappointed and my visit last Sunday was no exception.
Lake House - Daylesford
Date: Saturday 7th March 2009
Restaurant: Lake House - Daylesford
Address: 4 King Street, Dalyesford, VIC
Phone: 03 5348 3329
Commentary : Sarah Andrew
It was with great anticipation that I made a lunch booking at this wonderful restaurant, and not simply because the Lake House restaurant is a client of ours. The consistency in service, quality of locally grown produce and depth of wine list remain key attractions to this restaurant that has been in operation for 25 years.
Milé Café Bar - Melbourne CBD
Date: Thursday 20th August 2009
Restaurant: Milé Café Bar
Address: Shop 4, 308 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD
Phone: 03 9620 7122
Commentary : Sarah Andrew
I am getting to know this venue very well, and have worked my way through the breakfast, lunch and light evening menu on more than one occasion. The most recent occasion was a Thursday evening, after the wine appreciation course I host at the venue concluded.
Trotters - Carlton
Date: Monday 24th August 2009
Restaurant: Trotters Café
Address: 400 Lygon Street, Carlton, VIC
Phone: 03-9347 5657
Commentary : Sarah Andrew
It has been quite a while since I last ate at Trotters Café, despite passing them on a regular basis. Becoming a new client of Selador Wines, the impetus was there to re-visit this small buzzing venue.
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