Thank god for Don’s Place. We were wandering out in the cold, dinner plans having fallen through, when I remembered that Don’s Place is just around the corner, and is good for…
Best Of Melbourne
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Best Of Melbourne, European, Impress Your Date ($50-$75), Modern Australian, Prahran, Wine Bar
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Best Of Melbourne, European, Hatted, Italian, Melbourne CBD, Mr. Moneybags ($75 Plus)
Grossi Florentino
I’ve avoided Grossi Florentino for the longest time. Sure, it may have two chefs’ hats (and sometimes three), but in a city filled with excellent and moderately-priced Italian restaurants, how can one…
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Best Of Melbourne, European, French, Hatted, Impress Your Date ($50-$75), Italian, Melbourne CBD, Spanish
The European
The European is an absolute Melbourne classic. I love the luxe old-world interior, which is just about the most romantic dining room in all of Melbourne. I love their elegant, loose-limbed take…
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Another casual Italian restaurant? Yeah yeah whatever, show us something new. Except you’d be wrong to write off The Hardware Club as just one of the throng (like I almost did), because…
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Best Of Melbourne, Breakfast, Brunch, Cafe, Cheapie Lunch (Under $25), European, South Melbourne
Juniper
I love Juniper so much. Taking advantage of the nearby South Melbourne Market, Juniper churns out wholesome sandwiches, salads, and simple hearty meals on the daily. Eating here makes me feel like…
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Best Of Melbourne, Fitzroy, Impress Your Date ($50-$75), Modern Australian, Pub
Builder’s Arms Hotel
On first glance, Builder’s Arms Hotel is just your usual pub – nothing fancy, probably has a parma night on Tuesdays and trivia on Wednesdays. But here’s the thing: it’s not just…