Tag: food

Queen of the South brings Mexican food to Prahran

Holy Margarita! The Queen of the South has arrived and she is flaunting Mexico’s finest traditional fare. The new restaurant and bar opened on High St Prahran this January and is already getting a name for herself amongst Mexican food…

Frankies Top Shop

Frankie’s Top Shop in St. Kilda

The first thing that has you smiling when you step through the door of the newly opened Frankie’s Top Shop is the verdant colour palate, with lush green hues across the velour banquette seating, the smart stretches of subway tiles,…

Mahalo Poke Melbourne

Mahalo Poké – Hawaiian and Japanese fusion food

Aloha! Mahalo Poké is serving up Hawaiian and Japanese inspired bowls. Poke is a new Melbourne food trend, although it’s been consumed the sunshine state of Hawaii for hundreds of years. Put simply, it’s raw fish diced into large pieces. In…

Calia Emporium Melbourne

Calia – Michelin with a Twist at Emporium

Calia in Emporium Melbourne is the epitome of the recently-coined hybrid, the ‘grocerant’. We, the consuming masses, love having others cook for us, but we don’t want to let go of the possibility of shopping at the grocery store or…

Melbourne Picnics

Melbourne Picnics presents: Low FODMAP and Gluten-free Picnic

I spent a lazy Saturday morning enjoying a fantastic FODMAP-friendly feast in Fitzroy, courtesy of the amazing humans at Melbourne Picnics. This little start-up was born from the passion that founder Meg has for the finer things in life —…

Dîner en Blanc Melbourne 2017

Dîner en Blanc Melbourne 2017: Treasury Gardens edition

The Plus Ones swung by Dîner en Blanc Melbourne for a quick glass of  Moët Ice Impérial (champagne created by Moët to be enjoyed over ice) and interviews with Melbourne Organiser Sara Walsh and co-founder of Dîner en Blanc, Sandy Safi….

Ms Elwood Melbourne restaurant

Ms Elwood restaurant: swish decor and Asian-inspired menu

If I used one word to describe Ms Elwood restaurant, it would be ‘playful’. Swings hang at the front inviting you in to have some fun. The logo; a girl with a backpack and a mission, create a sense of…

Australian Grand Dairy Awards – a winning event

When you attend an event where Gina Rinehart is in attendance, you know it’s going to be quality. The Australian Grand Dairy Awards, now in its 18th year, represents the best of Australian dairy. This includes, but is not limited…

Bang Bang at the Rifle Club opens with a bang

Bang Bang in Elsternwick is the new home of chef Matthew Dunbar. Formerly of Longrain, Chef Dunbar’s reputation precedes him, and given the popularity of the short popup Bang Bang venture at South Wharf towards the end of last year,…

TGI Fridays Spiked Shake Bistro Morgan Melbourne

TGI Friday’s new spiked monster shakes

TGI Fridays is your home of indulgence. From Jack Daniel’s steaks to their famous burgers, it’s got everything under one roof to get you into a food coma of epic proportions. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better,…