Tag: restaurants

The Merrywell 2

‘ve just returned from a merry old evening at The Merrywell. After our final rehearsal for the week, we all needed some merriment, as Chess is a rather depressing show where nobody gets what they want. By the end of the run today, we all just wanted to curl up […]

The Merrywell

In between all of the fine dining of last weekend, there was a quick stop for lunch with the boys (not my boys, someone else’s) at The Merrywell, a new gastro-pub. Situated on the chocolate Yarra at Southbank, The Merrywell is a bright, clean bar and burger kind of place. […]

Coda

After gearing up for a Mexican feast at Mamasita’s, we are shocked when we find the door locked and barred. They do not open Sunday. Sigh. Hmmm, where to? Coda comes to mind. I had dined there half a decade ago so I though it was high time I returned […]

Cumulus Inc.

Cumulus Inc. has been one of the hottest places in Melbourne town since its opening in 2008. Having been there once before it was lovely to revisit it last Sunday morning after a gorgeous, lazy morning where one does not leave bed until the afternoon starts creeping in. Alas though, […]

The European

The European is a Melbourne institution. Evoking the sophistication and old-world atmosphere of the bistros of the continent, with its bent wood chairs and round tables, The European serves wonderful food brimming with classical flavours and techniques. It’s a Saturday night, and the restaurant is packed by 6.30pm. We start […]

Tandoori Sizzler

When we arrived in the car park and I saw a big neon sign saying “Tandoori Sizzler”, visions of Indian salad bars and cheese-bread danced through my head. Alas, it wasn’t a Tandoori Sizzler, but a simple suburban Indian restaurant with great food. The evening was already going well, a […]