Abbotsford is quickly becoming one of the newest members to Melbourne’s arsenal of destination cafe suburbs. Its newest addition comes in the form of Kitty Burns. Hiding in the rear courtyard area of an apartment complex, this gem of a cafe is easily missed which at the same time adds an element of exclusivity with its existence being “need to … Read More
Hawker Hall
Late night bustling hawker markets in Malaysia and Singapore form the inspiration behind the latest addition from the team behind Chin Chin and Kong. Hawker Hall’s very name describes it well; classic hawker market-style dishes in a large open warehouse, hall if you will, venue.
The space is amass with seating, with exception to the kitchen in the rear corner … Read More
Short Straw
Hawthorn newcomer Short Straw literally appeared out of nowhere. Quietly launched over the Christmas break with little fanfare, it was only a passing glance down a side street off bustling Glenferrie Road that pointed out its existence. Brought by the team behind Tall Timber, Touchwood and Coin Laundry, there is no surprise that Short Straw’s menu is filled with an … Read More
Ascot Food Store
Youngster Ascot Food Store is a fun little cafe hiding in the back streets of Moonee Ponds. Opened for just over a year and a half now it has made a name for itself as a neighbourhood gem and another reason to venture into the north western suburbs.
The cafe is a complete renovation of a former corner store and … Read More
Persillade
In a city packed to the brim with cafes and restaurants, it is naturally difficult to find somewhere that stands out from the rest and does something different. Meet Persillade. It’s a cafe that does breakfast and lunch. It’s a restaurant that does dinner. It’s also a wine bar and shop
Located unassumingly at the foot of an apartment complex … Read More
GOMA Restaurant
GOMA Restaurant is the silent underdog in the Brisbane fine dining scene. It is almost hard to believe that a Good Food Guide two hat restaurant, which most people probably haven’t even heard of, is hiding in a corner of an art gallery.
The dining experience has an element of exclusivity to it with dinner service only offered on Friday … Read More
Anise
They always say looks are deceiving. On first glance, Anise looks like a nice, quaint, hole-in-the-wall style wine bar. But it is so much more, with a full dinner menu and degustation option on offer.
The interior is designed around a classic wine bar with plush leather bar seating, wine bottle-adorned bar, dim lighting and exposed red brick walls. It … Read More
Bawa
When will they stop? The team and family behind Barry and previously Touchwood and Pillar of Salt, to name a few, have another new kid on the block. Named after a Sri Lankan architect, Bawa is the latest addition to busy Burwood Road in Hawthorn and brings with it the team’s specialty in creative and innovative food and drink.
Bawa … Read More
Mammoth
They’ve done it again. The team behind Barry, Touchwood and Pillar of Salt have opened yet another power house cafe to add to their collection. True to its name, Mammoth offers a food menu that is packed with a mammoth array of strong, slightly left-field dishes combined with some quality speciality coffee.
Perched on a triangular corner in dreamy Armadale, … Read More
Hello José
Who doesn’t love a dose of Mexican food and tequila? Well, maybe tequila isn’t for everyone but you probably secretly enjoy it or haven’t realised it yet.
Hello José brings classic Mexican street food with market-fresh ingredients and quality tequila to the North Melbourne area in the form a quaint hole-in-the-wall-style taqueria bar.
Combining a crazy playlist that jumps around … Read More