yourRestaurants presents ... Summer Dining 2009-2010 VIC

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Situated in the heart of beachy Brighton, the seafood specialties here absolutely scream summer. Lying somewhat in between fine dining and a gastro-pub, this restaurant will please with a selection of barbecued specials that may include a whole grilled fish, depending on what is fresh and in season and of course, delicious. The wine list is no disappointment either, continuing the regional theme with a list of Victorian quaffers.

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Teague Izard is a true genius when it comes to mod-Oz delight. At Gingerboy the focus is turned to modern Asian flavours. Effortlessly Melbourne and hidden down a classic laneway, this eatery is popular among the inner-city crowd, who come for a drink and a dine. With small dishes such as papaya salad with black sticky rice, and steamed prawn and ginger dumplings on offer, Gingerboy will certainly light the engines of Melbourne s foodie cognoscenti come the warmer months.

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Originally the little sister of famed Melbourne diner Flower Drum, Lau s Family Kitchen takes it down a notch with a Chinese teahouse-style decor of dark wooden timber and modern tables. However, the cooking is on par with its culinary contemporaries boasting dishes such as scallops, snow peas and ginger sure to echo the summer feeling.

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George Colambaris more casual eatery is a fitting summertime setting: it s got a wonderful al fresco dining area, and deliciously tasty meats roasting on the spit. The menu here is simple, and in many ways an ode to summer with grilled fish and meat featuring predominately. There s also a great selection of Greek beers and wines for those wanting to try something a wee bit different.

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Hotter than Posh Spice s new haircut, and possibly harder to get into than booking a table at Spain s El Bulli, Coda is all about fusion tasting bites. Melding classic Mediterranean flavours with those from the Orient, diners here are in for a true treat thanks to the culinary prowess of young chef Adam De Silva. Expect this place to be packed come the warmer months of summer.

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A restaurant that is staunchly committed to both local and seasonal produce, The Lake House at Daylesford, under the guidance of matriarch Alla Wolf-Tasker, consistently shines. Diners here can imbibe the gorgeously pristine views of the lake, while drinking something suitably summery from the wine list and enjoying the best seasonal produce on offer.

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At the head of the Middle Eastern culinary movement in Victoria, MoMo is pure Persian opulence. Under the deft guidance of chef Greg Malouf, patrons can experience dishes that truly take Middle Eastern cuisine to the next level. Once more, the dining room seemingly transports patrons to an opulent, ultra-luxe eatery more akin to a locale such as Dubai rather than Melbourne. As an added bonus, diners can pop on over to Malouf s equally over-the-top bar, Spice Market after gorging on the banquet options at MoMo to revel until the wee summer hours.

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This Lygon Street favourite is an absolute summer delight, in the heart of busy suburban Melbourne. Chef Joseph Abboud creates a menu of Persian and Lebanese offerings that include Persian meatballs in a tomato and saffron sauce, and the famous barbecued quail marinated in onion juice. Once more, a meal here won t break the bank and on a warm summer s eve patrons are invited to eat alfresco.