Amy Collins

Growing up Amy was told she could be anything she wanted. So naturally wanted to be a rock star. Those feelings were slowly taken over by a love for pen on paper. Or fingers on a Mac if we’re being honest. After reading Tolstoy's War and Peace she also fell in love with a succinct message. A Masters Degree in Global Media Communications preceded stints at PR agencies and communications agencies, leading her to the life of a freelancer. Amy finds it difficult to read anything that doesn’t take full advantage of the oxford comma, thinks shoes should always be bought in two colours, and that a yoga class followed by a glass of wine (or two) is the perfect evening.

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Restaurant
Ladro

224 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

A touch of Italy with a Melbourne sensibility.

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Restaurant
The Kettle Black

50 Albert Road, South Melbourne

The humble cafe takes on a whole new form with this Melbourne stalwart.

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Restaurant
Top Paddock

658 Church Street, Richmond

This little patch of greenery is where some of Melbourne's most loved cafe owners struck gold.

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Restaurant
Tipo 00

361 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

A long-standing legend you can always rely on when Italian comfort food and big, buttery bowls of pasta are the go.

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Bar
Vegie Bar

380 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

This Brunswick Street institution shows no sign of slowing down.

Book a Table

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Restaurant
Wide Open Road

274 Barkly Street, Brunswick

A caffeinated oasis in suburban Brunswick.

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Bar
Mesa Verde

252 Swanston Street, Melbourne

Offering a wide selection of tequila to relieve you after that climb at Curtin House.

Book a Table

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Restaurant
Tonka

20 Duckboard Place, Melbourne

Accessible Indian-inspired cuisine with a fine dining twist.

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Bar
Bar Lourinha

37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.

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Restaurant
The Moor's Head

774 High Street, Thornbury

Slices topped with hummus, haloumi and sumac — this is inauthentic pizza at its finest.

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Restaurant
Shawcross Pizza Joint

324 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Don't ask for large unless you really mean it.

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Event
Spiegelworld's Absinthe

Sat, 21 Mar - Sun, 17 May 2015
Crown Melbourne, Rooftop, Melbourne

The MA15+ circus you probably shouldn't take your grandmother to.

Buy Tickets

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Restaurant
Tokyo Tina

66A Chapel Street, Windsor

The third sister has been born, and she brings a Japanese edge to the family.

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Event
The Color Run

Sun, 1 Mar, 2015
Albert Park, CBD

Trick yourself into exercising by hurling yourself through explosions of colour.

Buy Tickets

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Restaurant
Mina-no-ie - CLOSED

33 Peel Street, Collingwood

The most aesthetically beautiful Japanese cafe in the city.

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Restaurant
Wabi Sabi Salon

94 Smith Street, Collingwood

Fun, fusion Japanese that can be found on both side of the river.

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Restaurant
Hinoki Japanese Pantry

279 Smith St, Fitzroy

Sushi dreams are made of this.

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Bar
Izakaya Den

Basement, 114 Russell Street, Melbourne

A classic option for cool and classy Japanese.

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Restaurant
Combi

140 Ormond Road, Elwood

Elwood's beacon of healthy smoothies, slices and snacks.

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Restaurant
Shokuiku

120 High Street, Northcote

You know a venue is serious when they are entirely raw.

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