The First Italian Food and Wine Festival Comes to Melbourne

Originally published on Broadsheet Melbourne.

After three years of success in Sydney, the festival makes its Melbourne debut this weekend.

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Caterina HrysomallisMay 24, 2016August 2, 2016Leave a comment

Food, Hussh

St Collins Lane Opens in the City

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”

Caterina HrysomallisMay 23, 2016December 17, 2017Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Writing

Foxes Den, various locations

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”

Caterina HrysomallisMay 8, 2016June 11, 2016Leave a comment

Hussh

H&M To Introduce Two New Stores In Victoria

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”

Caterina HrysomallisMay 5, 2016December 17, 2017Leave a comment

Hussh, Writing

Australia is Getting its First Official LEGO Store

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”

Caterina HrysomallisMay 2, 2016December 17, 2017Leave a comment

Design, Fashion, Hussh

Meet MuBu Home: Melbourne’s New Scandinavian Furniture Showroom

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.

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Caterina HrysomallisApril 24, 2016December 17, 2017Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food, Writing

Baba Sus, Glen Iris

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”

Caterina HrysomallisApril 18, 2016May 27, 2016Leave a comment

Concrete Playground, Food, Food Reviews

Review: Uncommon, Windsor

Originally published on Concrete Playground.

A Windsor eatery breaking away from the usual cafe schtick. Continue reading “Review: Uncommon, Windsor”

Caterina HrysomallisApril 15, 2016May 27, 20161 Comment

Broadsheet, Food

Changz Canteen, Elsternwick

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”

Caterina HrysomallisApril 12, 2016May 5, 2016Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food, Writing

A New South Side +39 Pizzeria Opens

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.

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Caterina HrysomallisApril 6, 2016April 6, 2016Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food, Writing

Joylati Opens on Chapel Street

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”

Caterina HrysomallisMarch 30, 2016March 30, 2016Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Writing

When Hot Cross Buns Go Rogue

Originally published on Broadsheet.

Some bakers have no regard for tradition. Continue reading “When Hot Cross Buns Go Rogue”

Caterina HrysomallisMarch 23, 2016March 28, 20167 Comments

Broadsheet, Food, Writing

Profile: Motorina, Elsternwick

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.

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Caterina HrysomallisMarch 20, 2016February 7, 2017Leave a comment

Beauty, Hussh, South Korea

The Korean Skincare Routine That Could Change Your Life

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”

Caterina HrysomallisFebruary 20, 2016November 1, 2024Leave a comment

Korea JoongAng Daily (NYT affiliate), South Korea, Travel

MasterCard creates an index for Asian tourism

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”

Caterina HrysomallisFebruary 9, 2016October 30, 2017Leave a comment

Korea JoongAng Daily (NYT affiliate), South Korea, Travel

Riding the culture shock wave

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”

Caterina HrysomallisFebruary 1, 2016January 2, 20211 Comment

Broadsheet, Food

Profile: Einstein’s 251, Caulfield North

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.
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Caterina HrysomallisJanuary 20, 2016May 27, 2016Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food

Profile: LadyBoy Dining & Bar, Richmond

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”

Caterina HrysomallisJanuary 17, 2016May 27, 20164 Comments

Broadsheet, Food

Profile: Omar & the Marvellous Coffee Bird, Gardenvale

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.
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Caterina HrysomallisJanuary 16, 2016May 27, 2016Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Design

Huset Furniture, Cheltenham

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”

Caterina HrysomallisJanuary 14, 2016September 23, 2020Leave a comment

Concrete Playground, Food, Food Reviews

Review: Ichi Ichi Ku Izakaya, South Yarra

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”

Caterina HrysomallisJanuary 10, 2016February 27, 2017Leave a comment

Concrete Playground, Food

The 10 Best CBD Breakfast Spots in Melbourne

Originally published on Concrete Playground.

Never turn up to work hungry again Continue reading “The 10 Best CBD Breakfast Spots in Melbourne”

Caterina HrysomallisJanuary 7, 2016October 31, 2016Leave a comment

Concrete Playground, Food, Food Reviews

Review: Sun Moth Canteen & Bar, CBD

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”

Caterina HrysomallisDecember 30, 2015February 27, 2017Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food

Profile: The Joinery, Elwood

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.
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Caterina HrysomallisDecember 28, 2015May 27, 2016Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food

Profile: Loco Coffee, Elsternwick

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.
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Caterina HrysomallisDecember 26, 2015May 27, 2016Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food

Profile: Miss Alex and Co, Elwood

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.
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Caterina HrysomallisDecember 24, 2015September 28, 2020Leave a comment