So, a pesky volcano in Iceland means that you can’t make it to Europe anytime soon.
The solution? Get your dose of la dolce vita at The European.
The European is a restaurant that embodies my most romantic dreams of the Continent. The glass doors, dark wood interior and black and white chequered floor transport me to the elegance of Paris or Rome and it covers all the bases of the dining out day. From 7am it starts an extensive breakfast menu, moves onto business lunches especially popular with nearby Parliamentary suits, then turns into a romantic dining spot (in fact, I remember spending a Valentines Day dinner there) and a cosy supper club, finally closing its doors at 3am.
Running out of muesli at home was just a weak excuse to sample The European’s famous breakfasts. I was shown a table, given a sheaf of the day’s newspapers and the menu. Croque Monsieur or salmon with pancakes? Salmon pancakes or Croque Monsieur? I couldn’t decide until I spotted the specials board and the poached pear crumble with muesli, yoghurt and apricot, fig and prune compote ($14.50). Easy winner.
And the dish lived up to expectations. Healthy and fruity, light yet indulgent with warm spices and melting fruit. Gorgeous.
- The European, +61 3 96540811
That looks heavenly! I can’t say I’ve ever been to the European even though I hear consistently good reviews.
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Love Love Love The European. Efficient, courteous, know their menu backwards. Absolute delight at any time.
Hi Janet
Welcome to the blog! Do you have any particular dishes on the breakfast/lunch/dinner menu that you’d recommend?
Jetsetting Joyce
That looks really good! Were they packed?
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Hi msihua
Yes for 7:45am they were reasonably busy, and they even asked whether I had a reservation. I didn’t think people reserved for breakfast, but I think it must be testament to The European’s enduring popularity.
Jetsetting Joyce
Oh my.. 7.45 am??? GAWD… that’s nuts.. but makes me want to go now! Thanks!
.-= msihua´s last blog ..Martin Boetz from Longrain – Chadstone 4 Day Food Festival: Eat =-.
Love this place! Was there only a couple of weeks ago. It’s a fave. As is this blog
Food and coffee very good. “Fresh” orange juice not good. Seems it is cold pressed next door and brought over bulk in bottles. Thin and watery definitely not worth $6.50. DON’T BUY. Talked to management about it- they thought their mass produced stored in bottles juice was wonderful. From a profit point of view – quite understandable.