08 Jan

Owner Martin Pirc and head chef Daniel Schelbert from Punch Lane have ventured eastward to Richmond to set up their bistro and wine bar. It's a laid-back space where you can savour Australian and European wines and nibble on snacks, or have a proper meal. Named after Saint Urban, the Bishop of Langres in France during the 4th century, and a patron saint of wine makers, you know their wine is something they take very seriously. Ingeniously designed wrought iron arch windows, worn woods, handmade blue tiles and rustic,...

13:46 / Food / Modern Australian / Restaurants / Richmond / Saint Urban
06 Jan

Kitty Burns is attracting plenty of attention for its beautiful interior design and eye-catching food. Like Frankie Says, Kitty Burns takes its place within the Sanctuary apartment complex. The interior, courtesy of Biasol: Design Studio, features plenty of pale woods, pastels and white ceramic tiling. The bright, light-filled space feels even more open with its high ceilings, and though we didn't sit there, those booth seats looked enticingly private and cosy. Kitty Burn's chef, Aaron Duffy, has been pumping out beautifully presented dishes from a menu that reads so...

14:14 / Abbotsford / Cafe / Food / Kitty Burns
22 Dec

We don't usually travel too far to eat out, but A2 won't be returning to Melbourne for a long time and following from her glowing experience here previously, she requested another visit. I was keen to dine here for my first time, and was all too happy to make a booking for the family. O.My is the creation of the Bertoncello brothers: Chayse, who works the floor and is also the resident sommelier, and Blayne and Tyson who are both talented chefs. Much of what they present on...

19:07 / Beaconsfield / Degustation / Food / Modern Australian / O.My
13 Dec

Another season, another menu. Long Story Short is one of the new kids on the block, joining the ranks of many both established and up-and-coming cafes in Richmond. Previously the site of Zaza's, just tucked away from Bridge Road, the space has now been transformed into a cafe that is building up a loyal following. As with the previous fit-out, it's relaxed and friendly inside, but a bit of a refresh gives it a touch more warmth that suits the cafe very well. The coming of a new...

13:37 / Cafe / Food / Long Story Short Cafe / Richmond
21 Nov

12's Cafe and Co opened just a few weeks ago, and though its main focus is Chinese BBQ, 12's offers Chinese fusion; something less commonly found compared to other Asian cuisines. Owner Jack Kwan spent a year learning how to roast meat in his native Hong Kong, then had to learn how to adapt those techniques to a commercial kitchen, and its flavours to suit local palates and create his own take on fusion cuisine. It's cosy and relaxed both inside and out. Antique books near the entrance are...

18:02 / 12's Cafe & Co / Asian / Camberwell / Chinese / Food / Restaurants
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