Melbourne has a nationwide reputation for its food scene. There is an enormous variety of cuisine available and restaurants offering specific types can be found in different areas of the city: Lygon Street for Italian, Little Bourke Street for Chinese, Lonsdale Street for Greek, Victoria Street for Vietnamese, Sydney Road for Turkish and Johnston Street for Spanish. Other cuisines that are well represented in the city’s restaurants include French, American, Mexican, Lebanese, African, Malaysian, Afghan, Swiss and Mongolian.
Regional specialties:• Fish is excellent,
particularly the signature Murray cod. Also try trout, flathead and yellow perch.
• Meats such as beef, lamb and kangaroo.
• Cheeses, such as the creamy sheep’s milk cheese from Highland Farm.
Regional drinks:• Yarra Valley wine is popular, from a crisp Sauvignon blanc to sturdy Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Microbreweries have mushroomed: Mountain Goat, Grand Ridge Brewery and Holgate are all good.
NightlifeMelbourne is home to a
vibrant and varied entertainment culture. There is everything from
ballet, classical
concerts and
opera to plays in Melbourne’s
ornate theaters, as well as street performers. There is an
eclectic array of pubs, bars and nightclubs in and around Melbourne.
Fitzroy is one of the best neighborhoods for traditional pubs, stylish bars, cafes and live music. The city is well regarded for its live music scene and venues vary from major performance venues to backstreet pubs. Beachside
St Kilda has one of the best -
The Esplanade Hotel, or Espy, as well as a burgeoning cafe scene.
Chapel St in South Yarra is where to head if you fancy mingling with the beautiful people.
The
central business district itself has come into its own in recent years and now hosts a plethora of very stylish bars, the best of which are normally tucked away down narrow streets and laneways. If you prefer blending streetside cappuccinos with designer label shopping head to
Carlton.
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