If sophisti-casual was a word,this place would define it.
Ian Curley’s luxe Brighton restaurant and wine bar.
Sure,Flora’s menu is designed for vegetarians but the venue’s friendliness is so outsized,it ends up embracing everyone.
Seasonal floating bar for long,boozy lunches on the Yarra.
Some old favourites are closing for good while other spots are packed. What’s going on with Melbourne’s independent bar scene? And why are more venues opening in such a tough economy?
“Whatever the pasta is,order it,” says our critic of Lunetta,where a young chef is charcoal-grilling high on the hill.
Chillis Cottage in Davistown is an excellent spot to enjoy oysters,cinnamon scrolls,breakfast omelettes and gelato sundaes.
A moody Italian restaurant with a casual rooftop bar one level up.
Chilled wine and share plates in a sun-drenched courtyard.
Longtime live music haunt now home to a local craft brewery.