First Look: A CBD Cake Shop-Slash-Cafe From Insta-Famous Baker Raymond Tan

Originally published on Broadsheet.

Step inside for Malaysian chicken-curry pies; egg-and-Spam brioche rolls; jazzed-up fortune cookies; and the signature kuih (petite, glutinous desserts flavoured with mung bean paste, coconut and more).

Continue reading “First Look: A CBD Cake Shop-Slash-Cafe From Insta-Famous Baker Raymond Tan”

Caterina HrysomallisJuly 1, 2020December 22, 2020Leave a comment

Food, Video, Zomato

Video | Vertue Coffee Roasters is One of Melbourne’s Best-Kept Secrets

Originally published on Zomato, produced in collaboration with Raw Films.

If the rest of Melbourne’s cafe scene has left you feeling a little weary, bank on finding plenty of solace here. The menu gets equal points for approachability and creative flair.

Continue reading “Video | Vertue Coffee Roasters is One of Melbourne’s Best-Kept Secrets”

Caterina HrysomallisJune 1, 2020January 14, 2021Leave a comment

Food and Drink, melbourne, Video, Zomato

Video | This Carlton Cafe is an Absolute Must-Visit

Originally published on Zomato, produced in collaboration with Raw Films.

It’s 2.30pm when we arrive at Humble Rays, expecting the lunch rush to have subsided. Nope. There are still people waiting outside; a line out the door.

Continue reading “Video | This Carlton Cafe is an Absolute Must-Visit”

Caterina HrysomallisApril 3, 2020November 22, 2020Leave a comment

Food, The Age Good Food

Mammoth Bakery and Cafe Penny For Pound Opens in Moorabbin

Originally published in The Age Good Food.

Moorabbin’s Morris Moor precinct is the new home to Penny For Pound, which neighbours Stomping Ground beer hall and burger spot Royal Stacks.

Caterina HrysomallisMarch 30, 2019December 15, 2022Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food, News

Mr Tucci Opens in Glen Iris

Originally published on Broadsheet.

House-made cakes are the specialty at this sibling-run south-side cafe. Continue reading “Mr Tucci Opens in Glen Iris”

Caterina HrysomallisJune 26, 2018June 25, 2018Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food and Drink, News

Upsy Daisy Opens in Glen Huntly

Originally published on Broadsheet.

A family-friendly spot for a coffee or meal, opposite an impressive new park. Continue reading “Upsy Daisy Opens in Glen Huntly”

Caterina HrysomallisMay 1, 2018May 28, 2018Leave a comment

Design, Food and Drink, Wallpaper* Magazine

Brunetti, CBD

Originally published in Wallpaper* Magazine.

Melbourne’s much-loved Italian café has now set up shop in the CBD’s culinary epicentre, joining the impressive line-up of eateries on Flinders Lane. Continue reading “Brunetti, CBD”

Caterina HrysomallisApril 2, 2018April 9, 2018Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food, News + Features

Chameleon Junction Opens in Moorabbin

Originally published on Broadsheet.

This sustainably minded eatery is open from 6.30am to 11pm, with absolutely no break in food service. Continue reading “Chameleon Junction Opens in Moorabbin”

Caterina HrysomallisMarch 18, 2018March 17, 2018Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food and Drink, News + Features

Sibling Spice Opens in Carnegie

Originally published on Broadsheet.

The owners of Paradai Thai bring Asian-Australian brunches to Koornang Road. Continue reading “Sibling Spice Opens in Carnegie”

Caterina HrysomallisFebruary 27, 2018March 29, 2018Leave a comment

Design, Food and Drink, Wallpaper* Magazine

Middle South East, South Yarra

Originally published in Wallpaper* Magazine.

Adding to Melbourne’s mélange of fusion restaurants, Middle South East finds a medium between Middle Eastern flavours and modern Australian dishes. Continue reading “Middle South East, South Yarra”

Caterina HrysomallisJanuary 20, 2018April 1, 2018Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food and Drink, News + Features

A New All-Day Eatery Inside an Old Bank in Lower Templestowe

Originally published on Broadsheet.

Riddik, a 130-seat cafe, bar and restaurant, opens in Macedon Square. Continue reading “A New All-Day Eatery Inside an Old Bank in Lower Templestowe”

Caterina HrysomallisJanuary 5, 2018February 20, 2018Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food, News + Features

A Girl Called Jayne Moves into Elwood

Originally published on Broadsheet.

A music producer/chef with a history at Michelin-starred restaurants in France takes over the site of the long-loved Turtle Cafe. Continue reading “A Girl Called Jayne Moves into Elwood”

Caterina HrysomallisOctober 30, 2017October 30, 2017Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food, News + Features

Now Open: A New Cafe and Food Store for Highett

Originally published on Broadsheet.

Pop in for your bread, milk and eggs, then stay for tapas and spritzes. Continue reading “Now Open: A New Cafe and Food Store for Highett”

Caterina HrysomallisJuly 11, 2017July 18, 2017Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food, News + Features

Down the Rabbit Hole, and Round the Bend in Templestowe

Originally published on Broadsheet.

Bronuts, baos, breakfast boards – out where trees are aplenty. Continue reading “Down the Rabbit Hole, and Round the Bend in Templestowe”

Caterina HrysomallisMay 6, 2017August 18, 2017Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food, News + Features

Hammer & Tong Chef Sets Up Light Years in Hawthorn East

Originally published on Broadsheet.

It’s dishes with an Asian flourish at the new cafe from the owners of Windsor’s Journeyman. Continue reading “Hammer & Tong Chef Sets Up Light Years in Hawthorn East”

Caterina HrysomallisApril 4, 2017August 14, 2017Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food, Writing

Oasis Bakery Gets a Makeover

Originally published on Broadsheet.

The Melbourne institution is pumping out 2000 doughnuts a week. Continue reading “Oasis Bakery Gets a Makeover”

Caterina HrysomallisFebruary 24, 2017March 2, 2017Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food

Mr Mister, Windsor

Originally published on Broadsheet.

You’ll feel refreshed as you enter this bright, airy cafe.
Continue reading “Mr Mister, Windsor”

Caterina HrysomallisFebruary 22, 2017February 22, 2017Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food

Boosa, Bentleigh East

Originally published on Broadsheet.

Breakfast and lunch with a Middle Eastern kiss. Continue reading “Boosa, Bentleigh East”

Caterina HrysomallisNovember 15, 2016Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food

Le Bakehouse Moves into Brunswick

Originally published on Broadsheet.

A cafe-cross-bakery borne from a man’s search for his family. Continue reading “Le Bakehouse Moves into Brunswick”

Caterina HrysomallisOctober 3, 2016Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food

One Misty Guy, Malvern East

Originally published on Broadsheet.

Ready to please, no matter the person or time of day.

Continue reading “One Misty Guy, Malvern East”

Caterina HrysomallisSeptember 27, 2016November 15, 2016Leave a comment

Broadsheet

Middletown Opens in Prahran

Originally published on Broadsheet.

Inspired by Kate Middleton, this is a cafe ready for the cameras.

Continue reading “Middletown Opens in Prahran”

Caterina HrysomallisSeptember 17, 2016September 18, 2016Leave a comment

Broadsheet

Hammer & Tong Goes to Hong Kong

Originally published on Broadsheet.

The Fitzroy cafe expands into Asia. Continue reading “Hammer & Tong Goes to Hong Kong”

Caterina HrysomallisSeptember 1, 2016September 1, 2016Leave a comment

Concrete Playground, Food Reviews

Review: Capeside Coffee, Heidelberg

Originally published on Concrete Playground.

A petite gem serving up some of the best coffee in the northeast. Continue reading “Review: Capeside Coffee, Heidelberg”

Caterina HrysomallisAugust 24, 2016August 25, 2016Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food

Beau Kitchen and Cellar, Beaumaris

Originally published on Broadsheet.

A pan-European restaurant and cafe by the bay. Continue reading “Beau Kitchen and Cellar, Beaumaris”

Caterina HrysomallisAugust 18, 2016August 24, 2017Leave a comment

Concrete Playground, Food, Writing

Review: SMÄK Food House, South Yarra

Originally published on Concrete Playground.

Smack this South Yarra health food destination on your cafe bucket list. Continue reading “Review: SMÄK Food House, South Yarra”

Caterina HrysomallisAugust 4, 2016September 23, 2016Leave a comment

Broadsheet, Food

Astroluxe’s New Look for Bentleigh East

Originally published on Broadsheet.

Good coffee and design comes to a neighbourhood that was wanting.

Continue reading “Astroluxe’s New Look for Bentleigh East”

Caterina HrysomallisJune 10, 2016June 11, 2016Leave a comment

Food, Food Reviews

Review: Hobba, Prahran

Originally published on Concrete Playground.

A tyre factory transformed into one of Prahran’s prime cafes.

Continue reading “Review: Hobba, Prahran”

Caterina HrysomallisJune 9, 2016June 11, 2016Leave 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

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.
Continue reading “Profile: Einstein’s 251, Caulfield North”

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

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Tag: Melbourne cafes

First Look: A CBD Cake Shop-Slash-Cafe From Insta-Famous Baker Raymond Tan

Video | Vertue Coffee Roasters is One of Melbourne’s Best-Kept Secrets

Video | This Carlton Cafe is an Absolute Must-Visit

Mr Tucci Opens in Glen Iris

Upsy Daisy Opens in Glen Huntly

Brunetti, CBD

Chameleon Junction Opens in Moorabbin

Sibling Spice Opens in Carnegie

Middle South East, South Yarra

A New All-Day Eatery Inside an Old Bank in Lower Templestowe

A Girl Called Jayne Moves into Elwood

Now Open: A New Cafe and Food Store for Highett

Down the Rabbit Hole, and Round the Bend in Templestowe

Hammer & Tong Chef Sets Up Light Years in Hawthorn East

Oasis Bakery Gets a Makeover

Mr Mister, Windsor

Boosa, Bentleigh East

Le Bakehouse Moves into Brunswick

One Misty Guy, Malvern East

Middletown Opens in Prahran

Hammer & Tong Goes to Hong Kong

Review: Capeside Coffee, Heidelberg

Beau Kitchen and Cellar, Beaumaris

Review: SMÄK Food House, South Yarra

Astroluxe’s New Look for Bentleigh East

Review: Hobba, Prahran

Baba Sus, Glen Iris

Review: Uncommon, Windsor

Profile: Einstein’s 251, Caulfield North