16 Aug

The Long Room, the long-time haunt for after work drinks, was rebranded to The George on Collins earlier this year. Gutted and completely refurbished, the slick and modern interior was designed by Hecker Guthrie. Crisp white walls and ceilings brighten up the basement space. The bar takes centre stage, encircled by tables. Booths run around the perimeter, complete with curtains if you want that extra bit of privacy....

20:25 / Bar/Pub / European / Melbourne CBD / Modern Australian / Restaurants / The George on Collins
15 Aug

The Modern Eatery has arrived from the Western shores of Australia. Their two locations in Perth are popular, and now we only need to take a trip down Swan Street to try their fare. The Modern Eatery specialises in aburi sushi, the type seared by the flame of a blowtorch. Many of TME's menu items comes with a modern twist, and there are interesting touches of creativity in the dishes...

17:28 / Food / Japanese / Restaurants / Richmond / The Modern Eatery
13 Aug

Burger bar and sake dens are not exactly easy to come by, especially ones that look like this. Taking inspiration from the biker bars and bosozoku culture in Japan, Bosozoku HQ comes complete with karaoke, a Nintendo 64 room, pool table and a dry-ice ‘onsen’. Burgers are a bit different at Bosozoku, and not just because of their colourful brioche buns....

18:38 / Bar/Pub / Bosozoku HQ / Food / Restaurants / South Yarra
09 Aug

Hey Fitzroy, there's a new chicken joint in town. This one is by Chef Alejandro Saravia and the rest of the team behind San Telmo and Pastuso: Renee and Jason McConnell, and David and Michael Parker. It's a cosy little place, occupying the space that used to be Shocolate, though there's also outdoors seating around the side....

20:30 / CHE / Fitzroy / Food / Latin American / Peruvian / Restaurants
30 Jul

Co-founded by Jerome and Casey George-Jolson, BEN'S Supernatural is all about Balance, Energy, Nutrition and Sustenance. The menu has been developed by executive chef David Selex (ex-Florentino and London's Nobu) and approved by nutritionist Bannie Williams. Baker David Flukes spent 18 months perfecting BEN'S low-carb buns, wraps and pizza bases. Some come with only 6g of carbs instead of the 15g found in the regular types....

12:13 / BEN's Supernatural / Cafe / Food / Healthy / Restaurants / South Yarra
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