Smith Street is like being handed a smoothie and never knowing its contents. Some elements are sweet and smooth, others a little crunchy and some; straw-blocking botches. Agent 284 is of the cream-rises consortium. If it were a smoothie you would order a second round for yourself, and one for everyone in the office. You...
Gossip. Should this be encouraged? In the case of He Says, She Says then by all means, lets explore. Rumours can be confirmed that Chef Michael Harrison (previously plating up at Attica and the CBD’s Syracuse) has started a relationship with Campberwell’s new hot location. The locals are in a flutter to find out more about...
We’re so very pleased to introduce you to newcomer Saké. It’s much-more-than sushi and sings the old saying that the cream still rises to the top. Hamer Hall has attracted only the best after its revamp, and with a little probing into this newbie’s heritage (A Chef’s Hat already hangs proudly in each of Saké’s sister...
The LA SlimWrap was born in sin city where temptation is rife and appearance is everything. You know there are a lot of promises out there in the beauty business … but here’s one that delivers. Katrina Lukey is in the glamour game in Australia and after sifting through all the Hollywood Hoo-Haa she thinks she’s...
Consistency in hospitality is hard to come by these days but not when you are experiencing a space by The Van Haandels. Nestled within the renovated Hamer Hall, the hoarding is down and the lights are on. Trocadero is the latest addition to this family and with establishments such as Stokehouse, Comme and Mr Tulk...
There’s something special about swinging open the door to a space that transports you somewhere else instantly (think Rome). New restaurants can take some time for that familiarity to soak into the walls but Mazitelli has painted the place with it, safely landing a slice of Italian authenticity in the heart of Richmond. Behind this...
South Melbourne is one of those suburbs worth exploring a little further. It’s not showy or sexy making hidden gems such as new gourmet Greek grill Spitiko, hard to notice; the focus being on family and food and not the façade. This tasty little gem belongs to Philip Vakos of past Masterchef fame and John...
Sunshine doesn’t grace us too often in Melbourne but when it does, behold the smiles and sensory shift. As the rays break through the clouds many of us, lilly white, wander around to secure a seat in the sunshine. Time to stock up on vitamin D. Marry that with some good food and wine and...
You haven’t been counting calories of late but now, it’s the new year and an apt time to reveal the new you. Get a head start and enlist Red Team. Run by a fit and furiously dedicated bunch these are the folks to take away the intimidation and replace it with your determination. Not to...
Not all of us, well in fact very few of us get to grow up learning how to cook in the kitchen of a world renowned masterchef. Sure, you got to stir the cake mix and peel the potatoes, but imagine your knowledge and know-how if your dad was Jacques Reymond. Joanna Reymond spent every...
