Monthly Archives: January 2007

> Hello Foodies, We wanted to share with you a super Shiraz that we drank – thanks to our dear friend, Rene, who gave it to us. It’s part of the designing fork’s birthday booty. We’ll report on the rest … Continue reading →

>Hello Foodies, Last night, we had Portugese Tapas at a Restaurant called Tintol. We went after the theater and Tintol was a wonderful discovery for us. I can’t wait to go back with or without the theater. It’s a smart-looking … Continue reading →

>Hello Foodies,The Forks went to Bensonhurst, Brooklyn on Sunday with dear friends, Karin Lundell and Frances Cassidy, and ventured to our favorite “Cassata Siciliana” destination…Villabate Pasticceria & Bakery. Here’s the link to their website…Villabate. It’s the next best thing to … Continue reading →

>Hello Foodies,I read in The New York Times an article by Florence Fabricant featuring several items. Actually, it’s her column called “Food Stuff” and here’s the link…http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/17/dining/17tea.html?ref=dining The item that jumped out at me was about Cassoulet! I love Cassoulet … Continue reading →

>Happy New Year’s, Foodies!Better late than never – I’ve been a bit jetlagged so please accept my apologies for the absence of blogging. Tour de Forks has made a resolution to continue to bring you the most delicious recommendations for … Continue reading →

>Hello Fiona Foodies,We hope that you had a bubble-filled New Year! Melissa’s nephew, Marcus – film editor extraordinaire (most recent credit the film “Where the Wild Things Are”) – threw quite a party! His mother, Carolyn, would have been proud. … Continue reading →

>Hello Foodies,We had a fabulous dinner at a wonderful Italian restaurant in St. Kilda called Cicciolina. The company was great… Kristen and Marcus Left to Right Front Row: Radio personality – Salty Dog, yes that’s what he looks like with … Continue reading →

>Hello Foodies, One of our fave markets to go to in Melbourne is the Prahan Market. On this day, we had the honor of being with Sylvia (Melissa’s Mum). And what does one eat with Sylvia, oysters – of course! … Continue reading →

>Hello Foodies,After Christmas and Boxing Day, the family was treated to dinner by Carolyn Herrick at the Elephant and Castle Pub. Not only was it a fun night with the gorgeous family but it was a delicious night as well. … Continue reading →

>Hello Foodies,If you are ever on your way to Melbourne from Geelong, make your way to the Footscry Food Market. It’s fun to see – great butchers and fish mongers – but the market is surrounded by fabulous Vietnamese restaurants … Continue reading →