Carlisle Street in East St Kilda was the Melbourne Place I got to know well when I first came to Melbourne. It was here I became familiar with Russian and Eastern European food for the first time. The St Kilda Library in Carlisle Street has a large selection of Polish and Russian books in…
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The Ian Potter Center in Federation Square is a great way to spend a damp and misty winter’s day. The Atrium Ian Potter Centre. This wonderful space houses part of NGV (National Gallery of Victoria) . This Gallery shows only Australian Art – which, as far as I know, makes it unique in Australia. …
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Books and Cooks they go together. Dedicated cooks and the rest of us who dabble in cooking and who eat, can’t resist books about food. Take a look at any book shop and there are whole sections of these books covering every possible aspect of food and eating. Often they display mouth watering photos…
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The Hotel Nest in Albert Park is an ideal place for Sunday Lunch. I’m not talking brunch here. This is a place for lunch. It’s an old Pub on the corner of Victoria and Page Streets that like so many pubs in the area has taken on a new lease of life. It has…
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Want an ice cream or a cake fix? The Gelobar at 47 Lygon Street, East Brunswick is the place to start. It is also the place to end – a visit there and you won’t need to try anywhere else. You’ll leave there with a grin on your face. And if you are someone…
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It’s in your face Motorbikes. The décor at La Porchetta in Charlton North is stunning – gob-smacking if you are seeing it for the first time. Full sized motorbikes hang from the ceiling that is already covered with motorbike posters. It’s worth a trip to Carlton North to experience it. The pizzas are at…
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