Stray Neighbour, Melbourne

Watch out Melbourne, there’s a new neighbour out North. Stray Neighbour is the latest food venture to hit Preston and comes as one of the many upcoming new restaurants to grace the Northern suburbs in recent months. It’s a collaboration between three individuals (brothers Ben Stray and Daniel Stray, and Andrew Chew of Chew Burger) who share a passion in…

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Parlour Diner, Melbourne

Long gone are the days where the Chapel Street precinct is only recognised as a fashion destination. In fact, some of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne are located on this stretch (such as Mr Miyagi) and its now a go-to place for many up and coming eateries, bars and trendy joints. Despite the addition of…

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Little Creatures Dining Hall, Melbourne

Pictured: Spicy chicken wings with ranch sauce, 2 x beer flights  If you’re looking for a must-visit place for a truly Melbourne experience, I would say Little Creatures Dining Hall ticks all the boxes. Situated in eclectic Fitzroy, the warehouse-turned-dining hall and its various eating areas evokes a casual, urban dining experience, making it suitable for many different types of occasions. On…

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Rococo Acland Street, Melbourne

On a balmy summers evening, Alfresco dining in St Kilda is always on my top things to do in Melbourne. Especially when it comes to dining on Acland Street – provided you can save drooling over the gorgeous cake shops for post dinner – there’s nothing better than sitting outdoors and watching the brilliant mix of crowds pass…

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Stokehouse City Bar, Melbourne

Stokehouse City Bar has now closed and will be reopening December 2016 in St Kilda. See http://stokehouse.com.au/melbourne/ for more details As Stokehouse rebuilds at its original St Kilda site, the restaurant has found itself at a temporary location on Alfred Place, right across from Prix Fixe. For many, Stokehouse is considered a Melbourne institution and a…

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Fancy Hank’s BBQ, Melbourne

We are already spoilt for food choices at the Queen Victoria Market but I’m sure we can add Fancy Hank’s BBQ to the list. Fancy Hank’s BBQ is located opposite the Queen Victoria Market, right next to an elaborate costume store/party shop that you can’t miss. After walking up the stairs you enter a bright, airy dining hall…

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Grub Food Van*, Melbourne

*Not really your typical food van Grub Food Van is a quirky eatery that is full of character and somewhere you may find yourself on a lazy weekend. Its more akin to a large eating area rather than a restaurant with the outdoor seating, warehouse-cross-greenhouse interior and an interesting selection of decor. I could not…

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