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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Crompton Coffee, Melbourne

Whilst a cafe specialising in toast isn’t a new concept, its the first of its kind to open up in Melbourne. There has certainly been a movement towards single-item menus in the past few years, and whilst toast cafes have achieved popularity in the U.S, cereal and even porridge cafes have recently been popping up in all parts of…

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Brunch at Fifty Acres – Richmond, Melbourne

I first visited Fifty Acres just under a year ago and in addition to the delicious corn fritters I recall eating, the other thing I associated this cafe with was the distinctive grey washed walls and slanted wooden roof. Flash forward a year later to last Sunday, I’m glad to say that this hasn’t changed…

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