21 Aug 2019

A Unified Approach…Union House

So savvy. That’s Union House. A gentrified pub space downstairs serving easy going yet polished food pumps with energy from noon til night, with an exuberant crowd on the weekend evenings. And for those that relish good conversation, there is a more sedate dining room upstairs for full table service. Both are working off a very satisfying menu that elevates the pub meal to 5 star quality. The Rooftop Bar is also a great place to be when melbourne’s weather is kind. We settled into a corner table by the window for a lovely work lunch. Little globes of crunchy croquettes with creamy cauliflower centre were the perfect mouthful. Luxuriously soft, smoky eggplant in creamy tahini with pita crisps was, oh so moreish. Truly crisp skinned duck confit over a wedge of roasted eggplant with kale and pecans, would please every duck lover. Perfectly cooked barramundi with crisped potatoes, melting

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11/08/2019

Huevos Estrellados – Spanish ‘Broken’ Eggs with Jamon and Potatoes

A yummy Spanish staple, this dish is a great excuse to have chips for breakfast or brunch!

Categories : Breakfast & Brunch

10/08/2019

Chicken Dumpling Noodle Soup

A soulful bowlful!

Categories : Soups

09/08/2019

Crispy Duck Legs with Roasted Grapes and Rosemary

Rich crispy duck legs are delicious with juicy roasted grapes and the scent of rosemary.

Categories : Main Courses

21/08/2019

A Unified Approach…Union House

Category : Food Blog

14/08/2019

Feast For The Senses…

Feast Of Merit is an example of what makes Melbourne’s restaurant scene so damn good, the best of an International cuisine tailored to the local market using our beautiful, bountiful produce. Here you will find fantastic Middle Eastern food with a modern edge that is designed to share. It’s fresh, it’s beautifully presented and very […]

Category : Food Blog

12/08/2019

Toss Me A Pancake…

Making pancakes together is guaranteed to bring out the warm fuzzies, isn’t it? It’s often one of the first things we cook together with our kids. The magic of how a runny batter turns into golden, fluffy bites of yumminess appeals to their natural sense of wonder. And when you top them with sweet syrups, […]

Category : Food Blog

05/08/2019

What To Do With Zoodles!

There seems to be oodles of zoodles around at the moment, and though they fit neatly into the gap for those that want a pasta alternative, I love them because they are a super quick veggie variation to add to the repertoire. And they really do turn the cumbersome looking zucchini into something rather elegant! […]

Category : Food Blog

01/08/2019

Taking Stock

Yeh, I know…life’s too short to make your own stock. Right? It’s SO much easier to reach for a packet from the supermarket to toss into your soups or stews. I agree, it’s VERY convenient, and yes, I do use them myself sometimes. BUT Whenever I take the time to make my own stock, I […]

Category : Food Blog

29/07/2019

Pass the Pizza Please!

If there is one food that is really loved on a global level, it has to be the pizza. The simplicity of it is stunning – a yeasty thin base topped with fruity tomato sauce and any number of ingredients, baked quickly and served piping hot. But, as we all know there is good pizza, […]

Category : Food Blog