Chef’s guide: Where to eat and drink in Brunswick East

Brisket to die for, excellent sashimi and one of the best burgers in town— here’s where to eat and drink in Brunswick East.

Melt in your mouth beef brisket is one standout at Bluebonnet BBQ in East Brunswick.

From brisket to die and one of the best burgers in town, here’s where to eat and drink in Brunswick East, according to Sandwich Parlour executive chef Jay Van Rhee.

ALEHOUSE PROJECT

When this venue opened, my mates and I got very excited, up to 12 beers on weekly rotations and trivia, what more could you want? I’ve had many different beers, the standout being a viscous caramel-choc porter. Paired with fantastic pub food, it’s always a great place to meet up and catch up.

98-100 Lygon St

Not all bread is equal and the carbs at Etta are some of the best in town. Picture: Annika Kafcaloudis

ETTA

Dining at Etta has always been fantastic, with one of the softest, crunchiest sourdoughs I’ve ever tasted. So much so, the last time I ate there, I ordered two serves! Fantastic food in a modern setting.

60 Lygon St

BLUEBONNET BBQ

The guys at Bluebonnet know their way around the smoker. I love the Deep South American feel, and they’re always pumping blues. The brisket melts in your mouth and you can wash it down with a huge selection of whiskey and some great local craft beers.

124-6 Lygon St

Smokin’ hot: The brisket at Bluebonnett BBQ

KUMO IZAKAYA

I’m a huge fan of clean, tasty Japanese food and the team at Kumo are well equipped to deliver. Fresh sashimi is my favourite here, delicious morsels with acidic dressings, well balanced and delicious.

152 Lygon St

Burgers and beers at B.East is hard to beat

Jay Van Rhee, Sandwich Parlour executive chef.

THE B. EAST

Clint Eastwood: you can’t go past the name on the menu without laughing about it. It’s also a phenomenal burger, juicy, crunchy chicken slathered in thousand island dressing, delicious! With a side of poutine fries and nice cold one, B.East is nailing pub fare. You can also jump on the Nintendo 64 afterwards, to determine which of you is the greatest Golden Eye player of all-time.

80 Lygon St

FYI: SANDWICH PARLOUR SERVES MONSTER-SIZED CIABATTAS, INCLUDING A VEGAN BEETROOT RUEBEN, DAILY AT 189 NICHOLSON ST, BRUNSWICK EAST.

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