9th April 2011
Despite not being on the list i thought i would give an review of my trip to Movida Next Door. Having gone to this restaurant by accident believing it to be Movida and believing that 1 Hosier Lane would be on the corner i entered a cramp small but well presented space with a cool funky vibe with only room at the bar even at 4pm. I entered starving and despite the tapas style menu left full and extremely satisfied with my meal and only slightly disappointed that i had eaten at Movida Next Door rather than the 2 Hat Movida.
Starting with a selection of Tapas including the Croqueta, Bomba y Pollo. I was presented with very simplistically presented dishes served on ceramic plates. The basic presentation however belied a skill and excellence in cooking and flavour.
Starting with the Croqueta filled with wild mushrooms. It started with a flavour extravaganza with a full mushroom flavour encased with a crisp outer shell. The Bomba included a chorizo centre surrounded by a potato filling and a similar crisp outer casing. Covered in a spicy sauce that was to die for, the Bomba really hit the spot and was something to come back for.
Served slightly after the first 2 tapas was the Pollo. Chicken grilled to perfection and still moist and succulent it was marinaded in a flavourful base similar to Portuguese piri piri without the full hit of spice but definately not lacking for taste and flavour.
After these initial dishes i went onto the Raciones. I choose the Cerdo, confit pork belly, with such a crisp crackling on top that it had to be careful done so as not to lose the food to the floor, with Escabache puree and Piparra Peppers. The full flavoured confit pork mix well with the puree and slightly pickled peppers. Great use of technique and flavours created an exquisite dish that that was also simply but elegantly presented.
To finish off i decided on a Spanish favourite that i thoroughly enjoyed many times whilst both in Spain and here in Melbourne, Churros with rich chocolate. Soft and delicious churros matched with a very rich dark chocolate. The number of Churros didn't match the amount of chocolate so i was forced to pick up the spoon provided and finish the delicious chocolate without any Churros accompaniment.
A amazing place to go just for a short quick meal before heading on to other things represented a more Melbourne feel rather than a long Spanish lunch but dishes were bought out quickly but never felt rushed. Accompanied with a couple of bottles of Moritz later (which i haven't had since i was in Barcelona 2 years ago and always enjoy) it was a great meal that i was thoroughly happy with (even if it wasn't Movida) and leaves me excited and looking forward to the 2 Movida restaurants on the list.
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