Mozzeenet

I finished the last entry with lemon tart and I’m going to start this one with biscotti, specifically Brunetti biscotti. Brunetti is a magnificent establishment in Carlton, Melbourne just off Lygon street which combines coffee with cakes, gelato, biscotti and other baked delicacies. It is huge with 5 or 6 counters and inhabiting a large area equal to 3 or 4 shops. Andrew introduced us to this place for coffee and dessert after having dinner at a great Mexican restaurant in Richmond the second night we were in Melbourne. We visited Brunetti three times in total over our 5-day stay and each time it was packed.

There is nowhere like this in Sydney that I know of. I’m usually disappointed by cakes at cafes - I find they are often too heavy or sweet and taste artificial. The first night, Andrew ordered biscotti which are served on an elegant gold tray - pistachio, almond and some chocoloate macaroons. They taste like home-made biscuits.

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