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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”
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Some bakers have no regard for tradition. Continue reading “When Hot Cross Buns Go Rogue”
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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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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”
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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”
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This new high-end bakeshop goes beyond the average steak-and-onion.
Continue reading “Elwood’s New Specialty Pie Shop”
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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”
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Holiday trading hours for Melbourne’s cafes, bars and restaurants over the festive season. Continue reading “Who’s Open Over Summer?”
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A brunch spot in the inconspicuous backstreets of Bentleigh. Continue reading “Review: District Brewer, Bentleigh”
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Riverside views and respected Italian food. Continue reading “Review: Artusi, Southbank”
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Think of it like teppanyaki, but an ice-cream version. Continue reading “Thai-inspired Ice-Cream Pops Up in Windsor”
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This incredible view has been closed to the public for more than 100 years. Continue reading “Royal Exhibition Building to Reopen 360-Degree Observation Deck”
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The independent clothing brand springs up on Greville Street for a summer stint. Continue reading “Hello There, Handsom”
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A quaint city wine bar sans pretension. Continue reading “Review: Kirk’s Wine Bar, CBD”
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This classic family pub has ditched the schnitzels for Spanish-style tapas. Continue reading “Review: Lamaro’s Bodega, South Melbourne”
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The Windsor end of Chapel Street keeps getting better. Continue reading “Gelato Messina Hits Windsor”
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A bayside pioneer, bringing Italy down under since 1993. Continue reading “Review: Cicciolina, St Kilda”
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A new Greek local that pays homage to the man who opened Australia’s first milk bar. Continue reading “Mick Adams’ Burger Bar Opens in Oakleigh”
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Brunch with Sri Lankan flair.
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French crepe batter, Greek fillings.
Crepe culture is huge on the Greek islands. “Locals go crazy for them, especially after clubbing,” says Sylvia Gabriel. She and her husband Thomas Deliopoulos (the same pair behind Kalimera Souvlaki Art) have just opened their own Greek-style crepe store in Oakleigh, Mykonos Cafe and Crepes. Continue reading “Oakleigh’s New Myconian Crepe Shop”
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Is your dog still growling about missing out on Splendour? Here’s your chance to make it up to her. Continue reading “Dogapalooza Comes to Melbourne”
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Alcohol needs to stop being lazy and start delivering itself.
Independent wine store Blackhearts & Sparrows has a new way to deliver booze to your door, in most corners of the inner city. Continue reading “Blackhearts & Sparrows Now Does Same-Day Delivery”
Originally published in The City Journal.
Travellers are skilled improvisers. Whether you are hunting for a toilet in central Russia or ordering breakfast in Nicaragua, chances are you’ll use some sort of sign language to get your point across. Continue reading “An Idiot’s Guide to not Offending Abroad”
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Soak up the last edition of the night market’s food, drinks and entertainment. Continue reading “Final Night at the Queen Vic Winter Night Market”
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Maybe the best way to kick off the day is with a rave. Continue reading “The Morning Gloryville Rave is Back”
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Pick up some lunch, and some sign language.
This could be Melbourne’s quietest cafe. Not because it lacks customers, but because all orders are made in Auslan. Continue reading “Tradeblock Cafe: A Sign of Hope”
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