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The daffodils have at last signalled the start of the

warmer months ahead, with Spring having finally

sprung. It’s a wonderful time of the year, with a

sense of optimism and renewed enthusiasm as

the grey skies are replaced with brilliant blue.

In this month’s edition of GRAM Magazine,

we welcome new bloggers to the family, with De-Brief Me and

HealthyByte making their first appearance. Brunch Addict

discovered the latest South Melbourne haunt, The Kettle Black,

and Lauren and Georgia spoke with industry newcomer, Cameron

Earl from Almond Milk Co.

The Hungry Excavator and Fatboo make a welcome return to the

pages of GRAM, visiting LBSS Cafe and the beautiful regional

Victorian town of Daylesford, and Greg Williams has a surprising

experience at Hawk and Hunter.

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TATAKI OCEAN TROUT : WITH A RAW KALE AND PICKLED SEAWEED SALAD

NEW IN TOWN: THE KETTLE BLACK

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THE KETTLE BLACK50 Albert Street, South Melbourne. Ph: 9088 0721

Words and photos by Brunch Addict.

ABOUT BRUNCH ADDICT

Two people in Melbourne who love food set about a journey to find

the best brunch in town. Scouting out new brunch places weekly for

you to try is our quest. Don’t worry – coffee quality is just as important

to us as the food.

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There are a few indications to suggest Melbourne is going through a café

renaissance. The first is the possibility of having a successful career as a

barista. The days when a barista was just a ‘uni’ or ‘temporary’ job are long

gone. Baristas at good cafes need to have exceptional knowledge about

different roasting techniques and adopt efficient processes to ensure

each coffee is exquisite. In addition, Melbourne cafes are leaning towards

a restaurant experience. It’s no longer acceptable to have typical furniture

with no appeal to the space. Melbourne cafes are popping up in various

locations that constantly surprise and shape the urban spaces that we

work and live. All this is matched with attentive floor staff and impressive

dishes.

The opening of The Kettle Black in South Melbourne proves to be in a

league of its own. It draws on the talents of a tight partnership rather than

just a one person show, with the likes of café guru Nathan Toleman (Top

Paddock), Jesse McTavish (Top Paddock chef), Ben Clark and Diamond

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Rozakeas (also Top Paddock), Tim Jones (former Two Birds One Stone

manager) and Sam King (Seven Seeds and Patricia). The Kettle Black fit

out was designed by Studio You Me, and effortlessly incorporated the

last Victorian terrace on Albert Street with the ground floor of the new

apartment building – Fifty Albert.

Once seated and provided with the rundown of the menu, I ordered a

filter coffee – Guatemala La Soledad from the Antigue Region; Bourbon

and Caturra varieties are washed processed and roasted by Market Lane

Coffee. The presentation was beautiful, served on a gold hexagon plate with

a ceramic jug and clear glass. The flavours were exceptional with a subtle

bourbon and apple flavour. The filter was at just the right temperature and

left a clean taste on the palate.

Intrigued by the tataki on the menu, my decision was made – tataki ocean

trout with a raw kale and pickled seaweed salad, nuts and poached egg.

The half-cooked half-raw trout was soft and delicious. The tataki process

brought out the natural flavours of the fish that was further highlighted

by the sparing use of vinegar. The raw kale and seaweed salad married

well with the fish, and not only brought the seafood theme together but

complemented (instead of dominated) with hits of almonds. Adding the

poached egg and house bread helped push the meal further and find its

identity as a brunch dish. It was not the most filling or biggest meal, but it

was sustaining.

I could go on all day about The Kettle Black, but a few things need to be

said. The menu is designed with attention to detail and a true consideration

to taste. From plating to preparation, there has been some considerable

skill and this is reflected by the price point. The menu currently has a lot

of fish and encourages patrons away from the ‘usual’ items. The staff are

attentive and accommodating, but patience is a must as waits during peak

brunch times can be for an hour or so. I would recommend ordering a

takeaway coffee and while waiting for a table, just observe the stunning

masterpiece that is The Kettle Black – a café has never looked this good.

MISS SL:

It’s probably the earliest brunch we’ve been to in the last two years,

but when we heard that Top Paddock had opened their new cafe The

Kettle Black, we knew there’d be a long wait to get in… And there was.

A beautiful outdoor eatery area in front of a Victorian terrace reveals a

picturesque scene that is only part of the charm of The Kettle Black. Indoors,

the cafe welcomes you with a hotel-like reception/cashier desk full of sweet

treats. The interior is then split into two halves – one half sits in a Victorian

house and the other half appears to be a converted apartment block lobby.

The Victorian terrace side is adorned with botanic flowers, white walls

and stone-like tables with gold trimmings, whilst the lobby side is clean,

sophisticated and intricate. A soft green tiled barista station quietly champions

the venue and it’s hard to miss the ceiling which utilises an interesting interior

methods of layered white tiles to create vertical space within the venue.

I think what’s interesting about this venue is it that it is immediately

aesthetically different to every other cafe I’ve ever been to. It feels like a

posh cafe without the pretence.

I ordered a double espresso to officially start the meal, and began to

peruse the menu. I wasn’t in the mood to be too exploratory with my

food and was looking for something with meat, opting for the chilli-

scrambled eggs with air-dried Flinders Island wallaby, fetta and leaves.

The wallaby was cooked beautifully – lightly seared, it was chewy and

almost like eating sashimi. The sourdough was delicious and held its

form nicely under the eggs and did not get soggy. The sausage was a

beautiful pork and fennel sausage. It was oily, but meaty and packed

with the right amount of flavour to cut through the richness of the eggs.

Overall I really loved my experience at The Kettle Black. Yes there

was a crazy long wait, but the atmosphere and the food made it

worth it. I’m dying to go back already and eat as much of the sweets

as possible: the brownie and the mille feuille look scrumptious!

The Kettle Black is a must try for any brunch lover. We promise that you

won’t be disappointed.

THE KETTLE BLACK

CUISINE: Breakfast, Brunch, Coffee, Café Fare

ADDRESS: 50 Albert Road, South Melbourne

HOURS: Mon – Fri: 7am-5pm / Sat – Sun: 8am-4pm

WEB: www.thekettleblack.com.au FACEBOOK: The-Kettle-Black

COFFEE: 5 Senses

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Lucy Liu isn’t a film star in Melbourne; she’s an up and coming restaurant

with a lot of potential. It opened on Friday and, as yet, still remains a hidden

gem sharing the same laneway as Coda and Bowery to Williamsburg

– both fine establishments flooded with trendy customers. It’s the first

Asian restaurant by MAdE Establishment (George Calombaris’ team), with

executive chef Michael Lambie (The Smith; formerly Taxi and Circa) in

charge of the menu.

The restaurant/bar has replaced PM24 and has been decked out by March

Studio. The look is casual, spacious and airy, filled with an army of young

chefs and waiters eager to please.

The service was fantastic, and the food was pretty damn good too. We

chose not to ‘Let Lucy Choose’, and went wild with our dish selection in

true de-briefme.com style.

First, the tempura soft shelled crab, with hot green nam jim. Unfortunately,

this wasn’t spicy at all. The flavours were good but it really could have

done with more of a sauce to tie the miscellaneous components together.

The eggplant and pork tempura was definitely in want of a garnish – for a

bit of photogenic clout – but as we all are aware, sometimes non-lookers

can pack a punch and the intricately flavoured mince pork tucked within

the thin slices of eggplant certainly did. The textures were fantastic and

the accompanying sauce tied the dish together so perfectly.

The rare breed sticky pork belly was divinely succulent and crispy on top,

sweetened subtly with the caramelised palm sugar. The chilli had no kick

to it at all but the young coconut salad was amazing.

Both the barramundi and scampi dumplings and the crispy pork bun

with spicy kimchi and kewpie mayo were absolutely beautiful and right

on par with all the other Asian restaurants doing similar variations.

Though this also lacked fire, the calamari was wonderfully seasoned,

cooked to perfection and went oh-so-well with the mint and the luscious

shreds of pickled papaya.

Dish of the day was the Lucy Liu wagyu beef F1 7+ with yakiniku dipping

sauce and hot mustard horseradish. If you come to Lucy Liu and order

one dish, I urge you, order this one. The wagyu was amazing, the yakiniku

dipping sauce was uniquely laced with just the right amount of honey and

the horseradish cream was whipped to fluffy perfection. One of the best

dishes we’ve had all year.

I’ve only really seen ham hock braised, used in stews or soups, so the

Korean style crispy pork hock, with apple kimchi salad, pancakes and

hoi sin was actually quite ingenious. The meat was so tender and it was

deliciously crispy on the outside. It was served with cucumber, spring

onions, hoi sin sauce, and shredded green apple delicately infused with a

hint of kimchi.

By this stage, my husband and I were stuffed to the brim but eventually

mustered the courage to try some desserts as well.

We decided on crispy banana fritters and chocolate dulce de leche. The

bananas were beautifully creamy and overripe, coated in a super crunchy

black sesame batter. There was a tasty caramel sauce and a creamy

coconut ice cream accompaniment which you could argue was actually

the star of the dish.

The dulce de leche was creamy and smooth, and the intense sweetness

was balanced nicely with the tangy blood orange foam. A lovely way to

finish off our meal.


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LUCY LIU KITCHEN AND BAR

23 Oliver Lane, Melbourne. Ph: 9639 5777

Words and photos by De-Brief Me.

ABOUT DE-BRIEF ME

Elaine is a mother of two, a doctor, and a food and lifestyle blogger. Join her on her

dining adventures, cooking experiments and so much more at de-briefme.com.

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My husband and I had a great time at

Lucy Liu. We left in great danger of

collapsing in a postprandial coma but

take full responsibility for our gluttony

that day.

To be fair, you can’t really compare

Lucy Liu to other restaurants because

each dish’s oriental flare pays tribute

to different parts of Asia. Yes it’s

expensive; but the ambiance is worth

experiencing and the food and service

are more than sound.

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LUCY LIU KITCHEN AND BAR

CUISINE: Asian

ADDRESS: 23 Oliver Lane, Melbourne

PH: 9639 5777

HOURS: Mon – Sun 11am – 11pm

WEBSITE: www.lucylius.com.au

FACEBOOK: LucyLiuMelbourne

INSTAGRAM: lucyliu_melbourne

TWITTER: LucyLiu_Melb

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AN INTERVIEW: CAMERON EARL

www.almondmilkco.com.au Ph: 0450 514 033

Words by Lauren Bruce. Photos by Georgia Haynes.

The health food movement has grown steadily since its inception amid ‘70s hippy culture, its most

current incarnation centred around hot ladies doing yoga and eating non-dairy foods, posting pictures

of themselves and their beautiful, oceany, clean-eating lives on instagram for emoji-happy fans the

world over.

Almond Milk Co’s Cameron Earl couldn’t be further from his dairy free counterparts. Instead of a long

blonde ponytail, Earl sports an ample beard and an in-depth knowledge of hospitality. After cutting

his culinary/coffee-making teeth in places such as St Ali and Auction Rooms, Earl knows his stuff when

it comes to good food and drink.

“Getting into Almond Milk just came out of necessity,” Earl says. “I’d been in the coffee scene for so

long, I think my body built up an intolerance to milk. And it was just a really flippant casual conversation

with my girlfriend where I was complaining about the poor almond milk products on the market when

she said, ‘this is the best we can buy unless you wanna make your own.’

“It was a light bulb moment that just sent me into this handmade almond milk wormhole on the

internet. I went a little crazy, youtubing like a madman, finding out who was making it, if it was available,

if it was legal.”

Running Brighton café Little Ox at the time, Earl began taking his milk into work, listening to customer

feedback to refine his recipe. With the current product, Earl soaks almonds for 14 hours until they

grow plump, mixes them with medjool dates and a bit of sea salt, then blends, strains and passes the

mixture through a pneumatic press. And that’s literally it – minimal interference, no additives. “It’s a

simple process, but it’s a time-consuming process,” Earl says. Despite this, Earl has been bolstered by

people’s interest in the product.

“I was just getting such a good response [serving it at Little Ox],” He says. “The crazy thing was, more

skim milk drinkers were taking it on board than soy milk drinkers. The palate weight of almond milk’s

closer to skim milk, and most skim milk drinkers don’t want to have full fat or soy, but they never


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ABOUT LAUREN BRUCE

Lauren is a communications crusader by day and passionate foodie by night,

exploring Melbourne’s cuisine hotspots like a proverbial hotspot explorer. She

blogs mainly on food but also fashion, travel and sometimes more food.

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ABOUT GEORGIA HAYNES

Georgia Haynes is a designer and a passionate photographer, bringing her

design knowledge and skills to her images. She works in food, music and fashion

photography and knows the visual impact of a great photo.

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had another option other than skim. That’s when I realised there’s a much

larger market for this than I first thought there was.”

The steadily growing demand in his product caused Earl to quit his job

and produce almond milk full-time, partnering with Little Ox owners to

assist with production and delivery. Earl’s partners invested in a stall at

the Melbourne International Coffee Expo, which Earl says cemented his

determination to grow his business.

“It was just crazy,” he says. “People didn’t only want the product, they were

willing to search for our little stall [at the expo] just to try it. It made me

more passionate about what I was doing, if at all possible. We went though

about 300 litres of almond milk in four days, and since then, business has

just exploded and is showing no signs of slowing down.”

Earl’s exuberance for his product is hard not to get caught up in. This,

combined with high quality experience in the hospitality industry, a strong

connection to his customers, and a determination to get his product right

before he went commercial has certainly played a part in his success.

“I guess you could say I come from the fine-dining version of coffee world

– St Ali and Auction Rooms are right up there, and would always buy the

best regardless of how much it cost because they knew the best quality

product would always sell better than a cheap version. So when I started,

I was like, this milk needs to taste the best, it needs to work the best with

coffee. So that was my whole focus from the very beginning.”

It’s not just the finished product Earl is focused on. He is completely across

his business, from the handmade production of the product, through to

handpicking his customers and educating them on how to work with the

product.

“As the business is now, we’ve got a 20,000 litre capacity, which is the

most we can deliver while keeping a personal relationship with our

customer base. We’re still an evolving, new product, and require a lot of

education. You can’t just drop the almond milk off to a café and be like,

sweet, so, good luck with that. They’re asking, ‘how does it work? How do

you steam it? Do I have to keep it in the fridge?’ I need to be part of that.”

Earl’s belief in his product, his emotional connection with it sets him apart

from other providers in the burgeoning almond milk industry.

“For me it was about getting a product out there that people can affiliate

with, you know? The UHT almond milk companies, they don’t really have

an emotional connection with their product. It’s more a financial one. So I

never want to get to that level with Almond Milk Co. I want to keep it local,

and if we expand to another city, we’ll want to make another 20, 000 litres

locally for that city.”

Expanding the business, Earl says, is very much on the horizon for Almond

Milk Co – from retail distribution, through to an almond milk ice cream

and iced chai and chocolate products. But Earl says Almond Milk Co is

more focused on its reach rather than expanding its product line in the

immediate future.

“There’s been quite a few [businesses approaching Almond Milk co] but

the minute you spread your scope too far, you stop moving forward and

you dilute your focus,” Earl says. “What we’re trying to do is get this

product to as many people as possible. I’d much rather see raw almond

milk in Queensland than chocolate almond milk in Melbourne.

“The whole idea is that I couldn’t stand the UHT product, I found a way to

make almond milk that I enjoy, and I found out other people enjoy it. So it’s

getting that product to as many people that want it as I can.”

ALMOND MILK CO.

PH: 0450 514 033

WEB: www.almondmilkco.com.au

CONTACT: [email protected]

TWITTER: AlmondMilkCo

223 - 231 Brunswick Rd Brunswick VIC 3056T: 03 9387 4455 F: 03 9387 4140

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LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO SALAD: WITH WALNUTS AND TAHINI


The first thing that came to mind when I rocked up at LBSS Cafe was, “How

the heck have I not noticed this place until now?!” I have been going across

the road to have my usual roast duck fix at Pacific House every three

weeks for the past six years but never noticed them until now. Too funny.

The concept at LBSS Cafe is very simple. It stands for “Little Big Sugar

Salt”. There are only eight main items on the menu (with maybe two or

three more for daily specials and little items). The menu is designed to

make it simpler for people to make their decisions. All you need to do is

decide whether or not you feel like getting something sweet or savoury;

big or small portion. Then, you’ll be presented with two options for that

category. It’s pretty nifty and straight forward, I must say. I don’t like menus

that are too overbearing with choices.

We came here on a relaxed Sunday morning and though the cafe wasn’t

big, it was very warm and inviting. We had a nice big table to ourselves

too - lucky us.

I started off with a lovely soy piccolo. Robust and fragrant, it was just what

I needed. Then, I ordered the Freekakes with the extra trout gravlax and

it was DELICIOUS. It was a unique dish (as I find corn and zucchini fritters

mega boring) with very distinct yet complementary flavours too. The

cakes were crisp/crusty on the outside and tasted so, so good with that

homemade chilli jam. I loved the addition of kale (which made it a healthy

and tasty dish) and also the underlying note of cashew from the cream.

Not to mention, the gravlax was honestly the best I›ve had in Melbourne.

It was so fresh, flavourful (without being overly salty) and still retained

great bite and resistance in the texture. Outstanding. Now, that is one way

to make a healthy dish (with lots of superfood) taste damn delicious. It

was a tasty dish from start to finish and the green juice I had with it was

definitely refreshing to drink.

I had a small nibble of everything else and thought they were done pretty

well too. The acai bowl is one of their signature dishes and definitely

recommended for people looking for a healthy start to the day. Plus,

that mother of a grilled cheese sandwich (Dr Ron Swanson) was GREAT.

Definitely not a light breakfast dish but hey, it tasted friggin’ amazing.

It was everything you wanted but know you shouldn’t all in one. A plate

worthy to be named after the man himself. Loved the smoky pork hock

flavour too. Although, I must say that I am also a sucker for any Parks and

Rec reference as it›s one of my favourite shows to watch (anyone else a

fan?!).

Overall, what I find most appealing about LBSS Cafe is the dishes that they

offer that highlights healthy superfood ingredients (such as freekeh, kale,

quinoa, acai etc) without compromising on flavour. Definitely something

that sets themselves apart and sits well with me as I too am trying to lead

a healthier lifestyle this 2014.

That said, I also love the fact that they have something so tasty/crazy/

indulgent like the triple decker grilled cheese sandwich (Dr Ron

Swanson) too.

Very happy to have tried out LBSS Cafe. A nice, healthier alternative to

your standard brunch places. Can’t wait to come back. This time, I want

to have a coffee with their homemade almond milk too. Again, so healthy!

Love it

LITTLE BIG SUGAR SALT (LBSS) CAFÉ

CUISINE: Café Fare, Coffee, Breakfast, Brunch

ADDRESS: 385 Victoria St, Abbotsford.

PH: 9427 8818

HOURS: Mon – Fri 7.30am – 3.30pm / Sat 8am – 4pm / Sun 9am – 4pm

WEBSITE: www.lbsscafe.com

FACEBOOK: lbsscafe

INSTAGRAM: lbsscafe

TWITTER: lbsscafe

COFFEE: Wide Open Road


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LITTLE BIG SUGAR SALT (LBSS CAFE)

385 Victoria Street, Abbotsford. Ph: 9427 8818

Words and photos by The Hungry Excavator.

ABOUT THE HUNGRY EXCAVATOR

The Hungry Excavator follows the food journey of a guy living in Melbourne who

hails all the way from a small town in Borneo, Malaysia. Having been a student

for most of his life in Melbourne, he is especially passionate about eating at

places that offer real value for money. Besides that, he also loves sharing easy, yet

delicious recipes that everyone can enjoy.

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Located on the top of the Waterside Hotel, The Deck opened in 2006. In November 2013 we unveiled a revamped and renovated rooftop space that is now a truly versatile, all-weather bar and function venue.The addition of plush, leafy vertical plant walls has given The Deck a real “garden” feel as you sit perched amongst the city buildings with views over Crown, the Yarra River and the CBD skyline.Excitingly, a fully retractable roof and oodles of heating have been installed on the outside Deck meaning we are no longer at the perils of Melbourne’s unpredictable weather.The Deck is licensed until 3am and the warmer months feature gourmet BBQs. Menu available for lunch and dinner with daily specials. With live music both Friday and Saturday nights, the Deck is the perfect place to unwind, and enjoy magnificent city views.

ADDRESS: Waterside Hotel, 508 Flinders St, Melbourne PH: 9629 1350HOURS: Wed - Thurs midday - 11pm / Fri midday - late / Sat 6pm - lateWEB: www.deckmercantileplace.com.auFACEBOOK: deckmercantileplace | INSTAGRAM: deckmercantileplace

DECK MERCANTILE PLACE

Melbourne’sRooftops

The Emerson is Melbourne’s finest destination that allows you to EAT DRINK AND PLAY on a rooftop day or night in winter or summer.

The rooftop known as the jewel in The Emerson crown, now sports a first-class retractable rooftop, making it fit for all seasons.

With stunning views from South Yarra to Melbourne’s CBD skyline, this rooftop space boasts two large bars areas, an extensive food and drink menu, a live cooking station as well as a cushion lined deck and enough space for all night dancing and relaxing with friends.

ADDRESS: 143-145 Commercial Road, South Yarra PH: 03 9825 0900HOURS: Thurs 5pm – late / Fri – Sun 12pm – lateWEB: www.theemerson.com.au TWITTER/INSTAGRAM: @theemerson_auFACEBOOK: emersonmelb

THE EMERSON

GRAM SPECIAL FEATURE

This groovy, New Orleans style cocktail bar, nestled at the top of the Transport Hotel at Federation Square, enjoys unrivalled views of Melbourne encompassing the arts precinct, Southbank and the Yarra River down to the MCG. In the afternoons the expansive deck area draws a sophisticated crowd to watch the sunset over Melbourne and enjoy a skilfully assembled cocktail and wine list as well as a cultured supper menu.

As the night unfolds the dance floor heats up and the stage is graced by some of Melbourne’s best jazz and funk bands such as The Shuffle Club, Phoebe and the Night Creatures, and the Sarah C Band, to name but a few. Open from 3pm through till the cruisy, boozy early hours, Transit provides all the ingredients for a great night out under the stars!

ADDRESS: Level 2 Transport Hotel - Federation Square Cnr. Swanston & Flinders Streets PH: 9654 8808HOURS: Wed 3pm - 12am / Thurs - Sat 3pm - late / Sun 3pm - 12pmWEB: www.transitrooftopbar.com.auFACEBOOK: MELBROOFTOPBAR

TRANSIT ROOFTOP BAR

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LAKE DAYLESFORD: TRANQUILLITY

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Fatbee only gets one in five weekends off. The rest of the time I find

myself often staying in (and home cooking) on weekends while he sleeps

off a long graveyard shift. But if you call me a housewife, Imma gonna

slap ya!

Anyway, we jumped at one of those rare weekends of dual freedom and

spent it having a little day trip into Daylesford.

I keep forgetting how short a drive it is getting to this little town,

clocking in at less than one and a half hours. And in true Fatbee fashion,

he’d already picked a place to brunch at. So we strolled around and

browsed the shops along the short shopping stretch in Daylesford before

stepping into this cafe at what’s purportedly the ‘Paris End of Town’.

BREAKFAST & BEER

CUISINE: Breakfast/Brunch, Modern Australian, Vegetarian

ADDRESS: 117 Vincent St, Daylesford

PH: 5348 1778

It was an absolutely freezing winter’s day in regional Victoria when we

visited, with a max of 11ºC paired with pretty strong winds… the sun only

peeked out briefly. So the moment we were seated in this quaint little

woody cafe, we eagerly asked for mugs of hot drinks to warm our hands

with.

It was a perfect choice for that blustery day, and the mugs retained heat

and warmed our hands so well!

Food-wise, we became accidental vegetarians that afternoon, with me

being unable to go past the dish that contained Jerusalem artichoke in

it. Such a lovely winter vegetable… and it was crunchy, nice and sweet in

this dish. The horseradish leaves and the Portobello mushroom were very

enjoyable too.

Fatbee went for something a little more Spartan with an organic hash.

Overall he found it on the bland side, but the goat’s curd helped a bit.

I definitely won out over Fatbee with my brunch dish choice this time

round, and my hot chocolate was very satisfying too. I also noticed they

have a hot Belgian chocolate chai on the menu… perhaps worth noting

for a future visit on another cold, Wintery day? I breezed out of this cafe

happily.


AND COMMENT

A DAY IN DAYLESFORDWords and photos by Fatboo.

ABOUT FATBOO

I’m an inquisitive foodie with an Asian palate. I love how food brings people

together. There is a story behind every meal and I’m constantly trying to find it.

Please join my Melbourne-based food journey and let’s get fat together.

WWW.FATBOO.COM

TWITTER: fatbooo | FACEBOOK: Lets-Get-Fat-Together

INSTAGRAM: fatboo

After exploring the rest of the town centre for a little longer (read: 30

mins), we realised we were done with it and decided to take a ‘scenic

drive’ atop Wombat Hill very nearby. There, we climbed the skinny

Pioneer Memorial Tower in the middle of the gardens.

It was a bit scary climbing the winding spiral staircase to the top, not for

those with vertigo! But you get a bit of a view as a reward. And funnily,

I was curious to see the reservoir that’s located in the middle of the

garden, only to discover it’s a covered reservoir, hah!

WOMBAT HILL HOUSE

CUISINE: Breakfast/Brunch, Cafe Fare, Coffee

ADDRESS: Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens

PH: 4373 0099

WEB: www.wombathillhouse.com

FACEBOOK: Wombat-Hill-House

I quite often find myself craving for afternoon teas when I’m out of the

city… tea with scones, cream and jam to be exact. So we strolled down to

Fatbees other handpicked cafe (right in the middle of the gardens) to see

if they had what I’m craving for.

And they did! So we sat ourselves down. The indoor section here was a

bit bustly, but the covered outdoor glass pavilion section was a lot quieter

and pleasant to sit in.

Wombat Hill House was actually opened by Alla Wolf Tasker of Lake

House fame. But it’s a lot more low-key and simpler here, which I didn’t

GOING THAT EXTRA MILE WHEN IT COMES TO QUALITY. WE ARE HAPPY TO INTRODUCE TURKISH POT SETS.So that you can serve Prana Chai in a unique way and your customers can become part of the Prana Tea Ceremony.

mind. Pick a table, remember your table number, then order and pay at

the counter. I also chuckled a little at the icon of a wombat with wings.

And of course it was accompanied with warm scones served with cream

and jam. It has probably been more than two years since I’ve last had

scones, so I was a pretty happy camper. And I also realised that I’m

starting to like the rich floral fragrance of Earl Grey teas these days. It

goes really nicely with sweets.

The thing I like about having scones is they aren’t sweet, and you decide

how sweet you want them to be by adding however much jam you

want. Although I confess I tend to go very heavy with the cream. And

I like it when the insides of the scones are moist, fluffy and a little bit

under baked.

We walked around the gardens a bit after our afternoon tea before

leaving Wombat Hill.

Lake Daylesford is a pretty small body of water, and you can walk

around it in less than an hour. We did that stroll at around 4pm, just

before the sun began to set. I got this photo during a very brief moment

when the sun peeked from behind the curtain of grey clouds.

I enjoyed the tranquility that we got from this day trip, and all the more

memorable because it was one of the few weekends where neither of us

were working.

24TRUFFLE:

IN ITS NATIVE HABITAT


I was ready to hate Hawk and Hunter. I wanted to. ‘Great big fancy-pants

imposter’ I thought every time I’d go past. Those wood-block walls. The

chicken-wire sculpture of half a reindeer; come on. And what’s with the

bright plastic trampoliney chairs out front? Sure my kids love them, but

have you ever tried to sit in them?

Besides, there are already four coffee shops slugging it out for our hard-

earned in the poky little Ripponlea shopping strip (plus five nail shops and

six hairdressers, but that’s another story): did they really need the oversized

love child of Brighton’s uber-chic ‘Little Ox’ to plonk itself down in this

crowded play space and start yelling for attention? Sorry, but I’m always

cynical and mean-spirited when it comes to checking out a ‘chain’ venue;

and as the latest progeny of the Tommy Collins guys, Hawk and Hunter is

technically that. Not that it looks remotely like its parent; it doesn’t. Little

Ox is smart, small and white – you might even say white bread. While Hawk

and Hunter is unashamedly big and brash and loud. And dammed if I don’t

like it better. Which is a problem when you’re trying to write a place off.

The trouble started the minute I walked in the door. I expected to be greeted

like I was dipped in **** (I pulled up on a rusty old racer wearing trackie pants

and a scowl). But they hit me straight away with a barrage of big smiles

and ‘hello how are you?’s that actually seemed, well, genuine… It was so

disarming I actually looked behind me to see if a celebrity had just walked

in. I may have blushed. Things continued in this vein. The water arrived at

my table almost before I did. With a smile. The waitress took my coffee

order and disappeared. Smiling. She was lovely. Godammit stop that. No

don’t stop, come back! I love you! Wait. Where was I? Oh yes. The coffee. It’s

all about the coffee I thought smugly… that’ll wipe the smile off their faces.

Alas, my coffee was just how I like it; a good strong long black with

not too much water run through – and let’s face it this is what all

us longblackers fear; will they know when to stop? They did. It was

good coffee. (It’s been good every time I’ve gone back too – which

I’ve done several times in the interests of journalistic veracity.)

Fine; then it’s all about the food, isn’t it? I’m a tough little prick when

it comes to solids. Mini-muffins, trumped up toasted sandwiches and

overpriced pub dishes boasting one or two ‘hero’ ingredients all make

me angry. I picked a spiced cauliflower fritter sandwich with beetroot and

some rocket and aioli, because it sounded both pretentious and faintly

unpleasant.

ABOUT ESPRESSO MELBOURNE

Espresso Melbourne is a pretty simple idea. We’re going to feature the cafes we think matter in

Melbourne. It ís not so much to critique them, more to highlight the ones we like using purely

subjective and arbitrary criteria.

WWW.ESPRESSOMELBOURNE.COM

FACEBOOK: ESPRESSOMELBOURNE | TWITTER: ESPRESSOMELB

INSTAGRAM: @LIAMCULLINANE | GREG WILLIAMS: WWW.THATWRITERGUY.COM.AU


AND COMMENT

HAWK AND HUNTER

8 – 10 Glen Eira Avenue, Ripponlea. Ph: 9528 2719

Words by Greg Williams. Photos by Liam Cullinane.

THE WAITRESS TOOK MY COFFEE ORDER AND DISAPPEARED. SMILING. SHE WAS LOVELY. GODAMMIT STOP THAT. NO DON’T STOP, COME BACK! I LOVE YOU!

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What arrived – delivered swiftly and with the same unnerving smile but

on a different waitress – looked like a multi-grain sandwich made by mum.

But the taste was subtle and delicious. Indian-influenced flavours I had

never encountered between slices of bread before. I didn’t need to season

it, I didn’t need more, and I kind of didn’t mind paying 17 bucks. Eff it.

Well it’s all about the ambience then. Did I mention how loud it is? I usually

like the kind of place where I can hear myself chewing. This is not an intimate

space. It used to be a big catering company, then it was a big Kosher Chinese

restaurant – before the absurdity of that became apparent to all. Now it’s

a big café. And everything about it is turned to 11. It should be called Honk

and Holler. On a busy day it’s like taking part in a dozen conversations

with people you have never met. But you know what? I found this oddly

soothing. I certainly didn’t bother opening my laptop – which is just as well

since they don’t have wi-fi. They don’t WHAT?! Yes I wanted to mark it down

for this too – but I can’t. I actually like that the vibe is pro-talk and anti-surf.

Wait! I found something! It says on the menu they have books to read,

but you really have to buy them first – and they’re rooolly rooolly

expensive coffee table types, all by fancy chefs; more your big-gesture

birthday present than a passing purchase. So BYO books then, he

said with a peevish smile. Nobody robs me of my chance to be smug.

So there it is. Yes the coffee was good. Yes the food was good. No

they don’t have wifi. And no the books weren’t on tap. Yes it’s been art

directed hard. Yes it’s targeting a chatty local demographic with a cynical

accuracy. Yes the staff are so attentive and pleasant it’s confusing for a

middle-aged man (wow, have I still got it? I’ve still got it! Oh boy.) And

the truth is – it all just works. Hawk and Hunter is a fine café. The Little Ox

boys have created a gifted child who can (almost) do no wrong.

The bastards.


HAWK AND HUNTER

CUISINE: Café fare, Coffee, Breakfast,

Brunch

ADDRESS: 8 – 10 Glen Eira Avenue,

Ripponlea

PH: 9528 2719

HOURS: Mon – Sun 6.30am – 5pm

WEB: www.hawkandhunter.com.au

FACEBOOK: hawkandhuntersmallbatch

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CASHEW MAYO

• 1 cup cashews

• ¼ cup boiling water

• Lemon juice

• Salt to taste

• Optional: roasted garlic

Add all ingredients to a food processor and whizz!

ASIAN SALAD

• 1 red chilli

• 1 spring onion

• 4 Tbl coriander

Slice all ingredients into thin batons and mix together.

TO ASSEMBLE:

When pancakes are cool, pipe or spoon a dot of the mayonnaise in

the centre, and place a small amount of salad on top.

TO GARNISH:

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INGREDIENTS3/4 cup chickpea flour

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp ginger, grated

1/4 tsp turmeric

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup chopped kimchi

1/2 cup water, or just enough to create a pancake-like batter

consistency

1 spring onion, chopped

TO GARNISH:Cashew mayonnaise (see recipe on opposite page)

Asian salad (see recipe on opposite page)

METHOD1. Mix chickpea flour, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and salt together.

Add in enough water to create a pancake-like batter consistency.

Mix well. Stir in kimchi.

2. Heat a non-stick pan and spray lightly with oil. Spoon about a

tablespoon of mix onto the pan.

3. Cook on medium heat until golden.

4. Flip and cook until the other side is golden.

ABOUT HEALTHYBYTEHealthyBYTe is the latest catering solution by Bright Young Things, offering balanced seasonal menus focused

on nourishing, feel good food. HealthyBYTe aims to ‘make healthy sexy’ by creating healthier catering options

without sacrificing any of the style, taste and fun.

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AND COMMENT

RECIPE: KIM CHI PANCAKES

Recipe by HeathyBYTe. Photo by James Morgan.

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AND COMMENT

WINE REVIEWS

ABOUT LA DONNA DEL VINOLa Donna del Vino is the pseudonym of this young lady from Melbourne who worked in wineries

throughout Australia and Italy. After years of gallivanting she returned to Melbourne to market wine and

share her love of all things vinous. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, gardening, drinking good vino and

is a self-confessed Neb Head (someone really into Nebbiolo).

WWW.LADONNADELVINO.COM

TWITTER: @LADONNADELVINO | FACEBOOK: LA-DONNA-DEL-VINO

Words and photo by La Donna Del Vino.

CULLEN Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Margarget River, Western Australia

$40

A trip out to Margaret River will not

only bring you close to some pretty

damn lovely coastline, but also to

one of Australia’s premium boutique

wineries, Cullen. Under the watchful

eye of Winemaker and Director, Vanja

Cullen, this winery employs biodynamic

practices and produces wines that are

consistently in the top tier of Australian

winemaking. Cullen’s two most famous

drops are named after Vanja’s parents

who began the estate many moons ago,

Dr Kevin John and Diana Madeline.

This Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blend is considered to be the younger sibling

of the estate’s top red wine blend, Diana Madeline. It spends eight months in

thirty percent new French oak barrels and displays intense aromas of violets

and cassis.

The palate is much more unyielding and demonstrates the need to either

decant tight red wines or let them sit opened overnight (Note: this requires

great patience).

Not unsurprisingly, a day of oxygen gives the palate a plusher mouthfeel and

opens the aromatics up much more. Like many of our great red wines, this

needs time. Feel free to have it alongside some marinated and roasted lamb,

but if I had another bottle I would put it down for the next five to ten years

(Note: this requires even greater patience).

STOCKIST: Vintage Cellars stores

GEORGEATS22, Melbourne. Gluten free,

pesceterian, food and travel

obsessed

www.georgeats.com

DSIMAGESMelbourne Photographer.

Copywriter. Social Media

Man. Coffee. Food. Whiskey.

Wearer of cool glasses.

[email protected]

SASSYKITCHENFood & Photography | NYC

www.sassy-kitchen.com

SILVERSPIES22 | photography + writing |

Australia

Moments in daily life.

ZEBOYMostly food pics of home

cooking & frequent dining

out adventures. Calls

Melbourne his home.

msihua.com

FREEPOURARTA twenty year old Barista

from Melbourne, Australia.

Currently working at Advieh

in Seddon.

www.youtube.com/

freepourart

FINGERFORKKNIFEFood Stylist + Photographer,

Cook, FINGER, FORK &

KNIFE. Editor + Co-founder,

TUCKER

www.fingerforkknife.com

CIRCAHAPPYFood blogger, who loves

sweet, camera, flowers &

polka dot.

circahappy.com

HEJESTELLESimple love for food.

Photos taken and edited

with IPhone4

Insta foodies to follow


AND COMMENT

BEER REVIEWS

ABOUT ON THE BANDWAGONTrev spends most weekends drinking craft beer, playing guitar really loud while drinking craft

beer and eating as much amazing food as he can stomach – whilst drinking craft beer. He

founded Bendigo Beer to legitimise his addiction and hang out with some awesome people.

Loves a chat.

TWITTER: @ONTHE_BANDWAGON | INSTAGRAM: ONTHE_BANDWAGON

Words and photo by On the Bandwagon.

Spring is here, so let’s drink some darker beers! Yeah!!... wait… what?

Stone & Wood have long held a place in my heart as a brewery that constantly

produces a limited range of beers really well. Everyone knows their magnificent,

all conquering Pacific Ale and I personally have used Pacific to convert many a

punter over to the world of craft beer. But the lesser known Jasper Ale certainly

holds its own when it comes to a delicious, sessionable beer. Stone & Wood’s Vic

Rep, Fiona Lane, describes Jasper Ale as something like an American Amber,

British Brown and German Alt mix, which blends some sweet caramel and

chocolate malt flavours in with some subtle hop characters.

I asked Fiona what she liked most about this beer, “Up in the hills of the Northern

Rivers in NSW, there are only a few weeks of the year where it gets really cold. We

originally started brewing our Jasper Ale for these rare times but since releasing

it three years ago, it’s become something we in Melbourne especially enjoy all

year round. It’s a beer that balances and contrasts our other Stone & Wood beers

and that’s what we love about it.”

The growing popularity of Jasper Ale has seen Stone & Wood release this in

the 330ml bottle for the first time, starting now! I think the new release is a

little more hop forward and truly enjoyed the sweet toffee notes, followed by

a finish that is only mildly bitter. Dare I say it, this is one for the ladies to try!

Available all over Melbourne in good bottle shops, I would suggest sampling this

beer in a big open glass with some spring lamb shanks with caramelised onion

and mash.

STONE & WOOD JASPER ALE

ABV: 4.7%

STYLE: Amber Ale

SERVING TEMP: 6-8 degrees

FOOD PAIRING: Spring lamb shanks

ORIGIN: The Northern Rivers, New South Wales

PRICE (RRP): 330ml $8, 24 x 330ml $69

BUY IT HERE: www.stoneandwood.com.au

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WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING?

FOOD FOR THOUGHTPhotography by DS images - Dean Schmideg. FACEBOOK: imagesds

Earlier this month Think BIG hosted Food for Thought which saw some 200 entrepreneurial Gen Y women come together to hear a great panel discussing the Melbourne food scene. The panel included George Calombaris, Chris Lucas of Chin Chin, Kong and Baby Pizza fame and Elaine Montegriffo CEO of SecondBite. Think BIG which was founded in 2013 inspires young women to pursue their passions and encourages networking and collaboration to achieve their goals. Proceeds from this event were donated to SecondBite.

PUNCH LANE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS

Iconic Melbourne restaurant, Punch Lane, celebrated its 20th birthday last month and threw a spectacular party to celebrate.

www.thinkbig.io

Photography by Kim Jane – FACEBOOK: Kim-Jane-Photography


WHAT’S ON?WHAT’S NEW?

> 3 SEPTEMBER

James Halliday Wine Of The Year Dinner

Arts Centre Melbourne - 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank

[email protected]

> 6 - 14 SEPTEMBER 2014

Markets Week

South Melbourne Market, Queen Vic Market

Prahran Market, Dandenong Market

www.marketsofmelbourne.com.au

> 6 SEPTEMBER 2014

Lungo Pranzo – Annual Italian Feast

Public INN

165 Barker St Castlemaine

www.publicinn.com.au

> 10 SEPTEMBER 2014

Myer Spring Fashion Launch

Flemington Racecourse

www. flemington.com.au

> 11 SEPTEMBER 2014

Melbourne Fabulous Ladies Wine Soiree

Carlton Wine Room

172-174 Faraday St, Carlton

www.fabulousladieswinesociety.com

> 14 SEPTEMBER 2014

Pizza and Vino

Pinocchio

152 Toorak Road, South Yarra

www.pinocchiopizza.com.au

> 18 & 25 SEPTEMBER 2014

Once Upon a Tuscan Spring

La Svolta Hampton & La Svolta Prahran

lasvolta.com.au

> 23 SEPTEMBER 2014

Uruguayan Wine Dinner

Piqueos - 298 Rathdowne St, Carlton North

www.piqueos.com.au

For more upcoming events, please

VISIT GRAMMAGAZINE.COM.AU

> MEATMAIDENOPENED: August 28, 2014

CUISINE: American, Grill, Bar

ADDRESS: Basement 195 Little Collins St

WEB: www.meatmaiden.com.au

FACEBOOK: meatmaiden

TWITTER: meatmaiden

INSTAGRAM: meat_maiden

> MUNICH BRAUHAUSOPENED: August 20, 2014

CUISINE: German, Beer

ADDRESS: 45 S Wharf Drive, South Wharf

WEB: www.munichbrauhaus.com

FACEBOOK: MunichBrauhaus

> FIVE PLUS SMOOTHIEOPENED: August 14, 2014

CUISINE: Smoothies

ADDRESS: 265 Little Lonsdale Street

FACEBOOK: fiveplussmoothie

> WATERMELON SUNDAESOPENED: August 17, 2014

CUISINE: Bar, Cocktails, Korean

ADDRESS: 388 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

FACEBOOK: WatermelonSundaes

> TRUMPYOPENED: August 13, 2014

CUISINE: Bar

ADDRESS: 646 High Street, Thornbury

WEB: www.trumpybar.com

FACEBOOK: Trumpybar

> MISS KOREA KITCHENOPENED: August 13, 2014

CUISINE: Japanese, Korean

ADDRESS: 845 Burke Road, Camberwell

FACEBOOK: misskoreakitchen

> SO & SOOPENED: August 12, 2014


ADDRESS: 206 Mount Alexander Road,

Travancore

FACEBOOK: soandsotravancore

> LADYBOY DINING AND BAROPENED: August 6, 2014

CUISINE: Asian, Thai, Wine Bar

ADDRESS: 394 Bridge Road, Richmond

WEB: www.ladyboydining.com.au

FACEBOOK: ladyboydining

> TWO BIRDS BREWING / ROCKWELL AND SONSOPENING: July 31, 2014

CUISINE: American, Brewery, Craft Beer

ADDRESS: 136 Hall Street, Spotswood

FACEBOOK: TwoBirdsBrewing

> LILY LOVES GEORGE CAFEOPENED: July 29, 2014

CUISINE: Café Fare, Coffee, Brunch, Breakfast

ADDRESS: 18 Chapel Street, Blackburn

FACEBOOK: lilylovesgeorgecafe

> WHITE OAKS SALOON BAR AND DININGOPENED: July 25, 2014

CUISINE: American, South, Soul

ADDRESS: 17 Greville St, Prahran

FACEBOOK: whiteoakssaloon

> MR SCRUFFSOPENED: July 24, 2014

CUISINE: Bar, Burger, Mexican

ADDRESS: 60 Smith Street, Collingwood

WEB: www.mrscruffs.com.au

FACEBOOK: Mr-Scruffs

> FINNOPENING: July 18, 2014


ADDRESS: 124 Carlisle St, St Kilda

FACEBOOK: finncafe

> SAINTLYOPENING: July 16, 2014

CUISINE: Burgers

ADDRESS: 81 Ormond Road, Elwood

WEBSITE: www.saintly.net.au

FACEBOOK: Saintly-Burgers

Thanks to @decisivecravings for this

lovely pic of GRAM 42

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BANK PLACEDikstein

BLOCK PLACEBrown Sugar CaféCafé E BiscottiCafé SegoviaOlio Cucina

BOURKE STREETAljisen RamenBottega RestaurantCa De VinCafé On BourkeCafé TonoCafenaticsCarlton ClubDegani’sDonatos CaféEarl CanteenElephant and WheelbarrowFlorentino BarGloria JeansGPO Café Imperial HotelIto Noodle CaféIzakaya HachbehKorovaLanes Edge BarLangleys CaféMister CloseMovida TerrazzaNando'sNashiOmbraPellegrini’s Red ViolinRomano'sRoyal Melbourne HotelSalidaShuji SushiSociety RestaurantSpaghetti TreeSpleen BarStreet CaféThe BundThe Mess HallTuscan Bar GrillTwenty Seconds Café

CENTRE PLACEIssu

CHAPEL STREETTraffik FoodsThe Wolf & I Windsor

CITY SQUARE3 Below

COLLINS PLACEFeeling FruityRoozervelts

COLLINS STREETBistrot D'OrsayBlue BagBox on CollinsCafé EscCharles Dickens TavernCrema EspressoCollins QuarterDegani Café BakeryEgon’s Café BakeryGadjoGloria JeansIn a RushKartelKoko BlackLindt Café Macchiato Sushi BarMamasitaMorganNashiNegroni Bar and GrillParis End CaféPlane Tree CaféPurple Peanuts Japanese CaféSheni's CurriesSilk RoadStrozziSummit Café and BarSwitchboard CaféThe Brazilian BeanThe Kitchen CatThe Sherlock HolmesTreasury Restaurant and BarTutti In PiazzaZuffaZuroona Café

DEGRAVES STREETBarber on DegravesCafé AndiamoDegraves EspressoGrill’dLittle CupcakesSea SaltThe QuarterTOFWD Deli

DRIVER LANEPenny Blue

ELIZABETH STREETCafé ScallettiCafé VictoriaCiti Noodle CaféCoffeaFood IncHudsons CoffeeJasper KitchenLord of the FriesPiazza VittoriaSNITZSpigaThe Garden Café

Tropicana

EXHIBITION STREET180665 Degrees CaféCafé MultitudeCoopers InnDecoy CaféEleven 37Es-X CaféEuropean Bier CaféLocandaMore Than FreshSushi BurgerThe Maj Café (Her Majesty's Theatre)Trunk Bar and Café

EXPLORATION LANELeague of Honest Coffee

FLINDERS LANE101 Café BarAdelphiBluestone BISQBreadwellBrunetti (City Square)Bull and Bear TavernBull RunCafé 53Café RemaCafenaticsCecconisCherry & TwigsChin ChinCity Library CaféCoda Bar RestaurantCoffee EclipseCrema Espresso BarCumulusFull Plate CaféIl Cubico CaféKCLLustre LoungeNighcat BarOverdraft CaféPapa GooseRoasted Coffee BarRosatiSuperfinoSwiss Club VictoriaTazio Birraria PizzeriaTerra RossaThe TrustVirginia PlainYak Bar

FLINDERS STREETBertha Brown

Desi DhabaKikoo SushiKitayaLa Stazione

NandosPress ClubThe ForumTower SushiWaterside Hotel T-Roy Browns

FRANKLIN STREETMiss Libertine

HARDWARE LANEAffogatoAloi NaBasic BitesCampari HouseCharlie’s BarCreperie Le TriskelKhokolat BarMax Café BarPOP Restaurant and BarSettebelloTastebuds of MelbourneThe MillVialetto Restaurant

HOSIER LANEMistyMovida

LA TROBE STREETBasement @ 350 LatrobeBlaq Café BarCafé NostimoCafenatics on LatrobeClub ChefCoffee AcademyDuke of Kent HotelFrescatis Fine FoodsInternet CaféKanda Sushi Noodle BarKlik Food and DrinkLatrobe CaféOriental SpoonSpicy Noodle CaféWilliam Angliss Bistro

LITTLE BOURKE STREETBar HumbugBrother Baba BudanCafé 600 (Hotel Ibis)Ishiya Stonegrill DiningKorean BBQ BuffetKri KriLa Di DaLittle BLongrainMezzo Bar and GrillMrs Parmas+39 PizzaPunch LaneScugnizzoShuji sushiSMXL Café

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Softbelly BarSorry GrandmaSushi & Bon ApetitThe ApartmentVine Café Bar

LITTLE COLLINS STREETBasso Bridie O’Reilly'sBrisqCacao Fine ChocolatesCafé De TuscanyCaffe e TortoChampagne LoungeChestnut Exchange CaféCouncil House 2DiksteinElevensesExchange CoffeeFamish’dFiddler PubGills DinerGordon's Café & BarGreen PressGuava BeanHairy CanaryHudson’sIn a Rush EspressoIrish Times PubKitten ClubMamma’s BoyMar LourinhaMenzies TavernOriental Tea HouseOrtigia PizzeriaPonyQuists CoffeeRare SteakhouseSaki Sushi BarStellini BarTengo SushiTerrace Deli

LITTLE LONSDALE STREET1000 Pound Bend166 Espresso BarAngliss RestaurantCafé 111Café 18Don TooEquinioxGianni LuncheonGiraffe CaféHorse BazaarIl VicolettoLa La LandKoukos CaféMatchModo Mio CaféOddfellows HotelRue BebelonsShop 7 EspressoStrike

Troika BarYork Café

LONSDALE STREETAspro BleBabboBaguette ClubBarakiClub RetroColonial HotelDegani’sDemi TasseEmerald PeacockEncore Café BarHikari SushiJ Walk CaféJapanese Pub ShogunKenny's BakeryLatte Love CaféLe TraiteurLegals Café BarMadame Kay'sUrban DeliWheat Restaurant Bar

MELBOURNE PLACESaint Peters Bar & Restaurant

MEYERS PLACELily BlacksLoopWaiters Restaurant

MORAY STREETWater Rat Hotel

NEWQUAY PROMENADEFish BarLive BaitMecca Bar

QUEEN STREETBellini (ANZ Building)Chaise LoungeDeganiMercat Cross HotelMichaelangeloMuleta'sNashiNourishRomano'sSegafredoSpeck

RUSSELL PLACEBar Ampere

RUSSELL STREETBean RoomBlu Point CaféCafé Little HutChilli CaféChill On Ice Lounge

China BarHawkers CaféInfinity Café BarIshikai Japanese CaféIzakaya Den (Basement)James Squire BrewhouseKing of KingsPostal HallRed HummingbirdSeoul HouseSyn BarTeppansanThe Portland HotelTwo FingersWon Ton House

SPENCER STREETCarron TavernPensione Hotel

SPRING STREETAppitizer KubklamCafé 201City Wine ShopElms Family HotelFederici CaféHudson'sLime Café BarThe European

ST KILDA ROAD606 CaféAroma on St KildaAromatic EspressoBalencea BarBelgian Beer Café BluestoneBiteCafé 409Café 434Café AllegraCafé DecoCafé EquestaCafé NewsCafé PromenadeCafé SafiCafé SaporoCafeteria LoungeCBD Café & FooderyCinnamonsDaily CoffeeGloria Jean’sHeavenIl LocaleIzumiKraveLime CaféMetrop CaféMovoMod Oz MovoNGV Gallery KitchenPurple CaféThe Blue Moose CaféThe St Kilda Rd Boulevarde Café

Times Café

SWANSTON STREETBeer DeluxeCafé ChinottoCafé L’IncontroCafé MimoCiti EspressoClaypot KingCrown Café BakeryDruids Café BarEasy Way TeaGigi Sushi BarGogo SushiHi Fi Bar and BallroomMelbourne Town HallMr Tulk (State Library North)Nando'sNelayan IndonesianOld TownOxford ScholarSoul CaféStarbucksSushi SushiThe LoungeThe OrderThree DegreesTime Out CaféTransportYour Thai Rice NoodleYoung and JacksonYoyogi

TATTERSALLS LANESection 8 (Chinatown)

THE CAUSEWAYGrasshopper’s Feast

WILLIAM STREETIllia Café and BarLa Stradda CaféMetropolitan HotelNashiSlateThe Mint

WILLS STREETOperator25

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