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Lune Croissanterie

Once again, amazing pastries by this French bakery. I can’t emphasise enough how much better their...Once again, amazing pastries by this French bakery. I can’t emphasise enough how much better their ‘traditional’ pastries are though than the fancy swanky ones....

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Lune Croissanterie

No doubt a delicious breakfast once again from Lune, however I should adhere to my own...No doubt a delicious breakfast once again from Lune, however I should adhere to my own advise and stick with the more traditional pastries....

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Lune Croissanterie

A truely great and authentic French bakery. Amazing pastries and good staff, although I would recommend...A truely great and authentic French bakery. Amazing pastries and good staff, although I would recommend going for the more ‘traditional’ pastries. I think I finally understand all...

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Albert Park's bistro secret is out - save this for Albert Park's bistro secret is out - save this for your next lunch date.
🍔 Barramundi Burger: Insanely crispy, fresh, and packed with flavor.
🍝 Beef Ragu Gnocchi: Rich, saucy, melt-in-your-mouth perfection.
☕️ Flat White: The mandatory caffeine hit.
👇 Burger or Gnocchi: which one are you diving into first? Tag your weekend brunch date in the comments below!
📍 Brine Bistro, Albert Park
Brunch in Malvern just levelled up — quietly. The Brunch in Malvern just levelled up — quietly.
The lemongrass chicken quinoa bowl punches way above its price point, and the smoked salmon hash with pink beet purée is the kind of plate you wish you'd found sooner.
📍 Peter Cat, Malvern · $$
Save this for your weekend brunch 🔖
Carolina Cafe and Bar is officially open for the e Carolina Cafe and Bar is officially open for the eveningsbwith their brand-new Italian dinner menu! 🌙🇮🇹

​Here is the lineup from tonight's spread:

​Spaghetti Bolognese: Rich, hearty, and perfectly comforting. 🍝

​Chicken Parmigiana: Crispy, cheesy perfection. 🧀

​Calamari Fritti: Golden, crunchy, and dangerously addictive. 🦑

​We paired it all with a classic Aperol Spritz for that perfect sunset vibe 🍹, plus The Frog Pond—an absolute dream of a matcha drink you have to taste to believe! 🍵🐸

​Tag your next dinner date in the comments below! 👇

​📍 Carolina Cafe and Bar
Avocado toast went to finishing school in a Chines Avocado toast went to finishing school in a Chinese kitchen. ☀️
Noodles, lattes and a menu that doesn't care what genre it's in — just that it's good. This one's worth the walk past the market.
📍 The Human Place, South Yarra 
Save this for your next slow Sunday!
San Telmo’s char-grill is absolutely unmatched. We San Telmo’s char-grill is absolutely unmatched. We went all in on their set menu, and every single plate was a masterclass in fire and flavor.
The lineup:
🦪 Fresh Oysters & zesty Ceviche
🥟 Golden Empanadas & sizzling Chorizo
🔪 Velvety Beef Tartar
🥩 The main event: a flawlessly char-grilled Steak with pillowy Papas
🍮 A silky, rich Flan to finish
Pure, unapologetic indulgence. If you take your steak seriously, this CBD institution needs to be at the very top of your hit list.
👇 Tag the friend who needs to take you here for steak night!
I just found your new bakery obsession in Ballarat I just found your new bakery obsession in Ballarat @cobbscoffee 🥐✨
Cobb's Canteen is simply not messing around. Here is the ultimate trio you need to order:
1. The Tiramisu Danish: Pure, unadulterated decadence. We are talking shatteringly crisp pastry layers loaded with rich, espresso-laced perfection. ☕️
2. The Chook Sandwich: Stacked, fresh, and undeniably top-tier. The ultimate midday flex. 🍗
3. The Sausage Roll: Serving up all those rustic, homey vibes you crave. It is pure, nostalgic comfort wrapped in a golden, flaky crust. 🌭
Are you reaching for the sweet or the savoury first?
Freezing your way through this Melbourne winter? 🥶 Freezing your way through this Melbourne winter? 🥶 Stop scrolling.
Two words: Ramen. Date. 

🍜🔥 We hit up Maido Eatery on Chapel Street, and these two bowls of rich, steamy perfection were exactly the winter cure we needed.

Spicy or classic? Drop your go-to below and tag who owes you a bowl! 👇
📍 Maido Eatery, Chapel Street
Craving Tokyo? Found it in Melbourne. ✈️🇯🇵 Steppin Craving Tokyo? Found it in Melbourne. ✈️🇯🇵
Stepping into Osaka Bench in the CBD feels exactly like finding a hidden, buzzing izakaya in a neon-lit Tokyo alleyway. Immaculate vibes, elite comfort food.
Here is the hit list:
🥞 Okonomiyaki: Sizzling & stacked, must order!
🍳 Omurice: Perfect comfort food.
🥟 Gyoza: Crispy bottoms, juicy centers.
🍜 Slow Braised Beef Ramen: Wow look at the rib!
👇 What are you ordering first? 
Let me know in the comments and tag who is paying!
📍 Osaka Bench, Melbourne CBD
Is this the ultimate dessert combo in Melbourne CB Is this the ultimate dessert combo in Melbourne CBD? 🤤👇
Just hit up Bing Chillin and it did not disappoint. 🍧✨

We dug into the Peach Oolong Bingsu—ridiculously refreshing, light, and with the perfect sweet tea balance—and paired it with their Plain Jane Waffles for that warm, crispy contrast. 🧇🍑🔥
Hot meets cold. Crispy meets melt-in-your-mouth.
Tell me below: Are you Team Bingsu 🍧 or Team Waffles 🧇? (Or both, because balance, right?)
📍 Bing Chillin, Melbourne CBD
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