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We had heard good things about Good Days and, loving Vietnamese food as we do, decided to give it a try. It's a small restaurant and extremely popular so we were only able to get a table outside for 1.5 hours. The menu is small and drinks are by the glass so it's not somewhere... Continue Reading →
Chicken coleslaw A friend's mother discovered this little gem located at 481-483 High Street. What a great find! A definite step up from the standard cheap Vietnamese restaurant fare but still very reasonably priced. Offering both BBQ and the usual Vietnamese delicacies, Hao Vinh will become our new regular haunt after trying out a few... Continue Reading →
We had a delicious evening here filled with drinks and nibbles. We enjoyed a couple of cocktails and glasses of rosé as well as an amazing array of delicious food: bacon croquettes, pork dumplings, Korean chicken and desserts. Margarita Bacon croquettes and passionfruit daiquiri Pork dumplings Korean chicken There were three of us and three... Continue Reading →
The Adelphi hotel The Adelphi hotel has a rooftop pool deck and their Om Nom bar on the ground floor offers a drinks and nibbles menu downstairs with the occasional theme night on the roof. Great atmosphere. Bar Ampere Bar Ampere offers a terrific seasonal cocktail list as well as beers, wines and nibbles in... Continue Reading →
Izakaya Den in Russell Street is one of my favourites. This funky, basement venue offers a refreshing take on traditional Japanese favourites. Lovely cocktails and a very cool vibe. Can cater for groups. A terrific pre-show choice. Tuna Tataki Matsumoto in Lygon Street has a fabulous sushi chef and its menu offers everything you could... Continue Reading →
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