Joanna James
Melbourne, a city of diverse cultures, shapes and sizes presents a mesmeric foodie experience to fall in love with. Outlined below are 7 types of food that you need to sample when on holiday.
What's beautiful, wholesome and pleasing to the eye? Of course it's avocado toast! Melbournians simply adore their toast and the numerous cafes strewn throughout the city serve up quite the storm. For instance, Muharam Café is where this treat can be delighted in for it comes complete with kewpie sesame mayo, radish, crispy enoki mushrooms and kimchi.
Elevating your culinary experience to the next level can be achieved by settling down to a speciality which is both a snack and a whole meal. If you're wondering what this is, then wonder no more for Melbourne's own version of the meat pie will have you licking your lips from start to finish. Though marinated meat and a mini pie are its initial draws, one can certainly play around with the filling depending on where in the city you end up at. Pure Pies offers the combo of tarragon pie, chicken and mushroom while the unique flavours of goat cheese, lamb and truffle pie can be had when at Princes Pie.
What do breaded chicken breast, mozzarella cheese and a sprinkling of red sauce have in common? The answer is an overwhelming Chicken Parmesan! A creation which is proudly 'Aussie,' this popular choice of pub grub is a 'must have' when in Melbourne and can be easily sampled if you happen to be in the areas where The Local Taphouse or La Roche are located. What's more? This sizzling dish is best complemented with a good old dose of salad and French fries.
Marrying a buttery croissant with the sweetness of ricotta of a cannoli, the Cronnoli is by far, the apex of culinary ingenuity in the city. Served at facilities including M&G Caiafa which can be reached when one is at Queen Victoria Market, this chic café provides hungry travellers with a choice of flavours ranging from Oreo, Pistachio and Blood Orange over where one's taste buds can be satisfied.
The doughnuts found in Melbourne are not those that you will encounter at your local pastry shop or roadside café. To cut a long story short, these sinfully delicious creations are a work of art. Melbourne's doughnut joints are known for bringing their own spins on this age-old classic where one is sure to be presented with an assortment of toppings, flavours and colours to choose from. For some of the finest and gooiest jam-filled doughnuts, look no further than American Doughnut Kitchen at Queen Victoria Market. Thus, those residing at Avani Melbourne Central Residences which is a hotel near Melbourne will find plenty of reason to include a visit to this attraction on their respective itineraries. On the flip side, Gaytime Crunch, French Toast and Cookie Monster are but the 'tip of the iceberg' when deciding to head over to places such as Bistro Morgan and Doughboys Doughnuts.
For a sugar-centred confection that will have you salivating at the end, consider some Fairy Floss. Considered Australia's take on cotton candy, Fairy Floss is best enjoyed at Son In Law. Herein, one may enjoy a sugar rush of the highest order complete with your favourite cartoon character imprinted that will certainly add to your memories of Melbourne.
What better way to conclude your gourmet adventures in Victoria's capital city than by savouring a cuppa coffee? The coffee found here is strong but outstandingly well-crafted to make for an unforgettable journey into the very heart of one of the city's prized possessions. For speciality coffees, make note of Axil Coffee Roasters and Brother Baba Budan which are havens of distinct aromas and textures.
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