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Two weekends ago three of my girlfriends and I headed down to Melbourne for the weekend. Over three days we ate our way through some of Melbourne’s top restaurants, shopped in the CBD, Brunswick St & Bridge Road and partied to no earlier then 3am on each night. All in all it was a great weekend getaway..if I for some reason get kicked out of Sydney, I will happily call Melbourne my new home.
This blog is just a jumble of photos taken over the three days….some pics of food and some shots of the city. I’ll also be posting a separate blog on MoVida in the next few days.
After some much enjoyed shopping we ventured up tattersalls lane (in Chinatown area) looking for a dumpling bar that a friend had recommended, the place didn’t open till 5 so we decided to go for a walk but instead we came across this bar called Section 8 right next door. The decor was extremely funky with graffiti covering the walls and random statues and ornaments such as my sheep friend above. Place had a growing crowd as it was close to 5pm and after work drinks were starting.
The whole venue was pretty much outdoors except for the bar which was built from an old shipping container type thing and a few sheets of plastic that extended from a wall on the side. Place was uber chic and one of those places you would definitely recommend to others if they wanted a chilled atmosphere and good bar menu.
We didn’t have time to go to the original Brunetti’s in Carlton, but we did manage to stop off at their cafe in the CBD for a coffee and panini. We ordered the one with prosciutto rocket and some sort of soft cheese. Bread was nice and crispy which is always good. The place had a whole choice of savoury sandwiches & pizzas as well as a large display of cakes and biscuits to enjoy. Next time I’m in Melbourne I will definitely fit in time to head down to Carlton.
Following on from my Melbourne Weekend Away blog, I have finally sat down and had the time to blog about MoVida, an amazingly fantastic Spanish restaurant in the Melbourne CBD. This is my second visit to Melbourne & also my second visit to MoVida. It is now within my religion that I have to visit here on any Melbourne visit.
The menu at MoVida is split into Tapas & Racion. Tapa being the small individual pieces (buy per piece) and Racion which are good for sharing amongst a few people or a large dish for one.
We started with a few tapa. First was the Anchoa- Hand-filleted anchovies on croutons with smoked tomato sorbet. The texture of ice cold sorbet against a salty fillet of anchovy was definitely different and an acquired taste, I have a love for anchovies though so it was thoroughly enjoyed.
My one piece of advice for people in Melbourne or heading to Melbourne is to check this joint out, you definitely won’t be disappointed. I recommend making a booking in advance, we booked about 3 weeks before our trip and couldn’t get a spot on the Friday or Saturday night. There is also MoVida Next Door (literally next door- venue is a lot smaller, food is just as good), MoVida Aqui or MoVida Terraza (both on Bourke Street).
If you need somewhere for breakfast this weekend, my favourite place is Uliveto in Darlinghurst (underneath Hugos). The cafe gets sunshine during breakfast hours, perfect for sitting outside and enjoying a coffee and reading the paper. You never have to wait too long for a seat, but the place is constantly pumping. You won’t be disappointed with the menu either, breakfast is served all day, with the lunch menu also looking just as appetising. Dont forget to check the specials board as they often have some really tasty options up there as well.