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 [...]
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Brooks
Tucked away in Georges Parade off Collins Street is one of Melbourne’s newest culinary ventures, Brooks. One of the great things about Melbourne is many of the best places are ones you have to know about as they are often hidden in out of the way places. Descending the stairs into one of Melbourne’s [...]
Lau’s Family Kitchen
I was invited to Lau’s Family Kitchen by a great foodie friend of mine who also happens to be Cantonese. At his urging and heeding some great word of mouth from several other foodie friends I was very keen to try out this St Kilda restaurant icon. Lau’s did not disappoint. It’s clear to see [...]
Rosetta
Neil Perry’s newest Melbourne venture is the Italian masterpiece Rosetta. Located in the Crown complex with a commanding position next to the Yarra River, the restaurant is first off the rank as you wander downriver from Queensbridge Street. The restaurant harks back to a luxurious era of fine dining, while most new restaurants are pairing [...]
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 [...]
Bistro Vue and Bar Vue
Bistro Vue is one of my favourite French restaurants in Melbourne. The bistro is Shannon Bennett’s classic French offering located on Lt Collins Street. Bistro Vue was recently expanded to take over the space that was occupied by Vue de monde after its move to the Rialto towers. The bistro rightly has the full focus [...]
Virginia Plain
Virginia Plain is a restaurant that offers something different. Fine dining stripped of the protocols revealing a fun and entertaining restaurant that offers guests an experience. This restaurant should be high on your list of new venues to visit. I’ve already made two visits to Virginia Plain and I’ll be back as soon as I [...]
Donovans
Gail and Kevin Donovan met while working at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne back in the 1980′s and a match made in restaurant heaven was born. Years later Gail and Kevin harnessed their passion for food, wine and hospitality and to the benefit of all Melburnians Donovans was born. Donovans has been at the top of [...]
Epocha
Epocha is the newest jewel in Melbourne’s culinary crown. Housed in an elegant terraced Victorian home on Rathdowne Street, Carlton Epocha quintessentially defines Melbourne’s unique restaurant style. The restaurant and bar perfectly capture the spirit of Melbourne hospitality and will impress locals and visitors alike. Epocha is owned by one of my all time favourite [...]
400 Gradi Pizza
400 Gradi has the best pizza in Melbourne. Ok, so you would like a little more background on my claim? A great Italian foodie friend of mine told me about 400 Gradi and so I had to give it a try. The pizza quality all comes down to the passion and dedication of one [...]
