Originally published on Hussh.
Just when you think the city can’t possibly fit in any more shopping complexes, wrong. Continue reading “St Collins Lane Opens in the City”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
Quick and healthy is a tricky takeaway combination to achieve, but Foxes Den pulls it off. Owners Hayden Dyt and Tony Mims noticed a gap in the takeaway chicken market – it hadn’t progressed beyond greasy chicken and chips for decades. Continue reading “Foxes Den, various locations”
Originally published on Hussh.
The Swedes have done it again. After creating ABBA, IKEA and Saabs, they’re bringing another two H&M stores to Melbourne. Continue reading “H&M To Introduce Two New Stores In Victoria”
Originally published on Hussh.
We’ve waited long enough, but the deal is blocked in. Continue reading “Australia is Getting its First Official LEGO Store”
Originally published on Hussh.
Melburnians, there is more to Scandinavian furniture than IKEA. MuBu Home’s is introducing itself to the city with a warehouse sale, slashing up to 50% off retail prices.
Continue reading “Meet MuBu Home: Melbourne’s New Scandinavian Furniture Showroom”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
Baba Sus is Midori Hori and Daniel Liao’s pan-Asian cafe. Hori hails from Japan; and Liao has a Taiwanese-Thai background. Continue reading “Baba Sus, Glen Iris”
Originally published on Concrete Playground.
A Windsor eatery breaking away from the usual cafe schtick. Continue reading “Review: Uncommon, Windsor”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
After Changz Hot Sauce found its way into burger venues around Australia, its founders figured it made sense to open a place of their own. Continue reading “Changz Canteen, Elsternwick”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
After six years in Little Bourke Street, the Italian favourite opens a second.
Unlike its petite sister restaurant in the city, +39 Pizzeria in Hawksburn Village has a little more breathing space, with room for 100 diners. But the philosophy behind the food is the same – honest, simple and strictly Italian.
Originally published on Broadsheet.
An arty new gelato bar by a couple from Piedmont, Italy.
It’s a leap of faith to choose gelato without seeing it first. This anxiety is settled once you know that Cristino Vedovato and Fabrizio Locatelli are behind Joylati, Chapel Street’s newest gelato shop. The couple ran a gelateria for 15 years in Piedmont, northern Italy, before moving to Melbourne last year. Continue reading “Joylati Opens on Chapel Street”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
Some bakers have no regard for tradition. Continue reading “When Hot Cross Buns Go Rogue”
Originally published on Broadsheet
Remember when you were a child and a restaurant would hand you a bunch of crayons to draw on the waxed table sheet? Motorina doesn’t do that.
Originally published on Hussh.
South Korea is a leader in global beauty, but its valuable beauty secrets take a while to travel to Australia. Continue reading “The Korean Skincare Routine That Could Change Your Life”
Originally published in the Korea JoongAng Daily.
MasterCard released a new Asia-Pacific Destinations Index this year, looking at the region’s tourism trends. Continue reading “MasterCard creates an index for Asian tourism”
Originally published in the Korea JoongAng Daily.
Coming from Melbourne, Australia to Seoul has unveiled a myriad of experiences and emotions – from amazement to confusion. Continue reading “Riding the culture shock wave”
Originally published on Broadsheet
Einstein’s 251 celebrates Albert Einstein and his Jewish heritage, in cafe form. Set in the heart of Caulfield North, the eatery honours the genius by serving clever food.
Continue reading “Profile: Einstein’s 251, Caulfield North”
Originally published on Broadsheet
At LadyBoy, you’re greeted by a neon light reading “rock out with your wok out”. It’s immediately clear the place has a sense of humour. Continue reading “Profile: LadyBoy Dining & Bar, Richmond”
Originally published on Broadsheet
This cafe and roaster’s name is based on a Yemeni legend: a sheik named Omar was bordering on starvation after being exiled. As he trailed through the desert, he noticed a bird chomping on coffee beans.
Continue reading “Profile: Omar & the Marvellous Coffee Bird, Gardenvale”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
There comes a time when one needs to stop relying on IKEA for Scandinavian-style furniture. That’s where Huset comes in. Huset means “house” in Danish. But in Melbourne’s southeast, it’s a warehouse specialising in European furniture. Continue reading “Huset Furniture, Cheltenham”
Originally published on Concrete Playground.
Quality Japanese food, without the monstrous bill.
Even been on a date that bores you to absolute oblivion? Then best plan any future dates at Ichi Ichi Ku. Continue reading “Review: Ichi Ichi Ku Izakaya, South Yarra”
Originally published on Concrete Playground.
Never turn up to work hungry again Continue reading “The 10 Best CBD Breakfast Spots in Melbourne”
Originally published on Concrete Playground.
Coffee, wine and wi-fi in the CBD.
If you like playing hide-and-seek with cafes, you’ll love trying to find Sun Moth Canteen and Bar. Continue reading “Review: Sun Moth Canteen & Bar, CBD”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
Naming a business can be difficult. But for Daniel Dixon, choosing to call his business The Joinery was simple. This restaurant and bar joins Ormond and Glenhuntly Roads – you can enter from either end of the site.
Continue reading “Profile: The Joinery, Elwood”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
Although Loco changed management in 2015, the cafe hasn’t lost its charm. It’s now owned by The Coffee Culture Communication Group, the same company that brought Einstein’s 251, Sir Charles and Prospect Espresso from the original groups of founders.
Continue reading “Profile: Loco Coffee, Elsternwick”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
Every day, countless commuters experience the morning traffic on Brighton Road. Instead of sitting in your car infuriated, it may be the perfect time to step out and let the traffic subside while you wait at Miss Alex and Co.
Continue reading “Profile: Miss Alex and Co, Elwood”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
This new high-end bakeshop goes beyond the average steak-and-onion.
Continue reading “Elwood’s New Specialty Pie Shop”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
The 94-year-old Northcote cinema isn’t letting old age get the better of it.
Continue reading “The Palace Westgarth Expands, Adding New Cinemas and a Bar”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
Holiday trading hours for Melbourne’s cafes, bars and restaurants over the festive season. Continue reading “Who’s Open Over Summer?”
Originally published on Concrete Playground.
A brunch spot in the inconspicuous backstreets of Bentleigh. Continue reading “Review: District Brewer, Bentleigh”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
So sweet, looking at it might give you cavities. Continue reading “Hotham Street Ladies Make a Christmas Feast Totally Out of Icing”
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