Nearly a year on from opening, Saint James maintains the same philosophy: to create a British-inspired menu using as much of their ingredients as possible, to reduce wastage....
In November last year, the historic Woolshed was devastated by a fire. It could have marked the end of the business, but as tragic as it was, the fire gave them the opportunity to start things afresh, so change they did. It has a new level of class, but still caters for all crowds, whether they’re after a casual place for a beer, maybe a wine or cocktail and bar snacks, or a long lunch....
So much of a country's culture is based around food - the rituals around family meals, the display of warmth and hospitality, and even the greeting 'have you eaten yet?', rather than a simple 'hello'. An Uong translates to 'eat, drink' in Vietnamese. What better way to understand one's story and culture than sitting through a meal with them?...
Bar Lourinha represents one of the few places where we can get a taste of Portugal right here in Melbourne. The venue is small, and space is tight. Sitting nearly elbow-to-elbow with fellow diners at the bar really enhances the warm and genial vibe....
El Mirage is a little hidden away, being set back a far distance from the street. After walking past the small outdoor seating area, you're greeted by a quaint interior with a curved wooden ceiling, school chairs and a banquette that spans the length of the cafe....