Melbourne Epicurean Eats

UPDATE: The Brix has closed for trading until further notice.

The Brix

Bijou bistro a gem in Fitzroy

For the interior alone, a visit to The Brix is a must. Owners and designers Emma O'Mara and Keir Vaughan have transformed the (rear) Brunswick Street space into a warm bistro with inspired French notes.

Eat: Two dining options awake; a five course set menu or the bistro a la carte menu. We opted for the latter. 

 

Golden slices of brioche were delicately washed down with the evenings selected favourites red and white. The biodynamic and organic components of the Sauvignon were enough of a tease for my fellow dinner to sample. The Languesdoc’s red varietal complimented my duck confit well.

 

Cooked to perfection, the meat slid smoothly off the bone with little effort. The steak frites was perfectly accompanied with potatoes soldier stacks, think jenga, and is evident of head chef Ashley Hicks playful youthfulness. 

This one is definitely off the radar and one to watch.

 



Duck confit; carrot, orange, anise (Main)
Photo: H. Walker

Steak Frites (Main)
Photo: H. Walker

Drinks: 2009 Puzelat-Bonhomme ‘Thesee’ Sauvignon – Loire Valley France and 2009 Senat ‘La Nine’, Grenache/Mataro/Shiraz/Carignan/Ciinsault – Languedoc France.