Being right next to Chinatown, Market Lane seems like an odd place to find a Bavarian beer house, but Hofbräuhaus has been around since 1968. In this venue, you'll be treated to hearty Bavarian fare and entertainment - live music builds a fun atmosphere during the busy evenings....
Chokolait's Little Collins was the original store, later opening a second location in Emporium, but a recent change has seen Little Collins transform into Matcha by Chokolait to cater for the growing Asian crowd. Both matcha and hojicha make an appearance as part of their Winter Warmers menu. Of particular interest is the moist Hojicha Matcha Lava Cake...
I fell in love with Tipo 00 on my first visit there, and a host of positive feedback for its sister restaurant Osteria Ilaria meant Osteria's position on my 'must try' list was secured. We book in for an early-ish lunch, and watch the kitchen prepare fresh pasta for service. Although Osteria Ilaria also has pasta on the menu, it isn't quite as pasta-focused as Tipo 00....
Charisma Workshop is a passion project of the Ko family, headed by Jonathan who flaunts his skills in cakes and patisserie, honed through study at the Savour Chocolate & Patisserie School. The cabinets are filled with handmade cakes and chocolates, and the intimate cafe provides a pleasant place in which to savour them over a hot drink. ...
Tucked away on a first floor at Federation Square, you may not be aware of Taxi Kitchen. Though it's not on street level, its location also offers its patrons great views of the precinct. Begin with some appetisers such as the Rare Seared Kangaroo with a sweet quandong chutney and tangy sesame cracker. Crispy turnip cakes have a generously salted exterior crust, spring onions and an acidic ginger dipping sauce....