Sunday 5 August 2012

De Clieu - Melbourne - 187 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

De Clieu receives rave reviews as a great place for brunch.

The decor is cool, the patrons sitting on the outdoor window seals are cool and our waiter who did not even need to try was just born to be cool.

The menu also looks progressive.  Heirloom tomatoes with avocado on quinoa toast. But you can't fool me Dr De Clieu, the tomatoes were not that heirloom. Cherry tomatoes was a bit cheeky as a substitute at a time when they are not in season. Perhaps it was also a bit silly of me to order this dish in winter. But even still the basil was a bit manky and there was not enough olive oil and salt to season.

My friend had poached eggs with smoked salmon which were overcooked and also lacked seasoning. She called it a crock of shit pot.

Cost was $50 for 2 including a few good coffees.

I feel this is a place that masks the lack of attention to detail with coolness.

Not good enough.

5.5/10

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