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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,…
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…
Secret bars are nothing new, with speakeasies having been around since the prohibition era. The mystique of what lies behind the door, however, is still one of the things that continues to bring surprises, particularly when it comes to Melbourne’s dynamic dining scene. With that in mind, I wanted to share a few of my favourite…
After opening 7 stores in Sydney, the holy grail of all dumplings is finally reaching Melbourne in June 2015! The 235-seated restaurant will occupy the top floor of Melbourne’s Emporium, making it one of the larger dumpling restaurants in the city. Melbourne certainly has a soft spot for dumpling houses with dozens of restaurants dotted throughout…
Mr Miyagi might be closely associated with it’s signature ‘Miyagi Fried Chicken’ (MFC), however there’s so many things that this Windsor establishment offers. The restaurant offers a modern approach to Japanese cuisine, with a hip, sleek interior and good mix of R&B tunes. It’s a fitting addition to the Windsor/Prahran dining scene and a great…
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…
If there is something that can instantly bring a smile to one’s face, I couldn’t think of anything that would better deserve this accolade than the humble cupcake. The Magnolia Bakery has been credited with reinventing the cupcake and elevating it to popular culture, and with its expansion across New York (with counters in Grand Central Station…