Of course there was a reason we went to the other side of the world. In first place to relax but also to find out more about the Australian cuisine we heard so much about. Our first food experience in Australia was at Smith Street Alimentari (former Gorski and Jones) in Collingwood. We felt a bit hangover cause of our jet-lag which resulted in terrible cravings for eggs and bacon. And we soon found out Aussies are very keen on their eggs! Baked, poached, scrambled: every breakfast/ lunch place includes eggs in their menu. We took the sweet potato latkes with a poached egg, baba ghannooj and rocket and toasted pumpkin bread with humus, mashed avocado, bacon and tomato salad. Comforting food accompanied by freshly pressed vegetable juices and good coffee. Just what we needed after the long flight from Holland. The laid-back atmosphere in the sunny rear courtyard, the colorful and detailed interior and the attached food store made this place the perfect start of our Australia trip. We got excited to discover more of Melbourne, starting with the rest of Collingwood. Smith Street Alimentari 302 Smith Street, Collingwood Daily 8am-7pm