Teta Mona

While a tidal wave of new restaurants has inundated the inner city, providing contemporary takes on, insert exotic cuisine here, Brunswick East continues to be a stronghold of straightforward, honest dining. The new Italian restaurant Stone Mill 347, which serves made-to-order gnocchi and kisses for the ladies, is located just past Albion Street. Teta Mona, a boho-chic all-day eatery run by brothers Antoine and Bechara Taouk, serves straightforward Lebanese food with lots of pickles and no fuss. While summer continues to blaze, this is a good place to be. The menu is brimming with freshness, and there is a sizable, shaded courtyard out back.

There is a good mention of vegans in this. Falafel is soft, aromatic pucks cooked with a green and yellow split pea foundation for a sweeter twist on the typical chickpea dish, and green beans are liberally sluiced in a jammy reduction of olive oil, chili, and garlic. Visitors particularly enjoy the soft, cumin-flavored platter of fried cauliflower and eggplant served cold for dipping in a rich tahini sauce. They also presented a strong case for sobriety. Fresh mint, ice, and pineapple or pomegranate juice are blended together to create a homemade slushie. In addition, they substitute agave nectar, chia seeds, and coconut oil for butter and sugar while making their pastry treat, yet it still manages to strike the ideal balance of crispness, chewiness, and nutty crunch.

Detailed Information:
Address: 100a Lygon St, Brunswick East, Melbourne
Phone number: 03 9380 6680
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tetamona