MLF 2007 - Where To Eat
Manifesting Literary Feminisms Conference: 'Where to Eat Guide'
Melbourne is a great food city and there are hundreds of fabulous cafes, pubs, restaurants and bars within walking distance of the Conference Venue. We have made a selection of some reviewed in the The Age Good Food Guide 2008 below. There will be a copy of the Good Food Guide as well as the Cheap Eats Guide available at the registration desk during the conference so that you can enjoy some of the wonderful culinary experiences Melbourne has to offer.
Pan Asian
Longrain (Thai): 40-44 Little Bourke Street, City (9671 3151) http://www.longrain.com/
Bok Choy Tang (N Chinese): Federation Square, City (9650 8666) http://www.bokchoytang.com.au/
Gingerboy (SE Asian): 27-29 Crossley Street, City (9662 4200) http://www.gingerboy.com.au
European
Bistrot d’Orsay: 184 Collins St, City (9654 6498)
http://www.miettas.com.au/Australia/Victoria/Melbourne/Bistrot_DOrsay.html
European: 161 Spring St, City (9654 0811) http://www.miettas.com.au/cgi/srch.cgi?id=1023
Punch Lane: 43 Little Bourke Street, City (9639 4944) http://www.punchlane.com.au/
Iberian/Mediterranean
MoVida (Modern Spanish): 1 Hosier Lane, City (9663 3038) http://www.movida.com.au/
Bar Lourinhã (Iberian/Italian): 37 Little Collins Street, City (9663 7890) http://www.barlourinha.com.au/
Mini (Modern Greek): Basement, 141 Flinders Lane, City (9650 8830) http://minirestaurant.com.au/
Ablas (Lebanese): 109 Elgin Street, Carlton (9347 0006) http://ablas.com.au/
Italian
Cecconi’s Cantina: Basement, 61 Flinders Lane, City (9663 0222) http://www.cecconis.com/
The Italian: 2 Malthouse Lane, City (9654 9499) http://www.theitalian.com.au/
Grossi Florentino: 80 Bourke Street, City (9662 1811) http://www.grossiflorentino.com/
Organic/Local Produce
100 Mile Café: Melbourne Central (cnr Swanston & La Trobe Streets) City (9654 0808) http://www.100milecafe.com.au/
Food Intolerance Friendly
S Komatsu (Gluten-free, lactose free Japanese): 62 Wellington parade, East Melbourne (9415 7266) http://www.nexgeneats.com/s.komatsu/
Vegetarian
Gopals: 139 Swanston Street (9650 1578) & Crossways: 123 Swanston Street
http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au/E/V/MELBO/0035/71/03/
Shakahari: 201-203 Faraday Street, Carlton (9347 3848) http://www.shakahari.com.au/
Moroccan Soup Bar: 183 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy (9482 4240)
http://www.theage.com.au/news/Epicure/Top-of-the-menu/2005/02/27/1109439453693.html
Best bars in the city:
http://www.theage.com.au/news/Epicure/For-those-in-the-know/2005/01/05/1104832169434.html
Best Breakfast:
Benitos (weekdays): 445 Little Collins Street, City (9670 5347)
European (7 days): 161 Spring Street, City (9654 0811)
Felt, Hotel Lindrum: 26 Flinders Street, City (9639 6811) http://www.hotellindrum.com.au/felt/
Top 5 Cheap Eats in the City:
Chocolate Buddha (Japanese noodle bar): Federation Square (9654 5688)
http://www.chocolatebuddha.com.au/
City Wine Shop (wine bar/gourmet snacks): 159 Spring Street, City (9654 6657)
http://www.citywineshop.net.au/flash.htm
Degraves Espresso Bar (good coffee/panini bar): 23 Degraves Street, City (9654 1245)
Grossi Florentino Cellar Bar (European): 80 Bourke street, City (9662 1811)
Transport Public Bar (modern pub with views of city): Federation Square (9654 8808)
Top 5 Food Guide rated Restaurants in the City:
Ezard at Adelphi Hotel (Contemporary): 187 Flinders Lane, City (9639 6811)
Flower Drum (Chinese): 17 Market Street, City (9662 3655)
The Press Club (Modern Greek): 72 Flinders Street, City (9677 9677)
http://www.thepressclub.com.au/
Rockpool Bar & Restaurant (Seafood/Grill): Crown Casino Complex, Southbank (8648 1900)
http://www.rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au/rpm_home.aspx
Becco (Italian): 11-25 Crossley Street, City (9663 3000)
http://becco.com.au/welcome.html
Top 5 Food Guide rated Restaurants within short taxi ride of City:
Botanical (Contemporary/Australian): 169 Domain Rd, South Yarra (9820 7888)
http://www.thebotanical.com.au/
Jacques Reymond (Contemporary/French): 78 Williams Rd, Windsor (9525 2178)
http://www.jacquesreymond.com.au/
Circa at the Prince (Contemporary/European): 2 Acland Street, St Kilda (9536 112)
Donovans (Seafood/Grill on the beachfront): 40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda (9534 8221)
http://www.donovanshouse.com.au/
Pearl (Contemporary/Asian): 631-633 Church Street, Richmond (9421 4599)
http://www.pearlrestaurant.com.au/
Food precincts in the city or within short tram ride:
Café/bars: Flinders Lane (between Spring & Elizabeth Streets)
Chinatown: Little Bourke Street, City
Italian (pizza/pasta): Lygon Street, Carlton (inner city suburb)
Spanish: Johnston Street, Fitzroy (inner city suburb)
Pubs, cafés and restaurants: Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Bars, restaurants, cafes, pubs: Fitzroy Street, St Kilda (beachside suburb)
Resources:
Comprehensive online restaurant guide: http://miettas.com.au/
Tourist Information: http://www.visitmelbourne.com/