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Viewing Why should you be Mad about Melbourne? The Food, of Course!Why should you be Mad about Melbourne? The Food, of Course!
By smartkathy.green
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Melbourne, Australia is rated as one of the world's most livable cities. It is a city of cosmopolitan culture, arts, entertainment, a sports mecca, the quintessential shopper's paradise, beautiful women, and an abundance of public facilities. Bay beaches and barbeques are fantastic, of course. For me, though, what makes Melbourne extra special is the fact that I can wake up any morning of the year, shuffle into my flip-flops/boots, and do brunch at any one of the hundreds of cafes serving coffee equal to what you would get in Rome. Melbourne is for the person with a diverse appetite. Let your taste buds pick a neighborhood. Feeling like Vietnamese? Tram over to East Richmond for some mouthwatering pho. Craving Italian? Lygon Street it is. Little Bourke Street in the heart of the central business district has every Chinese delicacy you might have the courage to try, and the entire length of Sydney Road is crammed with Middle Eastern cafes that stay open till dawn, making sure your Saturday night alcohol diet is well-supplemented with pide, falafel, and stuffed pita bread. After two years, I think I am getting a handle on Melbourne's foodie scene. You want to make the most of the atmosphere too. In that brief but perfect span of weather between winter and summer - in other words, spring - you want to make the most of the mild sunshine. There is something about the Melbourne sunshine. This is a feeling I cannot get enough of, which means that most spring days have me sprinting toward a large patch of sun in a park or garden, and then lying face down for a few hours. All these facilities are easily reached via a car rental in Melbourne. I recently made it to Abbottsford Convent, at the edge of one of the city's most beautiful parks - Yarra Bend. In addition to the art gallery, the glass blowing studio, the gorgeous grounds, and trees that look exactly the way trees should - mighty and un-pruned - there are a few cafes scattered around that are perfect for a sunny brunch. Find Convent Bakery, and fill up on the pizza and a strong flat white, while a three-piece orchestra floats music around you. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the place is transformed into a lively beer garden, complete with a swinging Cuban Band. After breakfast, stroll down to the river on the path that winds into the heart of park. If you are lucky, you will end up at Studley Park Boathouse, at the easternmost end. Studley Park Boathouse is Melbourne's oldest boathouse, and the Boathouse Restaurant is an ode to old-fashioned dining, with its white linen tablecloths, straight-backed chairs, glassed-in verandah, and long wine list. Via car hire, this place is just 25 min. away from Port Melbourne. Enjoy a traditional Aged Eye Fillet with Mash, Spinach, and Cabernet Jus, or a rose-pink Beef Carpaccio under a bed of Sprouts, Roasted Peanuts and Coriander. For a quick snack, there is the Boathouse Cafe, with wrought iron tables parked at the edge of the river under the overhanging greenery. About the Author: Kathy Green is a passionate traveler who offers you detailed information about travel and vacations. Be sure to book accommodations as early as possible and use the car hire service in Melbourne to make your trip more enjoyable. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) |
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