It is often on quite rare occassions that i get to spend two weeks off work, during christmas and new year. While working in Sydney i was thrilled to spend time with family for one week and the other in melbourne. Many antipodian city sleekers will quarrel over the ultimate question. Which is the greater and more desirable city. Melbourne or sydney. For me, melbourne seduced me from the moment i stepped off the train. For chefs, melbourne has got to be one of the most culturely diverse cities. Two produce markets open early all week. One of which is located next to an extremely tempting Essential Ingredient store. An entire street dedicated to restaurants of all levels. A casino which holds host to many internationally recognised chefs restaurant. Neil Perry's Rockpool Bar and Grill, Gordon Ramseys Maze, Guillaume Brahimi's Bistro and one of my favourites, Robert Marchetti's Guiseppe Arnaldo and Son's iconically designed Italian trattoria. His own hand crafted and glass cabinet dry aged salamis provide an awinspiring focal point in the middle of the restaurant. Foccocia stands tilted to the spotlights in the servers area like a gallery dedicated to edible art............................
