18 Aug

Lt Osteria is a new name on the streets but it's not technically new, more of a metamorphosis. Started originally as Cafe Salida three years ago, the cafe has been completely rebranded with a tighter focus on good Italian food in a warm and friendly environment. Zwei Interiors Architecture has nailed the redesign. The blonde timbers, timber frames, overhanging plants and splashes of eggshell blue impart the cosy and welcoming atmosphere they were after....

12:07 / Cafe / Food / Italian / Lt Osteria / Melbourne CBD
08 Aug

Outshone by the cuisine of its geographical neighbours, Lao cuisine hasn't made much of an appearance here yet. Pintoh hopes to change that with its spread of modern and traditional Lao dishes. Its menu draws influence from Laos and the northeastern Isan region of Thailand, which has a population of ethnic Lao people that outnumbers those in Laos itself. Staple dishes in Lao cuisine include larb and tam muk hoong (green papaya salad), and sticky rice is a key component of every meal. Flavours also lean more towards the...

20:50 / Food / Lao / Melbourne CBD / Pintoh / Restaurants
05 Aug

Originally hailing from Sydney, Fratelli Fresh and The Cut Steakhouse have opened up in Alfred Place, which was most recently the home of Stokehouse City. Fratelli Fresh resides on the ground level, and you'll find The Cut after a short journey up the plush flight of stairs. Both have a different vibe, Fratelli Fresh feeling more like a casual diner serving up Italian cuisine, and The Cut giving the appearance of a high-end destination with its high ceilings, marble, dark timber and plush leather seating. The two restaurants...

20:42 / Bar/Pub / Food / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants / The Cut
05 Aug

Wake up Melbourne, poké has just landed from the sunny shores of Hawaii. You can catch it at Pokéd, the first store in Melbourne dedicated to the dish. Classically made with seafood, the protein is seasoned, combined with salads and toppings and piled on top on hot sushi rice. Started up by medical student Thomas Hu, Pokéd aims to promote a healthy lifestyle, and not just through dietary choices. Seating is mainly comprised of standing stools designed to improve posture, and importantly, digestion....

20:27 / Food / Healthy / Japanese / Melbourne CBD / Poked / Restaurants
04 Aug

I have to admit I know nothing of Armenian cuisine. An inland nation surrounded by Turkey, Georgia, Azebaijan and Iran, there are Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences courtesy of its neighbours, but being an ancient culture, its cuisine has its own unique identity. The team behind The Black Toro introduced contemporary Armenian to Melbourne back in 2013, and their menu comes to the table courtesy of Head Chef Nick Cornell (ex-Ezard). Sezar is, quite literally, hidden away in a corner of a small laneway. Once you find it, you'll...

13:59 / Food / Melbourne CBD / Middle Eastern / Restaurants / Sezar
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