The food news has been coming in thick and fast in Melbourne, and to make sure that you're across all of the food and bev movements, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know in a handful of digestible servings. Keep up to date with all of Melbourne's food and drink news right here.
Forget Splitting The G, We're Gonna Scoop The G
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As if a Guinness could get any better, the gelato wizards at Messina have figured out how to turn the boozy treat into a gelato. If you've been anywhere near a pub or the internet lately you'll know literally the whole world is obsessed with splitting the G with their pints of Guinness, but this Paddy's Day, we're gonna scoop it instead. Messina have loaded up their silky fior di latte gelato with stout brownies, swirled with a beery caramel. It's got all the iconic, rich, malty flavour of Guinness that you know and love, but with a sweet twist that'll have you cheersing your cone instead of your glass.
What We Need More Of: Cacio E Pepe Baked Goods
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The crew at Moon are serving up a world first—for them anyway—a savoury Cacio e Pepe cruller. They’ve teamed up with the PEP crew (you know, the yassified pepper) using their signature Cambodian pepper with lacy, fluffy pecorino romano cheese all on top of that tasty fried dough Moon are so good at making. It’s here for a good time, not a long time as per usual and your last day to grab one is 30 March.
Cult Chicken Joint El Jannah Gets Their Bangin’ EJ Bites Back On The Menu
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Cheeky chicken night legends El Jannah have quietly re-released their legendary EJ Bites which are basically their version of … you guessed it, popcorn chicken.
Their crispy little nugs have returned for just $6.50 a serve. They’re also dropping a loaded hummus snack with creamy dip topped with a stack of mouthwatering ingredients and Lebanese bread for scooping.
You know what to do, snaffle your box in-store.
Lune’s March Specials Menu Is A Mic-Drop Of Decadent Treats
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Know what a Semla is? Neither did we until we saw Lune’s menu of March specials—and now we need one daily. The Swedish pastry filled with cardamom-spiced almond paste and whipped cream then topped with shortbread and dusted with icing sugar is just one of the pastries calling our name, available at all Lune locations until the end of March. There’s also a coconut pandan twice-baked croissant, mushroom and blue cheese savoury wheel, peanut pretzel pain au chocolat and toasted marshmallow cruffin on the line up—so which one are you trying first?
Ballin’ On A Budget? This Burger Joint Has Your Back With $5 Pints
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Beating cozzie livs with a stick (or, more accurately, a 570ml glass) this South Yarra based banger is celebrating all things beers and burgers with a $5 pint promo.
Whether you’re in need of a post-work pick me up or a big night out, Benny’s American Burgers has the Happy Hour special for you. Suck back a Carlton Dry or a Furphy Original and line the stomach with a stack of burgs including veg and vegan options.
Light up the group chat and head their way Mondays to Saturdays from 3pm ‘till close, or kick on Sunday with a sesh that won’t leave you with a financial hangover.
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