C.H. James

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Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of C.H. James.
CH James boasts a convivial atmosphere in which to enjoy a lazy weekend brunch.
Seamlessly integrating the outdoors with the indoors, the ambience is bright and welcoming. 
The menu features Modern Australian items that please with fresh, innovative and great quality products courtesy of Head Chef Franck Verschaeve (ex Pope Joan). 
CH James delivers quality Small Batch coffee to the public poured by adept baristas including Yuta Tanaka (ex Auction Rooms). 

House made gnocchi with roasted tomato asparagus & broad beans

The house made gnocchi with roasted tomato asparagus and broad beans was a superb dish that was highlighted by the light gnocchi which captivated with its “melt in your mouth" interior and crisp exterior. We loved the freshness of the accompanying tomatoes, asparagus and broad beans. 
Spiced pork sausages, Asian coleslaw & sirachi mayo

Seared Silver Trevally, radish, cucumber & caperberry salad

The Seared Silver Trevally, radish, cucumber and caper berry salad was again, excellent. The Trevally was well cooked and went well with the radish, cucumber and caperberry. The radish and cucumber were spot on in terms of texture, both working in sync with the salinity and tartness of the caperberries. While the adorning slithers of seaweed added a nice touch to the finished product.
CH James is the perfect embodiment of a thriving café. A festive hub that is unique to Fairfield and Melbourne it is a weekend brunch mecca, drawing in the crowds week in week out with excellent food, fantastic coffee and cheerful wait staff.

Location: 86 Station Street, Fairfield
Phone: 03 9486 3484
Cuisine: Breakfast, Modern, Cafe


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Rustic Italian @ Capovolto

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Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Capovolto.
Capovolto encapsulates the Italian style of dining, urging patrons to "Mangia! Mangia!" in an intimate gathering while cherishing a meal which honours classical Italian flavours and quality ingredients.
With a head chef from Brescia in Italy's North, Capovolto’s diverse menu of regional Italian cuisine changes regularly. This allows the chefs to use the finest ingredients – taking into account availability and seasonal variations as well as tempt regulars with something new and interesting.
Arancini 
Deep fried Sicilian rice balls
Left: Funghi ripieni - Baked mushroom filled with pancetta & Italian cheeses
Right: Polpettine - Italian meatballs in tomato sugo, parmesan

Traditional comfort-food classics, both the arancini balls and the polpettine were beautiful. Each morsel was sufficiently seasoned and flavoursome.
Agnolotti riplena d’Anatra 
House made duck agnolotti, duck reduction
Canederli
Beetroot dumplings, spinach & Italian cheeses

As expected of any good Italian restaurant, Capovolto is particularly good at producing quality pasta dishes. The canederli pasta that we had was no exception. One from the chef’s northern Italian background, the dumplings had a stunning depth of flavour and delectably chewy texture from the beetroot. The flavours were complex and rich. Our waiter presented it to us as “a wonderful dish” and we could not have agreed more
Involtino di pesce spada
Swordfish filled with smoked mozzarella
Timballo di Parmagiana di Melanzane
Oven baked eggplant parmagiana, burrata cheese

The Timballo di Parmagiana di Melanzane was yet another highlight. Each layer of superbly cooked eggplant was adorned with delicious cheese. The tomato veloute provided fresh flavours while the burrata cheese brought all the elements on the plate together in a cohesive fashion.
Vanilla panna cotta, mixed  berry compote

This was a texturally perfect rendition of the vanilla panna cotta. The panna cotta was silky smooth - just barely holding its shape, it was quivering on the plate. 
Warm chocolate torte & crème anglaise

Our evening ended on a decadent note with a well-cooked warm chocolate torte. Oozing with chocolate, this dessert would have excited any chocolate lover.
An Italian restaurant with Italian hospitality Capovolto delivers warm and friendly service and an authentic Italian dining experience which celebrates the smells, taste and comfort of a country-style Italian home.

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Grill'd has a new Fairfield location

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Location: 126 Station Street, Fairfield
Phone: 9481 2566
Cuisine: Healthy burgers, salads
Overall Impression: 7/10 
A new Grill’d Healthy Burgers restaurant has opened on Station Street.
The Fairfield restaurant hopes to satisfy the demand for healthy and convenient food options in the area. It offers a great environment where people of all ages can enjoy a fresh and convenient meal in a casual environment with their friends and family. Grill’d Fairfield also stocks an exciting alcohol range including local craft beers and ciders – the perfect accompaniment for any of the menu’s 30 fresh, and healthy options including 100% grass fed, hormone free beef and lamb, chicken and vegetarian burgers as well as a range of salads and steak sandwiches.
The Fairfield restaurant marks the 28th in Victoria and remains focused on local community initiatives. This attitude is reflected in the Grill’d community donation program, Local Matters which sees each restaurant across the country donate $500 to three local community groups each month. 

We loved this new Grill’d dining experience! 
This new Grill’d restaurant is a winner. The comfortable surroundings are a great way for Grill’d fans to enjoy delicious and healthy burgers.

Grill’d Fairfield is located at  126 Station Street, Fairfield and will be open seven days for lunch and dinner.

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Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Grill’d.