Buried deep within the confines of China Town in the CBD, Shoya is a restaurant recommended by many for its modern spin on traditional Japanese Omakase cuisine. Would Japanese master-chef Shigeo Nonaka live up to his reputation for unique and exquisite flavours? Read More
Sodden Affair : +39 Pizzeria & Degustation Bar
The Nicolini family have been affectionately referred to as the Pizza Kings of Melbourne since their humble beginnings with Pizza Espresso in 1997. Repeatedly voted the city’s best Pizzeria, they... more
Hottest Babe In Town Or Just Lukewarm : Mamasita
A frivolous decision landed us at Mexico’s doorstep after Mr. Photographer finished his hair appointment in the city one fine Saturday. At 5pm, it was too early for dinner and... more
No Flowers in the Attica
Attica was on our list waiting patiently to be ticked off for some time but it never seemed to materialise until San Pellegrino announced its Top 100 World’s Best Restaurants... more
No Guts, No Glory : Chin Chin
This is exactly the kind of eatery I have been waiting for; outrageously unrestrained flavours served all day in a snazzy setting. Chin Chin needs no lengthy introduction here because... more
Slam! Bam! Thank You Ma’am! aka Pacific Seafood BBQ House
Since opening in 2003, Pacific House has been notorious for churning out fast and furious meals served up by smug looking waitstaff. During peak hours, queues spill out onto the... more
Lipari Bistro: Simplistic Italy In The Burbs
So it was getting late on Saturday night and nobody felt like cooking. We had Asian food not long ago and didn't really feel like ordinary take-away once again. A... more
The Essence of Chicken with a Twist
When faced with moments of idleness; dining out or ordering take-away seem to dictate my first trail of thoughts. However, there are occasions where my thoughts will wander off a bit longer... more
DOC Pizza and Mozzarella Bar: La Prima Volta
Ever since one of my colleagues at work mentioned that there was a restaurant serving pizza with truffle oil, I just knew I would be drawn to it like a moth to... more
Master Home Chef : Degustation in Suburbia
We only need the slightest reason to feast; so when we heard that a certain someone was flying over 6000 kilometres to Melbourne just for the weekend to indulge us... more
Shark Fin Inn: Melbourne’s Chinatown Veteran
It's not often that we venture out to the city for an evening meal given the traffic, car parking difficulties and the inconvenience of distance. This was punctuated by the... more