tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post6830964438651916567..comments2024-03-28T22:59:24.437+11:00Comments on where's the beef? Vegetarians in Melbourne: January 15, 2009: Hellenic RepublicCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-19941512428769182842012-07-19T10:03:32.829+10:002012-07-19T10:03:32.829+10:00i liked what i ate,,,Robert De Niro was eating wit...i liked what i ate,,,Robert De Niro was eating with his company just next to me!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-6630160460356904992009-02-03T23:07:00.000+11:002009-02-03T23:07:00.000+11:00I went just before new years. The service was exce...I went just before new years. The service was excellent. The food was average. The lamb was so dry I couldn't swallow it it without a sip of water between mouthfuls. We had to then share two pieces of water melon, six or eight grapes and 5 cherries between three of us. The dessert pictured above with the ice cream on top was so sweet it was inedible. $228 later I felt ripped off. Get real George!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-88571304248188324162009-02-02T03:00:00.000+11:002009-02-02T03:00:00.000+11:00Exceptional service under fire by the Hellenic man...Exceptional service under fire by the Hellenic manager (not seen her before at the Press Club but have seen at Reserve)... Calombaris has a knack for great staff...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-7628524594495669442009-01-27T22:34:00.000+11:002009-01-27T22:34:00.000+11:00Loukoumades and a frappe? SL, that sounds like my...Loukoumades and a frappe? SL, that sounds like my kind of afternoon tea. :-)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-73571690522354505202009-01-27T11:21:00.000+11:002009-01-27T11:21:00.000+11:00great review! you helped me relive my experiences ...great review! you helped me relive my experiences of the place during the chrissie break - hopefully that'll hold me until i'm down next in melbourne. If you happen to be in the neighbourhood and you just want something light i recommend you pair up the loukoumades with a frappe! Very authentic and just the thing to cool down with on a hot day - you'll have plenty of those this week!Serenity Laterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776110730716907504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-13011086110931990642009-01-23T10:21:00.000+11:002009-01-23T10:21:00.000+11:00Jodes, I hope it manages to live up to your high e...Jodes, I hope it manages to live up to your high expectations when you do visit. :-)<BR/><BR/>Philippa, I think Colambaris now has the reputation that has people following wherever he sets up shop. He is clearly doing something right - our dining companions Mike and Jo ate lunch there <I>twice</I> on the weekend before we joined them for dinner!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-11381413247820790362009-01-22T21:49:00.000+11:002009-01-22T21:49:00.000+11:00this place is so weird - it was completely empty f...this place is so weird - it was completely empty for AGES, just the facade of the bakery that once stood there and open air behind it, and then one day POOF! there stood a massive and incredibly packed restaurant. since then, every time we go past it, even during the day it's full. it must be doing something right!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-68167759309299397092009-01-21T23:06:00.000+11:002009-01-21T23:06:00.000+11:00Wow, that's the most positive response I've had to...Wow, that's the most positive response I've had to a post in ages - I guess I should write reviews while in the grip of debilitating jetlag more often. <BR/><BR/>Ran, Agnes and Dani - the saganaki is truly outstanding, you should ask if it comes as a main. Who says fried cheese isn't a meal?<BR/><BR/>Claire - it's probably good to save something like this up as a reward for completing your essay, just to keep the motivation up.<BR/><BR/>Tytty - I've yet to have a bad experience with fresh beetroot, and it really works well with the yoghurt.<BR/><BR/>Johanna - that strip is just booming isn't it? A blogger has a hard time keeping up.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180934678237154879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-12703516935075002942009-01-21T11:54:00.000+11:002009-01-21T11:54:00.000+11:00It was real insulting being waved to the bar by th...It was real insulting being waved to the bar by the unshaven Greek host after being double booked, only to be met by the remnants of the previous diners whi had just been hurried out... fortunately some quick thinking by the bartenders had our seats cleared and drinks in hand.<BR/><BR/>Only to be further dissappointed by the moody manager from the Press Club who simply plonked our fish at our table and stormed off, no explanations. So much for leading by example!<BR/><BR/>Other than that the service was efficient and with a smile despite the huge workload and the food great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-45971880584418567142009-01-21T09:33:00.000+11:002009-01-21T09:33:00.000+11:00this looks great - another fine eatery to try in E...this looks great - another fine eatery to try in East Brunswick - the list just keeps growing!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-587535828861214462009-01-21T07:51:00.000+11:002009-01-21T07:51:00.000+11:00I will be dreaming of that saganaki tonight. And p...I will be dreaming of that saganaki tonight. And plotting to head over to eat some.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-33792023404531167102009-01-20T21:21:00.000+11:002009-01-20T21:21:00.000+11:00Good post, Michael! That saganaki looks amazing.Good post, Michael! That saganaki looks amazing.Agneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02682199058521082342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-55770970585902065372009-01-20T19:46:00.000+11:002009-01-20T19:46:00.000+11:00i remember at a greek cooking class in Sydney, how...i remember at a greek cooking class in Sydney, how I thought it was strange to stir shit loads of yoghurt with beetroot, but it was so so good.tyttyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590190358768386630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-65041799559034714022009-01-20T15:59:00.000+11:002009-01-20T15:59:00.000+11:00Aw, man. My reasons for visiting Hellenic Republic...Aw, man. My reasons for visiting Hellenic Republic just keep growing and growing. Must! Resist! Until after masters essay completed!<BR/>Great snappy review by the way :)clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17271464994614942315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-51954096142209597842009-01-20T15:58:00.000+11:002009-01-20T15:58:00.000+11:00ive heard mixed reviews of this place but no one h...ive heard mixed reviews of this place but no one has said a bad thing about that saganaki. i will go just for that!Ranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06568352148465203176noreply@blogger.com