20 Oct

The understated facade of Bawa Cafe is easy to miss while driving past if not for the buzz of people milling around the front door. It's only been open for a few weeks but it's attracted plenty of attention, and it's easy to see why. Bawa Cafe is co-owned by Shri Bhagwandas, Kael, Matt and Elias Sahely and Chris Griffiths (also head chef). The team have racked up a pretty impressive resume, being responsible for other incredibly successful cafes including Barry, Dukes Coffee Roasters, Pillar of Salt, Square...

14:18 / Bawa Cafe / Cafe / Food / Hawthorn
15 Oct

Looking for a last-minute place for dinner, we discovered Taketori, which is inconspiciously located in a quiet section of King Street. Its modest exterior with black tinted doors and windows opened up into a reasonably large space. It was decorated quite nicely inside, full of dark timbers and somewhat quirky decorations including a colourful origami crane mobile, and although it was perceived to be a more formal restaurant when we first entered, it still felt like casual diners would feel at home. [caption id="attachment_10398" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Una Q -...

21:24 / Food / Japanese / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants / Taketori
09 Oct

The former Bond Bar, which was itself once part of the car park situated above it, has now been rebranded into Bond Melbourne after a $5 million no-expense-spared refresh. It now features luxurious golden curtains, and a striking lighting design from Hachem. Curved design walls, flexible space that can be divided into up to seven sections including private rooms with separate bars and bathrooms, such as their decadent Green Room experience available for $50,000. For the rest of us, Bond Melbourne still offers a intimate lounge experience, live DJs,...

22:17 / Bar/Pub / Bond / Food / Melbourne CBD
07 Oct

Tucked away on the second floor of the Southgate complex, Miyako Japanese Cuisine & Teppanyaki offers authentic Japanese cuisine from new head chef Yosuke Furukawa, recently of Izakaya Den. The restaurant features two teppanyaki grills, and a sushi and sashimi bar serving up market fresh fish. A range of seating options is available, from the regular tables, to the small balcony area (which can even be heated) with wonderful views of the CBD along the Yarra, and private tatami room complete with sunken tables. We opened with a small appetiser...

20:56 / Food / Japanese / Miyako Japanese Cuisine & Teppanyaki / Restaurants / Southbank
06 Oct

Another year, another round of birthdays. This year for their combined birthday celebration my parents decided to go to Luxembourg Bistro & Bar, the reincarnation of Golden Fields which saw it change from an Asian-inspired menu to a French one. Being a bar, there's a mixture of smaller plates perfect for enjoying with drinks, as well a larger dishes that are well suited for either solo dining or sharing. Since it was their occasion, mum had the main say in the menu and she opted for the Chef's...

20:51 / Food / French / Luxembourg / Restaurants / St Kilda
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