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Hi, I'm writing a book on my global search for the perfect curry. In January I'm in India traveling through Chennai, Puducherry, Trichy, kerala, Goa and Mumbai and would welcome any suggestions from high end dining, cookery schools and to street food. I'm open to taken diversions to other places too. later next year I'm tackling northern India.

I've recetly eaten Onglet at The Homestead in Melbourne. Perhaps the chef there Ayal Nathan might be able to help - 03 9489 2861

The best way to get a table tis to have an Amex platinum Charge card where you can use the concierge service. they have 2-3 tables on permanent reservation.

I've iven up on Grill'd. If in St Kilda try Danny's on the corner o carlisle and Barklay Streets.

You wouldn't want to eat them. To make Sloe gin we'd prick them and cover them in sugar to leech the flavour out then put them in the jar with the gin (you could use vodka) for a couple of months. Then strain through muslin.

There are places that are cheap and not Asian. Have you seen the Cheap eats Guide? In the CBD you could try Piadina Slowfood Rear 57 Lonsdale Street. Also Check out Lentil as Anything where there are no prices on the menu - you simply pay what you want. ST KILDA 41 Blessington st. (corner Acland st & Barkley st) Melways Ref: 58 B11 open hours: 7days, 12-10pm every day ABBOTSFORD CONVENT 1 St Heliers st. (NR Collingwood Children's Farm) Melways Ref: 44 G5 Open hours:9am-9.30pm every day BRUNSWICK @ the spot, 133 Sydney rd, Brunswick (junction with Union st) Open 5pm - 10pm monday - Thursday, Friday - Sunday 12pm - 10pm Lentil Africa 328 Victoria Street, Brunswick VIC 3056 Opening hours: 6pm - Late everyday