18 Jun

Lot 3 can be found by the stairs leading up to Ripponlea Station, set in an old station master's house. It's a small, cosy place; a no-frills sort of cafe with self-serve water (still or sparkling) and orders made at the counter. It's by David Maccora and Michael Bascetta, both of whom were formerly involved with Attica, just up the road, and they've succeeded in creating something quite different from Australia's best restaurant. ...

12:54 / Cafe / Food / Lot 3 / Ripponlea
07 Jun

Mama Morocco is relatively new to the Carlisle Street food scene, and the restaurant has a small, cosy feel to it, accentuated by striking, authentic light fixtures. It's a narrow building, and walking past the kitchen down the side of the restaurant will bring you to a charming little courtyard surrounded by greenery and timber lattices, illuminated by string lights. We take a seat at a large communal table set in a semi-private room. Equipped with adjustable lighting, the mood is set. Galit Ben-David tells us of a few...

22:02 / Balaclava / Food / Mama Morocco / Moroccan / Restaurants
29 May

Taking its place on the village-like Greville St, Palate is a health-focused cafe whose big drawcard are the paleo-focused options. Though not completely paleo (there are, for example, pancakes and regular bread on the menu), the vast majority of lunch menu items will please those pursuing the paleo lifestyle. ...

12:07 / Cafe / Food / Healthy / Palate / Prahran
23 May

Eat'aliano by Pino is a casual eatery serving traditional Italian fare. Hanging planter boxes, exposed globes and timber tables brings a modern touch to the restaurant. Owner Pino Russo, also co-owner of La Svolta in Hampton, had a vision to bring the regional flavours of Italy to our doorstep. Only a short walk from Chapel Street, Eat'aliano by Pino uses produce from the Prahran markets to create their dishes, which might hail from the Piedmont region, or be prepared in the Naples cooking style....

21:12 / Eat'aliano By Pino / Food / Italian / Restaurants / Windsor
19 May

Cafe AMBA is a Chapel Street newbie, opening in January this year. The snazzy interior is full of exposed brick and pale timbers, and the cafe also boasts a courtyard area and upstairs function space. [caption id="attachment_12351" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Mork Hot Chocolate - Original Dark 70% ($4)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_12352" align="aligncenter" width="534"] Aeropress Small Batch ($6) - Gigante, Guila - Colombia from Fernando Wisaquillo[/caption] Hot drinks are made using Mork Chocolate, Seven Seeds, Small Batch Coffee and Prana Chai. We try a delicious Mork dark hot chocolate, and an Aeropress coffee from...

14:54 / Cafe / Cafe AMBA / Food / South Yarra
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