Australia can be grateful Heston decided to embrace its southeastern city of Melbourne; first with the opening of The Fat Duck in 2014 and now with the restaurant’s transformation into the equally iconic Dinner with Heston Blumenthal. In fact, such is the standing of this man that his restaurant is often referred to simply as Dinner, which now encompasses dual locations in London and Melbourne.

The Tipsy Cake 1810, is light and fluffy and is served with a decadent portion of pineapple, cooked on a spit roast. The brioche-based cake, soaked in a brandy caramel (sauternes custard sauce), is an outstanding triumph. Does it get any better or any more indulgent in terms of dessert? No. It is a decadence overdrive and must be experienced to be understood.

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