We recently hit up 98 Lygon in Brunswick East, and wow — it’s set to become a new local fave. Think cosy and fun while serving up really sol...

I love travelling to exotic locations. And whenever I am overseas, the local cuisine is a must try. As a vegetarian, Italy is a dream – fres...

It had been years since I had been to this restaurant. I remembered it as being tiny, and noisy, with good shared plates and a lively atmo...

Wanting to escape the Melbourne hustle? Lux Foundry, is established in the converted warehouse that was Lux Oven Company is just off Sydne...

I love falafel, especially when it is good, even better if it is very good. Being vegetarian for the past 23 years (showing my age, I know...

Authentic Sicilian fare at Bar Idda. I was so happy to discover Bar Idda. Once inside, you are no longer in Brunswick East, but at Non...

In my past life, I was probably Italian. I mean, even my first name comes from the land of the boot. But the biggest giveaway is definitel...

On a cool but sunny, seemingly winters’ morning, I was driving back from the airport with a rumbling tummy and a desire to venture around ...

On a quick day trip to Naples, from Rome, via Pompeii, my friends met me at the train station and eagerly took me through the 'nice pa...

I love Baklava.  With a sweet tooth and a childhood of nut deprivation (my brother was highly allergic), the combination of sugar and nuts a...

My friend had raved about the cheese pies at A1 bakery for a long time.  Anything cheesy captures my attention and I had always planned to v...

A pie is not a typical staple food when you are vegetarian, but a good pastry with some wholesome veggies never goes astray in my mind.  Rea...

763 Sydney Rd Brunswick 3056 03 9383 3944 www.balhaspastry.com.au This Lebanese pastry shop has pastry, cashews, pistachios, almonds and sem...