Category Archive: Food

08 Sep

In the House

In the House

Neighbourhood dim sum: the siu mai and char sui bao flavours of Northbridge without the crowds and hassles.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in Restaurant Reviews, Western Australia
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23 Mar

24′ish hours at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

24′ish hours at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Here’s the thing: it’s late, I’m theoretically a little jet-lagged and have work and other writing bits and pieces to do, but I know that …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in Victoria
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04 Mar

An ode to Bar Lourinha

An ode to Bar Lourinha

The first time we ate at Bar Lourinha was a memorable one. We really wanted to eat at MoVida but they were full, however the …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in Victoria
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24 Feb

Perth’s newest tapas bar – Andaluz

Perth’s newest tapas bar – Andaluz

What? There’s a MoVida opening in Perth? Only after uploading the pic did I realise what this Polaroid (taken in 2008 while having lunch at Melbourne’s …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in Western Australia
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17 Feb

We love cookbooks

We love cookbooks

Just a small post to tip the proverbial hat to these pillars of cooking inspiration. It’s not in the picture, but the MoVida cookbook is …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
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13 Jan

RIP Indian Ocean Brewhaus and Melbourne restaurant hit list

RIP Indian Ocean Brewhaus and Melbourne restaurant hit list

On Sunday, I headed out with my other half’s family to celebrate one of Marie’s brother’s birthdays. As we had over the last year and …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
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20 Sep

Everyday Gourmet (plus a review of the ‘06 d’Arenberg Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier)

Everyday Gourmet (plus a review of the ‘06 d’Arenberg Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier)

Growing up, the mentality was that having a nice meal was always reserved for “special occasions”, things like birthdays, graduation, Chinese New Year and the …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, McLaren Vale, Medium-bodied, Red, Screwcap, Shiraz, South Australia, Viognier, White
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27 May

Mr Max!!! Happy Birthday Menu

Mr Max!!! Happy Birthday Menu

During a birthday dinner with wine mates last night, a revelation of M Night Shyamalan clarity and power came to me, ably assisted by mouthfuls …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Champagne, Icon, Margaret River, New Zealand, Red, White
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