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!
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.
The Fawkner Bistro Bar – South Yarra
Date: Tuesday 4th August 2009
Restaurant: The Fawkner Bistro Bar
Address: 52 Toorak Road Wes, South Yarra, VIC
Phone: 03-9867 5853
Commentary : Sarah Andrew
I honestly cannot remember how many times I have dined at venues where Andrew Bates has been in charge of the kitchen. Nor can I remember how many wine dinners I have designed with Andrew over the last few years, all a great success.
Sally's Kitchen - Melbourne CBD
Date: Tuesday 30thJune 2009
Restaurant: Sally’s Kitchen
Address: 292 Exhibition Street, Melbourne CBD
Phone: 03-9650 9222
Commentary : Sarah Andrew
How often have you struggled for a comfortable and reliable place for a business meeting over food, whether it be breakfast or lunch? The city of Melbourne is teaming with venues, but when efficient service, personable staff and good wholesome food is the criteria then Sally’s Kitchen is the place to head.
Seamstress Restaurant Bar - Melbourne CBD
Date: Thursday 18th June 2009
Restaurant: Seamstress Restaurant Bar
Address: 113 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD
Phone: 03-9663 6363
Commentary : Sarah Andrew
Picture a cold and windy winter night, two women arrive at Seamstress with an appetite and simple brief: to be taken on a food and wine journey that reflected the essence of the restaurant they had chosen. They were not disappointed!