The Foodies' Guide To Melbourne 2008

The Age

Tuesday January 29, 2008

Michelle Potts

The Foodies' Guide to Melbourne 2008

By Allan Campion and Michele Curtis

Hardie Grant Books, $29.95

The Foodies' Guide to Sydney 2008

By Helen Greenwood and John Newton

Hardie Grant Books, $29.95

This annual guide listing more than 450 providores is a gourmet's Google in paperback. And it's penned by passionate foodies. Year after year, Michele Curtis and Allan Campion, chefs and food writers, scour Melbourne and beyond to unearth the creme de la creme of condiments, comestibles and all things cooking-related. In the harbour city, food journalists Helen Greenwood and John Newton trawl the metropolis to compile their discerning directory. Both editions follow a similar format that is well-thought-out and easy to use. Contents run A to Z by produce, cuisine or store type, reading like an epicurean expose of outstanding ingredients from the everyday to the exotic. Each chapter includes tips, trends and highlights, ranking the best in each category. Foodie Awards showcase the authors' favourites. There's an "out of town" section for gourmet travellers. And the guide is conveniently indexed by store name and locality. Even maps are included. These are the perfect companions for anyone who enjoys eating, entertaining and expanding their culinary repertoire. -- MICHELLE POTTS

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