21 Jan

St Kilda is full of places to eat and drink, so it's hard to stand out and keep a crowd of regulars. Though it's more known as a bar and for its extensive cocktail and beverage list, Robarta has an impressive food menu too. Different days of the week have their own dinner specials and happy hour deals. The outdoors section includes both small and communal bench tables. Inside you can take a seat at a high table, at the bar, or laze on a couch with drink...

18:15 / Bar/Pub / Food / Robarta / St Kilda
20 Jan

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. ...

11:56 / Australian / Food / Hotel Barkly / Pub / St Kilda
11 Jan

Acland Street has received a new Mediterranean eatery, courtesy of owners Paul Jewson and Marco Pugnaloni. They're the duo responsible for St Kilda favourite Fitzrovia, just further north of here. The menu at Roxborough has been dreamt up by Head Chef Christian Byrne, and it caters for both 'by-the-course', and share style dining....

18:11 / Food / Mediterranean / Modern Australian / Roxborough / St Kilda
01 Dec

Much of the spotlight in St Kilda recently seems to be centred on the beach side, whilst those further inland are little neglected with the new openings. Enter Junkyard, the newest cafe from the owner of Hawthorn-darling Sardi. Located opposite Newmarket Hotel, its entrance is set further in from the pavement, up a few steps and in an alcove. Look out for the signs out front, or for the brightly coloured drum seats set around their outside tables. The menu tries to offer vegan and gluten-free options, and...

13:18 / Cafe / Food / Junkyard / St Kilda
16 Oct

Saint Kilda recently welcomed in a new neighbour, Girl Next Door, who resides in the arty Tolarno Hotel on Fitzroy St. It's owned by Sylvan Spatarel and Benny Thompson, also co-owner of Sauced, and head chef Alex Thompson has previously worked under Gordon Ramsay....

10:38 / Cafe / Food / Girl Next Door / St Kilda
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