Brunetti

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1. Fiona
   October 20th, 2011 @ 6:54 pm

   mmmmm theregoes the diet
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   Agnes Reply:
   October 22nd, 2011 at 9:54 pm

   Hehee

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2. Hannah
   October 20th, 2011 @ 9:01 pm

   Yeah, I’ve never considered this as somewhere I want to go in Melbourne. It’s always looks really… basic to me, but I guess I’ve always never been that interested in pastries, and things like eclairs and profiteroles make me go “bleurgh”. I think I’ll stick with making you go to raw food restaurants with me next time I visit. Surely you’re a little more open to it now?

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   Agnes Reply:
   October 22nd, 2011 at 9:47 pm

   A raw food restaurant? I think not, my dear. Unless you’re going to come and eat a steak with me and not eat dessert…?

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   Hannah Reply:
   October 23rd, 2011 at 5:37 pm

   Oh fiddlesticks. I thought I’d be able to convince you because of your date coconut treat success and the fact that quite a few of the savoury raw dishes are vegie/protein/fat based rather than carb-based, but s’pose it was wishful thinking.

   Raw steak as the compromise?
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   Agnes Reply:
   October 23rd, 2011 at 6:28 pm

   But what’s the protein source? Yes it was definite wishful thinking – make your brother take you again. That’s what family is for.

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3. penny aka jeroxie
   October 20th, 2011 @ 9:50 pm

   It was a little meh for sure!
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   Agnes Reply:
   October 22nd, 2011 at 9:49 pm

   I was particularly disappointed that the eclair was dry – it looked so pretty!

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4. Winston
   October 22nd, 2011 @ 3:27 am

   Oh my gosh THANK YOU for your honesty. I’ve never been a fan of their desserts from Day 1. And like you said, I’m not sure if it was cause of the lighting or anything, but it’s really better to look at.

   BUT, I still find myself going back time and time again after being there for the “Nth” time already. Maybe it’s cause of friends’ invitations and that I didn’t mind it as much. It’s one of those times that remind me that it doesn’t ALWAYS have to be about “good food” but the friendly company that matters. So, you’ll prolly find me going back again but more for a good catchup than their pastries (totally agree with the overly used custard and cream).

   Still, respect for staying true and honest to what you feel even though it was sponsored tasting! Your readers like me really do appreciate that a lot. Have a great weekend, Agnes! =)

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   Agnes Reply:
   October 22nd, 2011 at 9:51 pm

   Aww, thanks Winston You’re right – it’s not always about the food, but about the company. And if your friends like it, then that’s what matters.

   Have a good weekend as well!

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5. msihua
   October 22nd, 2011 @ 5:46 pm

   I can’t remember when the last time I visited this place! I can’t make myself go anymore, especially since there are so many better cake shops out here
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   Agnes Reply:
   October 22nd, 2011 at 9:52 pm

   There really are, aren’t there?

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6. Vee @ Munching (in) Melbourne
   October 22nd, 2011 @ 9:38 pm

   I reckon what Brunetti does right is looks and location! Shiny pastries and smack dab on the tourist strips: Lygon St and next to Fed Square. Not really ingredients for good food.
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   Agnes Reply:
   October 22nd, 2011 at 9:53 pm

   Looks and location – I think you’re on to something with that theory.

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   Vee @ Munching (in) Melbourne Reply:
   October 22nd, 2011 at 10:09 pm

   Oh Agnes, what a brain freeze – I’ve been wondering why your updates weren’t showing up on my bloglist and only just realised I still had your blogspot address up there. I’ve corrected it now.
   Apologies! Alright enough comment spamming from me haha
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   Agnes Reply:
   October 26th, 2011 at 8:13 pm

   Hah – glad you found me again

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7. Natalie Recalcitrant
   October 23rd, 2011 @ 10:45 pm

   Found your blog via Kat/SSS.

   I work near Brunetti so i go there a lot, inc midnight runs on a Sat night. When we have birthdays at work we get Brunetti cake.

   I agree with you, I think their French stuff isn’t the way i’d expect it to taste. When they don’t try to do French stuff it’s not bad, I love their ricotta cakes and their cannoli. But we had a profiterole cake at work and the pastry was dry and the cream wasn’t very good.

   I”m a bit of a purist, if i want French pastries like eclairs, etc I will go to a French patisserie as I know somewhere like Brunetti will be disappointing.

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   Agnes Reply:
   October 26th, 2011 at 8:16 pm

   Hi Nat If I’m ever back there, I’ll keep in mind to stick to the ricotta cakes and cannoli!

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8. Bianca @ The Cooking Capers
   October 24th, 2011 @ 6:48 pm

   Thank you for your honesty in this post! I’ve been playing with the idea of visiting Brunetti for a long time, however I’ve not heard any ‘this place is amazing, you must go!’, but instead mediocre reviews which say exactly what you did, custard and cream.. I know I can trust your reviews, so I think I will choose my precious (travel) time with visiting someone else.. Although, I think Cam would probably enjoy this place – he can never get enough custard and cream….! Hahaha. He’ll seriously just buy those cartons of custard and drink it funny boy. Those types of deserts usually make me feel ill, though!
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   Agnes Reply:
   October 26th, 2011 at 8:18 pm

   Haha. The funny thing is – I really like custard and cream. But apparently I don’t like it *that* much!

   PS: I gotta place for you that’s a must go…

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