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Homeslice

Homeslice

I remember many times when the queue for this place was out the door.  At that time, it was some snazzy American pizza joint, advertising giant pizzas by the slice or just for one humugous one for a greedy person.  In those heady days, it 

Buns & Buns

Buns & Buns

I have always been extremely wary of restaurants which look like tourist traps.  In my younger days, I was often lured in with promises of traditional and culturally appropriate food available for my eating convenience.  As I grew older, I would try to not willingly 

Pophams Victoria Park

Pophams Victoria Park

As I am still recovering from too much excitement from my various eating forays, I thought to play it safe for my next event.  A branch of a bakery which served exellent coffee.  Couldn’t be that much that could go wrong, right? This is the 

Brunswick East

Brunswick East

There is definitely something to be said for creating expectation. Look at that decal.  Promisingly, something not mainstream. Motif repeated on rather snazzy copper plaque at the door if you missed it. The theme continues into the waiting room.  Got to keep it real.  Some 

E Pellicci

E Pellicci

There is a lot to be said about receiving banter from the waiters.  It leads to an entertaining meal. From a two second introduction to customers, there is particular skill in being able to gauge what type of reception would be welcome.  I think again