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Proud Mary
Regarded by many as one of the benchmark speciality coffee cafes in Melbourne, Proud Mary is still going strong. After visiting for a few years now, this review has been a long time coming.
Nestled in the back streets of Collingwood away from busy Smith Street, the cafe has found its home in base of an old red brick factory … Read More
Dessert Story
The strange and bizarre culture that is Asian food takes new heights with the concept of dessert and Dessert Story will gladly take you on that journey. Boasting a giant picture menu that’s pushing twenty pages long, prepare to be confused out of your mind at choosing something. I use the word something as many of the menu items do … Read More
The Grain Store
Sitting unassumingly at the quiet end of Flinders Lane, The Grain Store offers a modern insight into traditional European cooking.
It strives on the source of its ingredients, enlisting local CERES Fair Food to procure seasonal, organic produce. The architecture of timber flooring and tables, marble benches, exposed ceiling and a sliding barn door to separate the dinner dining area … Read More
Strauss FD
Cafe by day and wine bar by night, Strauss strives on its simplicity.
Hidden down the end of a laneway opposite the Hilton hotel, its location allows escape from the bustling inner city. With just a scattering of tables inside and outside in the there is an element of a homey feel to the cafe.
The menu completes the simple … Read More
Verve Restaurant and Cider House
Wandering down the staircase from street level to Verve transforms the bustling modem city scape into what feels like a hidden underground club. The low light levels, exposed pipes and brickwork gives an element of industrial grunge yet still feeling comfortable and cosy.
Immediately I was approached and seated by the friendly, humorous and slightly overexcited staff. Seating is an … Read More
Bonsai Botanika
It is not immediately clear what you have walked into when entering Bonsai Botanika. Is it a bakery? Is it a food store? Is it a cafe? Where are all the tables? Why can I smell ramen? These questions form the creative genius behind what this establishment strives for. It is indeed a cafe. It is also a bar. And … Read More
Taros Ramen
Being in Brisbane on a business trip and knowing little about the food scene, I have Yelp to thank for this gem.
Taro’s Ramen and Cafe can be easily missed when walking past, no thanks to its location at the quiet end of Adelaide St or to the construction next door. Although it comes recommended to make a reservation, I … Read More
Esquire
Tucked away slightly off the Eagle St Pier riverfront, highly rated Esquire’s modern yet minimalist design immediately gives off the vibe of an exciting dining experience to come.
The restaurant is actually split into two halves, the degustation-only Esquire and the casual dining Esq, which also offers lunch. I opted for the degustation dinner, wanting to sample the tastes of … Read More