From 10 to 13 March 2017, Moomba will be bustling with a chock-a-block program of free entertainment, workshops, activities and performances. Here’s our pick of the top 6: 1. ROLLER DISCO Pop on some skates and have a boogie at the grooviest roller disco in town. Bust some new moves to the disco beats of …
Looking for 2019 Comedy Festival – click here. One perfect night this March, the greatest stars of local and international comedy make their way by foot, car, plane, tram and uber to the beautiful Regent Theatre on Collins Street for a fabulous night of comedy gold and karmic brownie points. The Gala is the biggest …
Melbourne Explorer visited Paper Plate for their grand opening. Situated on Richmond’s popular Bridge Road, Paper Plate is bringing a Vietnamese flare to an increasingly diverse foodie hub. An asian inspired cocktail list greets you for dinner. My recommendation is the Mekhong Sour with whisky, citrus, egg whites and cinnamon, or their famous espresso martini …
On a spare Saturday morning we decided to visit Penta, in Elsternwick, just off the busy Glen Huntly Road. Its been open for a few months now and is a great addition to our local neighbourhood. We tried the Penta Benedict, with braised beef cheek, watercress, poached eggs, jalapeno hollandaise on a sweet potato waffle. …
Melbourne Explorer joined Sake in Hamer Hall at the Arts Centre in Southbank for some Friday night drinks during the Melbourne Open. The aptly named “Nadel” cocktail (pic below) was the best way to soak up the Melbourne summer sun. Check them out. Find Them Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 www.sakerestaurant.com.au
El Atino & Co is an incredible latin american restaurant, set inside their food store on Richmond’s popular Bridge Road. Very flavourful food, with my favourites being the lamb cutlets with mint pea mash and the ‘mystery’ taco. The other dishes we tried were the ‘chocolate sweet sin’ brownie and peruvian para rellena. A must …
Invited by Carosello Pizza, along with other foodies, we sampled a selection from their extensive menu. They have a great range of pizzas and pastas, and the must try is the seafood pizza and sorbet. Check out the pictures below. Find Them Cnr Margaret and Hall Streets, Moonee Ponds VIC www.carosello.com.au
