Bankvale Run Restaurant at Marnong Estate is a revelation so close the city of Melbourne and to Tullamarine airport. You won't believe the quality, size and scale of this major offering so accessible to Melburnians and also tourists. The culinary experience in Bankvale Run restaurant under the leadership of top Executive chef Adam Upton is top notch and marries well with the striking sweeping elevated views. You can see for mile and miles out to the Macedon Ranges. The World Loves Melbourne was invited for lunch at Bankvale Restaurant on a perfect Friday winter's day. We were highly impressed if not blown away. What a gem for Victoria and so close to the city!
East End Wine Bar in Camberwell is taking all before it like a Maxy Gawn ruck performance on the MCG. Packed on a Wednesday night in the heart of winter is a great indication of the popularity of this wine bar, and The World Loves Melbourne was invited along to experience the buzz. Walk in to a fashionable bar with dim lighting and attractive spaces, featuring artwork, a long bar and dark floors. Graze away with friends, dates, family and work colleagues with cheese and meat plates, pizzas and wine (always a winning combination), executed with flair.
Arts House and the Melbourne International Film Festival have also announced a new partnership focused on experimentation, new technologies and untold stories, supporting the incredible artists, filmakers and VR experts at the festival this year.
Pure South Kitchen and Stella Artois are collaborating for top notch feasting this winter with a stunning Christmas in July dining experience. World class Tasmanian produce shines through in the savvy Christmas style dishes and is matched with Stella Artois beer. The World Loves Melbourne was invited along to Pure South Kitchen in Southbank for this fun Melbourne winter dining offering.
Bincho Boss in Little Bourke Street (next to Hardware Lane) is a stunning new izakaya Japanese restaurant in the heart of Melbourne. The World Loves Melbourne was invited along to experience signature dishes from the vibrant menu, bringing the Japanese feast! Bincho Boss is perfect for a night out or for a quick lunch in escaping the office.
Celebrating its 68th year, the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) today unveiled its 2019 program – the largest in its history. Featuring 259 feature films, 123 shorts and 16 virtual reality experiences, MIFF 2019 will include 31 world premieres and 160 Australian premieres over 18 electrifying days of cinema. The World Loves Melbourne was invited along to the launch event at the iconic Forum in Melbourne.
Lavana Wholefoods is a plant-based meal delivery and catering service in Melbourne, with exciting meals that are healthy and delicious. The World Loves Melbourne was invited to experience Lavana Wholefoods new vegan menu. We've experienced several meal delivery services in the past and some of them have frankly been boring. Lavana Wholefoods, started by ex-corporate Jess hits the high notes with interesting and delicious meals that had our family singing its praises. In fact there was a rush for the fridge to sample the diverse nutritious and delicious dishes.
Haldi Indian restaurant in trendy Puckle Street in Moonee Ponds is serving up some of the best Indian food in Melbourne. Creamy spicy fragrant curries are made from scratch. Sauces are authentic and diverse, and are not mixed together from one dish to another (like many Indian restaurants). In fact each dish is created from scratch in its own pan. Thus the dishes are vibrant, fresh and authentic. Our experience at Haldi Indian restaurant was sensory and joyous, with big flavours and first class presentation of dishes. Haldi is several steps up from "a good honest local Indian restaurant" and shows a touch of class while still being excellent value.
