Smith & Daughters

Smith & Daughters in Fitzroy appears to be a classic rock 'n' roll pub, but the neon cross sign on the wall informs you that you are actually there to "eat vegan". Smith & Daughters was founded in 2014 by Martinez and Mo Wyse. They started with a menu that had a Latin influence but switched to an Italian one in May in an effort to disprove the idea that vegan food lacks flavor. The restaurant's unique selling point is that although the pasta dish refers to ingredients like bacon or cheese, it is produced from plants and retains the same flavor. It sounds interesting and worthwhile to try.

The soy milk is used in place of dairy milk to create the creamy, somewhat sweet ricotta that is spread on the pizza fritter. Thick bucatini noodles are made spicy with lots of Kampot pepper and sticky with fermented black garlic, delivering a potent umami hit despite the non-dairy cheese. Martinez also flexibly changes the ragu's components, employing a classic recipe but switching out the oxtail with dried, shredded, and compressed mushrooms. In this dish, you can definitely taste the mushrooms, broth-dense flavor, and silky texture by adding vegan butter, which gives the dish a meat-like gloss, and carrot and celery, which add sweetness.

Detailed Information:

Address: 107 Cambridge St, Collingwood, Melbourne

Phone number: 03 9123 1712

Website: www.smithanddaughters.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smithanddaughters/