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    Pizza Festival 2013

    Hitting Melbourne this week and running all the way through June is the second annual Pizza Festival. Following last year’s festival, which had more of a competitive angle, this year it is about celebrating Italy’s favourite…

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    New to Town: Gazi

    Gazi is George Calombaris’ new Greek restaurant, taking over the space formerly occupied (until very recently) by The Press Club. Where The Press Club was aimed at the fine dining crowd with Greek cuisine being elevated…

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    Huxtable

    I think everyone has one of those restaurants where you immediately feel at home, and you wonder how you ever lived without it. For me that place is Huxtable. Maybe it is the menu that does…

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    Ayatana breaks the mould of neighbourhood Thai

    For me the days of eating woeful neighbourhood Thai food are over. Some might call it a bold statement, but once you start eating some of the great Thai food that Melbourne has to offer, it…

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    The 8 Days of breakfast

    Nestled amongst the fashion, bridal and antique shops of High St, Armadale is 8 Days. This is the first cafe owned by former professional tennis player Ruaraidh Gunn and it aims to deliver a memorable coffee…

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    New to Town: B’Stilla

    B’Stilla (Bas-tee-ya) is the new restaurant from Jason Jones, chef and co-owner of Mexican hot-spot Mamasita, and has recently burst into life just off Chapel Street in South Yarra. Wanting to try something new, Jason has turned his…

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    Vue de Monde

    Eating out can be many things, whether it is a simple act to satisfy our hunger, a raucous evening with family and friends, or an exquisite evening of dining where the food and service elevate the whole experience. Shannon…

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    Sean Brock at Union Dining

    The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival tends to invite international chefs who might not be as well known here in Australia, but will be by the time the festival finishes. This year the three standouts, for…

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    New to town: BangPop’s chilli hedonism

    BangPop opens this week on South Wharf, in the space formerly known as The Sharing House, serving Thai street food in a fun and casual environment. Remaining in the (Paul) Mathis Group, BangPop sets out to bring…

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    New to town: Top Paddock opens with a bang

    Top Paddock is the latest cafe from the minds behind South Yarra’s 2 Birds 1 Stone, and previously Richmond’s Three Bags Full. It only opened this past Monday, the Australia Day public holiday, so I’ve decided…

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    My top dishes of 2012

    The end of a year always brings a chance to look back at the year that was, and to publish a million and one ‘Best of’ lists. Along with some other great Melbourne food bloggers and…

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    Sydney’s rockstar: Momofuku Seiōbo

    Momofuku Seiōbo is everything I love about modern fine dining. It cuts out of the fuss, doesn’t take itself too seriously, delivers something different than every other restaurant and, of course, has amazing food. Yes the…

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    The perfect Sunday lunch with Union Dining

    Sunday lunch is one of those traditions that should be preserved and cherished. They bring back memories of childhood and family; being with those you love and sharing a meal together. For those times that you…

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    The Impeccable Pei Modern

    We can all breathe a sigh of relief that Melbourne can enjoy Mark Best’s food without needing to head North. Pei Modern is his first Southern venture and it delivers the top-notch service and food that…

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    Soulful food with Rockwell & Sons

    Rockwell and Sons brings an interesting juxtaposition to the Smith Street strip, with the food balancing between comforting American soul food and dishes that lean towards fine dining. On the first visit it’ll be hard to…

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    Baby Café and Pizzeria

    Baby is the new arrival from Chris Lucas, the man behind the ever popular Chin Chin in the CBD, and brings a new life to the site that was, until recently, Pearl. Baby aims to do…

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    Brooks of Melbourne

    Brooks is the new restaurant and bar from Gerald’s Bar owners Gerald Diffey and Mario Di Ienno, in collaboration with chef Nic Poelaert. Nic has been serving Modern French dishes at his Carlton restaurant Embrasse for…

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Pizza Festival 2013

Hitting Melbourne this week and running all the way through June is the second annual Pizza Festival. Following last year’s festival, which had more of a competitive angle, this year it is about celebrating Italy’s favourite…

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New to Town: Gazi

Gazi is George Calombaris’ new Greek restaurant, taking over the space formerly occupied (until very recently) by The Press Club. Where The Press Club was aimed at the fine dining crowd with Greek cuisine being elevated…

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Huxtable

I think everyone has one of those restaurants where you immediately feel at home, and you wonder how you ever lived without it. For me that place is Huxtable. Maybe it is the menu that does…

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The 8 Days of breakfast

Posted by on May 1, 2013

Nestled amongst the fashion, bridal and antique shops of High St, Armadale is 8 Days. This is the first cafe owned by former professional tennis player Ruaraidh Gunn and it aims to deliver a memorable coffee…

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New to Town: B’Stilla

Posted by on March 26, 2013

B’Stilla (Bas-tee-ya) is the new restaurant from Jason Jones, chef and co-owner of Mexican hot-spot Mamasita, and has recently burst into life just off Chapel Street in South Yarra. Wanting to try something new, Jason has turned his…

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Vue de Monde

Posted by on March 22, 2013

Eating out can be many things, whether it is a simple act to satisfy our hunger, a raucous evening with family and friends, or an exquisite evening of dining where the food and service elevate the whole experience. Shannon…

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