Enter Melbourne’s newest sensation Moon Under Water; Andrew McConnell’s new offering in the Builders Arms Hotel on Gertrude Street Fitzroy. Moon Under Water takes its name from a George Orwell essay in which he outlines all of the elements required to create the perfect pub. McConnell has created in many ways a modern [...]
Rubira’s @ Swallows
Located in Port Melbourne this gem of a find should be your first destination for some of the freshest seafood in Melbourne. This is where the in the know of Melbourne come for seafood. John Rubira has been in the seafood game for 30 years and he has the connections that afford him first [...]
Grain Store
Tucked away on Flinders Lane in the New York end of the city is a gem of a cafe that is sure to be all the rage in Melbourne’s competitive cafe scene, Grain Store. Run by two experienced restauranteurs Ingo Meissner, the culinary master and Annika Kreusel, the charming front of house manager. Together they [...]
Golden Fields
Andrew McConnell is one of my favourite chefs. He has created some of Melbourne’s best restaurant including Cutler & Co, Cumulus, Moon Under Water and Golden Fields and now is venturing into bars with the opening of Cumulus Up (stay tuned). Golden Fields has become a St Kilda institution in just a year and a [...]
Cantina della Casa
One of the great things about Melbourne is that you don’t have to pay a fortune to eat well. Enter Cantina della Casa, open only two weeks this cafe/bar is already one of my absolute favourites. The cantina is the newest brainchild from the same people who brought you Bar Lourinha in Lt Collins Street [...]
Melbourne’s Best Retailers
Melbourne is renown for the best shopping in Australia, so here is your shopaholic guide to the city. My list is a selection of the best retail experiences Melbourne has to offer. Shops include local designers and international brands. Each store provides the best in design, innovative products and service. I hope you have fun [...]
Melbourne’s Best Restaurants
Melbourne is renown around the world for being one of the world’s great foodie cities. What’s special about Melbourne is that not only do we have great restaurants, Melburnians also have a passion for dining out. Restaurants are one of the main social outlets for our city and Melbourne’s culinary arts are showcased in kitchen [...]
The 10 Best Cups of Coffee in Melbourne
Here are my 10 favourite cups of coffee in Melbourne Patricia Proud Mary St Ali Brother Baba Budan De Clieu Market Lane Sensory Lab Penny Farthing Espresso Umberto Espresso Bar Coffee Corner Enjoyed my post? Want to keep up with great things to do around Melbourne, Australia and the world? Please feel free to [...]
The Top 10 Things to do in Melbourne
Here are my 10 favourites things to do in Melbourne! Take the Hidden Secrets Laneways and Arcades walking tour – This is the best Melbourne tour encompassing art, architecture, history, pop culture, shopping, fashion, cafes, restaurants and bars; they have it all! If you like this tour they also do several other amazing tours (coffee [...]
The Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants in Melbourne
Here are my top 10 favourites for fine dining in Melbourne! Cutler & Co Ezard Donovans Becco Shoya Pei Modern Bistro Vue Epocha Brooks Moon Under Water Enjoyed my post? Want to keep up with great things to do around Melbourne, Australia and the world? Please feel free to subscribe to my blog [...]
Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown New Zealand (New Zealand is also known in Maori as Aoteroa, the land of the long white cloud) is one of world’s hot spots for skiers, adventure seekers and those who want to get away from it all. Queenstown offers some of the world’s most incredible scenery and is a beautiful place to visit year round. [...]
The 10 Best Pubs in Melbourne
Here are my favourite pubs in Melbourne Prince Alfred Hotel The Builders Arms Hotel Melbourne Public Little Creatures Dining Hall The Northcote Social Club The Grace Darling River land The Carlton Hotel The Local Taphouse The Albert Park Hotel Enjoyed my post? Want to keep up with great things to do around Melbourne, [...]
The 10 Best Bars in Melbourne
Here is my list of favourite bars in Melbourne EDV Bar Americano Hannah’s Bar at Epocha Gertrude St Enoteca Black Pearl The rooftop bar at The Aylesbury Siglo Market Lane Bar Bar Ampére Gerald’s Bar Enjoyed my post? Want to keep up with great things to do around Melbourne, Australia and the world? Please [...]
