Melbourne - To Eat (Tapas Movida)

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Melbourne - To Eat
17Aug2014

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17Aug2014Anchoa AUD4.50 Each. x2 order seen below.
Hand-filleted Cantabrian Artisan Anchovy on Crouton with Smoked Tomato Sorbet

 *An explosion of salt which is further enhanced with the capers. The cold tomato sorbet was a great touch, but perhaps it had absorbed the extra saltiness from the anchovies. All salt. A semi-sweet sorbet topper would have been preferred.*

Brioche, Duck Liver Pate & PX Foam Toasted Sandwich AUD3.50 Each

*Smooth, creamy paste in this nice package. Artisan indeed. May have settled for a pot pie for the same pricing. Not to say it ain't good, but for the experience.* 

Tigre AUD4 each.
Crumbed Mussel and Chorizo in a Half Shell

 

*A potato like gratin, in a blend of mussel and meat mixture.
'Nuff Said. the presentation is nice :D*

Pollo Escabanche Al Miguel AUD4.50 each

 *Sounds fancy right. But its basically, chicken mayo served between potato chips. The dash of Tabasco however was pretty nice, a great idea of future sandwich dishes to brighten the dish.*

Xato AUD3.50 Each
Yellow Fin Tuna Belly with Romesco, Olive and Endive

*Absolutely stunning. The balance of the ingredients were thoroughly enjoyable. Probably the only complaint is the paper thin serving of fatty yellow tuna. But a fantastic burst of flavors.*

Sardina AUD3.50 Each
Marinated Sardine Fillet with Parsley Onion and Brik Pastry Crisp.

 *A nice dish, but strangely tasted more like mackerel as compared to the usual fishiness from sardines. Loaded with lovely fish oils, and easy and delicate eat.*

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Pointed at what look great served to adjacent table.
Lamb of the bone.
Approx AUD8 Each

 

*Spiced, stuffed lamb. Their stuffing might have been overworked to the point that texturally it was very powdery. The lamb was a beautiful pink on the inside, with extremely tender and tasteful meet near the bone. Their chimichuri green sauce I call it pairs well but somewhat reminding me of green mint sauce often served at tandoori joints.*

2 Glasses of Table wine at 11AUD each. Total:  AUD78
Fed 2

Overly priced. Yeah... for the gastronomic adventure, perhaps, but at the pricing, see how much you'd really want to give it a try. To me, some were hits and mostly average or some questionable. The probable only re-order I'd make, would be the Tuna.

Taking pricing out of the equation, it is a nice place to have an Artisan meal over a glass of wine, which were to pretty good standards as well. Definitely not a tummy filler but the place is popular and crowds seen even at 3pm on a weekend afternoon.

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