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Time Out
7 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time Out
A Foodie Affair: Flavours of Japan
If you ask any Australian, Japan is so hot right now. The country seems to be a magnet for Aussie tourists at the minute, but let's be realistic for one second – how is our whole Instagram feed affording to jet-set away from these cost of living woes? Lucky for locals, South Melbourne Market is bringing a slice of Japan to town this June so you don't need to step foot in an airport to try wildly delicious and creatively authentic Japanese eats. So what is Flavours of Japan? It's a niche concept so stick with us here. The self-guided degustation takes you around South Melbourne Market where vendors have created Japanese dishes specially for this foodie affair. A hot little ticket for $79 gets you more than ten dishes to sample, plus immersive experiences at the market stalls, a map and stamp card to tick them all off, and an adorable market bag. What's on the menu, I hear you asking? It's a stellar line-up. There's a hojicha (a popular roasted green tea) infused mini croissant and torched salmon sashimi to whet the appetite; two different types of dumpling; calamari with togarashi (Japanese chilli pepper) and yuzu aioli; a burrata with Japanese fix-ins like bonito flakes, green onion, soy and a side of edamame; and a panko-crumbed eggplant katsu curry to boot. You can also look forward to some gorgeous desserts like an award-winning matcha gelato and a black sesame cookie with a gooey centre. Are you drooling yet? That's not even all the dishes. You can check the rest out here. If you're feeling bougie, you can opt for the Discovery Bag add-on. At $129 it will give you all the perks of the original ticket, plus a goodie bag filled with a bunch of Japanese knick-knacks. It includes a mini matcha shaker or mini incense, a bottle of Japanese hot sauce from Georgie's Harvest and heaps of discount codes among other treasures. Some of the experiences along the trail include getting a sneak peak at a traditional tea ceremony, the art of flower arranging, kimono dressing and incense burning. You can check them out at Osara and Tomi Art in the SO:ME Space, where you'll have the opportunity to purchase whatever tickles your fancy. Plus, score free Japanese whiskey, sake and beer tastings at The Little Wine Shop. Flavours of Japan is a part of the 'A Foodie Affair' series at South Melbourne Market. Twice a year the space plays host to a new degustation experience with a special theme. The Flavours of Japan instalment runs for ten days from June 4 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. You can choose between two sessions a day: 11am and 1pm. Don't miss out and book your ticket here.
Sydney Morning Herald
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
You'll find more than just pizza at this Neapolitan bakery and cafe in Brunswick
We're nowhere near panettone season, which descends every December with fruit-studded, sweet-bread intensity but you should know that Pulcinella's Vincenzo Marino beat pastry chefs from around Australia to earn the right to represent us in last year's Panettone World Cup in Milan. Making good panettone is art and anguish: that a charming little cafe nails this tricky tradition is another sign of the quality and dedication that infuses everything they do. Pulcinella's namesake is referenced throughout the shop. A famous character from commedia dell'arte, an Italian pantomime style dating to the 17th century, Pulcinella is a scallywag, lively and determined. He's there in mural form on the wall and his signature beak-nosed mask is referenced in the cafe's logo and stamped on their takeaway cups. On that, coffee culture is one place where Melbourne and Naples diverge. We drink coffee in the car. We also love sitting down for a leisurely coffee rather than resting an espresso and an elbow on a stand-up counter. Most shockingly, we'll order cappuccino in the afternoon (in Italy it is strictly a breakfast beverage). Apart from coffee protocols, Pulcinella feels like the best of Naples dropped into Brunswick, with all the wit and none of the roguishness of the character after which it's named. Three more cultural cake spots to try La Colmena You don't need to know the extraordinary research that goes into baking Spanish pastries with centuries of tradition: they are as delicious eaten in ignorance as in expertise. But baker Cristina Jimenez can also enrich your pasteleria experience by explaining the backstories to such delights as ensaimada (a Mallorcan treat) and glaseado, a layered extravagance from Almeria. Also popping up at South Melbourne Market. Prahran Market, 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra, Afiouni Sweets & Pastries A major drawcard at Mahoneys Plaza is this bountiful Lebanese sweet shop. Sit down for brewed coffee and knafeh (sweet cheese pie), mochachino and mlokieyh (a layered biscuit, pistachio and clotted cream dessert) and leave with a box of baklava and maamoul cookies to take to an occasion or hoard at home. 528 Mahoneys Road, Campbellfield, Manna Bakery Sweet, fluffy breads and pastries are the deal at this family-run Korean bakery. I love the hot dog with chipotle and caramelised onion, the salted red bean butter bun and the autumnal chestnut-stuffed white loaf. Visit the store or keep an eye on their socials for periodic deliveries to suburbs around Melbourne.
The Age
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
You'll find more than just pizza at this Neapolitan bakery and cafe in Brunswick
We're nowhere near panettone season, which descends every December with fruit-studded, sweet-bread intensity but you should know that Pulcinella's Vincenzo Marino beat pastry chefs from around Australia to earn the right to represent us in last year's Panettone World Cup in Milan. Making good panettone is art and anguish: that a charming little cafe nails this tricky tradition is another sign of the quality and dedication that infuses everything they do. Pulcinella's namesake is referenced throughout the shop. A famous character from commedia dell'arte, an Italian pantomime style dating to the 17th century, Pulcinella is a scallywag, lively and determined. He's there in mural form on the wall and his signature beak-nosed mask is referenced in the cafe's logo and stamped on their takeaway cups. On that, coffee culture is one place where Melbourne and Naples diverge. We drink coffee in the car. We also love sitting down for a leisurely coffee rather than resting an espresso and an elbow on a stand-up counter. Most shockingly, we'll order cappuccino in the afternoon (in Italy it is strictly a breakfast beverage). Apart from coffee protocols, Pulcinella feels like the best of Naples dropped into Brunswick, with all the wit and none of the roguishness of the character after which it's named. Three more cultural cake spots to try La Colmena You don't need to know the extraordinary research that goes into baking Spanish pastries with centuries of tradition: they are as delicious eaten in ignorance as in expertise. But baker Cristina Jimenez can also enrich your pasteleria experience by explaining the backstories to such delights as ensaimada (a Mallorcan treat) and glaseado, a layered extravagance from Almeria. Also popping up at South Melbourne Market. Prahran Market, 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra, Afiouni Sweets & Pastries A major drawcard at Mahoneys Plaza is this bountiful Lebanese sweet shop. Sit down for brewed coffee and knafeh (sweet cheese pie), mochachino and mlokieyh (a layered biscuit, pistachio and clotted cream dessert) and leave with a box of baklava and maamoul cookies to take to an occasion or hoard at home. 528 Mahoneys Road, Campbellfield, Manna Bakery Sweet, fluffy breads and pastries are the deal at this family-run Korean bakery. I love the hot dog with chipotle and caramelised onion, the salted red bean butter bun and the autumnal chestnut-stuffed white loaf. Visit the store or keep an eye on their socials for periodic deliveries to suburbs around Melbourne.
