Vim Fuego

The closest we get these days to quality eating-out is Sizzler so I don't think I'm qualified to comment

ozzieeagle

Mate, I've spent something like 20 out the last 23 years at that point, so I'm really looking forwards to busting out again. "All things must pass" and all that, I'm looking forwards to this change. It will happen for you as well, just have to get the new country feel out of the way.

Shakmaty

The Aussie Indian, in Collingwood

Shakmaty

Hey Ozzie, what about that swanky restaurant overlooking the bay in Williamstown? Can't remember the name....Cas is also racking her brain

Top views in Melbourne while eating posh fish meals

BRB.....

Shakmaty

http://www.thestrandrestaurant.com.au/home.html

How could I forget

ozzieeagle

I've never been to that one, Been to La porcetta, (God knows why I try other La Porcettas rather than just the original down in Rathdown St, Carlton)
and lots of others that looked kid freindly on the Esplanade, but now we are finally entering a different stage of our lives, I shall gladly give The Strand a Burl....It'll save wondering how the other half lives, I will gladly take a doggy bag home to the waiting kids

BTW Carl, when your on a chess tournament like this week, do you fuel up on brain food, like sushi, and raw tuna, or do you just go as per normal ?

Shakmaty

I've been to the La Porchetta in Williamstown, as well as a couple of others

I think the Greek restaurant....Santorini's or something, in Nelson Place is supposed to be good. And the one right by the pier....Pelican's Landing

My favourite place at the moment is in Brunswick Street....Joe's Garage...but it's anything but posh

Vim Fuego

I was more referring to the fact we have a 2 year old that isn't keen on quality establishments but I take your point

Sizzler is great, you can leave a huge pile of ice-cream on the floor and nobody gives a monkey's ... and if the little 'un makes a mess too then that's OK

Shakmaty

Apples are apparently good for concentration....today I had beef schnitzel and salad, and earlier an almond croissant from a local deli.

So brain food isn't top of the agenda

rabsody

just don't go near the salad bar ...

Vim Fuego

Since we are perpetuating the past, you've got to watch out for the knife-wielding maniacs in the Myer Centre too.

rabsody

oh really? i must have missed that one. the giddy heights of brissy eh!

ozzieeagle

We've got a Sizzler type chain down here called Smorgys, which is a theme restaurant. The Smorgys in Bundoora, is based on Vodoo Island type theme, complete with Volcano and spurting fire, the lights dim down and the floor shakes and vibrates, on the hour every hour. Now that could grab a little tackers like your young blokes attention.