Melbourne is often synonymous with good coffee. This tends to mean new cafes pop up faster than you can say cold drip. In the last few weeks there have been some noteworthy additions to the café scene so here are five of the newest, for your drinking – and eating – pleasure. Touchwood Café...
It’s rather ironic that the newest eatery in Surry Hills is called Nomad, but feels just like home. The team behind Nomad Restaurant has gone out of their way to make sure you feel like it’s your own abode – the 100 year old warehouse has been decked out in comfy wooden tables, soft mood...
He’s baacckk! Sydney’s favourite foodie, Justin North, has resurfaced onto the culinary scene, swapping haute cuisine (Becasse, Quarter 21, Etch) for the humble burger. You’ll need to head to Mosman to get a taste of North’s new project (owned by restaurateur and filmmaker Tim Jolley) – The Burger Shed – which, as you guessed, is...
Forget about a fry up – The Grain Store is bringing goodness back to breakfast. Tucked into the western end of Flinders Lane, well away from the competitive strip of Cumulus Inc, Meatballs and Chin China, The Grain Store is doing it’s own thing. Think plenty of fresh flowers, a jumble of giant pumpkin and...
Named after its owners’ overfed and subsequently overweight cocker spaniel, Fat Rupert’s is the newest addition to Bondi’s eat and drink scene. Occupying the recently vacated Flying Squirrel corner spot on Bondi Road, you wouldn’t be mistaken for thinking it’s kinda the same (?!) pulling the same hipster crowd complete with beards, chequered shirts, and...
Paddock to plate takes on a whole new meaning when your veggie crop is in the car park. The new Federation Square Pop-up Patch has taken up residence in the Fed Square parking lot with 140 plots leased to locals and restaurants. Apparently it’s been a bountiful harvest for Taxi Dining Room’s plot – they’re hosting a...
Paddington’s old gal, The London, just got prettier with the introduction of London Fields – a new wine bar cum restaurant perched on level one of the Underwood stalwart. Climb up the wooden staircase to find a dazzling ‘L’ in lights (#instaphoto moment), exposed brick walls and industrial chic seating. Assume a corner pose for...
It’s highly probable that after an evening here, you’ll break out into the kind of operatic song that would make Puccini proud. The cause? A seemingly neverending parade of European beers and traditional food handed down through generations. The streets of Balmain must be somewhat quieter now due to La Boheme’s defection to Glebe. For the past few months, builders worked...
Fine dining is out, Hellenic dirty food is in. Well, at least when it comes to Exhibition St. Gazi Restaurant has replaced The Press Club at No. 2 Exhibition St and everybody seems happy about it. The staff are eager, the Chefs have the spit ready and the diners are hungry. On a Sunday afternoon,...
“I’m a baller, baby.” That’s what the neon sign on the wall says and it looks like they have the goods to back it up. The Balls are back. Meatball & Wine Bar is taking over Melbourne, one suburb at a time. They conquered Flinders Lane and now they’re taking on Swan St. Richmond’s newest...
