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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…
Not because it’s inconspicuous by any means, but you might just walk past Woodland House if you didn’t realise it was situated in a Victorian mansion – there certainly aren’t many restaurants operating in this kind of space. The restaurant itself consists of several dining rooms (suitable for private events), all of which are well maintained…
Held annually at the Albert Park, Taste of Melbourne is one of my favourite events of the year that features some of the best restaurants and producers from Melbourne’s food scene. Depending on what type of entry fee you purchase, the general idea is that you pay a flat-fee entry for either a lunch or…
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…
Flinders Lane houses some of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne and at the end of the graffiti lined Duckboard Place lies Tonka. Many may know Tonka as the sister restaurant of Coda, which has been serving up excellent modern Asian cuisine since its inception, however Tonka has managed to step out on its own and filled a…
Madame Brussels opens up to a light-filled rooftop terrace decorated with faux grass and pastel decor in shades of pink and green. As per the famed brothel owner its named after, Madame Brussels is the embodiment of a cheeky grown up tea party where patrons are served by preppy waiters donned in white tennis attire. Boasting some lovely mid-level…
NB: Prix Fixe has now closed however more details on Philippa Sibley’s new ventures can be found here Prix Fixe is the creative hub of Philippa Sibley, one of Australia’s leading dessert chefs. Based on a different theme every month, the restaurant concept is inspired by people, the arts and music whilst bringing together fresh seasonal produce, transforming both the…