As I have discovered this year, the travel best times are had when you have a local buddy on the ground who’s done the hard research and knows all the tricks. Especially when it comes to food!
Shanghai wouldn’t have been even a quarter as much fun without Julian’s company and translation skills. London – let’s just say that a Brick Lane beigel changed my life (apart from that I don’t remember eating in London!). This trip to Melbourne was just-that-more-tasty thanks to Sheena & Sandra – who both lead me to some incredible eating and drinking experiences.
Here’s a few notes on some of my favourite places to nibble, imbibe and be extremely merry in Melbourne. When traveling, I’m usually working with a low to medium budget; so the choices reflect that! However there are a few pricey treats included on this list. For example, at Seamstress – as seen above – we indulged in ridiculous fruity cocktails, dinner, dessert and wine. It was a perfect girls night out.
To make it easier for you, I’ve lovingly marked the places and my notes up on a Google Map. Simply click on the markers to find out about each spot:
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I would love to hear about your Melbourne favourites and suggestions! What’s the coolest bar? Where do you go to get the best souvlaki?
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When the boy and I headed over we became embarrassing regulars at Cellar Bar. There’s an apparently truly wonderful Italian restaurant called Grossi Fiorentino, that was really out of our price range. Luckily for us, Cellar Bar, right next door, is their cheap’n'cheerful offshoot. A little more casual, but excellent service from elderly Italian waiters. The food’s a little (lot?) simpler (grilled salmon, spag bol, eggplant parmigiana, gnocchi), but it used extremely good quality ingredients and was simply delicious (I do still dream of that eggplant parmigiana). And most dishes were under $20. Definite value.
We ate at Lord of the Fries, a cult-ish vego burger joint, but I think it’s better for the end of a big night out. I discovered that, sadly, mock meat en masse doesn’t get along too well with my tummy. I felt quite ill, but that is no reflection on their delicious greasy burger goodness.
Woo thanks Clare! Sad but true – have never made it to Lord of the Fries… I was saving it for the end of the night too, but sadly always got a bit too drunk or lost to get there! Ooh & Cellar Bar – I have had that recommended before! 2 times a charm – next trip I’ll definitely check it out.