Summary

Acclaimed food writer Rita Erlich charts Melbourne's burgeoning restaurant scene during the eighties in this fascinating collection of menus, wine lists and recipes. With compelling essays spanning the decade, Melbourne by Menu provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of the industry's triumphs and failures, movers and shakers. Featured restaurants and chefs include Richard Frank, Iain Hewitson, Jacques Reymond, Florentino (now Grossi Florentino), Two Faces owner Hermann Schneider, and Gilbert Lau, among others.