NOT: Terra Rossa, 87 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

We were trying to decide on a pre-movie dinner location and came up with Terra Rossa – mainly because we had a discount Entertainment Card and it was right by the Forum Theatre.
Having not heard much about Terra Rossa, I had no expectations of the restaurant, and so was quite surprised by the number of [...]

NOT: Seoul Restaurant, 396 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

Today we have a guest post from Jetsetting Mum after her recent visit to Melbourne. What can I say, she really didn’t like Seoul Restaurant.
Ever since we came back from a trip to Seoul a few months ago, Jetsetting Dad and I have been yearning for some good authentic Korean food in Australia. We ate [...]

HOT: The Age Good Food Guide 2011 Winners!

When I first moved to Melbourne, the first couple of books I bought for my new life were:
1. The Age Good Food Guide;
2. The Age Cheap Eats; and
3. A Melways.
In a way, you could say that my priorities haven’t changed much since then – the hunt for good food is a never-ending adventure for me.
So [...]

HOT: The Toff in Town, Curtin House, 2/252 Swanston St, Melbourne

I’ve written about The Toff in Town before but since that post the restaurant’s menu has completely changed focus, so I thought it was worthwhile to do another post on our recent experience at The Toff In Town, this time with pictures.
What’s remained the same is the glamorous colonial-era faux train carriage booths, complete with [...]

HOT: Taste of Melbourne 2010, Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton

It seemed that every foodie brought their taste-testing appetites to the Royal Exhibition Buildings this weekend for the four days of Taste of Melbourne (26-29 August).
The Taste festivals in Melbourne and Sydney are a chance for diners to create their own tasting menu from the selection of dishes offered by some of the city’s well-known [...]

HOT: MoVida Next Door, 1 Hosier Lane, Melbourne

I’ve pretty much given up hope of getting a booking at MoVida nowadays, so I’m very grateful for its little offshoot MoVida Next Door, where I’m more likely to be able to walk into a table if I time it right.
Besides, MoVida Next Door has a frontage facing the passing parade of Flinders Street and [...]

HOT Chat: Markus Bohm of The Langham

You may remember a couple of weeks ago I was invited to The Langham to enjoy their chocolate indulgence high tea. Today’s your opportunity to find out more about the man behind the magic, Head Pastry Chef at The Langham, Markus Bohm. Thanks Markus!
Markus, tell me a bit more about your background and how you [...]

Ask the Doctor: Small dishes for big eating

Help me Doctor!: We are in Melbourne for a long weekend next week and want to fit as many great eateries in as possible. Can you suggest ones that serve smaller dishes so we can visit more than one a night/day/meal? Thanks – Louise
Your prescription: Hi Louise, great to hear that you’re planning your Melbourne eating [...]

HOT: Postal Hall, 116 Russell St, Melbourne

When I first walked into Postal Hall, it reminded me a bit of an Eastern bloc railway station.
The sound of hissing steam bouncing off concrete, glass and metal surfaces. A high ceiling with exposed beams hanging a large functional clock. A brushed metal bench supporting people in transit, as they climbed onto red padded stools [...]

HOT: Hellenic Republic, 434 Lygon St, Brunswick East

Thanks to great reviews and of course the Masterchef effect, George Calombaris’ casual Greek eatery Hellenic Republic has been humming steadily ever since it opened in 2008 – and I’ve only now managed to get there.

A warning: if you want to eat Sunday lunch at Hellenic Republic, give yourself a good 2 months to ensure that you [...]