Blog

A short read from our Pascoe Vale kitchen. From the dishes on our menu to the famiglia values behind them, our blog is where we share the recipes, traditions, and stories that shape Shop225.

Best Italian Cocktails
By Lorenzo Tron • October 29, 2026
The best Italian cocktails reflect the variety of Italy’s drinking culture, from the bitter character of a Negroni to the sparkling freshness of a Spritz.
Best cannoli in Melbourne
By Lorenzo Tron • October 29, 2026
The Best cannoli in Melbourne should offer a clear contrast between crisp pastry and smooth filling, with freshness playing a key role in the final texture.
Italian Cooking Class Melbourne
By Lorenzo Tron • October 23, 2026
An Italian cooking class Melbourne can work particularly well as a group activity because participants prepare food together and then enjoy what they have made.
Best Pizza Making Class Melbourne
By Lorenzo Tron • October 23, 2026
The best pizza making class Melbourne offers helps participants understand these steps through hands-on experience rather than simply following a recipe.
Best Gluten Free Gnocchi
By Lorenzo Tron • September 30, 2026
For diners seeking the best gluten free gnocchi, SHOP225 serves gnocchi that combine house-made ingredients and careful preparation, which is worth considering.
Gluten Free Tiramisu Melbourne
By Lorenzo Tron • September 30, 2026
For diners searching for gluten free tiramisu Melbourne, it provides a classic Italian finish after SHOP225's gluten-free pizza, pasta or gnocchi.
Dairy Free Pizza
By Lorenzo Tron • September 25, 2026
Dairy free pizza does not need to feel like a completely different style of food. Removing dairy changes certain ingredients, but good pizza remain the same.
Gluten-Free Pasta at Pascoe Vale South
By Lorenzo Tron • September 24, 2026
Good gluten-free pasta at Pascoe Vale South should still deliver what people value about Italian dining: carefully prepared food, satisfying flavours
Best Traditional Italian Dishes
By Lorenzo Tron • August 20, 2026
The best traditional Italian dishes have remained relevant, because they combine generations of culinary knowledge with techniques until today.