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RUMInating
Already 13 years old, RUMI on the edgy Brunswick East end of Lygon St, is one of Melbourne’s most marvellous modern middle eastern restaurants. The vibe is warm and welcoming from the Make Food Not War script at the entrance…
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Eating out is a pure pleasure – a chance to relax and be immersed in the tastes that someone else has prepared with their own creativity, resources and effort. It is a constant source of inspiration and new discovery.
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Ho Chi Mama…fast and flashy
When you want it fast, flavourful and flashy…then dive right into Ho Chi Mama, a bustling modern Asian fusion joint in the centre of town. Nestled in one of Melbourne’s coolest laneways, with outdoor tables spilling out onto the street, it…
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Becco…an air of confidence
For 23 years, Becco has been such a solid part of the Melbourne restaurant scene that it’s easy to take this classic Italian for granted. I remember many beautiful dinners there in the early years but I hadn’t visited in…
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Funky Fusion… at Botherambo
Botherambo is where Vietnam fuses with Thailand in the most delicious way. It is one of our go to pre-event spots in Richmond, before a concert or a game, and each time the vibrancy of each dish never fails to…
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Bread Mecca…Forno Campo de’ Fiori
There are a few bread meccas in the world and this place is at the top of my list.⠀Nestled in a corner of the market square, the Forno Campo de’ Fiori turns out handmade breads, pizzas, pastries and biscuits to…
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Aroma in Roma…the place to impress
For high end, fine dining with old school service, Aroma ( @aroma_restaurant ) @ Hotel Palazzo Manfredi is notable, not only for the flashy food and attentive service but for the unbeatable view of the Colosseum. ⠀ This is special occasion destination…
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It’s Alimentari, my dear…
Turning a deli into delicious, Alimentari in Smith Street, Collingwood is a much-loved Melbourne food spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is a convivial casual cafe/restaurant with a fresh, airy feel both inside and out. Upside-down bunches of flowers and glowing…
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LESA … Understated Elegance
It’s always a buzz to get a table at the hottest new restaurant in town, and even more pleasing when it lives up to the hype. Lesa, the grown up upstairs sister to cheeky Embla, has been a long time…
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Old World meets New…Trofeo Estate
From the moment you turn into the tree-lined drive of Trofeo Estate, you can easily imagine you are in the Italian countryside surrounded by grapevines. The feeling only grows as you set foot inside the rustic 1930s refurbished cannery that…
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DOOT DOOT DOOT – Decadent Deliciousness
Lauded as the ultimate luxury destination on the Mornington Peninsula, the Jackalope hotel, restaurant and winery complex aims for a world-class experience at all levels. Their flagship restaurant, Doot Doot Doot, combines a lavish setting with confident, design-focused food and expert service…
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QT’ Kitchen Vietnamese Restaurant – Melbourne
A little quirky but cosy at the same time, this surprising Vietnamese restaurant in the middle of the burbs actually delivers on food, service and ambience in one hit. We dropped in for a light Sunday dinner and grazed on…
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Chicken or the Egg – Canterbury
You don’t need to worry what came first, because at Chicken or the Egg, you can have both… This white-washed cafe is a newcomer to the stalwart strip of Maling Rd in Canterbury and stands out for its fresh take…
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Carlton Wine Room – Melbourne
More like a Melbourne institution than a restaurant, the Carlton Wine Room has always been an urban haven for the wine connoisseur. Now, newly refurbished, it’s like a breath of fresh air has swept in. The ever-changing 100 wine long list,…
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Elixir Coffee – Brisbane
Founded by brothers Jason and David Narciso, Elixir Coffee has grown to become one of Brisbane’s most loved specialist coffee roasters. For these boys, coffee runs in their blood and it shows in the quality, consistency and care they apply…
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Melina On The Rooftop – Melbourne
Perched high above Melbourne’s Little Athens – Lonsdale Street on the top of a skycraper is Melina On The Rooftop. This is the go to Greek spot for traditional-style food with a freshness that suits its modern setting. Excellent mezze,…
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Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya – Japanese – Melbourne
Cool, funky and dimly lit, Ichi Ni Na Na is a groovy, bustling izakaya that feels more like a nightclub and is best when it’s busy. There are different spaces to sit in from cozy booths, to outdoor areas and…
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Palermo Argentinian Steakhouse – Melbourne
Vegans beware…this is no place for you! Palermo is first and fore-mostly a temple for meat lovers only and in true Argentinian-style, fire-roasted meat at that. After a few empanadas and a pisco sour, smoky and succulent slow roasted pork,…
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Red Gum BBQ – Red Hill
For big, bold American-style BBQ you can’t beat Red Gum BBQ in Red Hill. Smoky meats slow-roasted on site in their custom smoker served with authentic Southern-style sides and easy drinking beers and ciders on tap in a family-friendly food…
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Lights In The Attic – Brunch – Melbourne
Brunch is BIG in Melbourne and when you find somewhere that does something other than Smashed Avocado on Toast, well, it’s worth singing about. Lights In The Attic is a ultra-mod cafe on a triangular block in the middle of…
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The Lakehouse – Daylesford
When you think Destination Cuisine, The Lakehouse in Daylesford is hands down, the epitome of this. Truthfully, there is nothing I can say about The Lakehouse that hasn’t said before. It lives up to every expectation in terms of setting,…
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Ombra Salumi Bar – Melbourne
It was a cool Autumn afternoon when we drove into Melbourne town and went for a stroll down the top end of Bourke Street. It was time for a snack and there is no better place to sit and watch…
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Artisan Kitchen Wine Bar – Red Hill
We stumbled across the newly opened Artisan Kitchen Wine Bar during a long lazy drive through the Red Hill wine region and I was instantly transported to Provence. The best spot to sit on a warm afternoon is the outdoor…
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Pastuso, Peruvian Cevicheria – Melbourne
I love it when I am teleported to another part of the world simply by choosing the right restaurant. This is how you feel at Pastuso, a Peruvian restaurant right in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. As it is a cevicheria, you…
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Cicciolina – a place for friends
You know when you find the time and space to catch up with a dear friend after a long period of time? It’s a precious thing, isn’t it? To sit face-to-face and enjoy what you love about each other even…