Prahran Market, Melbourne

Smithsonian MagazineSep 17

A Tiny Town in the Italian Riviera Has Its Own Version of Focaccia, and Let This Be a Warning—It's Addictive

Unlike the pillowy-soft focaccia that’s more widely known, focaccia di Recco is thin, crispy and filled with gooey cheese

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Prahran MarketMarketLocated on Commercial Road near Chapel Street, it was established in neighbouring Prahran in the 1860s, before moving…
Flower DrumRestaurantIt is frequently booked months in advance.
Top PaddockCaféAll-day café and restaurant at 658 Church Street, Richmond VIC 3121.
RoccellaRestaurantWelcome to Roccella, all day Italian restaurant Melbourne, looking over the beautiful Fitzroy gardens.
A1 BakeryBakeryOur birthplace and flagship store in Brunswick, where A1 Bakery began as a Lebanese bakery in Melbourne.
Very Good FalafelRestaurantOpen Monday to Friday, 11AM - 8:30PM & Saturdays, 11AM – 5PM.
WaxflowerBarWaxflower Bar - Open Tues to Sun: 12 to 11PM - Seasonal food, coffee, local beers, carefully selected wines and a…
Simply SpanishRestaurantExperience award-winning authentic Spanish paella at Simply Spanish in South Melbourne.
CIBICaféJapanese-inspired cafe & design store in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Bench Coffee CoCafé
WarkopCafé
GimletRestaurant
MinamishimaRestaurant
LuneBakery
MarionPark
Mirror Mirror Rooftop LoungeRestaurant
Coventry BookstoreSight
SavannaPark

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Lonely PlanetSep 17

What to Eat and Drink in Melbourne

Australia’s cultural and sporting capital is also one of the world

food lovers’ wonderland trading since 1864

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Prahran MarketMarketfood lovers’ wonderland trading since 1864
Bench Coffee CoCaféglass-block counter inspired by Maison de Verre
WarkopCafésandwiches with Indonesian twists
Flower DrumRestaurantclassic Cantonese cuisine in Chinatown
GimletRestaurantDeco-era dining room with Gatsby vibe
Top PaddockCafécreative, sustainably minded dishes
MinamishimaRestauranthigh-end omakase counter
LuneBakerypastry shop dedicated to the perfect croissant
MarionParkwine bar with well-versed staff
RoccellaRestaurantslick, all-day eatery overlooking Fitzroy Gardens
A1 BakeryBakeryMiddle Eastern bakery, café and grocer
Very Good FalafelRestaurantstraightforward menu of pita, plates and salads
WaxflowerBarwine bar inspired by Tokyo and London spaces
Simply SpanishRestaurantrestaurant known for paella
Mirror Mirror Rooftop LoungeRestaurantrooftop lounge with skyscraper views
Coventry BookstoreSightcozy bookstore
SavannaParkEthiopian and Eritrean food
CIBICaféhomewares shop and cafe celebrating Japan

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Lonely PlanetAug 14

10 tips for seeing Melbourne on a budget

Ah, Melbourne...this city will enrich your soul but empty your bank account. Here

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St KildaNeighborhoodoffers inexpensive accommodation
Market Lane CoffeeCafécoffee culture
BounceHotelhostel room for $70
Olovo South YarraHotelbasic room for two at $320
Space HotelHotelhas dorm beds and private rooms
Ibis Budget Melbourne CBDHotelcompact and clean rooms
Nomads St KildaHotelhostel option in St Kilda
NGV InternationalArts centrestages annual "Winter Masterpieces" exhibition
Free Tram ZonePlacefree tram travel within the CBD
Myki cardPlacepublic transport card, costs $6
SkybusPlacefrequent service to the city center
Queen Victoria MarketMarketstalls and vans serving hot dishes
Flagstaff GardensParkgardens near Queen Victoria Market
South Melbourne MarketMarketOpened in 1867, it is the oldest continuously operating market in Melbourne.
Prahran MarketMarketLocated on Commercial Road near Chapel Street, it was established in neighbouring Prahran in the 1860s, before moving…
Preston MarketMarketIt is the second-largest market in Melbourne with over 80,000 visitors per week.
Royal Botanic GardensGardensprawling repository of nature
Royal ParkParknature reserve with native trees
Fitzroy GardensParkThe gardens are bounded by Clarendon Street, Albert Street, Lansdowne Street, and Wellington Parade with the Treasury…
Treasury GardensParkThe gardens are bounded by Wellington Parade, Spring Street, Treasury Place, and by the Fitzroy Gardens across Lansdowne…
Carlton GardensParkThe gardens are a popular picnic and barbecue area, and are home to an array of wildlife, including…
NGV AustraliaMuseumdisplays Australian art
Australian Centre for the Moving ImageMuseumcelebrates television and film
MV Tours appPlaceapp for walking tours of precincts
Footscray MarketMarket

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A Tiny Town in the Italian Riviera Has Its Own Version of Focaccia, and Let This Be a Warning—It's Addictive

What to Eat and Drink in Melbourne

10 tips for seeing Melbourne on a budget