Bomba, Melbourne

Formerly The Aylesbury, the restaurant undertook a revamp last year and became what we now know as ‘Bomba’. The restaurant has retained much of its rustic, casual interior and generous bar seating with owners Jesse Garner and Andrew Fisk coining the establishment as a ‘Spanish workers bar’. With the range of menu options and affordable…

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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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Epocha, Melbourne

The Victorian terrace building that houses Epocha is simply beautiful with high ceilings, oak floorboards and wooden furnishings. Upon entering the restaurant, you get the feeling of having stepped into someone’s house, one that oozes character and old world charm. The sharing-style menu consists of honest, uncomplicated dishes and the produce is extremely fresh. All…

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Valentines dinner at The Panama Dining Room, Melbourne

It was so quiet climbing the flight of stairs that for a moment, I thought we had gone to the wrong place or possibly – heading towards an obscure club. Almost fooling everyone by its practically sound-proof doors, Panama packs a lively atmosphere but not too noisy as to detract from the occasion. As the…

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