In Slapstick, a Kurt Vonnegut novel about a set of genius, eyesore, monster twins born in a confused United States, Darwinist evolutionary principles are questioned and the myth of the pyramid creation is solved (gravity is variable). Perhaps the most interesting contribution of the novel is the idea that every American citizen is allocated a Noun like daffodil or cauliflower as a middle name. A reaction to growing isolation and individuality, those of the same middle name are to be part of an artificial family. Perhaps this logic can be applied to Victoria. For whatever reasons, our population is increasingly isolated. Each Victorian should be allocated a restaurant as a middle name. Those with restaurant namelines must convene once a month to meet their randomly allocated relatives, forming friendships, bonds and relationships. The spin could double as a boost to the Victorian restaurant industry. People would be forced to drive throughout the state.
Although allocation would be computerised and random, if I were able to corrupt the system I think that I would allocate myself to the A1 Bakery on Sydney Road. I could eat the Lebanese pizzas for hours while listening to the latest news from my artificial family. The only problem with this idea is that the highlight of A1 Bakery is the clientele. It is a pleasure to leave one's comfort zone to discover the Middle Eastern world up Sydney Road. A1 Bakery is packed with locals, and advertises artists, venues and events unbeknownst to myself.
Onto the food. The highlights of A1 Bakery are the Lebanese Pizzas. Zata, the plain herb pizza, is only $1. The cheese pie (an unbelievable taste) is $2.50, as is the meat pizza which should have lemon and chili applied liberally. The spinach is real, and thick, and the two spinach triangles are fantastic. If you want to splash out, try the Salami Pizza at $4.50. It is otherwordly. A1 Bakery also doubles as a foodstore, selling bulk ingredients and dubious lollies.
The other excuse for convening at A1 is the Baba Ganoush.
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