5 steps to creating a new menu
Behind the scenes there is a lot of work that goes into producing a new menu. Find out how a new menu is created! 1. Selecting the ingredients, you want to work with. It might sound like an easy task but there is a lot to be considered when selecting your pantry list. Chefs always […]
AFL
The Australian AFL has become so intertwined in our everyday lives that it is hard to even imagine a time where there was no football. The origin of football dates back as far as 1858. When students from Scotch College, (now known as Melbourne Grammar), and St Kilda Grammar competed in a game against each […]
Father’s Day
The history of Father’s Day: Father’s Day is a day of celebration for the special men in our lives. It is meaningful to everyone in a different way. Whether you have a father or not, the role of a father figure is still present be it by a grandfather, an uncle or even a mother […]
Truffle cocktails
Savoury cocktails: Savoury cocktails have been sweeping across the country and the globe. They are forming a trend of more complex cocktails. Our mixologists are creating cocktails from “scratch” using unexpected ingredients and culinary techniques to excite the palate in a new and “never been done before” way. We have certainly come a long way […]
The Queen Victorian Market
This winter, Left bank Melbourne jumped on the truffle ban wagon, participating in the growing Melbourne Truffle festival! The Festival is held every winter at Queen Vic Market and offers Melbournians the opportunity to dive into the wonderful world of truffles, tasting all sorts of truffle dishes and truffle beverages. There were live cooking demonstrations […]
Truffle Facts
The truffle is the fruiting body of a fungus which grows underground, near the roots of trees, with which they have a symbiotic relationship. They resemble a rough-skinned, black potato and have a long famous history of being highly prized for eating. There are hundreds of different kinds of truffles, and while none are known […]
A city reborn
History of Southbank: Left Bank Melbourne sits pretty on Southbank, boasting beautiful views of the Yarra River. Riverside Quay, where we are located is now an established landmark and destination for many businesses, and locals, offering a vibrant spot for all to wine and dine. But it wasn’t once the energetic city that we have […]
The Gin Craze of the 18th century
With World Gin Day fast approaching, we thought we would take a look back in time at the history of Gin, and boy did we find something juicy! It’s what has become to be known as the 18th-century craze for gin. The craze goes as far back as the 1500’s where only the rich were considered […]
A Mother’s day plan for every type of mum!
Stuck on how to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? Can’t seem to find something that really fits the type of celebration that your mum would want? Mother’s day can be a stressful thing to organize. After all, how do you give back to such a special woman? Here are four great ideas to suit every […]
The beer making process
Step 1: Malting: The first step to making beer is the malting phase. Beers all contain some form or grain but generally, barley is the most popular grain used however some brewers like to use wheat or rye instead. These grains are put through a heating process where they dry out the grains and crack them. […]