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Try as I might I can't think of a single Melbourne restaurant that offers half-price breakfasts on a weekend. Save for Red Orange that is. This South Yarra restaurant on eclectic Commercial Road, a stones throw from hip and happening Chapel Street, caters well to its universal crowd with a modern Australian fusion menu, varied portion sizes with snack type options, a selection of dining areas including an outdoor courtyard, and of course, half-price breakfasts on weekends.
Start your Saturday or Sunday with the Red Orange big breaky comprising two eggs any way with bacon, sausage, mushroom, tomato and baked beans on toasted ciabatta, or the creamy apple risotto with biscotti biscuits, fresh mint, cinnamon and pomegranate syrup drizzle. For lunch try the steak sandwich of grilled tenderloin porterhouse with balsamic onions, fresh tomato, cucumber, lettuce and aioli on toasted ciabatta. For dinner start with an entree of sugar- and ginger-cured tuna carpaccio with radish and a dressing of maple and sherry, followed by the Red Orange game pie of the week. Finish with the Grand Marnier creme caramel with marzipan tulles. A concise and reasonably priced, predominantly Australian wine list is offered with almost all available by the glass.
Veda Wickens, December 2006
DETAILS
Bypass the myriad of cafes and takeaways along Chapel Street and head for Red Orange, one of the most unique new venues on Melbourne's dining scene.This place buzzes with youthful energy and enthusiasm. The design is modern and the staff young, professional and as gorgeous as any of the members in the passing fashion parade on Commercial Road.
Whether you eat out the back in the superb courtyard, upstairs in the modern, more formal dining room created by architect Andrew Parr, or in the more casual street front area, you will be treated to the same smart menu offerings.
Red Orange has established a winning reputation since opening fast becoming one of the most popular restaurants in the area. The versatile menu provides diners with tastes for appetites big or small and the flexible approach means that you can chose to graze or indulge. Either way you know the food will feature quality seasonal produce, prepared with flair and passion. The Wine List features some fabulous boutique wines, with many options available by the glass.
FUNCTIONS
Red Orange caters for all types of functions with the COURTYARD, DINING ROOM or ENTIRE RESTAURANT available for special events.
Upstairs Dining Room
Is an ideal space for banquet dining, small wedding receptions, breakfast meetings & workshops, product launches and cocktail functions. This intimate dining space is great for groups up to 45 people. Fully air conditioned and has an open fire place, a waiters' station, but no direct bar facility.
Courtyard
For celebratory drinks, birthdays, engagement parties, weddings or a simple get together with close friends and family, the courtyard is a great open space, with a retractable roof and date palm. Casual or Formal, the choice is yours. Suited to 42 guests for seated occasions and up to 90 as a standing cocktail reception, the courtyard has a fully stocked bar and has a high quality sound system, including a separate cd player and a microphone for speeches. You can choose to listen to our own restaurant music or bring along your own CD's, or even your ipod. DJ's are also welcome.
For further Function and Event information, please call Red Orange on: +61 3 9510 3654
Red Orange $20.00 Lunch Special:
Any 2 courses
Includes a glass of wine
Entr'e -
Toasted panini with mediteranean salsa and balsamic dressing
Shredded pork and bean shoot rice paper rolls with sweet chilli dipping sauce
Tian of smoked salmon and roasted peppers
Main -
Warm vegetable quiche with curry mascarpone
Linguine 'Bolognese' in rich meaty napoli sauce
Calamari risotto with fresh chilli, lemon and coriander
Dessert -
Poached summer berries with chocolate ice cream
Banana fritter with honey and cinnamon, vanilla sauce anglaise
Small cheese arrangement with home made chutney
