Palermo is an Argentinian Steakhouse in the city. You might notice some similarities from their sister restaurant San Telmo. The décor is classy and has a modern-chic vibe. And what I love is the open kitchen layout where you can see the charcoal flaming and meats roasting over the asado fire pit. It kind of …
If you’ve been to Hakata Gensuke on Russel street you will understand why I love love love their ramen. The pork bone broth is insanely delicious and their noodles have the perfect chew. Master Chef Kousuke Yoshimura brought us this dish from Hakata in Japan which is the actual place where pork bone base originated …
Garcon is a new Parisian Steakhouse in the city which was formerly ‘Entrecote.’ They are keeping your French faves like escargot, quality wines and the much-loved steak and frites but reviving the restaurant with a French bistro vibe, inspired by Paris in the 80’s. It has an edgy elegance with big round hanging globes and …
When you walk into Higher Ground you find yourself in awe of your surroundings. The massively high ceilings, the grand arched windows and stunning decor is breathtaking. It’s a gorgeous space and the food matches the inspiring setting. They do brunch, and dinner on some nights. For this write-up we reviewed their brunch menu. We …
Ezard has been around since 1999 and is renowned for their top class Modern Australian food with a bit of Asian inspiration mixed with some French technique. Depending on what day you visit, you can order a la cart, opt for the five or eight-course tasting menu or get the fixed price three-course menu. The …
Movida Aqui is a slightly more casual version of Movida/Movida next door, with a larger, lighter space and outdoor terrace. When I came back from Spain all I wanted to eat was tapas so this was the next best thing. It’s a great place to order a bunch of tapas (smaller dishes) and some larger …
Heroes is the new karaoke bar in town (by the Fancy Hanks crew) which is also a Malaysian/Singapore hawker style restaurant with a rooftop bar. There are three levels of exciting and we like them in this order: eat your meal, down some cocktails, then sing your little heart out. The décor is predominantly red …
Late night Greek food is what stalactites is known for but they also do a tasty Greek feed all day e’rrday. It’s a Melbourne institution that’s been kickin’ it since 1978. They used to be the only place in town where you could get a tasty meal in the the late night/early hours of the …
Fancy Italian food, fine wine and fondant come to mind when I think of Cecconi’s. They are well-known for their Italian food and wine in Melbourne and are located down Flinders lane near Exhibition street. They have mouth-watering pastas, quality meats and a comprehensive wine list you will be happy to peruse. It’s a classic …
Miznon take Israeli street food to the next level. They have soft pita pockets filled with delicious things like slow braised lamb ribs, hot tahini chickpeas, ocean trout belly etc. They also have non-pita dishes and amazing sides. They highlight simple ingredients by cooking them perfectly and their famous whole roasted baby cauliflower is tribute …
