A new entity separate from its Glamorama home, Spare Me Kitchen focuses on quality food out of the kitchen to match with Glamorama's quality bar and top-notch sound system. It moves from the continental menu of Glamorama, to a modern Australian offering with local produce and beverages; something a bit different from the abundance of ethnic cuisine on Brunswick St....
A long-time favourite in the laneway dining scene, Punch Lane finds its place between the entertainment district and Chinatown. It's a little tight for space, but dark and cosy with a great intimate vibe. Punch Lane is a place that suits both diners, and those just wanting to enjoy a tipple....
Not to be confused with Short Black Cafe in Richmond, this Italian cafe and restaurant sits near the craziness that it Camberwell junction. Veneziano coffee is available all day long, and thank goodness because the coffee is very good. The kitchen features a slicer and rotating wood fired pizza oven, and pasta is handmade daily....
At 127 Brunswick Street you’ll find three venues in one. The Village People, offering hawker delights upstairs, UpSide for drinks and beats further up, and Ichi Ni Nana on the ground floor. It’s a traditional-style izakaya, with an extensive drinks list covering cocktails, wines, and of course, sake. Food menu includes items cooked on their kobachi grill....
When news broke of Heston’s Fat Duck residing in Melbourne for a few short months, Australia nearly lost its head. Ballots were drawn, people got excited, and whilst there were a lucky few who were floored by the experience, others shook their heads at the price others would pay for a meal. Though the value that some place on gastronomic experiences such as The Fat Duck are debatable, what isn’t, is that its replacement is a more affordable proposition. Enter Dinner by Heston....