One of the best steaks, perhaps, but Rockpool and Vlado's are still better, I think. Mind you, they're also significantly dearer, so they bloody well ought to be. Wanted to reinforce your mention of the wine list: really reasonably priced (typically only about 20% markup) and focussed on good Australian producers. Follows the "no bull" approach of the food, which is a good thing. Great night.
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Danny ,
06:00pm Fri, 1st Jan, 2010
We had the pleasure of dining at the Farmers Arms last night, New Years Eve '09 with friends who came especially from Melbourne. To be honest, I thought this would be another overpriced and overrated evening. Well the kitchen delivered, in fact everything was exceptional. The chef's attention to detail on such a busy night left us in awe. Highly recommend to all.
Posted by
Dave ,
05:35pm Sat, 9th Jan, 2010
Glad to hear it's still humming along! Will have to head up that way soon for another good steak...
Posted by
Andy ,
12:04am Wed, 3rd Mar, 2010
Had the steak last night at the farmers arms,this was off the bar menu,certainly one of the best steaks I have eaten,the 2 standout steaks I have had have both been in Australia and both been in the victorian goldfields
I was impressed by your personal greeting, and then by your fellow food blogger/twitterer who happened to be dining the same night recognising somehow...
how about matching your wines with desserts in march?
Dessert whiz Pierre Roelofs will give Melbourne a chance to sample his latest creations when he teams up with Vue de Monde sommelier Raul Moreno Yague for a unique event at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.
On Monday 15th March, the two will use the workshop to explore and explain the process of matching Pierre’s exceptional desserts with equally exceptional and unusual wines. They plan to serve three unique dessert and wine combinations at the dinner to illustrate their ideas and discoveries. And all for only $50 per person!
Posted by
Anthony Jones ,
02:04pm Fri, 2nd Oct, 2009
Hi there - thanks husbands gourmet for your continued support of The Deanery and Robin. We have high aspirations and are working hard to make The Deanery the best restaurant in Melbourne. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and gives us confidence we are well on our way!
Posted by
michelle ,
02:13pm Thu, 11th Feb, 2010
you and your readers may like to know that they have...
A chance to experience Pierre’s desserts again
Dessert whiz Pierre Roelofs will give Melbourne a chance to sample his latest creations when he teams up with Vue de Monde sommelier Raul Moreno Yague for a unique event at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.
On Monday 15th March, the two will use the workshop to explore and explain the process of matching Pierre’s exceptional desserts with equally exceptional and unusual wines. They plan to serve three unique dessert and wine combinations at the dinner to illustrate their ideas and discoveries. And all for only $50 per person!
