These came out of that little pink book!
Sights:
ABC pod tours
Docklands Winter Wonderland
Laneway Commissions
Blindside
The Narrows
Citylights Until Never
Shopping:
Rancho Notorious
Drinking:
Lily Blacks
Gallery bars:
Carlton Hotel
Fad Gallery
Eurotrash
Pushka (This was behind our hotel!)
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Friday, August 17, 2007
Carlton
About Carlton:
Lygon Street in Carlton is Melbourne’s own Little Italy. It is the place where the city’s famous café culture was born, with the arrival of Melbourne’s first espresso machine at one of the street’s Italian-owned cafes in the 1950s.
Further down Lygon Street you’ll find bookshops, galleries and plenty of shops selling the latest European and Australian fashions. The crowd here is mixed – from students at the nearby university, to the literary set buying up big at Readings bookstore and older Italian men just watching the world go by.
How to get there:
Tram: Number 1 or 22 heading north from Swanston Street
Bus: Numbers 20, 201, 203 or 207 from Melbourne Central
Travelling time: 15 minutes.
Lygon Street in Carlton is Melbourne’s own Little Italy. It is the place where the city’s famous café culture was born, with the arrival of Melbourne’s first espresso machine at one of the street’s Italian-owned cafes in the 1950s.
Further down Lygon Street you’ll find bookshops, galleries and plenty of shops selling the latest European and Australian fashions. The crowd here is mixed – from students at the nearby university, to the literary set buying up big at Readings bookstore and older Italian men just watching the world go by.
How to get there:
Tram: Number 1 or 22 heading north from Swanston Street
Bus: Numbers 20, 201, 203 or 207 from Melbourne Central
Travelling time: 15 minutes.
Fitzroy
About:
Inner suburban Fitzroy is home to Melbourne’s bohemian culture. An edgy mix of alternative, artistic and trendy elements, it has a fascinating collection of young designer and retro clothes shops, bookshops, galleries, cafes and restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife.
A short walk along Brunswick Street, Fitzroy’s backbone, will give you a feel for this popular suburb. You will see quaint and quirky shops, and eclectic art on offer in nearby studios, galleries and workshops, all set off by colourful public art street benches. Pick up bargain retro and recycled fashion, arty homewares, unique locally made jewellery or just a colourful bunch of flowers. Wander through pop culture at Polyester Books or just have a browse through the alternative secondhand stores to find a bargain.
Brunswick Street’s cool cafes, restaurants and boisterous bars offer something at any time of day, serving breakfast all day and coming alive at night with crowds of locals turning up to eat, drink and enjoy themselves.
How to get there:
Tram: Number 112 from Collins Street or number 86 from Bourke Street
Travelling time: 15 minutes.
Attractions:
Rose Street Artists' Market (Saturday)
Food:
Babka Bakery Cafe, 358 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Breizoz French Creperie, 49 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Chocolateria San Churro, 277 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Trampoline Gelato, 381 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Don Vincenzo, Brunswick St Fitrzoy
Woodstock Cafe, 612 Nicholson St, North Fitzroy
Ici, 354 Napier St Fitzroy
Madame Sou Sou, 231 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Bebida, 325 Smith St Fitzroy (tapas)
Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St Fitzroy ($4 pizzas)
Cafe Nova, 307 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Going Out
Polly's 401 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Evelyn Hotel Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Scenescape >
Inner suburban Fitzroy is home to Melbourne’s bohemian culture. An edgy mix of alternative, artistic and trendy elements, it has a fascinating collection of young designer and retro clothes shops, bookshops, galleries, cafes and restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife.
A short walk along Brunswick Street, Fitzroy’s backbone, will give you a feel for this popular suburb. You will see quaint and quirky shops, and eclectic art on offer in nearby studios, galleries and workshops, all set off by colourful public art street benches. Pick up bargain retro and recycled fashion, arty homewares, unique locally made jewellery or just a colourful bunch of flowers. Wander through pop culture at Polyester Books or just have a browse through the alternative secondhand stores to find a bargain.
Brunswick Street’s cool cafes, restaurants and boisterous bars offer something at any time of day, serving breakfast all day and coming alive at night with crowds of locals turning up to eat, drink and enjoy themselves.
How to get there:
Tram: Number 112 from Collins Street or number 86 from Bourke Street
Travelling time: 15 minutes.
Attractions:
Rose Street Artists' Market (Saturday)
Food:
Babka Bakery Cafe, 358 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Breizoz French Creperie, 49 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Chocolateria San Churro, 277 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Trampoline Gelato, 381 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Don Vincenzo, Brunswick St Fitrzoy
Woodstock Cafe, 612 Nicholson St, North Fitzroy
Ici, 354 Napier St Fitzroy
Madame Sou Sou, 231 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Bebida, 325 Smith St Fitzroy (tapas)
Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St Fitzroy ($4 pizzas)
Cafe Nova, 307 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Going Out
Polly's 401 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Evelyn Hotel Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Scenescape >
Shopping
My friends is going to bring those Hidden Secret cards in for me next week.
Meanwhile, here's some details about great shopping places. Apparently Chapel St is shit (imagine Neutral Bay)
Bridge Road, Richmond
Indulge in divine after-five gear from a range of stores, you can even get something made-to-measure. Discover bargains at outlets including Country Road, Perri Cutten, Kookai and Quick Brown Fox. Find something a little bit different from Exentrix and new and vintage fashion at Meet me at Mike's. Just keep on walking along the street and discover lingerie, sportswear, street wear, suits and more.
From the city, take the number 48 or 75 tram from Flinders Street to Bridge Road. Alternatively, take a leisurely walk along Flinders Street and Wellington Parade, past the MCG and on to Bridge Road.
GPO
The historic Melbourne General Post Office (GPO) reopened in August 2004 as a fashion, food and shopping precinct of serious sophistication. Covering an entire city block it houses more than 60 stores that span the spectrum of the Melbourne shopping experience.
Discover funky threads for guys and girls at Roy, Ben Sherman and Camper Shoes. Get European menswear from Satori and Harrolds Shirt. Find gorgeous gear for girls at Wayne Cooper, Akira, Zimmerman and Nicolangëla. The list of high profile contemporary brands goes on.
The white GPO building is located on the corner of Bourke and Elizabeth streets. Catch any tram on Bourke or Elizabeth streets or catch a train to Flinders Street Station and stroll north along Elizabeth Street.
QV
QV is Melbourne's new inner city laneway precinct featuring a dynamic mix of high-end fashion and lifestyle retailers and a European style piazza with cafés, restaurants and bars.
Albert Coates Lane is home to Australian and international fashion labels, including Wayne Cooper, Cactus Jam, Dizingof, Christensen Copenhagen, Nicola Finetti, Alberto Piazza and Guess. Boasting world renowned boutiques, many of the Albert Coates Lane stores deliver fashion to Melbourne fresh from the catwalks of Milan and Paris.
Street, surf and youth fashion are based in Red Cape Lane with stores such as Street Exchange, Jaksbad, Loreak Mendian, Glue and Edge Clothing.
QV is located between Swanston and Russell streets and Lonsdale and Little Lonsdale streets. Catch any tram that runs along Swanston Street or take the train to Melbourne Central.
Plus, a massive list of CBD shops can be seen down the left nav here and here.
Meanwhile, here's some details about great shopping places. Apparently Chapel St is shit (imagine Neutral Bay)
Bridge Road, Richmond
Indulge in divine after-five gear from a range of stores, you can even get something made-to-measure. Discover bargains at outlets including Country Road, Perri Cutten, Kookai and Quick Brown Fox. Find something a little bit different from Exentrix and new and vintage fashion at Meet me at Mike's. Just keep on walking along the street and discover lingerie, sportswear, street wear, suits and more.
From the city, take the number 48 or 75 tram from Flinders Street to Bridge Road. Alternatively, take a leisurely walk along Flinders Street and Wellington Parade, past the MCG and on to Bridge Road.
GPO
The historic Melbourne General Post Office (GPO) reopened in August 2004 as a fashion, food and shopping precinct of serious sophistication. Covering an entire city block it houses more than 60 stores that span the spectrum of the Melbourne shopping experience.
Discover funky threads for guys and girls at Roy, Ben Sherman and Camper Shoes. Get European menswear from Satori and Harrolds Shirt. Find gorgeous gear for girls at Wayne Cooper, Akira, Zimmerman and Nicolangëla. The list of high profile contemporary brands goes on.
The white GPO building is located on the corner of Bourke and Elizabeth streets. Catch any tram on Bourke or Elizabeth streets or catch a train to Flinders Street Station and stroll north along Elizabeth Street.
QV
QV is Melbourne's new inner city laneway precinct featuring a dynamic mix of high-end fashion and lifestyle retailers and a European style piazza with cafés, restaurants and bars.
Albert Coates Lane is home to Australian and international fashion labels, including Wayne Cooper, Cactus Jam, Dizingof, Christensen Copenhagen, Nicola Finetti, Alberto Piazza and Guess. Boasting world renowned boutiques, many of the Albert Coates Lane stores deliver fashion to Melbourne fresh from the catwalks of Milan and Paris.
Street, surf and youth fashion are based in Red Cape Lane with stores such as Street Exchange, Jaksbad, Loreak Mendian, Glue and Edge Clothing.
QV is located between Swanston and Russell streets and Lonsdale and Little Lonsdale streets. Catch any tram that runs along Swanston Street or take the train to Melbourne Central.
Plus, a massive list of CBD shops can be seen down the left nav here and here.
Markets!
Saturday Markets
Rose Street Artists' Market, 60 Rose St Fitzroy
"You’ll find some of Melbourne’s best emerging artists and designers selling everything from the weird to the wonderful!"
Open 11am - 5pm
In between Brunswick and Nicholson Streets. Catch tram 96 from Bourke St. or 112 from Collins St. both trams pass Rose St.
Sunday Markets
Sunday Markets at the Victorian Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank
" Gift ideas include handmade ceramics, textiles, Australian timber woodwork, jewellery and stunning photography. Discover myriad treasures ranging from antique kaliedoscopes to organic teas, silks, sculptures, baubles, gems and pearls, scarves with flair and much, much more to capture the imagination."
Open 10am - 5pm
Short stroll from Flinders St Station, just over Prince's Bridge, beside the Yarra.
St Kilda Esplanade Art and Craft Market, Upper Esplanade St Kilda
Open 10am - 5pm
- Living Art Market, St Kilda Primary School 2a Brighton Road
- The Esplanade Market, Upper Esplanade St Kilda
Rotoary's Camberwell Market, Station Street (behind Burke Road) Camberwell
"Over 350 stalls ranging from antiques to collectibles, bric-a-brac and clothing"
Rose Street Artists' Market, 60 Rose St Fitzroy
"You’ll find some of Melbourne’s best emerging artists and designers selling everything from the weird to the wonderful!"
Open 11am - 5pm
In between Brunswick and Nicholson Streets. Catch tram 96 from Bourke St. or 112 from Collins St. both trams pass Rose St.
Sunday Markets
Sunday Markets at the Victorian Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank
" Gift ideas include handmade ceramics, textiles, Australian timber woodwork, jewellery and stunning photography. Discover myriad treasures ranging from antique kaliedoscopes to organic teas, silks, sculptures, baubles, gems and pearls, scarves with flair and much, much more to capture the imagination."
Open 10am - 5pm
Short stroll from Flinders St Station, just over Prince's Bridge, beside the Yarra.
St Kilda Esplanade Art and Craft Market, Upper Esplanade St Kilda
Open 10am - 5pm
- Living Art Market, St Kilda Primary School 2a Brighton Road
- The Esplanade Market, Upper Esplanade St Kilda
Rotoary's Camberwell Market, Station Street (behind Burke Road) Camberwell
"Over 350 stalls ranging from antiques to collectibles, bric-a-brac and clothing"
Thursday, August 16, 2007
St Kilda
From Visit Melbourne:
"Away from the foreshore, you’ll find much of St Kilda’s activity concentrated in Fitzroy and Acland streets. Fitzroy Street is renowned for its cool cafes, restaurants and bars, with tables spilling onto the footpath, and is one of Melbourne’s most attractive eating and drinking streets. Nearby Acland Street is a bustling, vibrant street with an eclectic mix of restaurants, wine bars and continental cake shops. During the day the streets are lined with people drinking lattes; at night they’re buzzing with clubbers and night owls.
The second-hand stores in Acland Street are favourites for bric-a-brac shoppers and retro fashion dressers. Go treasure hunting for a stylish gift, and don’t miss the selection of independent music and book stores, as well as second-hand furniture."
How to get there:
Any tram with St Kilda beach displayed or number 96 from Bourke Street, 15 and 16 on Swanston Street or number 12 on Collins Street
Travelling time: 25 minutes
Attractions:
Luna Park, 18 Lower Esplanade
Open 11am - 6pm
Unlimited pass: $35.95
"Away from the foreshore, you’ll find much of St Kilda’s activity concentrated in Fitzroy and Acland streets. Fitzroy Street is renowned for its cool cafes, restaurants and bars, with tables spilling onto the footpath, and is one of Melbourne’s most attractive eating and drinking streets. Nearby Acland Street is a bustling, vibrant street with an eclectic mix of restaurants, wine bars and continental cake shops. During the day the streets are lined with people drinking lattes; at night they’re buzzing with clubbers and night owls.
The second-hand stores in Acland Street are favourites for bric-a-brac shoppers and retro fashion dressers. Go treasure hunting for a stylish gift, and don’t miss the selection of independent music and book stores, as well as second-hand furniture."
How to get there:
Any tram with St Kilda beach displayed or number 96 from Bourke Street, 15 and 16 on Swanston Street or number 12 on Collins Street
Travelling time: 25 minutes
Attractions:
Luna Park, 18 Lower Esplanade
Open 11am - 6pm
Unlimited pass: $35.95
Hotel Causeway
Situated in the vibrant heart of Melbourne, located directly opposite David Jones department store on Little Collins Street, is the Hotel Causeway. The Hotel Causeway is a stylish and sophisticated boutique hotel that is surrounded by Melbourne's lively fashion and cafe circle and is within easy walking distance to all Melbourne's business houses, tourist attractions, sporting and entertainment venues.
All rooms are tastefully decorated with rich woods, contrasted with crisp white duvets and aubergine coloured contemporary furnishings. For guest's comfort all rooms have individual climate control, separate desk, dedicated fax/modem points, direct dial phone, remote controlled televsion with in-house movies, satellite television, private safe, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, slippers and dressing gowns.
Hotel facilities include lounge/bar, spacious gym with 'life fitness equipment', steam room, intimate meeting room, non smoking floors, guest laundry, a unique Roof Terrace complete with sunlounge chairs, 24 hour reception, tour desk, and for guest security, electronic key cards.
No matter what room type you choose at Hotel Causeway all tariffs include the same value added extras including a continental buffet breakfast served in the Howey Lounge, morning newspaper and welcome gift on arrival.
Twin room:
Buffet breakfast:
Gym:
All rooms are tastefully decorated with rich woods, contrasted with crisp white duvets and aubergine coloured contemporary furnishings. For guest's comfort all rooms have individual climate control, separate desk, dedicated fax/modem points, direct dial phone, remote controlled televsion with in-house movies, satellite television, private safe, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, slippers and dressing gowns.
Hotel facilities include lounge/bar, spacious gym with 'life fitness equipment', steam room, intimate meeting room, non smoking floors, guest laundry, a unique Roof Terrace complete with sunlounge chairs, 24 hour reception, tour desk, and for guest security, electronic key cards.
No matter what room type you choose at Hotel Causeway all tariffs include the same value added extras including a continental buffet breakfast served in the Howey Lounge, morning newspaper and welcome gift on arrival.
275 Little Collins St:
Reception:
Twin room:
Bathroom:
Buffet breakfast:
Gym:
Saturday, August 11, 2007
shopping :)
we need to go to Bridge Road
apparently GREAT shopping, then it runs into chapel st... for more shopping :)
apparently GREAT shopping, then it runs into chapel st... for more shopping :)
Friday, August 10, 2007
Things to see and do
I don't think we'll have any time! But I'll list them anyway.
Melbourne Writers Festival
Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to now
cost: $20
180 St Kilda Road, Southbank
Open 10am - 5pm
Trams: Swanston Street / St Kilda Road trams (1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 22, 25, 64, 67, 72) travel past NGV International. Alight at the Victorian Arts Centre stop.
This will also be on at the same time, for free:
Super Bodies: Heroic Fashion from the 1980s
And this:
Great Exhibitions: The World Fairs 1851-1937
Melbourne Writers Festival
Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to now
cost: $20
180 St Kilda Road, Southbank
Open 10am - 5pm
Trams: Swanston Street / St Kilda Road trams (1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 22, 25, 64, 67, 72) travel past NGV International. Alight at the Victorian Arts Centre stop.
This will also be on at the same time, for free:
Super Bodies: Heroic Fashion from the 1980s
And this:
Great Exhibitions: The World Fairs 1851-1937
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
So many restaurants... so little time
Okay so here is a list I've gathered of pretty much every eatery in Melbourne. I'm insane, I know! I'll try to break them up into gourmet groups so we can cut them down.
Sweet Treats
Waffle On, 9 Degraves St
Babka Bakery Cafe, 358 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Pancake Parlour, Bourke St Mall
Breizoz French Creperie, 49 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Trampoline Gelato, 381 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Aix Cafe Creperie Salon, 24 Centre Place
Chocolateria San Churro, 277 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Koko Black, 167 Lygon St Carlton
Cheap Chinese
Supper Inn, 15 Celestial Avenue
Italian
Grossi Florentino Cellar Bar, 80 Bourke St
Benitos, 445 Little Collins St
Cafes
Ici, 354 Napier St Fitzroy
Cafe Vue, Normandy Chambers, 430 Little Collins St
Pellegrini's, 66 Bourke St
Restaurants
MoVida, 1 Hosier Lane (Tapas)
Manchester Lane, 36 Manchester Lane
Madame Sou Sou, 231 Brunswick St Fitzroy (French)
Bebida, 325 Smith St Fitzroy (tapas)
Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St Fitzroy ($4 pizzas)
Cafe Nova, 307 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Shakahari, 201 Faraday St, Carlton (Vegetarian)
Sweet Treats
Waffle On, 9 Degraves St
Babka Bakery Cafe, 358 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Pancake Parlour, Bourke St Mall
Breizoz French Creperie, 49 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Trampoline Gelato, 381 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Aix Cafe Creperie Salon, 24 Centre Place
Chocolateria San Churro, 277 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Koko Black, 167 Lygon St Carlton
Cheap Chinese
Supper Inn, 15 Celestial Avenue
Italian
Grossi Florentino Cellar Bar, 80 Bourke St
Benitos, 445 Little Collins St
Cafes
Ici, 354 Napier St Fitzroy
Cafe Vue, Normandy Chambers, 430 Little Collins St
Pellegrini's, 66 Bourke St
Restaurants
MoVida, 1 Hosier Lane (Tapas)
Manchester Lane, 36 Manchester Lane
Madame Sou Sou, 231 Brunswick St Fitzroy (French)
Bebida, 325 Smith St Fitzroy (tapas)
Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St Fitzroy ($4 pizzas)
Cafe Nova, 307 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Shakahari, 201 Faraday St, Carlton (Vegetarian)
Friday, August 3, 2007
scenescape
Take a look! It's a scenescape of Bourke St!
http://bourkestreet.com.au/index.php?idStreetaction=9&actionStreet=changestreet&idStateaction=1&actionState=changestate
They also have one of Brunswick St.
http://brunswickstreet.com.au/index.php?idStreetaction=1&actionStreet=changestreet&idStateaction=1&actionState=changestate
http://bourkestreet.com.au/index.php?idStreetaction=9&actionStreet=changestreet&idStateaction=1&actionState=changestate
They also have one of Brunswick St.
http://brunswickstreet.com.au/index.php?idStreetaction=1&actionStreet=changestreet&idStateaction=1&actionState=changestate
CHOCOLATE!!!!
mark the map! i was told we should go to the one on lygon st :) its open late on weekends yay!
http://www.kokoblack.com/
http://www.kokoblack.com/
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