Located on the second floor above The Duke of Wellington, is Dutchess; a swanky restaurant and bar, half surrounded by windows and featuring plenty of comfy, circular booths. The menu is largely comprised of steak, both grain and pasture-fed, which are dry-aged on site where needed. ...
This was once Lalage Café, which proffered more Greek fare, but owners Roulla Saisanas and James Limneos wanted to do something more fresh and modern. They re-entered the brunch scene with Mr & Mrs Anderson, operating under a farm-to-plate structure and working with a farm in Moe who supplies their herbs and vegetables. The new fit out is filled with light, courtesy of their position on a corner block and liberal use of full-length windows. A boxed in seating area outside allows visitors to enjoy the weather, as well...
South Korean soft-serve chain Milkcow had a successful pop-up store last year, and now they’ve come to stay. Grab a cone or cup of their light and creamy organic soft serve across the road from QV, choosing from 13 different flavours....
Gough Amontha and Sutinee Suntivatana made the move from Hobart to Melbourne, transforming what was once a motorcycle shop into this newly opened cafe. The concrete floor and white tiles are spruced up with a vibrant and colourful painted wall full of blues, greens and yellows. It's relaxed, fun and unpretentious inside....
Wipe any notion of a traditional Japanese dining experience from your mind. Mr Miyagi is hip, modern and as popular as ever. Waiting lists are not uncommon, but thankfully now there's Yukie's Snack Bar around the back where you can order a drink and some nibbles while waiting for a table....