brunch: homemade quinoa, pumpkin & spinach salad w/ schnitz. nom nom

sleen-eats 
4/1/12

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St ALi

12/18 Yarra Pl 
South Melbourne, VIC 3205 

Located in a narrow street surrounded by graffitied warehouses, you will find a hidden gem that is St ALi’s. This cafe is super serious about their coffee - an entire page of their menu is dedicated to explain the different types and blends on offer. 

I had My first St ALi experience this arvo, having brunch celebrating Papa T’s birthday. I opted for a regular latte using their house blend, and shall i add, it was one incredibly smooth brew, so, sooo freakin’ good. Their menu is alot of fun, with every dish given a quirky name. I had the My Mexican Cousin - secret recipe corn fritters, baby spinach, haloumi and kasundi with poached eggs. The texture of the corn fritters was exceptional -  remarkably crunchy on the outside and smooth on the inside. I thought it needed a little bit more kasundi (spicy indian tomato relish) as it was a little dry, but it still tasted great. Despite its secluded location, St ALi’s gets pretty busy so expect to wait for a table, especially on weekends. Service was excellent and I loved the edgy bohemian grungy decor.
Happy days! 

What Katie Ate
Pulled Pork Sliders with Apple Cider Slaw 

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sweet potato skins, yes please.

i could go some dragonfruit right about now.

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yes ploise.

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Sprouted Kitchen
Mushroom Poblano Tart

Ben Zank 
Kiwano Melon  

Why have I never heard or seen this exotic fruit before?! Would like to try this, kthx.

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Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna. 

yes please. 

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nom nom nom.

Strawberry Mojito
Ingredients:

1.5 ounces of simple syrup
3 fresh strawberries 
5 fresh spearmint sprigs 
soda water 
1/2 lime 
2 ounces of light rum

Directions:

1. In a chilled glass, muddle the simple syrup, strawberries and mint leaves together with the back of a spoon or muddler. Crush the strawberries and mint leaves well. 
2. Squeeze the juice from the lime into the glass, add the rum and stir well. Fill glass with ice and top off with soda water.
3. Garnish with mint sprigs or strawberry slices. Makes 1 drink.

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