Elizabeth streets

3 weeks ago | broadsheet.com.au | Byrdi BarElla |Elizabeth streets |Callum McDermott

When you live in the southern hemisphere, your year begins and ends with the warmth and fun of the summer sun. The flipside is that, unlike our northern counterparts, the middle of the year is grim, cold and low on public holidays. So going out in winter is more of a choice than going out in spring and summer. It doesn’t just happen spontaneously, you need to be intentional. And it has to be worth your while. Often, the difference between a good meal and a great one is service.

1 month ago | broadsheet.com.au | Byrdi BarElla |Elizabeth streets |Audrey Payne

Chef Eun Hee An and front of house pro Mei Onsamlee’s Hot-Listed Moon Mart – known for house-made condiments, kimchi toasties and char siu bacon breakfast rolls – is one of the best cafes in Melbourne. Now, Moon Mart is introducing a monthly dinner service, where the duo will put on a hanjeongsik – a set meal served with a large number of banchan (small plates). Dinner at Moon Mart will be “a little more Korean than our daytime offering [with] less Japanese influence.

Nov 10, 2024 | broadsheet.com.au | Byrdi BarElla |Elizabeth streets |Audrey Payne

Victor Liong has been busy. In the second half of the year the Lee Ho Fook chef has opened two spots in the CBD: sushi train Bossa Nova and new fast casual spot Silk Spoon. When he’s not opening venues, the top chef is refuelling. We took five minutes with Liong to find out where (and what) he’s eating in Melbourne these days. What’s your go-to spot for breakfast? Ondo in the city is an amazing Korean cafe. I get the pork neck galbi or the steamed barramundi set with a side of raw marinated prawns.

Mar 21, 2024 | broadsheet.com.au | Byrdi BarElla |Elizabeth streets |Daniela Frangos

Anyone who’s been to Josh Hodges and Caleb Baker’s beloved Footscray bar, Mr West, knows the bartending pair are partial to a wild-fermented brew, from the saisons, lambics, organic lagers and rustic farmhouse ales on tap to their natty-leaning wine list.

Feb 29, 2024 | broadsheet.com.au | Byrdi BarElla |Elizabeth streets |Audrey Payne

• First look: Find “unadulterated Filipino food” from a team with fine-dining cred at Askal in the CBD. • First look: Three Warabi alums bring kappo-style omakase to Fitzroy’s Shusai Mijo. • First look: Jordanian food truck sensation Wazzup Falafel opens in a permanent Northcote spot. Complete our survey for the chance to win a $1000 Broadsheet Gift Card. • Byrdi, one of the world’s best cocktail bars, is now making fried chicken sandwiches for lunch.