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What foods to EAT on a first date!

Set the mood by choosing the right food!

Feeling those first-date nerves kick in?

We’ve all been there, from getting the name of your date wrong to spilling your drink all over your perfect outfit. Accidents happen, and even when it comes to food it’s easy to make the mistake of choosing the wrong dish. The last thing we want for you is to end up with something stuck in your teeth or let that garlic breath get in between you and that perfect first kiss!


Here’s us doing our part, channel your inner serial dater (or enlist the help of the pros, A.K.A us and our chefs) to do the work. We’ve reviewed all of our new menu items and here’s a rundown of our first-date-approved dishes.


First date

Your nerves are at an all-time high, and you’re wanting to make the best impression you can, so in other words, steer away from foods that might be smelly or hard to eat!


Albacore Tuna Poke 

 This dish is not only delicious, but it’s easy to eat in small bites meaning that it won’t get in the way of a great conversation!


Yellow Beet & Feta Salad

  Definitely a safe option, easy to eat and full of flavour!


Berkshire Pork Belly

A stand out dish perfect for a small plate meaning you can focus on really getting to know your date!


Second date


You’re a bit more comfortable this time but still holding back on what you order!


Burrata and Fig Salad 

 A little bit adventurous, but definitely something your date will want to give a try!


Pizzas to share 

Everybody loves pizza! This gives you the option of really digging in depending on how comfortable you are with your date you can go all in and consume this using your hands, but also gives you the option to be more reserved and leave a good impression by using cutlery!

 

Organic chicken Breast

 Perfect choice, easy to cut into small bite size pieces and enjoy the conversation.


Third date


 This is where you go all in, you’ve got a good understanding of each other and are no longer fighting the urge to order those oysters or cheesy garlic pizza. This is where the fun begins!


Oysters

These are great to really get your date in the mood!


Garlic Pizza

You’re more settled with your date so why not go all in, give yourself a reward!


Burgers (from our wide selection) 

 Yum! We know, you’ve been wanting to order this from the first date and now you just can’t resist any more! Just go for it!


We cannot wait to see you dine from our all new Spring / Summer menu! If you’re wanting to really make that perfect first impression, think Left Bank, Melbourne’s hottest place for food and drink! Book in now to try out our new menu and leave your date truly amazed! Happy dining and dating we cannot wait to hear what you think of our dishes!

 


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