Short Straw – Hawthorn, Melbourne

Exposed white brick walls, overhanging plants and hexagonal wall flower pots – these are just a couple of distinguishing features that you will find at one of Hawthorn’s newest residents, Short Straw. If some of these images seem familiar, that’s because Short Straw comes from the same team behind some of Melbourne’s most acclaimed cafes,…

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Veuve Clicquot Pop-up Airstream Bar

Until 31 January 2016, the beautiful outdoor area located outside Fatto Bar and Cantina will play host to one of the most elegant pop-ups to grace the banks of the Yarra – The Veuve Clicquot Pop-Up Airstream Bar. Overlooking the Yarra river, the Airstream Bar offers not only one of the best vantage points of…

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Recipe: Homegrown Sauce Co x Grilled Chicken Tacos

August has been incredibly hectic so given I haven’t posted anything all month, I promise that I will be making up for it in September! This year, I have spent more time trying out new recipes and ideas in the kitchen so I thought it would be time to do something a little bit different…

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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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Éclairs from Cacao Lab, Melbourne

I have always been a fan of éclairs, particularly the traditional chocolate éclair filled with pastry cream. When executed well, the combination of the airy choux dough, cream filling and chocolate icing is just too hard to resist. Growing up in Melbourne, these pastries have become so common that you might find them in most…

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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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Lucy Liu Restaurant & Bar, Melbourne

Like many of the restaurants in its vicinity, Lucy Liu is accessible via a cobblestone alleyway (Oliver Lane) located just off Flinders Lane and lit up by an eponymous, neon sign. Headed by Michael Lambie and Scott Borg (Circa, Taxi Dining Room and The Smith), Lucy Liu’s aim is to bring multicultural-Asian cuisine to a modern, shared dining…

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