Thursday 31 July 2014

Brunch @ Las Chicas

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Las Chicas.
Las Chicas is the perfect embodiment of a thriving Melbourne café. It has rightfully earned its standing as a weekend brunch mecca, drawing in the crowds week in week out with its consistently excellent food, fantastic coffee and cheerful wait staff.

Wednesday 30 July 2014

Dilmah announces results of the VIC state finals of the Dilmah Australia Real High Tea Challenge 2014

Gastrology bloggers attended the event as guests of Dilmah.
Gastrology bloggers attended a cocktail evening where the results of the Victorian state finals of Dilmah’s Real High Tea Challenge were announced.

Friday nights @ Third Wave, Port Melbourne

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Third Wave.
Having loved our experience at Third Wave in Prahran, we were excited to experience their Port Melbourne joint.

Tuesday 29 July 2014

Monday 28 July 2014

Thursday 24 July 2014

"Food is Medicine" by Eat Fit Food @ The Grain Store

Gastrology attended the event courtesy of Eat Fit Food.
Eat Fit Food recently launched The Health Kit winter event this July where the topic was 'Food Is Medicine".

Wednesday 23 July 2014

Upcoming Event: Coburg Drive-In Food Truck Festival

Get your tastebuds ready... bring a carload of your best buds and grab a bite (or two or three) before the movie!
From burritos and Spanish BBQ to burgers and Asian street food, Melbourne's favourite Food Trucks will roll into the popular Village Coburg Drive-In once a month from Wednesday July 30.

Tuesday 22 July 2014

Winter Dinner - Murray Valley Pork Half Netted Shoulder

Gastrology bloggers tried the half netted shoulder courtesy of Murray Valley Pork.
Winter is the perfect time for decadent comfort food. With winter well and truly here, we thought we would share one of our favourite winter warming dinner recipes with you.

Wednesday 16 July 2014

Contemporary Italian style with classic Italian influence @ Rococo

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Rococo.
Rococo is a vibrant chain of 3 restaurants in St Kilda and Hawthorn. High energy dining in a unique space, Rococo has a cosmopolitan glow about it with a downtown design.

Tuesday 15 July 2014

Karen Martini surprises local shoppers at The Reserve Table lunch @ Queen Victoria market

Gastrology bloggers attended the event as guests of Jacob's Creek.
On Saturday 12th July, Australia’s leading wine brand Jacob’s Creek and award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Martini, hosted over 1,000 people at The Reserve Table. A surprise pop-up lunch with matching wines held in the heart of the Queen Victoria Markets, Melbourne.

Monday 14 July 2014

Scoopon Red Carpet Restaurant experiences | Win a Chinese banquet for two at Man Tong Kitchen (valued at $189)

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Scoopon and Man Tong Kitchen.
Between 14-20 July, Scoopon will be celebrating Melbourne’s love of food by offering discounts to some of the top rated restaurants in the city as part of its Melbourne food week.

Friday 11 July 2014

Eat, Drink, Repeat @ Mr Miyagi

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Mr Miyagi.
Drawing influence from the izakaya style of Japanese eating and drinking, Mr Miyagi offers a compelling proposition - stylish, laid back surrounds, a diverse drinks list and a clear focus on serving up delicious, playful dishes.

Thursday 10 July 2014

Pullman Hotels and Resorts put art on a plate with the launch of Justin North’s Tapastry menus

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Pullman Hotels and Resorts.
Pullman, Accor’s 5-star hotel brand, has launched a new, vibrant way to dine with Tapastry - a new menu of small dishes created by celebrated chef and Pullman’s Culinary Ambassador, Justin North.

Wednesday 9 July 2014

Monday Night African Feast from Jabili's Kitchen @ Mr Wow's Emporium

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Jabili's Kitchen.
Jabili's Kitchen is spicing up Monday nights at Mr Wow’s Emporium by introducing its new Monday Night Feast for two.

Harry's ice cream party | International ice cream month

Gastrology bloggers' ice cream party was sponsored by Harry's Ice Cream.
Not like we needed any excuse to have ice cream... but this month is  International Ice Cream Month!

Tuesday 8 July 2014

Pizza Smackdown @ Yak Italian Kitchen and Bar

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Yak Italian Kitchen and Bar.
Yak recently hosted a pizza competition to end all pizza competitions.

Saturday 5 July 2014

What happened to Pugg Mahones?

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of the Shaw Davey Slum.
After 15 weeks of demolition and build, what used to be home to Pugg Mahones in Carlton has finally opened its doors as The Shaw Davey Slum. “The Slum”, as it has been affectionately termed, is unique in style, presentation and represents great value for money.

Friday 4 July 2014

Southgate Moveable Feast: Artusi | Amarok | Bluetrain [Sunday 15 June – Monday 4 August]

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Artusi, Amarok & Blue Train.
Southgate's recent facelift of premium restaurants is garnering some well-deserved attention. The Moveable Feasts is a brilliant opportunity to taste and see what this bustling foodie hub has to offer.

Eat Fit Food - delivering healthy delicious meals daily to your home or office

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Eat Fit Food.
A typical day in the life of Eat Fit Food

Eat Fit Food introduces nutritionally balanced meals which are delivered fresh daily to individuals and corporates in both Sydney and Melbourne with plans to expand nationwide in the near future.

Thursday 3 July 2014

Review: Chilton's Artisan Pies

Gastrology bloggers received the pies courtesy of Chilton's Artisan Foods.
With winter officially here, it was the perfect opportunity to dig into Chilton’s delicately handmade pies – each freshly made in their kitchen.

Review: Forbidden Foods' Black rice | Recipe: Black Rice Salad with Heirloom Carrots & Butternut Pumpkin

Gastrology bloggers received the product courtesy of Forbidden Foods.

Launched in 2012, Forbidden Foods is a 100% Australian owned and operated rice foods company with a vision to 'feed the world with the world’s best' and ignite Australia’s love for rice.

Tuesday 1 July 2014

Truffle Melbourne @ Caulfield Racecourse [12 & 13 July] | Win 3 x double passes to Truffle Melbourne

The Melbourne Truffle Festival Company is celebrating Australiaʼs position as the worldʼs fourth largest truffle producing nation with their inaugural event, Truffle Melbourne at Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of July.