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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,…
As one of the latest dining establishments to hit the newly reinvigorated Eastland shopping precinct, the concept of Hunter & Barrel has been brewed out of a passion for creating food that pays homage to ancient cooking rituals. It is a celebration of the traditional ways of gathering and preparing food (the ‘Hunter’) and its…
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…
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…
I’m all for bringing pre-packed lunches to work however when it comes to working in an office building during the day, I personally find it quite therapeutic to go for a nice walk, perhaps relax in the patio area of a restaurant and just to step outside for a little to break up the day. In the past few…
These days, the term ‘Milk Bar’ has evolved from your ordinary local corner shop to a myriad of possibilities. One of the pioneers of the Milk Bar reinvention – Momofuku Milk Bar – is every bit the modern day reincarnation of a big kids’ dream. The latest gift to Brunswick’s dining scene however has taken a slightly different direction. Tucked away on a…
From the moment you walk inside David’s it’s clear that it’s not your ordinary local Shanghainese restaurant. Instead, the restaurant evokes a contemporary feel with its minimalist, white wooden decor which is accentuated by soft lighting from the lantern shaped light shades. It’s incredibly beautiful in a simple, but down to earth way. David’s specialises in ‘country Shanghai’ cuisine,…