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Kam Otto

Whenever passing through QV, melbella can’t help but stop by Kam Otto. While a lot of the clothes may be a little too unusual to suit anyone other than a statuesque French model, they are a joy to browse through. Beware however; the staff are sincerely excited about the clothes they stock, and melbella often finds herself [...]

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Laurent Patisserie

The 1920s former bank building housing Laurent Patisserie in Little Collins Street, with it’s two story windows and spiral staircase would alone make a visit worthwhile. Laurent lives up to it’s elegant surroundings and serves up an impressive array of cakes, pies & pastries that draws a crowd every weekend. This afternoon’s beef burgundy pie left melbella [...]

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Big mama

After a long walk in the cold, it’s hard to beat some good spicy Korean food to warm back up again. Not letting the slightly odd name deter us, we found ourselves one recent evening at Big Mama in Swanston Street, Carlton. Melbella is quite partial to a good bibimbap, and to date, Big Mama tops the [...]

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Autumn

Summer seems to have been sent well on it’s way.  Autumn and Winter are Melbourne’s best seasons, cold and rainy nights the perfect excuse to hide away in cosy bars and cafes to escape the weather.

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Melbella

At least the first step is complete… We’ve decided on a name that is not already taken by other Melbourne fans. Melbella. Beautiful Melbourne. Seems appropriate, no? It was not my idea, I will not take the credit, thanks go to my faithful assistant.

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Laurent Patisserie

The 1920s former bank building housing Laurent Patisserie in Little Collins Street, with it’s two story windows and spiral staircase would alone make a visit worthwhile. Laurent lives up to it’s elegant surroundings and serves up an impressive array of cakes, pies & pastries that draws a crowd every weekend. This afternoon’s beef burgundy pie left melbella [...]

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