So today’s Australia Fare was an interesting one, with @besharodell examining new/old school Italian on Rathdowne st, over the road from each other. We used to get pizza from @theolivejarcarlton when we still lived down the street and i was always so curious about the place. While it’s definitely home cooking style, and may not have the polish of @capitano.carlton; i don’t think i’ve ever seen so many people crying with laughter while the owner sings to them over dinner. Total party. Giovanni, what a hero. That afternoon summer light. Jeez. Check it out on @nytimes today. #australiafare #theolivejar #italian #carlton #melbournefood (at The Olive Jar) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsxaBfdA-D9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=406tnnrlzzs2

In which I thought that I was going to have a "quiet" dinner on the way home... Apparently #fridayevenings at #theolivejar includes entertainment by the owner himself channeling #deanmartin and #elvispresley ... have a listen here to his dulcet tones serenading the ummm ladies (in particular, a visitor from New Zealand -- second video) with classics from the 50s and 60s, including my personal favorite #unapalomablanca... And dinner was good too #duck and #venison ravioli, followed by #bloodorangegelato (at The Olive Jar) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo1H7cdgGpyzGJ-VVXELW6WDGU7J1hqatSMAPg0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17zc0mse1u38l