Hotel Barkly has been around since 1853, so it's no surprise that it's passed through multiple hands over years. The latest of these belong to Campbell and Belinda, who've brought a renovation and new menu with them. Admittedly, I haven't been here before so can't comment much on its transformation, but I can say that the new space is modern and fresh. ...
Jai Ho is a family run restaurant that has been sharing their recipes through their hospitality since 2011. The family has other restaurants under the Jai Ho name, in Hoppers Crossing and Berwick, and they also provide Indian wedding banquets for Peter Rowland's catering services. The proceedings begin with papadums and a trio of dips: a slightly sweet, slightly tangy tamarind, mint, and a yoghurt-based spicy sauce. We also try a mango lassi, which tastes more strongly of mango than yoghurt. Perfect if you're after more of a...
Since their launch a year ago, Royal Stacks has done a booming trade, already opening up locations in Brunswick, Chadstone and Sydney. Owner Dani Zeini’s golden burger touch has been seen in other venues such as Dandenong Pavilion, Grand Trailer Park Taverna, Easey’s and Truck Stop Deluxe...
Sake Jr has expanded, and now has a second restaurant in the new and snazzy St Collins Lane food court. At lunch time the Bourke St and St Collins Lane branches serve the same menu, but come dinnertime, the St Collins Lane location shows its differences. Starting from 4pm, they start serving bao, Japanese fried chicken (JFC) and abura noodles. ...
This little organic Japanese cafe was previously Disco Beans, before renaming itself to Spiral Beans after beginning its collaboration with Spiral Foods. Their focus is on the limitation of processed elements, and using seasonal, organic produce to make dishes that are balanced in taste and nutrients....