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....
Aqua S brings their signature sea salt soft serve over from Sydney, along with their famous Instagram-ready cloud wallpaper. The other flavours are changed every two weeks, and could be anything from pandan to matcha, blueberry to shortbread. Half-half with sea salt can also be done if you want a bit of both. Pick between having your ice cream to be in a cone or cup, then choose up to four toppings. You might have popping candy, a palmier biscuit, popcorn, a cloud of fairy floss or grilled marshmallows stuck in with chocolate-coated Pocky. The...
Shoppers can get their chocolate fix right at Emporium at the family-owned Chokolait. A range of hand-crafted chocolates, cakes, ice creams, desserts and drinks are available for selection at this small boutique.Various dessert 'indulgences' can be purchased individually. Alternatively, you can experience a tasting platter instead. We go for the latter. Ours includes moist chocolate mud cake and a sticky date pudding, both served with a single scoop of vanilla ice cream. ...
Excitement and anticipation levels were high as its launch date approached, with Higher Ground being a sibling of the likes of ever-popular Top Paddock and The Kettle Black. We visit in the morning, but it's less like a cafe and more like a workspace and bustling hive of activity. Set within a heritage-listed 19th-century powerhouse on the Southern Cross end of Little Bourke Street, there's no denying the interior is impressive. Exposed brick abounds, broken up by potted plants and contemporary decor. It's cavernous and unlike any eatery I've...