Bar Olo won the coveted honour of being The Age’s New Restaurant of the Year for 2024, so I had high hopes for this traditional yet relaxed little Italian bistro. But honestly?…
Carlton
-
-
Being back in Melbourne after a whole year of Covid restrictions is no insignificant event. It’s the longest I’ve ever been away from my family or friends, and just thinking about all…
-
Asian, Bakery, Breakfast, Brunch, Cafe, Carlton, Fusion, Just A Bit Special ($25-$50)
Flovie Florist Cafe
I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned this, but K, my long-suffering regular dining companion, is also my longstanding blog post editor. I will admit to feeling a little bad about the poor…
-
I’m back on the brunch train! After realising that going to bed at 2am and sleeping in until noon on weekends makes for an excruciating Monday, I’ve started making an effort to…
-
For the longest time, my go-to place for good gelato is Gelato Messina. Between their 40-odd flavours and half a dozen decadent specials that rotate on a weekly basis, I saw no…
-
Remember when getting fish and chips meant walking down the road to a slightly dingy, rundown shop to get some fish, potato cakes, dim sims and minimum chips in a sweaty paper…