FOOD AND WINE

Coming to Melbourne? Bring your taste-buds! Melbourne is a food-lovers' paradise. Its multicultural diversity makes it ideal for connoisseurs of ethnic flavours, from budget Vietnamese noodles and Greek souvlaki, to the exotic tastes of Nepal and Africa.

An abundance of fresh produce from nearby temperate growing areas ensures the finest ingredients are always in plentiful supply. And because Melbourne is surrounded by excellent cool-climate wine growing areas, the perfect accompaniment to your meal will never be hard to find. Most restaurants have a BYO licence or are fully licensed with an extensive wine list.

A visit to Melbourne isn't complete without a meal at one of its temples of fine dining: legendary restaurants where celebrity chefs preside over the latest tastes and trends. Ones to try include est est est in South Melbourne, Circa and the Melbourne Wine Room in St Kilda and Becco in the city. Every week, somewhere new and exciting opens its doors.

Melbourne's sophisticated cafe culture is legendary. Anytime is the right time to linger over a short black or a latte, whether on the Yarra bank at Southgate, in cosmopolitan Prahran or bohemian Fitzroy, or amongst the genteel surrounds of the Hopetoun Tea Rooms in the Block Arcade.

City (Chinatown - Little Bourke Street)
Once primarily Chinese, now eateries from all over Asia abound. Choose from Malaysian, Thai, Indonesian, Japanese, Vietnamese and more.

Carlton (Lygon Street and Rathdown Street)
Melbourne's Little Italy. From authentic pizza and gelato to fine dining from the length and breadth of Italy.

Fitzroy (Brunswick Street and Johnston Street)
The world on a plate. Asian, Turkish, Indian, Middle Eastern and further afield. Surprisingly affordable - great street culture and cafes by the score.

Prahran and South Yarra (Chapel Street, Toorak Road and Commercial Road)
Chic, Italian-influenced bistros, contemporary cafes and an assortment of fine restaurants. Commercial Road is Melbourne's gay centre.

St Kilda (Fitzroy Street, Acland Street and The Esplanade)
Where Melbourne heads on the weekend. Pavement dining, beach views, European cake shops and attitude to spare.

Richmond (Victoria Street)
Little Saigon: fresh, unbelievably cheap Vietnamese food. Famous for its soups, noodles and bustling atmosphere.

Southbank (City)
Just across the Yarra River from the CBD, enjoy a leisurely dining promenade from the Southgate complex to Crown Casino. Cafes, restaurants and, on Sundays, a craft market with live entertainment

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