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Bistro Vue, Piggery café – a selection from Shannon Bennett’s empire (part 1)

Posted by Almost Always Ravenous on November 6, 2014 · Leave a Comment

The fairy tale success of Shannon Bennett’s ever expanding restaurant empire, could easily be pigeonholed into increasing commercialisation. However, in light of a few (and only a few) hiccups along the way, with the new Jardin Tan eliciting polarising reviews on dabbling its in Vietnamese cuisine, and notably the haphazard consistency at Café Vue at … Continue reading →

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Punch Lane

Posted by Almost Always Ravenous on October 2, 2010 · 3 Comments

43 Lt Bourke St Melbourne CBD, 3000 (03) 9639 4944 One from the archives; pre-dating my blog. Not many words, but lots of juicy photos! Small cosy place, with a really warm and ambient atmosphere. As a wine bank, they have quite an extensive wine selection. Tapas / entrees: Rabbit & caramalised onion – … Continue reading →

Filed under CBD Melbourne, Mediterranean, Wine Bar / bank, Yummy +1 · Tagged with beetroot, ciabatta, duck, fondant, ocean trout, rabbit, risotto, saganaki, souffle