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    Wine vs Wine – September 2024

    Richard Slater & Grant Foulkes Richard Slater & Grant Foulkes -
    Wine reviews for 2023 Salo Chardonnay and Alkoomi ‘Blackbutt’ Cabernet Blend 2013.
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    A full belly makes a happy heart – Papelon brings fresh flavours to Footscray

    Gary Lee Gary Lee -
    Papelon’s menu celebrates food from Latin America and the Caribbean, from Mexico to Patagonia. There is so much to try.
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    Wine vs Wine – August 2024

    Richard Slater & Grant Foulkes Richard Slater & Grant Foulkes -
    Reviews for 2023 Thistledown ‘Thorny Devil’ Grenache and 2016 Seville Hill Reserve Shiraz.
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    Wine vs Wine – July 2024

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    It's the battle of Pinot Noir! 2021 Hardys ‘HRB’ Pinot Noir vs. 2023 Warramunda Estate Pinot Noir
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    Grand Ale, Grand Ale! Has Moon Dog landed yet?

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    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?
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    Wine vs wine

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    Richard reviews a 2021 Kirrihill Regional series Shiraz and Grant a 2021 Sevenhill 'Inigo' Field Blend.
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    Ms Botanica – A fresh culinary take in a beloved local venue

    Deborah Ong Deborah Ong -
    Ms Botanica offers cocktails, an eclectic range of local and imported gin and a small but tasty selection of grown-up snacks.
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    Candied Bakery – a move for the best, and bigger!

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

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