Merry you will be at The Merrywell, an American style restaurant with two sides. If you’re feeling like a quick, low key lunch, snack or dinner, The Merrywell’s downstairs Burger Bar is the best option for you. Tuck into something hearty and doughy with their delicious juicy burgers or a sandwich and fries washed down...
FEATURED IN OUR MELBOURNE FOR CONSCIOUS FOODIES GUIDE What a treat, literally. The Candied Bakery in Spotswood is just an example of how the west is truly blossoming. The Candied Bakery is an American inspired bakery-cafe’ where you can fulfil your most decadent desires. Think chocolate marshmallow cookies, shakes, soft serve, custard donuts, nutella pain...
It’s a girl’s perfect afternoon when she can sit back and relax in a comfy leather chair, Espresso Martini in hand and a three tiered sweet and savoury collection in front of her to keep her going. And yes, girlfriends this is exactly the type of afternoon you can expect at the InterContinental’s High Coffee,...
Ripponlea has become quite the culinary hub in recent times. The Staple Store, born out of naturopath Catie Gett’s love for food, and passion for whole food cooking, as well as eco and locally sourced products; is a little gem, full of staples for your pantry and home. Expect everything from whole grains and...
When you don’t feel like gelato or ice cream or even soft serve, you have another even healthier option…frozen yoghurt. At Yo Chi they have mastered the art with a ‘zenned out’ yoghurt bar completely dedicated to this tasty cold treat. Beautifully decked out, Yo Chi is a relaxing little haven where you can sit...
Rowena Parade Corner store is one of Richmond’s little gems. Part milk bar, part deli and cafe, Rowena is a cosy, convenient spot with loads of comfort food and classic treats too. Many of our friends and family come here for the famous BELTAC – their signature sanga filled with bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, avocado...
Breakfast is traditionally not a meal made to share, nor do we like to share a delicious fry up. However, this is a rule we’ve been breaking as of late at Fifty Acres. One of the newest cafe’s to hit the Punt Road end of Bridge Road, Fifty Acres is a beautifully designed, modern cafe...
If a cafe or restaurant’s clientele is particularly loyal, you know you’re onto a good thing. In the case of Mazzitelli, rumour has it that one loyal patron makes the pilgrimage daily from her home in Sunshine – that’s when we decided to find out what all the fuss was about. After several sittings and...
Cacao and Coconut Balls Guest recipe by Amy Anderson from The Wellbeing Lifestyle (formerly Coconut Health and Healing) Ingredients 1 cup pitted dates 1 cup slivered almonds 1/3 cup raw organic cacao powder 1/3 cup coconut oil 1 teaspoon of organic honey ½ cup shredded coconut Method Soak dates in warm water for 15...
Ludo Foodstore is the kind of foodie store and cafe that we would like to run one day. Tucked away opposite the Sandringham Library, this is where you go to eat and retreat. Expect decent coffee, great foodie products and ingredients but above all consistently delicious meals. We love Ludo’s scrambled eggs on sourdough with avocado...
Southside food hunters with keen eyes, if you’re after your next feed, we know where you can find it. Hawk and Hunter is another addition to the Tommy Collins Group – super caterer’s and the people behind one of bayside’s most exciting cafe’s, The Little Ox. Expect flavourful breakfasts like pear and cranberry bread...
Oasis bakery is honestly an Oasis, not only in Murrumbeena but in Melbourne. It is one of the most extraordinary middle eastern food shopping experiences you will ever have. Let’s start with their supermarket (what they originally traded as before their HUGE facelift). Find literally shelf after shelf and fridge after fridge filled with staples...
Hi I'm Jen Curcio, an Italian-Australian copywriter and freelance writer currently based in Saudi Arabia. I'm the creator behind this website & the Melbourne for Conscious Foodies guide. Decisive Cravings celebrates the essential joy that only food can create through comforting recipes, food culture & travel stories, as well as profiles of food professionals doing wonderful things. I hope you enjoy your visit! To get in touch with me, simply click on the envelope icon by scrolling below. Under 'Press' you can find some of my most recent published work.
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