Archive for the ‘Fitzroy’ Category

Ink

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Inspired by a post in Fitzroyalty, I went to check out Ink (5 Rae St, North Fitzroy) for some take away. After all, good quality fish and chips are hard to find in inner city Melbourne.

I ordered a piece of flake, the grilled fish of the day (marlin) and chips. The flake was very good, crisp batter surrounding a nice juicy, fresh piece of fish. Equally well done were the chips. Unfortunately the meal was let down badly by the grilled marlin. It was obviously left on the hotplate for 2 or 3 minutes too long, and as a result was very dry.

Still, the take away prices are reasonable, and the fried fish was pretty good, so I’d give it another shot. There’s a small bar with a good range of beer, so it might even be worth eating in.

Spicy Junction

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Plenty of restaurants have come and gone in relatively quick succession on the site of 15 Johnston Street, Fitzroy. Here’s hoping Spicy Junction can last longer than the previous two tenants – a Columbian restaurant and an Italian restaurant. Not only is this Indian restaurant cheap, the food is good quality. In fact, I’d say it rivals the popular Fitz Curry Cafe, located just across the road. Spicy Junction probably wins on quality of meat, Fitz Curry Cafe has better, more distinctive sauces.

Min Lokal

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

Occupying the former premises of Wildflower, bakers of some of the best bread in Melbourne, Min Lokal (422 George St, Fitzroy) has a tough act to follow. Based on a couple of visits, it certainly delivers. The baked eggs in napoli are not only the best baked eggs dishes I’ve had, and one of the better breakfast dishes I’ve had – let down only by slightly undertoasted toast.

Gypsy Bar

Friday, March 21st, 2008

This small cafe bar (334 Brunswick St, Fitzroy) is dependable for a few reasons – the meals are consistently good and it’s rarely closed, even on Christmas Day or Good Friday. Breakfasts are good value and good quality, with suitably runny poached eggs, and nicely crisp bacon. The $10 lunch specials, such as steak sandwiches, simple pastas, and risottos, are another reason to visit.