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
04 Oct

Fukuryu Ramen, translating to "Lucky Dragon", is the first Australian restaurant from restaurant group Hakata Ikkousha. Popular in its home country of Indonesia, Ikkousha also has stores in Japan and other Eastern and South East Asian countries. [caption id="attachment_10302" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Tebasaki Chicken Wings ($4 lunch special)[/caption] After a short hike up some stairs we came to the front counter, where we collected an electronic tracker after placing our order. Water and hot tea is available for self-service, and giving a choice of cold, room temperature and carbonated water was...

13:58 / Food / Fukuryu Ramen / Japanese / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants
19 Sep

Magic Mountain Saloon presented a very interesting proposition to city brunch goers with its Asian influenced morning menu. Enticing options covered both sweet and savoury, dry and soupy, light and heavy. The menu ranged from Black Sticky Rice, Strawberries, Banana, Coconut Cream & Dried Mango Granola, to Silken Tofu & Shitake Mushroom Broth, and included more unusual combinations like Smashed Broccoli, Egg, Crispy Pork & Corn Fried Rice. The multi-level restaurant was actually smaller than I expected, though the uppermost floor featured a fall length mirror, giving the illusion...

12:27 / Asian / Cafe / Food / Magic Mountain Saloon / Melbourne CBD
14 Sep

Started by two friends with a penchant for travel, Dip In Cafe has been occupying a building right opposite Red Spice Road since early last year. It has a humble entrance, but walking down the stairs you're greeted by a large, spacious and colourful dining area filled with knick knacks and decorative pieces that clearly reflect their love for international adventure. Although they have many other things on offer, their passion is in their dips, which are made in-house with natural ingredients, and no additives or preservatives. The selection...

15:52 / Cafe / Dip In Cafe / Food / Melbourne CBD / Middle Eastern
29 Aug

For her final dinner in Melbourne A2 and I went to a place we've both been wanting to visit - Tipo 00. Tipo 00 has been on my radar since I heard it was in development. A pasta bar dedicated to serving up unadulterated home-made pasta dishes? Yes please. Polished concrete with a painted-on geometric pattern, white marble benchtops, dark woods and bentwood chairs and stools lend a simple, and friendly European air to the restaurant. The restaurant is small with only about 40 odd seats, so it was...

20:22 / Food / Italian / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants / Tipo 00
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