Black Gold- Richmond

> Apple crumble porridge with five grain porridge, apple berries, macadamia nuts + almond mylk AND Not another smashed avo with soft pita bread, smashed avocado, baby carrots, heirloom beetroot, yarra valley fetta, mint + pistachios AND Acai pancakes with whipped ricotta, vanilla bean, toasted coconut, seasonal fruit, acai, dessert lime and peper gel <

Black Gold is a very classy and clean café in the heart of Richmond. Their interior is absolutely stunning, and the exterior is just as beautiful! The staff are really friendly and the menu is well thought out.

Overall, I really enjoyed my dining experience here and would definitely come back for that porridge!

Apple Crumble Porridge

> Apple crumble porridge with five grain porridge, apple berries, macadamia nuts + almond mylk <

A dish perfect for those colder Melbourne days, the apple crumble porridge is perfect for a full body warming meal. the aromas tickle your nose just before you take the first bite. The porridge itself has a really nice texture and is not too watery. The overall flavour of the dish is quite sweet due to the poached apples and incredible crumble. This is a very large dish so I do recommend trying it if you're hungry and are wanting something warmer. Out of the three that we tried, I think this was my favourite!

Not Another Smashed Avo

> Not another smashed avo with soft pita bread, smashed avocado, baby carrots, heirloom beetroot, yarra valley fetta, mint + pistachios <

I loved how they took a risk and did a twist on the smashed avo. Not being typical, they added so many elements that you do not usually see. The pita bread was nice and crunchy which contrasted the soft avo texture. The baby carrots were soft as well and were quite sweet. The feta also added a sweeter flavour, which really enhanced the flavours of the avocado. A very well made and tasty meal!

Acai Pancakes

> Acai pancakes with whipped ricotta, vanilla bean, toasted coconut, seasonal fruit, acai, dessert lime and peper gel <

As soon as I saw acai pancakes on the menu I had to get them. I am obsessed with acai berries in all forms so seeing they experimented and did something different was a very exciting moment for me. With my hopes up high I was expecting a little more. The pancakes did not have such a strong acai flavour, rather a very basic pancake mix that was burnt. The berries and cream obviously boosted the flavours and presentation of the dish, but I was not as satisfied with this dish as I had hoped to be.