Posted in Melbourne on Dec 1st, 2010
Huxtable opened a few weeks ago on Smith Street, opposite the Grace Darling. It's quickly become a new favourite — on the Thursday we went, everything else was empty, while Huxtable was hopping. We ended up with the table at the window, with a great view of the street, the restaurant and the bar. I [...]
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Posted in French, Italian, Melbourne on Aug 22nd, 2010
I decided to try this place after noticing the ‘gluten-free friendly’ claim and the '100% like it' votes on Urbanspoon — a food review website where the general public can place assessments of their dining experiences — and I'm glad to say that I did. Nichols food and wine bar has been opened for only [...]
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Posted in Café, Melbourne on Apr 11th, 2008
Quince is an unassuming café in Clifton Hill but away from the main clutch of cafés in Queens Parade. A few years ago, the café changed owners and the new family — owner Jan and her business partner, daughter Rachel — have embraced the alternative side of the neighbourhood while still providing the staples for [...]
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Posted in Café, Melbourne on Apr 11th, 2008
A well known café on the sometimes grungy Smith St strip in Fitzroy, Gluttony lives up to its name. The food is superb and there’s plenty of it. Servings are generous to say the least.
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Posted in Italian, Melbourne on Apr 11th, 2008
The owner of Chianti Bistro in Clifton Hill is a sweet old Italian guy whose two daughters are gluten intolerant. As a result, he’s hyper-aware of the issues of cross-contamination and cooks everything in separate pots if he knows you need it.
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