I'm quite enjoying the rise of Middle Eastern and Israeli fare in Melbourne, and New Jaffa has become one of my new favourites. Their famed Falafel don't disappoint, exhibiting a crunchy crust, and moist rather than dry and crumbly interior....
At the moment, Son in Law is perhaps most famous for its Instagrammable fairy floss drinks and desserts. Staff express their inner creativity by making the drink decorations and chocolate balls by hand. Even before the fairy floss drinks were introduced, Son in Law had a pretty tasty food menu, and thankfully that's still the case....
Piccolina has opened their flagship store in Collingwood just in time for summer. It's got quite a different look from their original Hawthorn shop, featuring a terrazzo floor and exposed brickwork that are a homage to the history of the building and the historical architectural style of Italy. It's also much larger than Hawthorn, in terms of standing room and kitchen space, which helps with the production of their cakes and gelati for both locations. It's long and narrow, and if you go towards the back you can...
Terror Twilight is a far cry from its old self. Bedford Street offered hearty meals, with its signature being fried chicken sandwiches and waffles. Taking a complete turn, Terror Twilight dances one opposite site of the spectrum between healthy and sinfully indulgent....
8-week old Proud Sprout is where cafe dishes go to get a Nepalese and Sri Lankan twist, thanks to owners Karishma and Waseem. After opening Little Temper in Hawthorn, they've journeyed on to start up their second cafe in Collingwood, on the Southern end of Smith Street....