Samuel Pepys – Introduction Samuel Pepys is a lovely wine shop and cafe in Northcote in the suburbs of Melbourne. It is owned and operated by the talented Joey Elder who has an excellent knowledge of the wines he sells. At Samuel Pepys you can peruse the shelves with row […]
Bar Spontana – Introduction Bar Spontana is a wonderful restaurant hiden away behind the main drag of Sydney Road in Brunswick. The Thai chefs are highly skilled in this complex cuisine and the waiting staff here are anxious for everyone to have a good time both as a result of […]
Good Days: Introduction Good Days is a relatively new small restaurant in Brunswick on Sydney Road. It turns out excellent bowls of Vietnamese food where every component has been treated with respect and the flavours are strong and integrated with each other. We have for decades been impressed by the […]
Moon Mart – Introduction Some of our favourite meals ever were long Sunday lunches on the 1st floor verandah at Redfern’s Moon Park. They became hazier as the afternoon wore on, thanks to a wine list with too many good choices, but never enough to forget how good the food […]
Manzé – Introduction Manzé is a particular favourite of ours. Set in a shopping strip in North Melbourne, there is nothing pretentious about this restaurant – however it has a very loyal following due to the food, the service and the beautiful wines that are all part of the experience […]
Patricia – Introduction Patricia is a great place to head for in Melbourne for a very good coffee experience. It is standing room only and you may have to queue, but the experience is well worth it. Don’t be put off by the fact that you have to venture into […]
Brico – Introduction Brico in Melbourne is the new kid on the block, run by a team that is anything but new. Each of the main players here have deep experience in the restaurant game both in Australia and overseas. We were lucky enough to score a seat the first […]
Lumen People – Introduction Lumen People is Emma Sheahan and Marichi Clarke’s bright, cheery venue in North Melbourne where you can drop in at any time of day for a coffee, a snack or a full meal. We have now tried a daytime snack, an evening meal and have just […]
Chiaki – Introduction Whenever our friend Pat Nourse raves about a new food outlet, in this case Chiaki in Collingwood, we always take the recommendation seriously and try to get there as soon as possible. When we saw that the partners in the Chiaki project are Alicia Feng aka Alicia […]
Bar Liberty – Introduction Bar Liberty has added even more depth to foodie magnet Fitzroy. This pleasant venue is drawing industry figures and wine loving foodies to Johnston Street to enjoy the eclectic range of wines and other beverages and the excellent food. Think dishes such as pickled cucumber with […]
