Housed in a heritage-listed building that was once the State Savings Bank of Victoria, Vault Cafe Bar Restaurant has recently gained a new chef and a new menu. The red-brick Edwardian building is part of Yarraville Village, and sits diagonally opposite the busy Sun Theatre...
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....
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....
Undergoing an revamp and rebranding in 2014, St Hotel is a multi-story European bar and resaturant featuring menus by Head Chef Ben Isaacs. A big focus of the food menu revolves around their ironbark wood-fired BBQ, and Australian pasture and grain-fed beef prepared in their bespoke barbeque are their pride and joy. As well as the spacious main dining room and bar area, multiple private spaces and bars upstairs are available for use. [caption id="attachment_13312" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Crumbed Pacific oysters w tartare sauce and lemon[/caption] [caption id="attachment_13322" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Smoked...