Snow Pony

Dear Reader,

Today, after two appointments with my wife and my newborn son, I had a late lunch at Snow Pony.

My wife always finds good spots to have a coffee and good food, and this place is surprisedly good. My usual strong cappuccino was good, they have a nice area and backyard for sunny days, and menu is quite interesting.

I ordered a wild mushrooms omelette, a bit spice, and I could handle (as I am not used to spice food at all). It is covered by crispy kale and multi-grain toasts as a side. At 2pm, the chef may not be very happy to cook, but the dish was great as my wife's main: a fritter. That was not too oily (as I explained to my wife, fritters are ok, they are just not very health because they are fried ;P), and it was tasty. We really enjoyed.

Well, who are used to see my reviews will understand that seven is a petty good rating.

Final Rating: 7

Thank you. 

Best regards, 

Jacques

Yuzu at Church Lane

Dear Reader,

After nine months of pregnancy, my wife can finally eat raw food, which means that we can have sashimi! And we went to Yuzu at Church Lane to celebrate the birthday of a friend, who booked a table under the name Channel (yes, that high-end brand). :/

The menu has a good variety of food and drinks, specially sake (and they drank so many bottles that nobody could count in the end). All plates are made to be shared: appetisers, sushi and sashimi platter, skewers, seafood, etc. 10 people could drink and eat comfortably, and we still had a matcha ice cream as dessert. By the way, it is a Japanese fusion cuisine. :) Place is hidden, at a tiny lane, close to the Oaks on Collins hotel; service is ok.

Final Rating: 6

Thank you.

Best regards,

Jacques

BOMBA

Dear Reader,

Moved to Melbourne, and why not keep posting reviews for restaurants and cafes here in Australia?

I will start with BOMBA, a tapas restaurant with a rooftop bar opposite to Marriott hotel.

Spanish cuisine, where the chefs can see the guests on the table, so if you want to interact with them, feel free, they are nice. A waitress took a picture for us, a bunch of Asians to celebrate a friend's birthday. Another waitress said rudely that we should sit to have the food served.

Food is average, sangria is average. You may find good wines, nothing spectacular though. The place is cosy, the idea and the proposition are nice, but the execution could be better. I prefer Portello Rosso for the value and quality, and I would go to Movida if you miss Spanish food (and you are not looking for a so fancy restaurant).

The rooftop has basically stand-up tables, and you can go after having dinner at the restaurant. Also, the bar's appearance is much better than the drinks' taste and menu. They have a decent service as well.

Final Rating: 5

Thank you

Best regards,

Jacques