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Fresh rose petals scattered outside the window, warm welcoming greetings upon entry, a cosy atmosphere and authentic Ind... [more]
Tokyo Tina brings Japanese, with hints of Korean, to the table. The hip cafe is a sensory delight, with a bustling city ... [more]
This is your home away from home when you want a peaceful place to read a book, write your manuscript, gaze out the wind... [more]
For authentic Peruvian cuisine in Melbourne, head to Mi Peru D'Carmen in Parkdale. The acquaint family-run restaurant, d... [more]
Upon arrival in Sofi's Lounge, Sofitel Melbourne, the soft music and grandeur decor charmed us. We were seated by the w... [more]
Eating here had me wanting to sign up for owner Chan Uoy's 14 day Cambodian culinary immersion tour in May! Aromatic and... [more]
Wondering where all the cheap eats are in the CBD? This list will see you through lunch and dinner on a traveller's budg... [more]
Imagine resting in savasana and coming up with a business idea! That's exactly how the concept of Yoga37 came to owner ... [more]
Learn, discover, create, and make new friends at the innovative and fun creative Rainforest Terrarium Making workshop ru... [more]
Want to surprise your Valentine with a night they will never forget? You're covered with this top 10 list of things to d... [more]
A guest at the pre-opening party told me the best thing they liked about Magic Mountain Saloon is the attention to detai... [more]
Need a handcrafted present for your hard-to-buy-for Aunt or cousin? Check out these Twilight Markets. The good news is, ... [more]
1. Vegie Bar
Vegie Bar, my favourite vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne, offers affordable mains under $20, generous se... [more]
My favourite rooftop bars, Rooftop, Blue Diamond, Emerald Peacock, Madame Brussels have already had their mention in my ... [more]
1. Grape Picking at Traralgon Vineyards
Owned and managed by a warm, friendly, welcoming family, Traralgon Vineyards h... [more]
Hardware Lane runs between Little Lonsdale and Little Bourke Streets, and is lined with restaurants serving Thai, Mexica... [more]
NGV Ian Potter Centre, at Federation Square is the perfect place to take international visitors to experience indigenous... [more]
Baltimore is famous for crab-cakes, where everyone claims to have the best. I tried seven places, and of two decidedly w... [more]
Looking for something to eat that's vegan and gluten-free in London? Head to Leman Street Tavern in Shoreditch and get y... [more]
A staple UK menu item is Fish and Chips with mushy peas. But where do you find a tasty serve? Head to The Wellington, a ... [more]
BE HAPPY HOUR at the Local Oyster is on Monday to Friday from 3pm - 7pm. Get your fix of freshly shucked local oysters f... [more]
Where are the best meals under $20? At the Old Havana Cuban Restaurant in Jamaica Plain, Boston. With a long list of mea... [more]
TOP MEAL DEALS: $2 Taco Tuesdays at M & S Grill, 201 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland. These delicious crispy fish t... [more]
I love it when restaurants have options for everyone. Finding something light for lunch is near impossible in US but Pap... [more]
Baltimore, Maryland, affectionately known as Charm City, is most famous for football and Jumbo Lump crabcakes.
With a... [more]
At Star Market, 53 Huntington Avenue Boston, head to the sushi bar, where the chefs will make to order. Or you can grab ... [more]
Looking for comfort food after the 30hr journey from Melbourne to Boston? My top pick - Wagamama at Prudential Centre.
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This super-sized main serve of seafood tempura at JP Seafood Cafe, 730 Centre Street, includes tiger prawns, scallops, c... [more]
House-made salted cod roe dip, sprinkled with paprika and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, served with toasted soft... [more]
You know the place is going to have good food when there are only a few items on the menu, you're the only non-Japanese ... [more]
Opera Australia opens their 2018 season with Elijah Moshinsky's production of Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata.
The audie... [more]
Busily walking along Bourke Street with the crowds, I was stopped by a long line of patrons waiting to enter a cafe. As ... [more]
A top weeknight meal deal - two courses (entree and main) for $35, or three (add dessert) for $45, at the Comics Lounge ... [more]
Japanese owned and operated, Izakaya Hachibeh Japanese Tapas restaurant welcomes diners into a casual and relaxed venue... [more]
In the heart of Chinatown, this narrow two-storey Chinese and Malaysian restaurant, welcomes diners with an atmosphere o... [more]
A simple menu of Japanese fare, including standard sushi rolls for those wanting something on the go. Though, I would re... [more]
Doshi (sushi donut) layers sashimi grade raw fish with shredded pickled cucumber and carrot, atop a bed of rice in the s... [more]
The perfect thirst quenching Summer beverage - Pimms - light, fruity, fresh, and refreshing. The best place to enjoy one... [more]
Poke bowls, the new salad craze in Melbourne! This one at Riverland Bar, serves up a colourful assortment of raw clean e... [more]
Located at 108 Bourke Street, CBD, open daily from 11am-10pm, Killiney Kopitiam offers hawker style Malaysian favourites... [more]
Enjoy spicy flavours of Sri Lanka at Cinnamons on St Kilda Road.
Open for lunch Tuesday to Friday, and dinner, Tuesd... [more]
The Blender Studios has a new home at The District, Docklands! Offering free monthly gallery exhibitions, walking street... [more]
With a wide range of choices ranging from raw oysters and duck salad to pizza and pasta, Republic Bar is the one-stop ve... [more]
Prawn Katsu Slider with shredded cabbage, and ranch dressing, combines soft and crunchy textures. This mini treat is ide... [more]
This is a quiet and quaint café with a relaxed feel, from the simple wooden two-seater tables and décor to the wistful s... [more]
Kooks Kitchen Kombo bowl – broadbean falafal balls, a choice of two market fresh gourmet salads, and smashed avocado for... [more]
Fresh, light, spicy soba noodles with sashimi salmon, snowpeas, cucumber, and toasted nori; just one of the many taste s... [more]
Head to Comics Lounge, at 26 Errol St, for a night of laughs and a hearty feed from $50 (show only from $15). Great val... [more]
Have a big appetite and a small budget? Head to Sambal Kampung for simple Malaysian and Chinese style food at a great pr... [more]
Hawaii has finally arrived at the Queen Victoria Summer Night Market, bringing Hawaiian Ruben (pulled pork, cabbage, pic... [more]
One of my favourite Thai restaurants, Lemongrass, continues to serve up fresh mouth watering authentic cuisine, after 29... [more]
The latest hip restaurant and bar, Archie Green, is open on Katharine Place, off Flinders Street in the CBD.
Owners P... [more]
Celebrating twenty years in the sun, the Queen Victoria Night Market returns for the Summer, every Wednesday night from ... [more]
Kooks Kitchen is a gem of a find for healthy takeaway meals. Specialising in vegan friendly seasonal gourmet salads, jui... [more]
With desserts that look and taste as good as this, you will find it hard to believe you are eating at a chef training ce... [more]
Taste of Melbourne is back again and this time bigger and better, at a new location Melbourne Cricket Ground's Yarra... [more]
The inaugural weekend long Mornington Peninsula VineHop Festival brought perfect weather, spectacular views and bus ... [more]
It's that time of year again, where Birrarung Marr converts to a Night Noodle Market, with coloured lanterns, music and ... [more]
Gelato Messina's newest creation for the Good Food Month Night Noodle Markets, O-No-Giri, is one for lovers of white cho... [more]
Gelato Messina's It's Sher-Berth Day is a must-have dessert at the Good Food Month Melbourne Night Noodle Market. White ... [more]
Easily accessible by public transport on tram 19, located at 164 Sydney Road in Coburg, Mama Wong's Kitchen is a no-fril... [more]
A place suggested and pre-booked a week in advance by our foodie friend; we ignored the hustle and bustle and minimalist... [more]
Dairy free and delicious, Nudie coconut yoghurt with mango and passionfruit, topped with fresh blueberries, is an easy h... [more]
For a great value fixed price lunch deal, choose Woods Café, 562 St Kilda Road. Select from a $15 or $20 fixed price me... [more]
For guaranteed laughs, head to The Comics Lounge, 26 Errol Street North Melbourne, where live stand up comedians will ei... [more]
Need to buy a gluten-free cake? Head to Sweet Greek, stall 702, Prahran Market, for homemade ready to go cakes for group... [more]
An easy and fun weeknight meal idea, are these DIY Peking Duck Pancakes. Aldi offers a package of two Peking duck thighs... [more]
The days of dressing up as something frightening for Halloween or Friday the 13th parties are sadly disappearing. Superh... [more]
Curious, but too scared to try durian? Get introduced to the native Southeast-Asian King of Fruits at Killiney Kopitiam ... [more]
William Angliss Institute is well known for training the next generation of Melbourne's chefs and hospitality students, ... [more]
What better way to spend a windy day than a lazy long breakfast at a Bellarine vineyard; our choice for the day, Jack Ra... [more]
This stack of four shallow fried homemade fish cakes (Tod Mun Pla), served with sweet chilli and sweet vinegar, is a mus... [more]
Tom Yum is a hot and sour soup, with fragrant spices and herbs, originating from Thailand. The basic broth is made of st... [more]
Treat yourself to cake at Brunetti in Lygon Court, Carlton.
With an extensive selection of single serve portions, al... [more]
Satisfy a big appetite with this metre long gluten free dosa at Dosa Hut! Listed as the Chef's Special Dosa, this "bigge... [more]
Eating at Bopha Devi entices me to book a flight to Cambodia to savour these delicious flavours every day. However, I ma... [more]
