Good Food - Nina Rousseau

Nina Rousseau

Writer - goodfood.com.au

La Tortilleria

An Amigos Platter at La Tortilleria.

This sunny, two-month-old tortilleria is producing Melbourne's most bona fide tortilla.

Eat Out | Nina Rousseau | Mon May 20 00:00:00 EST 2013

Croissanterie ahead of the curve

Kate Reid's croissants.

Could Kate Reid be making Melbourne's best croissants? Nina Rousseau talks to the aerodynamicist turned baker.

Food News | Nina Rousseau | Fri May 17 10:00:00 EST 2013

The Grain Store

Vegan Cauliflower, Quinoa and Goji Berry Salad at The Grain Store.

This soothing haven goes back to basics, putting sophistication into sustainability.

Eat Out | Nina Rousseau | Tue May 14 07:28:41 EST 2013

What makes a perfect croissant?

What makes a perfect croissant? (Thumbnail)

The perfect croissant and how to make it.

Cook | Nina Rousseau | Wed May 08 13:11:05 EST 2013

The Spotted Mallard

The Grose beef cheek Rueben (with the hand cut chips and slaw.

Is it a hipster bar? A classic pub? An after-hours dining hall? Yes to all three.

Eat Out | Nina Rousseau | Tue May 07 07:00:00 EST 2013

Meatmother

The brisket meat tray with mac and cheese.

Melbourne's newest barbecue restaurant is hardcore but it's no Americana 'BBQ shak'.

Eat Out | Nina Rousseau | Tue Apr 30 08:00:00 EST 2013

ShanDong MaMa

ShanDong MaMa  noodles.

This no-frills Chinese diner dishes up home-style Shandong cuisine cooked by 'mama'.

Eat Out | Nina Rousseau | Mon Apr 22 16:00:00 EST 2013

Ginger Club Indian Restaurant

Ginger Club Indian restaurant.

Quick! If you love Indian food, head to this humble shopfront for some of the best in town.

Eat Out | Nina Rousseau | Tue Apr 16 08:00:00 EST 2013

Cosy & Tasty Dumpling Chinese Restaurant

Pork and prawn dumplings.

This unassuming little place is exactly what it claims on the box - 'cosy' and 'tasty'.

Eat Out | Nina Rousseau | Tue Apr 09 08:00:00 EST 2013

Bayte

Raw yellowfin tuna kibbeh.

The one-year-old Bayte is a little nugget of Lebanese gold.

Eat Out | Nina Rousseau | Tue Apr 02 07:00:00 EST 2013

Happy Palace

Kung Pow! chicken.

For many, Happy Palace will be their new happy place.

Eat Out | Nina Rousseau | Tue Mar 26 00:00:00 EST 2013

Whisky for sale: $200,000 a bottle

Master Blender Colin Scott assess the 45-year-old whiskey.

Would you pay $200,000 for a bottle of whisky? Royal Salute's 45-year-old "Tribute of Honour" whisky is on sale.

Drink,Food News | Nina Rousseau | Thu Mar 21 00:00:00 EST 2013

Acland St Cantina

'Mexican cheese fondue' with organic chorizo.

Does this cool, buzzy basement bunker live up to its hype? Yes, and no.

Eat Out | Nina Rousseau | Tue Mar 19 08:00:00 EST 2013

Hottest cheap eats trends for 2013

Leek, egg york and seeds from Silo.

Some of the hottest and best-value eating from The Age Good Food Under $30 guide, out on Saturday.

Eat Out | Simone Egger and Nina Rousseau | Tue Mar 12 03:00:00 EST 2013

The Last Jar

The Last Jar's Dublin Coddle.

The Last Jar is a proper Irish pub that's giving unsung Irish cuisine some love.

Eat Out | Nina Rousseau | Tue Mar 12 00:00:00 EST 2013

Hey Jude

Hey Jude cafe in Essendon. Dishes: Breakfast salad and the Wagyu burger. 25 February 2013.
The Age Epicure. Photo:EDDIE JIM.

If you're after classic cafe staples without too much spin, Hey Jude could be your new haunt.

Eat Out | Nina Rousseau | Tue Mar 05 01:00:00 EST 2013

Tipping the Australian way

Tipping can be confusing for many Australian diners.

Tipping in Australia can be a confusing business.

Eat Out | Nina Rousseau | Thu Feb 28 13:44:00 EST 2013

Kalimera Souvlaki Art

Kalimera Souvlaki Art's souvlaki pork gyros.

How far would you go for genuine souvlaki with house-made dip and char-grilled pita?

Eat Out | Nina Rousseau | Tue Feb 26 07:00:00 EST 2013

Chinese restaurants dominate Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list

Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa at MAD Symposium, Planting Thoughts, Copenhagen 2011.

China scoops S. Pellegrino's 50 Best Restaurants awards.

Food News | Nina Rousseau | Tue Feb 26 01:00:00 EST 2013

2 Brothers Brewery

The No. 1 salami pizza is spicy and scoff-able.

Only a handful of Melbourne places pour beer directly from the tank like this pizzeria.

Eat Out | Nina Rousseau | Tue Feb 19 12:38:09 EST 2013