Food and Drink

Marmalade and Soul

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This new Fitzroy North cafe offers a Scottish twist on breakfast and lunch: blood pudding, fruit pudding, violet crumble butter and corned beef jaffles.

Pot Luck: Rye IPA from Mountain Goat

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Mountain Goat's latest limited run IPA is chock full of malted rye and a fruit aroma specially crafted for long summer eves. Get it while it's cool.

Sweet Carolina

http://www.milkbarmag.com/2012/02/08/sweet-carolina/

Located over an old shoemaker's shop, North Carlton's Carolina wears many hats: breakfast, lunch, dinner and some after hours too.

In Season: Peaches

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Fruit of the ancient gods, symbols of peace, banisher of bad spirits - peaches have marvelous history. They're also delicious and in season so tuck in!

No buts about Batch

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There are some people you never have a bad word to say about because they're good, dependable never let you down. Some cafes are like that too.

The Bishop of Ostia Opens

http://www.milkbarmag.com/2012/02/03/the-bishop-of-ostia/

After a long wait Pope Joan has finally opened its new bar next door - serving a range of Victorian beers, Melbourne cocktails and the best sandwich in the world.

Mumbo Gumbo

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After three attempts we finally get to try the Cajun at Melbourne's newest food truck - the elusive Gumbo Kitchen.

In Season: Corn

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Cracking fresh corn cobs are finally in season, here's how we like to enjoy them...

Eating at Each Peach

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We try the Southern-style Mess-o-beans at this Brunswick East cafe with an organic, veg-friendly twist.

Bottled In Balaclava

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We chat to winemaker Rory Lane about making wines in Portland, bottling in Balaclava and why independent winemakers are saving the Aussie wine industry.