28 Apr

Sun Moth Canteen and Bar recently opened as a venture between Luke Mutton and Kylie Mackinlay (founders and former owners of Dead Man Espresso and Common Galaxia), Jackson Duxbury and Tod La Mar. True to its name, Sun Moth's fit-out is clean, minimalistic and canteen-like with long tables and benches. An indoors projector, which today was screening snowsports and music videos, give it a casual vibe perfect for relaxing and lingering. Sun Moth has been earmarked on my list for a while so I was excited when I...

22:29 / Cafe / Food / Healthy / Melbourne CBD / Modern Australian / Sun Moth Canteen & Bar
23 Apr

JD's Burgers in its present form has been around for about a year when Daniel took the helm. It seems to be a family affair, with his parents as owners, and his sister Brenda also having a hands-on role in the store. It doesn't take long to realise that that Melbourne loves its Asian food and JD's Burgers fuses flavours from the cuisines of our Asian neighbours into many delicious menu items. Do you feel like Japanese? Then there's teriyaki, Japanese curry and wasabi to choose from. Korean?...

13:32 / Burgers / Food / JD's Burgers: Asian Fusion / Kew / Restaurants
22 Apr

Mexican food has been popular in Melbourne for quite a while now, though typical Tex-Mex cuisine is the form that's more prevalent here, particularly at fast food outlets. El Sabor translates to 'The Flavour' and sits at the calmer end of Victoria Street where Libertine used to be. El Sabor still offers tacos and burritos, but authentic Mexican fare is what they take real pride in. The upstairs function room is quite popular, especially in cooler weather, when people can remain toasty by the open fireplaces. They've retained the...

21:43 / El Sabor / Food / Latin American / Mexican / North Melbourne / Restaurants
21 Apr

Jean and Sarin have created an interesting space full of bright colours and simple furniture at Nora. It's almost part-cafe part-art gallery with a table adorned with the ingredients used for the charcoal tarts available that day. Seating is limited, giving it an air of something really special. Nora is located right next to the post office. I didn't see any signage indicating its location clearly (or maybe I was too distracted by the brief interlude of warm, sunny weather during my walk), but the presence of outdoors tables...

13:20 / Cafe / Carlton / Food / Modern Australian / Nora
18 Apr

It was my first time venturing into Maling Rd, even though I've driven past on Canterbury Rd so many times. I was surprised to find such a quaint shopping village inside! Bambaleros is a Mexican/Spanish cafe that offers brunch with a twist and also have their own coffee roaster. I chose the Flamenco Eggs - Spanish baked eggs, packed with a mild Chorizo, roast capsicum, tomato and topped with spiced breadcrumbs served with garlic infused sour dough. The menu description didn't mention its cheese topping, and I was surprised...

14:43 / Bambaleros / Cafe / Canterbury / Food / Latin American / Mexican / Spanish
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