http://www.chow.com/boards/37 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:01:30 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://www.chow.com/topics/561249#4096944 Catalonia in Kirribilli - really good tapas, not too expensive and a good wine list - you could take over the whole upstairs or patio Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:53:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/561249#4096944 http://www.chow.com/topics/547801#4092405 in my research for an upcoming trip - I saw Sunshine (Viaduct) listed as the top place in Auckland for Yum Cha. Anyone have anything to add? Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:12:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/547801#4092405 http://www.chow.com/topics/563195#4089942 We've moved a thread on this subject to the Food Media & News board. You can follow the discussion here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/562908 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:26:50 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/563195#4089942 http://www.chow.com/topics/562802#4089928 two words: seafood. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:34:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/562802#4089928 http://www.chow.com/topics/532344#4086017 I recently came across Blue River Dairy at the Food Show here in Auckland who make a couple of organic cows milk cheeses. http://www.blueriverdairy.co.nz/Products I'm dairy intolerant, so I just LOVE their range of sheeps milk cheeses (all vegetarian), including a fantastic cheddar. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:02:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/532344#4086017 http://www.chow.com/topics/540369#4085937 Rick Stein has recently sung the praises of Fleur's - he specifically mentioned it in an interview in Canvas magazine last weekend! Shame I'm in Auckland, I'd love to try it. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:34:07 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/540369#4085937 http://www.chow.com/topics/401553#4085897 Hi, I don't know much about Persian food, however you could try the Turkish Cafe in Newmarket - they do dishes from other countries around Turkey, and one of their daytime chefs is Persian. He cooks beautiful rice! Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:21:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/401553#4085897 http://www.chow.com/topics/367738#4084484 Hi: Pardon the interruption, but please keep the queries and responses on this thread focused on the chow aspects of places to live. We've removed some discussions about weather and general cost of living issues, as they are beyond the scope of this board. Thank you! Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:44:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/367738#4084484 http://www.chow.com/topics/561424#4084422 fish. i would have thought. i think they dive for abalone around merimbula as well (remember something about a shark attack on one of the divers a year or so ago). Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:43:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/561424#4084422 http://www.chow.com/topics/546597#4084252 Hi, Tio Pablo is another NZ supplier of Mexican foods: http://www.tiopablo.co.nz/. For anyone based in Auckland, you can buy Tio Pablo products at Huckleberry Farms in Greenlane, Grey Lynn or Glen Innes. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:05:16 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/546597#4084252 http://www.chow.com/topics/560758#4082566 A good recommendation, but pub food falls into a number of categories. First, quite a few pubs especially in the big cities have dining rooms that are pretty good restaurants, they manage to keep the pub atmosphere but serve top food. In Sydney these included "Civic Dining" in the CBD; "The Four in Hand", "The Bellevue Hotel" and "The Light Brigade" in Paddington; and "The Palisade Hotel" in The Rocks. Some of the restaurants have outgrown the pubs, like "Bistro Moncur" at the Woolhara Hotel which has moved far, far away from its pub roots - maybe the clue is the restaurant has a seperate name to the pub. Then there are the more traditional pubs that still do counter meals. In Sydney I found a lot of these to be pretty average with cheap deals on steaks and simple fish and chips. Good fuel whilst on a session but not destination food. In smaller towns these pubs can be better, when I lived in Adelaide there were some great pubs that did really good counter meals like "The Exeter" in Rundle Street which served interesting food. A couple of central pubs in Sydney (in The Rocks) that do OK food are "The Australian" in has very interesting beers (a good change from the standards) and does food pizza, whilst "The Lord Nelson" has a good range of pub classics, and brews its own beer. NOTE: all the pubs I recomend in The Rocks are "up the hill" away from the more tourist area around Circular Quay Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:49:41 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/560758#4082566 http://www.chow.com/topics/557972#4078586 Another tip/method: http://www.worldfoodieguide.com/index.php/how-to-eat-xiao-long-bao-or-shanghai-dumplings-by-helen-yuet-ling-pang/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:58:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/557972#4078586 http://www.chow.com/topics/560291#4069356 Yu-u is about the only Japanese place I have eaten at (in Australia) that a waft from the air vent has triggered childhood memories I didn't know I had (lived in Japan from 7 months to 3 years of age)! It's the kind of Japanese food my parents re-introduced me to back in Australia, either in our home (mum went to Japanese cooking school in Tokyo) or a particular restaurant (long since closed) the company my dad worked for owned (oh the heady 1980's eh?) in order to entertain their Japanese customers. Funnily enough I told my parents about this place and every time they go to Melbourne they have to eat at Yu-u. I wish we had something like this in Sydney. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:19:58 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/560291#4069356 http://www.chow.com/topics/559932#4069326 how old are these people and what are their interests/reasons for the trip? Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:08:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/559932#4069326 http://www.chow.com/topics/551063#4062855 As a many time visitor to Taiwan, I've been to both the old original and the newer branch in Taipei (loved it!), and the new branch in Sydney. The main thing with the Sydney branch is you get fewer soup dumplings so it seems more expensive, less value for money. The secret with the soup dumplings is something like bone marrow gel which is solid at room temperature during mince/preparation, but which turns into hot liquid soup when steamed. Yes they're excellent for a special experience, but until they lower their prices slightly or give you more dumplings for the same price - I won't hurry back to the Sydney branch. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:44:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/551063#4062855 http://www.chow.com/topics/553801#4037689 thanks yall for the info Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:40:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/553801#4037689 http://www.chow.com/topics/546459#4033491 Fiji- fish eyes lol Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:35:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/546459#4033491 http://www.chow.com/topics/552533#4033478 South Island..much better than the North in my opinion lol Ok, agree with Fleurs in Moeraki.........its great!!!.....Fluer herself, is a great person, and down to earth and endearing I live in Queenstown, so of course i'll reccommend coming here!! For fine dining try the following - Gantleys -The Postmaster's House -Saffron - Solera Vino for casual: -The Cow - The Captains -Monty's - Very causal but good Brunch/Lunch and very good coffee can be found @ Joe's Garage and Vudu Cafe For cocktails Eichardts Barmuda Sky Bar Bardeaux Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:17:39 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/552533#4033478 http://www.chow.com/topics/545959#4033269 I have family in Adelaide. "The Brown Dog" on Goodwood Road does gorgeous breakfasts...plenty of places in Adelaide do good coffee. I'd have to second "The Star of Greece" I have family out that way and can remember stopping for an icecream after a swim growing up...before it became a celebrity favourite of course! Food is good and the view is lovely...but having grown up in the area I am biased. Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:01:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/545959#4033269 http://www.chow.com/topics/425832#4031611 excellent points and thanks for confirming my limited research. I certainly wasn't saying never eat it and I wholeheartedly agree with the what you cook and how you cook it perspective. :) Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:17:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/425832#4031611 http://www.chow.com/topics/556623#4027815 Dinner at The Windsor is the quintessential Melbourne dining experience, IMHO. NYE, Crown will most likely have lots of "Stuff" going on.. fireworks and the like, but you may have to deal with all the pissed punters.. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:57:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/556623#4027815 http://www.chow.com/topics/543768#4022596 For Melbourne I would recommend Rumi, Lygon St in East Brunswick for Persian/Lebanese with a modern twist - love the hot yoghurt soup with lebanese style tortellini ------> also the Alderman next door to rumi is a fantastic bar, reasonably priced drinks a funky layout - one room feels distinctly like a lounge room. They also have a hatch which they place orders through for lebanese pizza's from Rumi - best of all they have the coolest, calmest resident dog! Chocolate Buddha, in Fed Square, for relaxed Japanese food Seamstress - the upstairs bar, also has a restaurant but I've never been - Lonsdale St CBD, some of the bar staff have a bit of attitude (at least the one at the register when I went to pay did) but the tasting plate was delicious and takes a cross cultural approach to Cantonese eg. arancini stuffed with scallop Curve bar, Arts Centre St Kilda Road city - I love the light shades in this place! The kitchen is open late (to maximize on people feeling hungry after the play/opera/symphony/ballet etc) the menu is a good reflection of Mod-oz food (european, asian and Mediterranean influences). I had the most beautiful braised beef cheek with sautéed savoy cabbage (although the menu may have changed that was awhile ago) I regularly go after shows for a drink and to share a bowl of fries with garlic mayo. Pellegrinis, Bourke st CBD (b/w exhibition and russell st's) is something of an institution when it comes to pasta. It's not fancy, it's not done with a lot of flair but it is done with a lot of love and charm, also have whatever is going in terms of granita. Although not massively hip Laksa King on Racecourse Rd in Newmarket offers the best curry laksa I've had outside of Kuala Lumpar, and just up the road Canton D'lite (shocking name I know) does a delicious beef crispy egg noodles with Gai Lan. And just across the road is The Kitchen, a cafe that offers perfectly poached eggs on sourdough, although I usually have to request for my caffe latte to be weak as the beans they use pack a caffeine punch. If you like Yum Cha the I recommend Red Emperor, Southbank, plenty of staff so your table never piles up with bamboo steamers and your pot of tea never runs dry. The food on offer is classic and consistent. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:37:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/543768#4022596 http://www.chow.com/topics/328428#4016656 We're just back from two weeks in Australia and must say that Tetsuya's was fantastic- as good as Per Se and Guy Savoy. The food was memorable and the waitstaff was charming, welcoming and knowledgeable. The 10 course set menu was perfect and the chef was very creative in accomodating Mr. Vegetarian. Aria, with a direct view of the Sydney Opera House was quite good also. In Port Douglas, we had an excellent dinner at Nautilus, a beautiful, elegant outdoor restaurant in a jungle-like setting. The seafood is impressively fresh, mostly with Asian influences and the setting is very romantic. The food market in Adelaide has EVERYTHING. From spectacular fruits and vegetables, to bread, artisanal cheese, honey, seafood and exotic meat. They give out samples and the kangaroo was beyond delicious; imagine the best beef you have ever eaten. Finally, the Observatory Hotel in Sydney was a perfect place to stay. The breakfast buffet was amazing, with freshly squeezed orange, grapefruit and watermelon juices and fruit that included kiwi and passion fruit as well as the more expected choices. They also serve a traditional tea in the afternoon which is as good as any in London, plus they have the nicest and most talented concierges we have ever met; they got us great tickets for the opera and reservations at all the restaurants mentioned above. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:21:20 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/328428#4016656 http://www.chow.com/topics/545058#4015700 I recently read something positive about southern ocean lodge: http://www.southernoceanlodge.com.au/eatdrink.asp Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:03:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/545058#4015700 http://www.chow.com/topics/549772#4012842 Try this place in Darwin Red Ochre Grill - Todd Mall Darwin, Northern Territory http://travelworld101.com/board/index.php?topic=94.msg264#msg264 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:08:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/549772#4012842 http://www.chow.com/topics/549829#4012198 Yes it is all very subjective, but I think there is still a fair degree of common agreement about what defines "good food". It's far easier to agree on what is "good food" than say, "good music". I find I do generally agree with the GFG. I have never been to a restaurant with a hat that I did not enjoy. I might feel that this or that restaurant didn't deserve as many hats as they got, but it is always quality food with defining characteristics that place it above the average. What I find interesting is how much influence the GFG has in Sydney and presumably Melbourne with their edition. It's a huge deal to drop or gain a hat, appear or disappear from the Good Food Guide because of the business or loss thereof that it entails. I remember that series Heat In The Kitchen. You didnt need to be there at the GFG awards ceremony to sense the tension in the air as the winners/losers were read out. More than one chef on the series noted how it can make and break restaurants. Yeah there are other review publications like Gourmet Traveller and Sydney Eats, but none has the reach or sway that GFG has. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:28:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/549829#4012198 http://www.chow.com/topics/553795#4010853 Australia has some rather stringent (arguably unneccessary) laws regarding import of dairy and 'raw' meat products and your favourite cheese may not satisfy these. On the plus side there are some wonderful locally made cheeses particularly form areas like the Yarra Valley and Tasmania. Happy hunting! Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:42:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/553795#4010853 http://www.chow.com/topics/553971#4010838 Unsure if any local food markets or restaurants would do. Try David Jones (retailer, food section) or Meyer (ditto). Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:38:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/553971#4010838 http://www.chow.com/topics/553398#3998121 I am traveling to Oz and NZ for the first time this week. I'm in Sydney for a week on business and would appreciate any recommendations for a solo diner. I'm especially looking for seafood and am looking for everything from fine dining to great little shacks on the beach. The ambience doesn't matter much as long as it's amenable to solo diners and the food is excellent. Then I'm on to South Island with my boyfriend for a week and making the typical circuit - Christchurch, Greymouth, Franz Josef and Fox, Queenstown, Milford Sound. Any and all great eats along the way would be much appreciated. We are driving the route so are willing to go off the beaten path a bit for anything that's worth it. Also looking for suggestions on the long trek between Franz Josef and Queenstown. Is wine country on that jaunt? Finally, we are heading up to Port Cove area for the final week. This is the area I'm finding the least info on and would appreciate any special gems! Thanks so much in advance! Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:04:32 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/553398#3998121 http://www.chow.com/topics/492769#3996398 I lived in Wellington for about 4 months and Kai was one of my favorite places to eat!! Not a tourist trap!! Really great food!! Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:15:41 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/492769#3996398 http://www.chow.com/topics/551560#3983457 Check out the "not so secret menu" at the bottom of the page: http://www.in-n-out.com/menu.asp In-N-Out advertises the quality of their food, and most store designs use large windows and an open layout that allow customers to watch as it is prepared. However, much of the preparation process may go unnoticed — In-N-Out is unique amongst fast food chains because it does not use freezers, the lettuce is hand-leafed rather than sliced, the burgers and buns are grilled together, and everything comes together to be served without the use of heat lamps or microwaves. While the restaurants have a standard menu with limited options, In-N-Out's has a "secret" but well-known unpublished menu. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:58:20 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/551560#3983457 http://www.chow.com/topics/464675#3977457 On Eagle Street Pier tried Cha Cha Char ( http://www.chachachar.com.au/ ) and found it quite tasty, very pleasant service, and not too unreasonable prices (mains around AU$40). It's a steak house, so mostly they have steak (surprise) but also a few other dishes. The caesar salad was way over-dressed, but the spinach & potatoes served w the steak were quite fab. On the other hand, tonight tried Pier 9 "for a treat" and was totally disappointed. :( Server seemed sadly ignorant about menu & wine ("what's the difference between the 3 Chardonnays?" "well this one is more popular" (pointing to the most expensive...)), and incapable of describing the dishes. The food was "ho-hum" to "blah" - put it this way: fish & chips was bit soggy, but rated as best dish we ordered. Sigh. That said, a year ago I ate here and had a nice meal. Maybe the trick is to order the special?? So far in Brisbane best meal has been Vietnamese Noodle House - small "hole in the wall" on Charlotte near Albert. Nothing fancy, but tasted great! :) Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:26:25 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/464675#3977457 http://www.chow.com/topics/542048#3961326 Sentiamo, I got so many great ideas from this thread that I ended up using your first suggestion as the base "recipe" then added bits and pieces from the others. I first got pre-steamed (400 grams) Greenshell Mussels. They had some juice in the bag which I saved. I put the flour in the bowl, grated the zest into it, then threw in a handful of fresh parsley and a large handful of fresh dill into it. Then I squeezed in some Dill Concentrate from the fresh-foods aisle at the grocery, salt, pepper, and the finely diced onion. I then took the Maggi "Fish Pie" powder and mixed it with a bit of water and the reserved juice from the mussels. At that point I realized that the Fish Pie mix had cheese in it, but too late, I was a woman on a mission! So I beat the egg, added it to the paste, then roughly chopped up the mussels, adding it all together. It was very mealy, not anything that could ever drop from a spoon. So I added a bit more water, and a half cup of milk. That loosened it up a bit. The batter made six huge fritters and they got lots of compliments which surprised me since I veered off of your recipe a bit (it was the Fish Pie mix that threw me!). Served them with a tangy tomato relish and fresh squeezed lemon juice. I think the zest in your recipe is what made them taste so distinctive, as well as the Maggi mix... so thanks for those suggestions. Next time, the Thai fritters, as these were delish! Again, thank you for your suggestions! Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:54:33 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/542048#3961326 http://www.chow.com/topics/540433#3961209 The most authentic Portuguese chicken burger in Sydney, in my humble opinion, is Petersham Charcoal Chicken located at 98 New Canterbury Rd Petersham, NSW. It's located in the heart of Petersham's Little Portugal. You can get the burger with as much or as little chilli sauce as you like. Warning - it's almost always crowded so expect a wait. But it's worth it. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:59:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/540433#3961209 http://www.chow.com/topics/548290#3958917 In Melbourne, there is a SOLE food resto that uses only local produce.. including all the herbs and spices... http://solemama.freeforums.org//viewtopic.php?f=12&t=134 Lots of good recs on farmers markets over there as well. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:05:16 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/548290#3958917 http://www.chow.com/topics/524787#3957841 you said it! Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:51:10 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/524787#3957841 http://www.chow.com/topics/513202#3955743 Loved the meal we had a The Bodhi Tree in Colombo Street. It's generally packed and not sure if they take bookings. It serves Burmese cuisine and you are meant to order a series of small plates to share. It was outstanding but not the cheapest meal I've ever had. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:02:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/513202#3955743 http://www.chow.com/topics/395474#3955741 Also check out the restaurant and travel sections in New Zealand's best food magazine, Cuisine. www.cuisine.co.nz. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:57:36 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/395474#3955741 http://www.chow.com/topics/548503#3955355 opens this weekend. 8am to 1pm, 3rd Saturday of month Jells Park South, Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill ( Mel 72 A10 ) Be there! Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:59:27 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/548503#3955355 http://www.chow.com/topics/527893#3951966 Hello! I have 35 metal latch flip top sealed glass jars (assorted sizes)..clean, barely used, 6 months old, perfect for pickling...please let me know if you are interested..I live in Dee Why (northern beaches)..pick up only! Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:31:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/527893#3951966 http://www.chow.com/topics/544952#3940553 Thanks for your suggestions all : ) Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:46:24 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/544952#3940553 http://www.chow.com/topics/545450#3937103 While in Brisbane if you are Looking for native Australian ingredients (bush tucker) cooked by a Frenchman try "tukka" http://www.tukkarestaurant.com.au there is a review at http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/ae2c2/1cabc3/2/ (with other Brisbane restaurants) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:48:28 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/545450#3937103 http://www.chow.com/topics/545936#3933536 I hope Berowra Waters Inn wins the New Restaurant award. I've always been a fan of Dietmar Sawyere, although Level 41 is beginning to show some wear-and-tear. But I've always had great memories of the old Berowra Waters Inn, so much so that when Gay Bilson & Janni Kyritsis parted ways, I still followed the latter to MG Garage. Always liked Bennelong as well, but Guillaume Brahimi did a great job resuscitating the place where Gay failed. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:59:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/545936#3933536 http://www.chow.com/topics/540934#3932692 david thompson Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:34:45 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/540934#3932692 http://www.chow.com/topics/484218#3932661 sandra - I prefer the sound of the escoffier recipe - I might have to try it. Lewis - the jewish guide to sydney listing http://www.nswjbd.org/MintDigital.NET/NSWJBD.aspx?XmlNode=/MainNav/Jewish+Life+in+NSW/Guide+to+Jewish+Sydney KOSHER RESTAURANTS & TAKE-AWAY (Under Supervision) Caf Macc (milk caf) Sydney Jewish Museum, 148 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst tel: 9360 7999 (daytime only) Grandma Moses (take-away) 511 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay tel: 9371 0874; fax: 9388 1526 Lewis' Continental Kitchen (meat, take-away) 2 Curlewis St, Bondi tel: 9365 5421; fax: 9300 0037 Savion (Israeli, meat, fast-food; eat-in & take-away) Shop 1/38 Wairoa Ave, Bondi tel: 9130 6357 also sydney kosher group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KCA_Sydney/ and http://shamash.org/ has a search tool to bring up kosher food in sydney Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:20:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/484218#3932661 http://www.chow.com/topics/543817#3917744 Thanks! My Mum and I are checking it out this weekend. And I'll definately be swinging by the ANU- sound really interesting. Thanks so much for replying. I knew we weren't a supermarket- only city. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:27:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/543817#3917744 http://www.chow.com/topics/543027#3906888 Hi all, I posted a question here but it was redirected to the general food board. It is specific to the cultural tastes of lasagne in the New Zealand area... please follow the link and respond if you can. Your help is greatly needed as the potluck is time sensitive. Thanks! http://www.chowhound.com/topics/542942#3906150 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:08:02 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/543027#3906888 http://www.chow.com/topics/542479#3902727 Hi, I am renovating our kitchen and have found 2 competitive prices on the above brands, does anyone have any good vs bad points on each, I can't decide! Thank you Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:15:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/542479#3902727 http://www.chow.com/topics/539052#3886839 Melbourne is a must if you love food! Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:43:25 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/539052#3886839 http://www.chow.com/topics/540722#3886711 Just back from an eating tour of Melbourne. Movida just has it-fantastic. Huey is honest and rock solid at Barney Allen's - roast chicken, mash and gravy $20, loved it, and a great burger too!. Libertine was diappointing, underpowered food. however, the service is great and the wine list is excellent, so we definitely came out even in the end. Oyster Little Burke has a wierd atmosphere decent oysters though, a treat for a Perth boy. Nudel Bar was excellent to go for a soothing nutrition fix. The pizza with chilli and pancetta at Hairy Canary was just right - fine place. Cafe di Stasio was brilliant and really rounded it off. Great service and we had to go beyond the very good value set lunch. Crab linguine strong crab balanced with gutsy chilli, garlic and white wine followed by Guinea fowl, simple and perfect. City Wine bar, the Supper club that little Irish pub on Collins St and of course Mrs Palma's were fine pitstops along the way and Espressino for breakfast perfect. Nearly forgot Hotel Lincoln, every local should be like this - hearty food. Glad to be home though! Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:04:05 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/540722#3886711