Charcoal Lane makes foodie news in Japan

Our very own Charcoal Lane, Mission Australia’s social enterprise restaurant in Melbourne, has been recognised by a prestigious Japanese food magazine.

‘The Cuisine Magazine’ featured the Fitzroy restaurant with an Indigenous flavour in the World Topics pages of the February issue. The write-up goes something like this (we think!):

“There are charity-run shops opening up all over the world and Charcoal Lane is a new one in Melbourne.”

It then explains how Charcoal Lane enables Aboriginal and disadvantaged young people to gain skills that will enable them to work in the hospitality industry. The program integrates personal skills development and accredited education in hospitality.

‘The Cuisine Magazine’ also highlights the use of native Australian ingredients, with “flavours that will impress the most gourmet types”.

Restaurant Manager Lucy Chambers (pictured) said she was delighted to see Charcoal Lane receive a plug in Japan – which has a very passionate foodie culture.

In February, Charcoal Lane is taking part in the 2011 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event, holding a special ‘Taste of Reconciliation’ outdoor event over the Yarra. More details will follow in the next week.

You can find Charcoal Lane at 136 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne. It’s open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 10.30pm.

To book a table call (03) 9418 3400 or visit www.charcoallane.com.au 


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