If we’re talking vibes, HER hits it out of the park. Though dubbing itself a ‘vertical laneway’ feels a little obnoxious, it can’t be denied that every venue in the building –…
European
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Not going to lie – ever since lunch at Juniper, I’ve developed a newfound appreciation for focaccia sandwiches. Not that I ever had anything against them, but they just seemed a little…
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Best Of Melbourne, European, Impress Your Date ($50-$75), Modern Australian, Prahran, Wine Bar
Don’s Place
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…
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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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I don’t like traditional French food, it’s way too stuffy and boring – there, I said it. French-ish food, on the other hand, is a different story. The marriage of old-world decadence…