Euro smash
Joe Durrant and Mark Protheroe from Grossi Florentino have teamed up with chef Steven Nelson (ex-Jacques Reymond) at Fitzroy North pub, The
Recreation. The result? A smartcasual bistro with a European-leaning menu (black pudding and pear tarte Tatin, grilled garfish with romesco, suckling pig with glazed peaches), great service and a thoughtful, well-priced wine list. All this and a bottleshop, too. Lucky locals. The Recreation, 162-170 Queens Pde, Fitzroy North, (03) 9042 2707