Fitzroy

Cavallero

by cecylia on April 17, 2010

I know, this is not a food blog and I am certainly no food critic. Although being a food taster, that I can do.

Recently, I came across a cafe on Smith St in Fitzroy called Cavallero, and have been going back there again and again ever since. You know my fascination with beautiful doors, so I could not go past these antique wrought iron gates.

I look especially tanned in this photo for some reason (not a good thing for Asians).. anyway…wearing vintage blouse, necklace, belt and shoes Sass & Bide cardigan and Nudie jeans, carrying a vintage bag from Ebay.

This is the Barramundi with mixed vegetables, I’m sure the name was fancier on the menu.

I am such an avid food fan and have a bottomless pit for a stomach I would not criticize any food I eat, except for the food I ate at a certain restaurant in Paris that gave me food poisoning…but it did help me shed some puppy fat, so how can I complain?

This homemade spaghetti with crab meat is my favourite dish. I actually regularly crave for it. It is the Western version of lobster noodles, extremely tasty. After eating these home-made spaghetti, my taste buds refuse to touch the other boring stuff.

You can’t go past a good steak.

I hate to say this, but dessert is not their strong point, I have had this lemon tart twice, and each time I regret having it afterwards. It is a lot more sour than it looks.

Nevetheless, Cavellero is one sassy place to have for dinner. Bring friends and enjoy the chilled atmosphere.

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Cafe Umago

by cecylia on January 11, 2010

Recently a good friend came to visit from Canberra, so we caught up at Cafe Umago on Brunswick St in Fitzroy. They have the best tasting and the best variety of pizzas in Melbourne. I headed over in a burnt orange dress from Cue, vintage clutch, a vintage chain necklace and some buckled heels from Nine West. By my definition, a good dinner constitutes good food, good friends and good conversation. These were friends I grew up with, and I am so fond of them. Isn’t it funny that even though you may not catch up with your old friends often, you still feel the close connection and you still ‘get’ each other? And you never run out of things to chat about…

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The fresco on the back wall of the restaurant was defnitely eye-catching and set a vibrant atmosphere to our dinner.DSC00374

I’ve been to Cafe Umago a few times now, but only this time did I notice these cute little stenciled houses leaning against the wall. The meals are delicious and the waiters are very courteous.  I indulged in a large plate of Barramundi smothered in creamy-of-mushroom sauce and an equally scrumptious potato salad.

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DSC00396With a big appetite like mine, I never regret wearing loose fitting clothes to dinners.

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