Some people chase the sun. Instead, Julia chases flat whites, baked eggs and pho. If the sun is there too that's a bonus. Having contributed to various food, fashion and lifestyle publications (both print and online), as well as editing books and magazines, freelance writing allows her the welcome excuse to travel lots, eat more, and continually feed her adventurous spirit for both. Melbourne's food scene is just one reason she'll always call this place home.
152 Lygon Street, East Brunswick
Izakaya-style dining at the Brunswick end of a worldly Lygon Street.
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276 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
A classic Fitzroy cafe with all the good stuff from the guys at Proud Mary.
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River Terrace, Hamer Hall, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
With Fatto meaning 'stuffed' in Italian, this riverside cantina and bar might just be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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314 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Great burgers in a classic Brunswick grunge-pub.
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175 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Vegan food so good you won't even know it's vegan.
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138 Nicholson Street, Coburg
Coburg's most homely, welcoming neighbourhood diner-style brunch spot.
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15 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea
An all-day eatery with everything from breakfast panna cotta to cocktails.
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