Katya Wachtel

Melbourne

Editorial Director at Broadsheet Melbourne

Editorial Director at Broadsheet Australia

Editorial Director at Broadsheet, once belonged to @Reuters @businessinsider @ColumbiaJourn. Hometown Melbourne, Oz. RTs not endorsing, obvs.

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Articles

The Collective

2 weeks ago | broadsheet.com.au | Katya Wachtel

Opening SoonPhotography: Courtesy of The Collective / Steven Woodburn1/11Photography: Courtesy of The Collective / Steven Woodburn1/11Photography: Courtesy of The Collective / Steven Woodburn1/11What you knew as The Argyle is now The Collective, a flash new hospitality precinct by Hunter St Hospitality, the group behind Rockpool, Sake and Spice Temple. The five-part precinct spans 1800 square metres in the cobblestoned streets of The Rocks.
Bar Madrid

2 weeks ago | broadsheet.com.au | Katya Wachtel

If you’re drinking in the Spanish capital of Madrid, you’re likely to receive complimentary tapas with your beer or wine – much like the free aperitivo that comes with your drink in Italy. The same goes at Bar Madrid. Drop by in the morning for coffee by Hindmarsh roastery Coffee in Common, a Portuguese tart from nearby Saudade and a croissant from Magill’s Prove Patisserie.
Age 3

1 month ago | broadsheet.com.au | Katya Wachtel

Photography: Yusuke Oba1/8Photography: Yusuke Oba1/8Photography: Yusuke Oba1/8Japan's viral sandwich store Age 3 in Ginza, Tokyo is known for its crispy, deep-fried sangas. At its first Australian outpost, choose from 30 savoury and sweet flavours including ganache matcha, crème brûlée, whipped cream, tuna mayo, grilled keema curry and more.
Clarence and V

1 month ago | broadsheet.com.au | Katya Wachtel

At Clarence and V, effortless old-school hospitality runs deep. It’s something owner Vito Mollica, who ran ’90s Darlinghurst cafe Latteria for nearly two decades, understands more than most. The Euro-leaning menu changes daily, starring local produce.
The Leadlight

1 month ago | broadsheet.com.au | Katya Wachtel

Brothers Brian and Conor Buckley know a good beer garden. The duo are behind Picabar and South Freo favourite Percy Flint – two spots where an outdoor table is considered hot property. So naturally, they included a killer al fresco space at The Leadlight, which sits in the historic old Ruinbar site. In addition to a massive beer garden, The Leadlight has a zhooshed-up interior, plenty of trees and an outdoor fireplace. The Italian-leaning menu takes inspiration from American bistros.
Four Essential Snack Stops at the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

1 month ago | broadsheet.com.au | Katya Wachtel

Melbourne Food and Wine Week is upon us. If you’re a last-minute planner, don’t fear –the following events will provide some of finest snacking opportunities of the festival, and entry is free. At two of them, even the snacks are on the house. So grab some pals, devise your dish hit list and plan for some quality time in the CBD beginning Monday March 24, when a series of events will kick off that require little more than turning up and eating well.
Pizza Elettrica

1 month ago | broadsheet.com.au | Katya Wachtel

Photography: Ashley Ludkin1/15Photography: Ashley Ludkin1/15Photography: Ashley Ludkin1/15FeaturesAt Pizza Elettrica, you’ll find 15-inch pies with minimal toppings and blistered crusts, made using New York-style 36-hour fermented dough. There’s a tight menu with seven pizzas and no by-the-slice option. Whole pies include the Classica, with a tomato base, mozzarella, fresh basil and shaved pecorino romano; and the Peppi, with pepperoni and shaved grana padano.
Baker of Things

1 month ago | broadsheet.com.au | Katya Wachtel

Baker of Things started as a wholesale business to supply sandwiches, cookies, and cakes to Maker Coffee’s five shops. It still supplies the coffee shops with toasties and pastries, but the bright and airy retail space has an exclusive range of goods including twisted French baguettes filled with olives, anchovies and chilli; and traditional Greek koulouri (a ring-shaped baguette covered with sesame seeds). There’s also a mixed seed loaf, fruit loaf and sourdough loaf.
Bobby’s Bakery

1 month ago | broadsheet.com.au | Katya Wachtel

Photography: Chege Mbuthi1/16Photography: Chege Mbuthi1/16Photography: Chege Mbuthi1/16Sam Iversen has worked at some of the country’s most beloved bakeries including Brickfields and Bourke Street Bakery in Sydney, and Lune, Wild Life Bakery and Antara in Melbourne. At Bobby’s, he’s keeping things simple. Behind the roller door – in a former mechanic’s garage – you’ll find unfussy baked goods such as rye sourdough, danishes, cinnamon stars, triple-choc cookies and baguettes.
Slowpoke Rooftop Bar in Collingwood Has Excellent Drinks and City Views

1 month ago | broadsheet.com.au | Katya Wachtel

The definitive guide to Melbourne’s most essential food and drink experiences – updated every week. Photography: Chege Mbuthi1/22Photography: Chege Mbuthi1/22Photography: Chege Mbuthi1/22Slowpoke has nearly 360-degree views of Melbourne and its skyline. But the panorama doesn’t do all of the heavy lifting: smaller details like the soft lighting and custom-furnishings ensure that, regardless of which way you’re facing, you’ll be in for a good time here.