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Melbourne Eats: Le Derrière / Big Vic Deli / Calia Emporium / La Tortilleria

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Le Derrière

Dressed in chic green stripes, Le Derrière by Entrecôte conjures Paris for its South Yarra locals. From petit déjeuner (brekkie) to dinner, you’ll find hot-to-go tarts, pies and pastries. Not forgetting must-haves like red wine vinegar and chilled Bolly. Don’t leave without a crème brûlée doughnut and their signature baguette loaded with steak, frites and secret herb butter sauce.

                  

Locations: 119 Park St South Yarra 3141

Email: dine@entrecote.com.au

Tel: (03) 9804 5468 

 

Big Vic Deli

At Big Vic Deli, aka BVD, the speciality of the day is premium cured meats. Whether it’s Otway bacon or Wagyu salami, they’ve got the makings for a perfect picnic platter. If you’re in need of antipasti, ask the friendly staff for tips on matching olives and Greek cheeses. Pair them with mascarpone-stuffed figs, dolmades and chargrilled artichoke hearts. Pop in for takeaway or order a delivery.

     

Locations: Shop 25-28 Dairy Hall, Elizabeth St Melbourne 3000

Email: bigvicdeli@gmail.com

Tel: (03) 9328 1633

 

 

Calia Emporium

Looking for something different for dinner? Calia in Emporium has a deluxe range of groceries, sourcing goodies from Japan and closer to home. Such as Wagyu striploin for the grill, or Tassie salmon fillet to pan-sear in a flash. But why cook when you can order ready-to-go gyozas, a Japanese chicken curry and green tea chiffon cake? Order an online delivery, or get free click and collect if you’re in the radius.

       

Locations:  Ground Floor, 287 Lonsdale St Melbourne 3000

Email: info@calia.com.au

Tel: (03) 9662 1688

 

 

La Tortilleria

Can’t get enough of La Tortilleria’s authentic Mexican fare? Buy their own-brand corn tortillas and nacho chips, and try making it yourself. They also sell vegan tostadas and blue-corn tortillas. Throw in a jar of spicy-hot salsa and can of refried beans from their grocery and you’ll have dinner on the table, Mexican style. Pop in for takeaway or order a delivery.

               

Locations: 72 Stubbs St Kensington 3031

Email: eatery@latortilleria.com.au

Tel: 1300 556 084

 

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Melbourne Eats: Tipo 00 / Mamasita

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Tipo 00

Tipo 00, named after the finely ground flour used to make pizza and pasta, is owned by chef Andreas Papadakis – last seen in the kitchen at Vue de Monde – as well as head chef Alberto Fava (ex-Merchant) and Luke Skidmore. Papadakis cooks with the same ingredients and techniques acquired from his time in fine diners, but takes an unfussy approach with clean, simple elements here.

Location: 361 Little Bourke Street Melbourne 3000

Website: tipo00.com.au

 

Mamasita

Designer Sarah Townson of Anthology has warmed up the exposed-brick interior with fresh moss, antique mirrors, gothic chandeliers and burgundy banquettes, which line the wall opposite the bar. It’s stocked with all the makings of a classic Parisian cocktail spot (think dirty Martinis and French 75s) and an extensive selection of French and local wine.

Location: Level 1 11 Collins Street Melbourne 3000

Phone: (03) 9650 3821

Website: mamasita.com.au

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Melbourne Eats: Coda / Florentino

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Coda

The clever use of space and the menu of mostly small sharing dishes gives Coda an energy as people pop in for a glass of wine and a couple of scallops, with the comfort of knowing that they can book a table for a Friday night should the want to. Coda is one of Melbourne’s best.

Location: Basement 141 Flinders Lane (corner Oliver Lane) Melbourne

Phone: (03) 9650 3155

Website: codarestaurant.com.au

 

Florentino

This classic Italian dining institution takes pride of place on the top level, upstairs from Florentino Grill and Cellar Bar down on the street. The menu format means every diner eats three courses. If you’re there to really lash out, which of course you are, choose the Gran Tour menu, a lavish five-course set-menu matched with wines from Australia, Italy and France.

Location: 80 Bourke Street Melbourne 3000

Phone: (03) 9662 1811

Website: florentino.com.au

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Melbourne Eats: Grill Americano / Smith St Bistrot

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Grill Americano

With Grill Americano, restaurateur Chris Lucas wasn’t looking to create another Italian restaurant. Melbourne had plenty of those already. Instead, his Italian steakhouse is a reimagining of the grills and brasseries prevalent in Melbourne throughout the ’60s and into the early ’80s. The menu’s centrepiece, though, is the grill section and its bistecca alla Fiorentina. A star of Tuscan cuisine, here it comes in the form of a 1.2-kilogram T-bone cooked over charcoal and doused in sea salt and rosemary.

Location: 101 Collins Street Melbourne 3000

Email: reservations@grillamericano.com

Phone: (03) 8616 8010

Website: grillamericano.com

Smith St Bistrot

Designer Sarah Townson of Anthology has warmed up the exposed-brick interior with fresh moss, antique mirrors, gothic chandeliers and burgundy banquettes, which line the wall opposite the bar. It’s stocked with all the makings of a classic Parisian cocktail spot (think dirty Martinis and French 75s) and an extensive selection of French and local wine.

Location: 300 Smith Street Collingwood 3066

Email: info@smithstbistrot.com.au

Phone: (03) 9419 2202

Website: smithstbistrot.com.au

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