The Kettle Black
A rose between two thorns... A Victorian terrace
enveloped by towering modern buildings. The Kettle Black actually occupies both
with flair. It is the latest venture from the team behind the popular cafés Top
Paddock and Two Birds One Stone. It focuses strongly on one of this year’s
buzzwords, provenance, where suppliers are proudly displayed on their menu. The
interior designed by Studio You Me has a fresh green and white theme. As with Top
Paddock, the floral displays are unique and visually stunning. Top Paddock is also
now opening for dinner on Friday nights.
WHAT’S ON THE MENU?
My dining companion picked the ‘Burrata with raw heirloom
tomato, burnt rainbow chard, vinegar and toast ($17.00)’. The tomatoes were
lovely and sweet and full of flavour and the burrata was creamy and rich.
However, the burnt chard didn’t add much to the dish.
WHAT WE DRANK...
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WHAT’S ON THE MENU?
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Chilli scrambled eggs with air-dried Flinders
wallaby, feta and leaves ($18.00)
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Tataki ocean trout with a raw kale and pickled
seaweed salad, nuts and poached eggs ($20.00)
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Robbins Island wagyu skirt steak with house-made
mustard, seasonal fruit relish and leaves on the Kettle Black bun ($23.00)
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Fresh kingfish with potato crisps, tomato,
avocado and leaves ($23.00)
WHAT WE ATE...
I chose the ‘King Island Crayfish in an ash roll with
native coastal spinach, lime and yuzu mayonnaise ($21.00)’. The dish not only
tasted wonderful but was beautifully presented with the edible flowers peeking
out from within. I devoured the plentiful and succulent crayfish, stopping only
to address the zesty juices running down my arms... I found this meal to be very
good value as many cafés charge around $20 for just a big breakfast.
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| King Island Crayfish |
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| Burrata |
The Kettle Black uses Five Senses Coffee and Larsen &
Thompson Tea. Our lattes ($4.00) were delightful.
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| Latte |
SERVICE...
The service at Kettle Black was so much better than Top
Paddock. The staff were efficient and genuinely friendly. There can be a bit of
a wait for a table on weekends.
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Address: 50 Albert
Rd, South Melbourne, VIC
Phone: 03 9088
0721
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