Category: food

Tequila and Tacos at Los Hermanos

Holy Mole. I can’t think of a better way to spend a spring evening than sipping a margarita under the shade of Los Hermanos’ lemon tree. The Mexican style bar and restaurant teamed up with Tromba to launch their first…

Flying Duck Hotel launch in Prahran

Nestled away in the residential back streets of Prahran lies the Flying Duck Hotel. It’s an unsuspecting establishment. You may have walked past it before and not thought twice. Stepping inside, however, welcomes you into a world of tastes and…

Good Food Month: Sweet Fest

I have possibly the biggest sweet tooth in human history, or at least I thought I did before I walked into the sugar haven that was Good Food Month’s Sweetfest. Right from the inflatable ice cream cone at the door,…

Best of November: monthly wrap

We did it all in November: a gin pop-up bar in the Botanical Gardens; book and magazine launches; an Indian festival of colours; and of course, we managed to stuff our faces with some delicious food while we were at it….

Good Food Month: Ice Cream Social

If there’s something worth doing, it’s worth overdoing. Big Gay Ice Cream teamed up with Gelato Messina to create a gelato heaven at Good Food Month’s Ice Cream Social. Their three decadent desserts came dangerously close to defeating even this…

Glamorama: Fitzroy’s New Late-Night Destination

Brunswick Street’s bar scene was already eclectically wide-ranging, and it just became even more so with the addition of much-anticipated late-night party spot Glamorama. A whole posse of The Plus Ones writers were invited along to the grand opening party…

Dinner at Lounge

Last week Theresa and I headed to Lounge Bar on Swanston Street for a special dinner, along with some old and new food blogging friends from around Melbourne. As part of a new re-vamp of their image and menu, Lounge…

Williamstown’s Wine & Cheese Fest

Offering an afternoon of exploring the nuances of taste, Williamstown’s second rendition of the Wine & Cheese Fest made for a leisurely experience. My plus one and I walked into Seaworks and then had the difficult task of choosing where…

El Atino & Co.: Richmond’s new Latin destination

El Atino brings a burst of Latin flavours to Richmond. This bright new venue is simultaneously a café, store, and aspiring cooking school. On a sunny Melbourne evening, my plus one and I were delighted to experience a glimpse of…

Caffe La Via: worth the trip to Malvern

How often do you hang out on Glenferrie Road? (Aside from heading to Beta Bar after reading our article about it, of course.) That’s what I love about The Plus Ones — we’re always up for exploring the city, including…