22 Jul

Rubira's is a popular and busy seafood restaurant that had its beginnings in Port Melbourne, and was expanded to North Melbourne nearly a year ago. It was started up by fourth generation hotelier, Paul Taberner, and restauranteur and third generation fish monger, John Rubira. John himself gets up in the early hours of every morning to get first pickings at the fish markets. For the North Melbourne branch, this wonderfully fresh and high quality seafood is prepared by Adam Barge, who came over from Port Melbourne to head...

22:47 / Food / North Melbourne / Restaurants / Rubira's / Seafood
15 Jul

After acquiring a birthday voucher for the venue, we dropped in to Highlander Bar for a quick post-uni/work celebratory feast before returning home. Though I've visited Highlander Bar previously, I didn't try much of the menu so this was a good opportunity to see what else was on offer. [caption id="attachment_9144" align="aligncenter" width="533"] Bison Fling - Bison Vodka, Blackberry Juice, Cloudy Apple, Cucumber, Spices ($18)[/caption] This cocktail was a bit of a surprise. Made with Bison vodka, blackberry juice, cloudy apple, cucumber and spices, one sip and I was instantly...

20:45 / Bar/Pub / Burgers / Food / Highlander Bar / Latin American / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants
08 Jul

Waterslide Bar is the newest addition to Southgate, taking its place right next to La Camera. Fred Siggins (of Black Pearl) and Former Australian Bar Manager of the Year, Tim Wastell (Rockpool Perth, The Blue Diamond, The Saint St Kilda), have teamed up to create the cocktail menu and extensive drinks list, featuring wines and spirits, including nine pages of whiskeys. Techne Architecture and Design were in charge of the fit out, utilising dark timbers, gold and purple shades to create an ambience of retro elegance. There are plenty...

20:18 / Bar/Pub / Food / Restaurants / Southbank / Waterslide Bar
07 Jul

Masak Ku opened just last year, close to Camberwell station. Simon and Mary Lee have presented to us a more upmarket restaurant experience for Malaysian cuisine, rather than sticking to the more common casual, hawker style of eatery. Taking over from a Chinese restaurant that previously occupied the site, shades were removed from the chandeliers, brightening up the room and providing a warm and inviting dining space. The restaurant is available also for functions of up to nearly 60 people. Masak Ku is Malay for 'my cooking', and the...

22:53 / Camberwell / Food / Malaysian / Masak Ku / Restaurants
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