Foodie Files Melbourne

We started with a chai which, unlike the disappointingly bland ones you can sometimes experience, had a serious kick of ginger and chilli. I found this quite spicy but I was forewarned and used the honey provided to temper the heat. I figured it would play a part in warding off my serious cold too.

I loved the set up of the place and the pretty wall murals. The service was as absolute fabulous too, very genuine and friendly. Hash is famous for their Mork fairy floss hot chocolate but their smashed avo with pomegranate and beetroot ketchup is definitely worth trying too. This was a vibrant take on a breakfast classic which was thoroughly enjoyable.

I couldn’t go past a ‘breakfast dessert’ and the chia and quinoa chocolate pudding sounded healthy but tasted heavenly. This is a showstopper and something quite unique. Berries, coconut and cacao nibs paired with a knockout orange blossom syrup made for an exceptional dish. If you’re a sweet tooth it’s a must. You won’t be disappointed.

Sweetie and Moustache combines the two great loves of my life, desserts and cocktails. The interior is charming and quaint and the offerings varied. I enjoyed the fact that there was something for everyone as often these sorts of venues only cater the more traditional flavours such as red bean, matcha, durian etc but there was plenty of chocolate to keep me happy as well as savoury options to line the stomach.

We kicked off with a dessert cocktail combining the best of both worlds and I opted for the lemon meringue. Topped with yummy torched meringue it was an impressive sight. Others consumed the visually striking Tiramisu as well as the chocolate mousse. If your the designated driver there’s also a range of mocktails available.

I have to say for a dessert bar they also make fantastic beer battered chips! The ultimate sweet treat for me was the decadent ferrero volcano. Rich and chocolatey this would be my pick for the evening. A very close second is the super refreshing mango tango which is a lovely light pana cotta style dish served in a glass. Very fruity and super summery. Open late every night this is definitely the place to be when you are craving a sugar hit

Terrible I know but my third time here at Leelavaldee Thai and no photo. There is an absolute shed load of dishes on the menu which can make it hard to choose but we typically stick with the classics and these were relatively serviceable. We did the masaman lamb, chicken satay and the chicken cashew nut. The serving sizes were average and the meat to veg ratio reasonable. Presentation was your typical Thai but yummy enough

I forgot that I actually prefer the chicken burrito at Mad Mex and ordered the beef (which costs more). They also have a new steak option but they were all out on the day. Tasty enough for a bite on the go

Grabbed a late lunch/early dinner at Oporto pre seeing a play. I really recommend the burger as a double stack as even then the bun to patty ratio isn’t quite right. I like the oprego sauce though