I was so excited about Dawson. Not only do they do the delicious puffy bread that I’ve not been able to find anywhere except at Totti’s, I also heard tell from a…
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It took four attempts to get to my first meal at Totti’s (thanks COVID; remember those years?), so it feels only fair to make up for that with at least four visits.…
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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, 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…