Benjys, Brunswick East
MELBOURNE| Benjys is the answer to the question you never knew needed asking – why isn’t there a dog friendly, vegetarian and vegan karaoke bar in Melbourne? For those of you about to groan or sigh,...
View ArticleNaxi Folk, Hawthorn
MELBOURNE | Naxi Folk is a new eatery on Glenferrie Road that’s bringing something a bit different than usual to Melbourne’s food scene. This something different is a focus on the cuisine of China’s...
View ArticleShanklin Cafe, Hawthorn East
MELBOURNE| Shanklin Cafe in Hawthorn East is a cute little cafe that’s housed in a renovated Victorian era terraced home that was named “Shanklin” when it was first built. Brothers Francis and Johnny...
View ArticleMediterranean Wholesalers, Brunswick
MELBOURNE| Mediterranean Wholesalers Brunswick is an institution and has been providing the people of Melbourne all kinds of foods and products from Italy since 1961. As Australia’s largest...
View ArticleRebel Blue, Windsor
MELBOURNE | Rebel Blue has landed in the heart of Chapel street. Co-founders George Loupos, Vinny Diaco and Rody Kaka are serving up fresh Greek cuisine with a rebellious modern take on classic...
View ArticleKong BBQ, Richmond
MELBOURNE | Kong BBQ is one of several restaurants in the Chris Lucas portfolio (Chin Chin, Hawker Hall, Kisume, Baby) and brings Japanese and Korean BBQ flavours to Richmond. The 60 capacity...
View ArticleIzakaya Kuuraku, Melbourne CBD
MELBOURNE | Izakaya Kuuraku is a Japanese izakaya chain with outlets in Japan, Canada, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and most recently Australia. The first (and currently only) Kuuraku in Australia...
View ArticleTrinket, Melbourne CBD
MELBOURNE | Trinket is a new cocktail bar on Flinders Lane, occupying the space that housed Italian bar and restaurant Terra Rossa for almost a decade. We were recently invited to check out the...
View ArticleBright Tank Brewing Co, East Perth
PERTH | Bright Tank Brewing Co is one of the newest breweries to open in Perth and is helping breath life into this slowly awakening part of East Perth. It’s owned by husband and wife team Matt Moore...
View ArticleBekka, Moonee Ponds
MELBOURNE | Bekka has opened its doors in Moonee Ponds and brings to the area a beautifully crafted Lebanese menu that pays homage to Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley. We were delighted to dine at Bekka – not...
View ArticleGlamping At Balgownie Estate, Bendigo
MELBOURNE | Balgownie Estate Bendigo has been around since 1969, when renowned winemaker Stuart Anderson helped reinvigorate the central goldfields wine growing region. They are best known for their...
View ArticleCapitano, Carlton
MELBOURNE | Capitano is the latest restaurant from Banjo Harris Plane, Casey Wall, Manu Potoi and Michael Bascetta, who between them have involvement in popular Melbourne food and drink spots Rockwell...
View ArticleHiatus, Kew
MELBOURNE | Hiatus is a cafe in Kew that’s thrown out the script when it comes to what a Melbourne cafe circa 2018 should be and is doing its own thing. Owner Simon Tammesild (ex Stokehouse and Mr...
View ArticleTon & Co, Windsor
MELBOURNE | Ton & Co is Japanese restaurant in Windsor with a very specific focus – tonkatsu. I was recently invited to check it out and, given that tonkatsu is one of my favourite foods, was...
View ArticleRestaurant Shik, Melbourne CBD
MELBOURNE | Restaurant Shik is the first permanent restaurant by Peter Jo (aka Kimchi Pete), and sees him bring his own brand of modern Korean food to Melbourne’s CBD. Prior to opening Shik, Jo was...
View ArticleCô Thư Quán, Footscray
MELBOURNE | Cô Thư Quán was one of our favourite spots for Vietnamese food in Melbourne until it had to shut down following the unfortunately fire that destroyed Footscray’s Little Saigon Market in...
View ArticleBluebonnet Barbecue, Brunswick East
MELBOURNE | Bluebonnet Barbecue has been one of our favourite American BBQ spots in Melbourne for many years, with owner/pit master Chris Terlikar consistently offering up an assortment of Texas-style...
View ArticleRoast Duck Inn, Box Hill
MELBOURNE | Roast Duck Inn Box Hill has been around for years and it’s still as popular as ever, with a line sometimes out the door during peak times. It’s a great example of a place that focuses on...
View ArticleDavid’s, Prahran
MELBOURNE | David’s is a Chinese restaurant in Prahran that’s been a consistent favourite with locals since opening in 1999. While many restaurants in the area have come and gone, David’s has survived...
View ArticleUrban Alley Brewery, Docklands
MELBOURNE | Urban Alley Brewery mightn’t be a name you’ve heard of before, but the Melbourne brewery has actually been around for a few years. Prior to the recent re-brand it was known as Collins...
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