Best BYO restaurants: Fitzroy North edition
Corey, our Fitzroy North store manager, has put together a list of where and what to BYO around the suburb. It’s filled with super suggestions and tip-top wine matches for a range of different cuisines. Get involved!
What to eat:
- Beetroot Paneer Tikka
- Goat Bhuna Masala
- Horn Please Daal
What to drink:
- 2016 Lady and the Hawk Mourvedre Rosé, $26
- 2015 Haldon Estate Chardonnay, $40
- 2016 Jean Marc Burgaud ‘Les Vignes De Thulon’ Beaujolais, $30
What to eat:
- Cavolfiore di Giggia (deep fried cauliflower in batter)
- Margherita pizza
- GTV 105 Series 2 (the pizza not the car)
What to drink:
- 2016 Jericho Fiano, $25
- 2016 La Prova Sangiovese, $25
- 2015 Fratelli Alessandria Dolcetto, $34
THE RECREATION (a rotating menu but these are some dishes we’ve loved)
What to eat:
- Free-range Milawa chicken, Jerusalem artichoke, fromage blanc
- Spätzle and charred broccoli, and pommes mousseline
- House cut fries (seriously yum)
What to drink:
- 2016 Patrick Piuze ‘Vallée Sebillon’ Chablis, $60
- 2017 Medhurst Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, $25
- 2015 Thierry Germain ‘Cep by Cep’ Anjou Rouge Cabernet Franc, $32
MOROCCAN SOUP BAR (take away to Edinburgh Gardens)
What to eat:
- Whatever the friendly staff have on offer but make sure you get some chickpea bake.
- Don’t forget your containers, otherwise no soup for you.
What to drink:
- 2016 La Violetta ‘Das Sakrileg’ Riesling, $36
- 2017 Konpira Maru ‘Jimmykata’ Syrah, $22
- Peroni red six pack, $16