Chapel Street’s top eateries have launched a fierce battle to see who can create Australia’s most memorable and enticing Toastie.The ‘Best Toastie’ category has become the most hotly contested category of this year’s Chapel Champions Awards.
*To celebrate Chapel Street Precinct Association are giving away $10,000 worth of free toasties throughout the coming week! Check below when you can pop in to sample some of the most mouth-watering toasties in all of Melbourne for FREE.
Translating to ‘pocket’ in Italian, Lasagna Lab’s latest ‘tasca’ is exactly that - a pocket-size lasagna. Filled with Braised Veal Ossobuco, Saffron Béchamel, Bone marrow and finished with Gremolata, Parsley breadcrumbs and Pecorino Romano cheese, Lasagna Lab has certainly taken comfort food to the next level with this creation!
Can’t decide between a pizza or a toastie? Now you don’t have to, thanks to Rossi Bar’s Mortadella Portafoglio! This delicious Italian creation is basically a pizza folded over to make a toasted sandwich or ‘wallet’. Rossi Bar’s version incorporates the vibrant flavours of Summer Pesto, Fior di Latte, Mortadella, Stracciatella, Pistacchio and Basil with a light wood-fired dough, making it the perfect lunch time or dinner treat!
The Carpaccio di Manzo (with truffle) can now be enjoyed in a gourmet panini for the Chapel Champions Toastie Competition! Your taste buds will be thanking you after trying the Panino al Tartufo e Carpaccio, a flavour-filled combo of brioche with shaved black truffle, beef carpaccio, baby king mushrooms, rocket, truffle mayo & a drizzle of olive oil.
The Calamari Sant’Andrea, Dal 1988, can now be enjoyed in a gourmet panini for the Chapel Champions Toastie Competition! The Calamari Sant’Andrea Panini incorporates the flavours of brioche, calamari, rocket & balsamic mayo.
Imagine a warm, buttery croissant stuffed and toasted with gooey cheese kaneffi, topped with a drizzle of pistachio sauce, melted milk belgian chocolate, crushed pistachios, toasted kataifi, and a sprinkle of gold flakes for that extra touch of luxury. This unique toasty is a dessert dream come true that will have you coming back for more!
Craving a roast dinner on the go? Naughty Nancy’s has you covered with their toasted yorkie! It’s a chicken roast dinner wrapped in a delicious toasted Yorkshire Pudding and drizzled in gravy to make it even more smashable!
Take a trip down memory lane with every bite of Acai Brother’s latest creation, the Nostalgic Crunch toastie! Crafted with care, it starts with a foundation of gluten-free bread, toasted to perfection. Next comes the fresh, juicy tomato slices, adding a burst of flavour.
A generous dollop of relish gives this sandwich a classic, tangy kick. For the cheese lovers, they’ve included a melty, vegan shredded cheese and to elevate the crunch factor - kale and a crispy chip surprise that brings back memories of childhood snacking. All of this is brought together with a drizzle of aioli, adding a creamy finish that will leave you craving more. The Nostalgic Crunch isn't just a toastie; it's a journey through flavours and memories. Whether you're gluten-free, vegan, or just love a good toastie, this one's for you.
Reverie Cafe's Vegetarian Ratatouille Toastie
Raspberry and Almond frangipane, truffle creme patissiere, salted caramel, fresh Manjimup truffles from WA.
Pulled beef rendang toastie.the highlight of this dish is the rendang itself! A slow cooked dry curry with a complex flavor. Topped with sauerkraut and pickles to balance your palate and sweet mustard to add a touch of sweetness yet gives more complex flavor!
This crispy chicken sandwich is the ultimate comforting mouthwatering combination of flavours to make you smile inside and out, so it is not a surprise it is a crowd favourite. With sourdough bread, lettuce, tomato, pickles, crispy fried chicken, Jumi’s special burger sauce, mayo & cheese, this toastie is fresh, crunchy, spicy, sweet and cheesy all at once. What else could you want in a toastie? Treat your tastebuds - they deserve this!