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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A Guide: Melbourne CBD Lunches

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…

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Smith & Deli, Melbourne

If you’ve been around Fitzroy recently you may have noticed a new neighbour in the area in the form of Smith & Deli, the latest vegan friendly venture from Shannon Martinez and Mo Wyse of Smith & Daughters, housed in an old brick factory just off Brunswick Street. Brimming with character, the pair’s passion in creating…

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Brunch at Legacy, Melbourne

When I saw a photo of Legacy‘s pink doughnuts, I knew I had to make changes to a weekend brunch plan (Luckily, everyone was more than happy with the suggestion). The thing is, when we arrived at Legacy, we were blown away by our dishes – not to mention the portions were quite sizeable –…

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Baotime, Melbourne

Opened earlier this month, Baotime brings to Richmond a modern interpretation of the ‘Gua Bao’ (割包) a street food originating from Taiwan which consists of moreish fillings sandwiched inside an open, steamed bun. At Baotime, the baos resemble more of a slider with individual top and bottom buns whilst the menu draws on flavours and inspiration from…

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The French Milk Bar, Melbourne

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…

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