The Merrywell Crown, Southbank (West End) http://www.themerrywell.com.au/menus/ Wow, isn’t American food popular at the moment? I don’t know if it’s Man vs Food inspiring everyone, or what, but the number of interesting places we have to go and eat American-style food is multiplying exponentially in Melbourne. Just to croak in a quavery, sort of old … Continue reading
My Mexican Cousin Cnr Sturt Street/Southbank Boulevard (the Melbourne Recital Centre) Southbank My Mexican Cousin is a confusing name for a restaurant. My friends kept thinking we were going for Mexican food, right up until we started to decipher unfamiliar names like “gumbo” and “jambalaya” in the low light of the restaurant. Naming the place … Continue reading
Emporio Della Pasta Crown Southbank Crown Casino is a bit of a wasteland for reasonably priced food. Every time I go there, usually unwillingly – although there was that time I hit up Nobu – I am underwhelmed by my dining options and spend a lot of time saying to whoever is with me, “but … Continue reading
Nobu Crown Casino (& entertainment complex, call it what you will) 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank Web: http://www.noburestaurants.com/melbourne/ BYO: ha! I don’t think so. Unless you’re the type who wants to bring your own bottle of Grange. Last year, on a free dress Friday, myself and one of the other consultants at work were hurriedly sent … Continue reading
Fresh Bread 