..... a tasting menu, such a great way to share food with friends, colleagues or family, before or after Christmas, no decisions to make just sit back and enjoy. It is no doubt easier when the diners are not too limited in their food choices, but even then establishments like Huxtable take dietary restrictions in their stride and there is something to please everyone here. A must is the jalapeno & cheddar croquettes and of course being a duck lover the roasted duck breast, soy braised daikon and sour plum was a wonderful combination of flavours and so beautifully cooked. 
Despite having little capacity for dessert after so many excellent courses the young coconut marshmallow was fabulous, small, light and ever so tangy! Excellent service and helpful suggestions with interesting wines to match the plates. Talking about plates ..... I'm not convinced that dark coloured plates show food off as well as good old fashioned white but heavy pottery, stone slabs and wooden platters are certainly in vogue at the moment. (Perhaps it's a silent revolt to annoy bloggers and their incessant photo taking! lol) But whilst aesthetics is important the flavours and textures will always be my priority so I will be heading back soon to try a few more dishes and a second round of croquettes. I really don't want to be like the many blogs that have pic's of every dish but I had trouble deciding from all the gorgeous choices. So in case you're curious about the other dishes here, olives obviously, a kataffi pastry wrapped lamb and delightful dukkah flavoured cauliflower with harissa yoghurt - yum.
Huxtable 131 Smith St, Fitzroy 03 9419 5101
LOL at using the dark plates to annoy food bloggers :P You may have a point there but your pictures still look good, and the food certainly looks good!
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