Melbourne, capital of the State of Victoria, is workplace and home to one of the most culturally diverse communities in the world. Its population of 3.8 million represents residents from nearly 150 countries from the different continents.
Like other major cities of the world (New York and London, for example) Melbourne is made up of various precincts, each with its own unique character, colour and charm. Culturally individualistic precincts such as Chinatown and Little Italy, transport visitors back to their own homes.
But what places Melbourne in top position as the best Australian city to live in and to visit, is its food and cafe culture, representing almost every type of cuisine found on the face of the earth. It was once said that within just one square mile of Fitzroy, one is able to sample the different cuisine of the 5 main continents. In fact, no one can lay claim to have experienced gastronomic Melbourne without having explored and dined at Brunswick Street in Fitzroy.
Brunswick Street is the most fascinating spot in town being Melbourne’s most vibrant, extreme and lively street. The young bohemian crowd makes Fitzroy a lively place to be at. This is where you’ll find some of the best food, the weirdest shops, the most interesting people, the wildest clothes and the wackiest waiters.
In particular, the blocks on either side of the Johnson Street intersection have a fascinating collection of young designer and retro clothing shops, bookshops, galleries, nurseries, antique dealers and, of course, dozens of great cafes, bars and restaurants. It’s also the street that best reflects Melbourne’s multiculturalism and obsession with food. Here you'll find Thai, Indian, Turkish, Greek, Italian, French, Malaysian, even Ethiopian and Afghan restaurants. You can virtually tour round the culinary world in just three blocks.
We have dined at several places here on Brunswick Street and there are two which have found favours with us. One is Creem (416-418 Brunswick Street), which is host to a very young uppity crowd and offers Australian fusion. Its décor is sort of mixed laid-back Aussie comfort and classy Double Bay savoir faire. The other is Lazar Steakhouse (87 Johnson Street), which serves some of the best steaks in the city. Unlike many newer establishments in Fitzeroy which adopts the latest trend in food, Lazar prides itself in serving hearty old fashioned fare. I have been told that they hang their meat for weeks until they are properly cured before they even get cooked and sent to the table.
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Acland Street at the far end of Fitzroy Street in St Kilda is another of my favourite precincts. Strolling through Acland will transport you to Continental Europe and its cafe culture. Come here on a Sunday morning. After a hearty breakfast at one of Acland Street's cafe, you can proceed to St Kilda sunday market to pick up some hot deals and souvenirs to bring home. The market is held along Fitzroy Street on the beach side.
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And if time permits, be a little more adventurous and board the ferry from St Kilda Pier and head for Williamstown for its famous fish and chips.
Like other major cities of the world (New York and London, for example) Melbourne is made up of various precincts, each with its own unique character, colour and charm. Culturally individualistic precincts such as Chinatown and Little Italy, transport visitors back to their own homes.
But what places Melbourne in top position as the best Australian city to live in and to visit, is its food and cafe culture, representing almost every type of cuisine found on the face of the earth. It was once said that within just one square mile of Fitzroy, one is able to sample the different cuisine of the 5 main continents. In fact, no one can lay claim to have experienced gastronomic Melbourne without having explored and dined at Brunswick Street in Fitzroy.
Brunswick Street is the most fascinating spot in town being Melbourne’s most vibrant, extreme and lively street. The young bohemian crowd makes Fitzroy a lively place to be at. This is where you’ll find some of the best food, the weirdest shops, the most interesting people, the wildest clothes and the wackiest waiters.
In particular, the blocks on either side of the Johnson Street intersection have a fascinating collection of young designer and retro clothing shops, bookshops, galleries, nurseries, antique dealers and, of course, dozens of great cafes, bars and restaurants. It’s also the street that best reflects Melbourne’s multiculturalism and obsession with food. Here you'll find Thai, Indian, Turkish, Greek, Italian, French, Malaysian, even Ethiopian and Afghan restaurants. You can virtually tour round the culinary world in just three blocks.
We have dined at several places here on Brunswick Street and there are two which have found favours with us. One is Creem (416-418 Brunswick Street), which is host to a very young uppity crowd and offers Australian fusion. Its décor is sort of mixed laid-back Aussie comfort and classy Double Bay savoir faire. The other is Lazar Steakhouse (87 Johnson Street), which serves some of the best steaks in the city. Unlike many newer establishments in Fitzeroy which adopts the latest trend in food, Lazar prides itself in serving hearty old fashioned fare. I have been told that they hang their meat for weeks until they are properly cured before they even get cooked and sent to the table.
Acland Street at the far end of Fitzroy Street in St Kilda is another of my favourite precincts. Strolling through Acland will transport you to Continental Europe and its cafe culture. Come here on a Sunday morning. After a hearty breakfast at one of Acland Street's cafe, you can proceed to St Kilda sunday market to pick up some hot deals and souvenirs to bring home. The market is held along Fitzroy Street on the beach side.
And if time permits, be a little more adventurous and board the ferry from St Kilda Pier and head for Williamstown for its famous fish and chips.
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