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    A full belly makes a happy heart – Papelon brings fresh flavours to Footscray

    Papelon’s menu celebrates food from Latin America and the Caribbean, from Mexico to Patagonia. There is so much to try.

    Wine vs Wine – August 2024

    Reviews for 2023 Thistledown ‘Thorny Devil’ Grenache and 2016 Seville Hill Reserve Shiraz.

    Wine vs Wine – July 2024

    It's the battle of Pinot Noir! 2021 Hardys ‘HRB’ Pinot Noir vs. 2023 Warramunda Estate Pinot Noir

    Grand Ale, Grand Ale! Has Moon Dog landed yet?

    Stepping into 2024, to consider fusing a brewery with a place of childhood nostalgia, is as ambitious as landing on the moon, but will it work?

    Wine vs wine

    Richard reviews a 2021 Kirrihill Regional series Shiraz and Grant a 2021 Sevenhill 'Inigo' Field Blend.

    Ms Botanica – A fresh culinary take in a beloved local venue

    Ms Botanica offers cocktails, an eclectic range of local and imported gin and a small but tasty selection of grown-up snacks.

    Candied Bakery – a move for the best, and bigger!

    As much as I love the social aspect of Candied, it’s all about the baked goods.

    Pizza D’Asporto – Yarraville

    On a warm evening there are not many better places to sit in Melbourne than at Pizza D'Asport, under the eclipse of The Sun, eating delicious pizza.

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