Overlooking the Fitzroy Gardens in East Melbourne, Italian all-day eatery Roccella has a commanding presence amongst locals. Initially opening in January 2020, not long before the world came to a halt, the restaurant credits its survival on this fiercely loyal community. We were invited to the Sicily themed Italian regional dinner at this modern Italian eatery in East Melbourne.
Hot Pot lovers rejoice with David's Hot Pot Melbourne bringing Sichuan hot pot joy to this city, including a modern vibrant restaurant in Doncaster East. With 30 years of experience behind chef Jianlin Zhang the Doncaster restaurant has already become a popular dining destination in the eastern suburbs. If you're like me you love the sensory experience of a hot pot experience, including the aromas of the steaming soup. We were invited along for a hot pot feast on a weeknight, with plenty of parking nearby.
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The Middle Park Hotel is a local hero with serious dining options, and has gone to another level since being renovated during lockdown. We were invited to wine and dine and experience the dining room (also a large bar, outside area and boutique hotel) offerings at iconic Middle Park Hotel. When people in Melbourne are asked to list their favourite pubs, it seems Middle Park Hotel often comes to the fore in the conversation.
Yakimono, a contemporary high-energy, inner-city eating house is set to pen in late 2021, a collaboration between Chris Lucas and Chef Martin Benn.
Iconic Indian Restaurant Red Pepper on Bourke St in the Melbourne CBD is celebrating it's 15th year of trading, with owner/chef Jagjeet Kaur delighting thousands of Melbourne diners over the years with her signature authentic cooking. This is a great achievement, as Melbourne restaurants often "come and go", especially in these challenging times. For Red Pepper to be firmly established in the Melbourne restaurant scene 15 years after opening in 2006, is a triumph and testimony to Jagjeet and her team.
The Mitchelton Airstream Hotel is a superb premium luxury staycation in regional Victoria, and we were privileged to experience the benefits. Seven full-size, sparkling-new Airstream RVs adorn the Estate to offer a gorgeous stay for guests all year-round. Situated just a short stroll from the Mitchelton Hotel, guests who choose to stay in the Airstreams have their own deck area with furniture – perfect for cosy nights in the great outdoors or a cooked breakfast treat at sunrise.