18 Jul

Waffles are making an appearance in cafes all over Melbourne, but not many places can claim to specialise in waffles. Sweet options are aplenty, but how about savoury ones? Not too easy to come by. Enter Horse on Heels, where we can now find both of these things. It has nondescript frontage, at least for now, but look out for the black-gated entrance of the brown brick Graham Engineering Co workshop, and you'll soon find yourself in a waffle oasis. The three owners, all being born in the year...

12:57 / Cafe / Dessert/Sweets / Fitzroy / Food / Horse on Heels
09 Jul

Occupying a space off Brunswick St, Something More aims to be many things to many people. It's a gallery, cafe and events space all in one, housed within a light-filled warehouse. The large roller doors are always open, but there's a heater above it pushing warm air in, and blankets thoughtfully placed at the table. Apart from regular tables, there are cosy couches towards the front, and a number of communal tables, including a tall one surrounded by stools that seems to be popular with coffee-drinkers. One advantage...

11:21 / Asian / Cafe / Fitzroy / Food / Something More
01 Jul

I'm not exactly sure why, but I've always had a preference for gelato over ice cream. Maybe it's the smoother texture or the different mouth-feel, or maybe even just the nostalgia that's attached to it. Whatever the case, it's been exciting to see more and more premium gelateria popping up around Melbourne. Since I was passing through the Northern suburbs, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to try one that's been on my list since it opened. During the daytime, a breakfast and lunch cafe menu is served at...

19:54 / Dessert/Sweets / Food / Il Melograno / Northcote / Restaurants
01 Jul

Lievita brings the concept of Pizza al Taglio to Melbourne - pizza by the cut is how it's usually done in Rome. Rectangular pizzas are pre-cooked in an electric oven and put on display. They're then cut to the desired size, weighed, reheated in the oven til warm and toasty, then delivered into eager hands. It's quick and convenient, and you can order as much or as little as you want. Only a small amount of yeast is added to the dough at Lievita, resulting in a lighter and...

18:54 / Food / Italian / Lievita / Northcote / Pizza / Restaurants
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