Hunter & Barrel – Ringwood, Victoria

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…

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Brunch at A Boy Named Sue, Victoria

There’s a distinct rustic charm of A Boy Named Sue that’s making it become a firm local favourite in the North-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Just under an hours’ drive from the city center, the family owned restaurant is the kind of place where you would want to relax on the weekend whilst escaping the hustle and bustle. The restaurant also…

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Woodland House, Melbourne

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…

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Drinks at Madame Brussels, Melbourne

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…

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Prix Fixe, Melbourne

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…

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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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Ten Minutes by Tractor, Victoria

Framed by large windows with sweeping views of the winery, Ten Minutes by Tractor was the perfect place to spend a birthday lunch. The restaurant is small and the large table of wines situated in the middle of the restaurant only lends room to a dozen or so tables. I must add, it was a…

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