Whether the forecasters say that we’re in an El Nino or a La Nina weather pattern, there’s one thing that we’re sure of. At the first sign of sunshine, Ice Cream sales boom. It doesn’t matter if you’re an old skool Golden Gaytime kind of person, or a Cookies ‘n’ Cream addict, most of us […]
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Cafes are part of the cultural fabric in Melbourne. Thanks to a number of innovative coffee enthusiasts doing what they do best, and wonderful chefs creating stylish and imaginative brunch menus, Melbourne is thriving, almost saturated, with fantastic cafes and wonderful coffee. Not only that, but many of them also run into the evening, transforming
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Food and drink fads come and go at an alarming rate. A couple of summers back everyone was sipping an Aperol spritz and, during the lockdowns, newly-converted home bakers were eagerly swapping sourdough recipes. Now I like the bitter-sweet tang of Aperol as much as the next girl and have just fed my sourdough ‘mother’,
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Melbourne has a reputation for roasting, grinding and brewing some of the finest coffee in the world. In fact, the city’s obsession with flat whites, lattes and macchiatos means that some of the best coffee houses in New York and London have a Melbourne barista running their coffee machine. So it shouldn’t be a surprise
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Breakfast is reputedly the most important meal of the day. Whether that’s to soak up the hangover blues or provide bursts of energy to complete the day’s tasks, we need our brekkie. It’s a fact that the brain functions better when you have consumed a hearty breakfast. Not only that, but those who start the
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Editor’s Update: There are so many outstanding drinking spots in Melbourne that, as time’s gone on, we’ve found it impossible to keep to only 15 recommendations. What’s more, it’s very difficult at times to distinguish between a Cocktail Bar, a Wine Bar, a Bistro and a Restaurant. As a result, some of the Bars on
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Croissants are some of the best tasting pastries in the world. Luckily, you don’t have to head to Paris to get your hands on one. You can find croissants in grocery stores, bakeries, and can even make your own. Nevertheless, making a good croissant is a very difficult task, as there’s so much to get
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Lying a convenient 10 kms east of Melbourne’s CBD and with great public transport links, Camberwell is a thriving suburb. Apart from the busy shopping strip that runs up Burke Road, the area has plenty more going for it. On Camberwell Road there’s the Village Cinemas Rivoli with its lovely Art Deco architecture. Meanwhile, just
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Biscuit-snap pastry shell perfection filled with silky smooth custards and decadent flavour combinations – both sweet and savoury. Pop in for a slice and we bet you won’t leave with just one. Editor’s Update: There was panic in the pastry-loving world when news came in that Tarts Anon was being forced to close its Cremorne
High tea. This charming affectation evolved from the 18th and 19th century passion for fancy sandwiches, tea, and extravagant pastries and cakes. In some respects, it’s a miracle it’s survived into the 21st century. But boy, are we glad it has! Combining an elegance of presentation with a sense of celebration and an air of
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