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GYO \u2013 that\u2019s \u2018grow your own\u2019 for the uninitiated \u2013 is fast becoming an important part of\u00a0Melbourne\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0dining scene. With kitchen gardens and self-sufficient chefs sprouting up all over the place, we take a look at the city\u2019s best green-fingered venues.<\/p>\n

Pope Joan, East Brunswick<\/a><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s no surprise to hear chef Matt Wilkinson \u2013 author of Mr Wilkinson’s Favourite Vegetables \u2013 puts produce pulled from the soil front and centre on the menu at his Brunswick East eatery Pope Joan. Caf\u00e9 by day and casual restaurant and bar by night, it\u2019s worth travelling to the top end of Nicholson Street for the seasonal and locally grown (there is a vegetable patch out back) dishes served here. Named after the medieval legend about a woman who passed as a man and managed to claim the papal title, Wilkinson\u2019s commitment to organic and biodynamic farming methods shine at this welcoming venue. And if you prefer a protein hit to a plate of greens, try the legendary Cuban sandwich \u2013 bursting with pulled pork it won the World\u2019s Best at the Sandwichship 2012.Alternatively, the produce store Hams & Bacon is right next door. Stocked with fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as an array of cheese and cured meats sourced from around Victoria and a recently launched range of in-house condiments, you\u2019ll find everything for a gourmet goodie basket.<\/p>\n

Silo by Joost, CBD<\/a><\/h2>\n

This zero-waste caf\u00e9, launched in 2012 by eco-advocate, artist and pioneer of the vertical garden Joost Bakker, was built using recycled and recyclable materials, and prides itself on having no rubbish bins. Instead, any leftover food is thrown in the on-site dehydrator, where it is transformed into nutritious fertiliser to be delivered to farmers who supply the caf\u00e9. The team at Silo by Joost strives to be as self-sufficient as possible, which is why on any given day you\u2019ll find the chefs busily baking their own bread, churning butter and making yoghurt ready for the brunch-time rush. Pull up a seat (disused irrigation pipes) at the communal table (made from reclaimed plywood) and feast on a daily changing menu of fresh, often foraged local ingredients \u2013pine mushroom, garlic and brown rice risotto and four grain, carrot, coriander and almond salad.<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Vue, Bulleen<\/a><\/h2>\n

Situated in the sculpture park opposite the main entrance of the Heide Museum of Modern Art, the chefs at Caf\u00e9 Vue need look no further than the neighbouring historical kitchen garden for their ingredients. Check out artworks by some of Australian\u2019s most celebrated artists, including Sidney Nolan and Laurence Hope, before tucking into a delicious brunch, lunch or afternoon tea \u2013 this outpost of one of Melbourne\u2019s top chefs, Shannon Bennett, is dedicated to making use of the produce beds originally planted here in 1934. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows open onto a gorgeous outside terrace, making for a truly enchanting alfresco eating experience. To really get among the surrounding greenery, ask the team to pack you a picnic hamper, or head to the Templestowe Road gallery in Bulleen on a Saturday or Sunday throughout summer for their smoking barbecue events. Bulleen is situated 13kn north-east of Melbourne\u2019s CBD and easily accessible by public transport and a number of bike trails \u2013 so your visit can be green from beginning to end.<\/p>\n

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GYO \u2013 that\u2019s \u2018grow your own\u2019 for the uninitiated \u2013 is fast becoming an important part of\u00a0Melbourne\u2019s\u00a0dining scene. With kitchen gardens and self-sufficient chefs sprouting up all over the place, we take a look at the city\u2019s best green-fingered venues. Pope Joan, East Brunswick It\u2019s no surprise to hear chef Matt Wilkinson \u2013 author of… Continue reading Melbourne’s Vegetable Patch to Plate Movement<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":1160,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,5,2,4,30,6],"tags":[32,69,10],"authors":[],"class_list":["post-197","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure","category-destination","category-experiences","category-explore","category-food","category-oceania","tag-foodie","tag-melbourne","tag-tips","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nMelbourne's Vegetable Patch to Plate Movement | Expedia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.nz\/stories\/vegetable-patch-to-plate-melbourne\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Melbourne's Vegetable Patch to Plate Movement | Expedia\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"GYO \u2013 that\u2019s \u2018grow your own\u2019 for the uninitiated \u2013 is fast becoming an important part of\u00a0Melbourne\u2019s\u00a0dining scene. 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