
Attica -- Attica's "An Imperfect History of Ripponlea as Told by Tarts" is one of the restaurant's most memorable dishes. Using only locally sourced ingredients, each of the tiny tarts pays tribute to an indigenous tribe.

Attica -- One of the stars of Attica's tasting menu: hand-dived scallops.

Market Lane Coffee -- Tucked down one of Melbourne's ubiquitous alleyways, Market Lane Coffee is known for its beautiful, minimalist design and high-quality coffee.

Market Lane Coffee -- Market Lane sources its beans from around the world -- from Brazil to Bolivia to Rwanda -- then roasts the coffee locally.

Brae Restaurant -- Meaning hillside, Brae naturally sits on a slope outside of Melbourne on a 30-acre farm. The guesthouse and restaurant harvests its own produce and vegetables. It also raises chickens and bees on site.

Brae Restaurant -- An Australian Wallaby is prepared with flax, lemon myrtle and wattle -- a flowering tree.

Flower Drum -- Named after a traditional Chinese dance, the venerable Flower Drum serves elegant Cantonese cuisine in an opulent setting.

Ides -- The brainchild of chef Peter Gunn, who worked at Attica before opening Ides, Ides is a fresh face on the Melbourne modern dining scene.

Dainty Sichuan Food -- A Sichuan staple: hot and spicy fish in chili oil.

Bar Americano -- Opened by Matthew Bax in 2011, Bar Americano is pretty much what its name implies -- complete with classic drinks, live jazz, and excellent coffee too.



