International Eats

Melbourne Eats: CIBI / Darifusion Korean Cafe & Bar

Published

3 years ago

April 27, 2021

lily

CIBI

If you are trying to have a delicious and healthy exotic brunch in Melbourne , you must visit this Japanese deli, nursery and cafe warehouse! Cibi means ‘little one’ in Japanese. The brand was established in July 2008 by Meg and Zenta Tanaka.

From outside, it looks like just an ordinary warehouse entrance. As you enter, you will be surprised that the store doesn’t match its name ‘CIBI’ which means ‘little’ in japanese.The internal space is divided into a dining area and a homeware retail store.

Here , it is a cute and relaxing spot for a brunch date. They provide Japanese traditional breakfasts alongside some contemporary dishes. After enjoying their own roast coffee you can also shop for a Japanese homewares and some fresh products like handmade pasta or mustard, local apple juice, locally made cheese, tofu etc.

Address: 31-39 Keele Street Collingwood VIC

Website:cibi.com.au

Phone:+61 481398686

Email:info@cibi.com.au

Price range: $-$$ ($45 for two people)

Darifusion Korean Cafe & Bar

Yoon-ji is the owner of DARi. She spent her life learning about the culinary art of traditional Korean food. DARI (다리) means ‘bridge’ in Korean. DARI aims to be the bridge between Melbourne’s buzzy and dynamic culture to South Korea’s sensational flavour and style. DARI represents a fine blend of culture and tradition with a modern twist. They serve Korean street-food like inspired toasts and sandwiches along with traditional beverages and fusion desserts. Bulgogi buns and sandwiches is theri top sales. The sandwich was packed full of flavour and texture with crunch from the cabbage within. Their buns and sandwiches are HUGE! You might get a little messy to eat but you wont regret having it!

Address: 27 Hardware Lane, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Website:darifusion.com

Phone:+61 413101220

Email: ldarikoreanfusion@gmail.com

Price range: $-$$ ($30 for two people)

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International Eats

Melbourne Eats: Tipo 00 / Mamasita

Published

10 months ago

July 12, 2023

lily

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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International Eats

Melbourne Eats: Coda / Florentino

Published

11 months ago

May 31, 2023

katherine

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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International Eats

Melbourne Eats: Grill Americano / Smith St Bistrot

Published

1 year ago

February 17, 2023

katherine

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