Monthly Archives: October 2015

Turn vego? No thanks

Posted on October 27, 2015 by simplepalatesseriously

Easting meat causes cancer. That’s the fearful message that all news outlets are spreading this morning. Never before have I been more afraid of getting into a conversation with a vegetarian and be slobbered with ‘I told you so’s. This … Continue reading →

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Pinot Grigio / Gris, the Victorian way

Posted on October 20, 2015 by simplepalatesseriously

The start to the week has us heading for a typical Melbourne Spring. Warm Monday then a baking Tuesday (well, it felt that way on the basketball courts). Then as I’m typing this, the nightly silence of my quiet street is … Continue reading →

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Unico Zelo Berry Blosom Rosato Nebbiolo 2015, Clare Valley

Posted on October 10, 2015 by simplepalatesseriously

Unico Zelo was established by Brendan and Laura Carter in 2012 but despite being a fledgling in this ultra competitive industry, it has an impressive portfolio of wines and even a perfume business wafting through the cool Adelaide Hills. They are … Continue reading →

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Pastuso, the little Peruvian restaurant that could + Alta Alella Tallarol

Posted on October 4, 2015 by simplepalatesseriously

Pastuso is a Peruvian cevicheria, pisco-bar and grill sitting at the end of ACDC Lane. It shares the bustling Flinders Lane block with Yu-U, Eau de Vie, Chin Chin and Lee Ho Fook. It is not the most noticeable establishment, … Continue reading →

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