Brandy, Kew’s newest opening has appeared in one of the quietest cafe launches so far this year. Hiding on a street corner in the middle of a residential area, it was complete chance that it was noticed after a wrong turn heading somewhere else. It also comes as a surprise that Brandy is the latest from the team behind other … Read More
Year: 2017
Au79
Gold. The oldest precious metal and commonly associated with top, premium quality wares. Melbourne’s newest cafe applies this premise to coffee and food under the banner of “good as gold”. Meet Au79.
Over a year in the making, this former Abbotsford mechanics workshop has been completely transformed and is now home to not just a cafe but also a roastery, … Read More
Uncle CBD
Popular St Kilda Vietnamese restaurant Uncle has brought its magic to the city with a newly opened Collins Street home. Located on the first level of an renovated office building next to also popular Mamasita, Uncle adds modern culinary creativity to some classic Vietnamese dishes combined with tree level views of the inner city.
The space, unlike the St Kilda … Read More
SMÄK Food House
Taste, nutrition and presentation are important factors when enjoying food, but taste is probably the most important. If it looks good but doesn’t taste good then it’s not going to be very enjoyable. With its name derived from the Swedish translation of the word “taste”, SMÄK prides itself on its focus on both taste and nutrition.
Hiding in the back … Read More
Sir Charles
Sir Charles has come a long way since it first opened nearly two years ago, undergoing a major renovation in early 2016, but has remained true to its sophisticated modern charm and Asian fusion-inspired cafe cuisine.
Located on bustling Johnston Street, the cafe has no shortage of Fitzroy foot traffic and street views from its footpath seating. The interior, however, … Read More