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 FUN FACT
INSIDER TIP
Spend a day wandering the historic laneways in the CBD, where you’ll find coffee, clothes and culinary delights.
SHOP TALK
Step out in style this winter without breaking the bank by visiting picturesque Bridge Road in Richmond. You’ll find hundreds of local and international brands at factory outlet prices.
JAVA JOLT
Pull up a chair at DeGraves Espresso and you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve found your way into an oldschool movie house. The cinema seats and ever-changing coffee menu make this one-of-akind café a must-see. 23–25 Degraves St, tel: +61 (0)3 9654 1245
CHEAP EATS
For those who enjoy eating a lot for less, Shanghai Dumplings is the place to go. Here you’ll find a wide range of delicious dumplings for under A$10/S$13 a plate. 25 Tattersalls Ln
TOP TABLES
Home to Melbourne’s most famous buffet, Melba’s Restaurant boasts exquisite fresh food from all corners of the globe, and magnificent views over Southbank. The Langham Hotel, One Southbank Ave, tel: +61(0)3 8696 8888, www..melbarestaruant.com.au
AT YOUR LEIWURE
For an afternoon of refinement, try high tea at The Hotel Windsor, where customers can treat themselves to pastries, scones, finger sandwiches and tea. 111 Spring St, tel: +61 (0)3 9633 6000, www..thewindsor.com.au
LATE & LIVELY
Cheap pizzas, funky décor and a dance floor that heaves well into the night, Bimbo’s Deluxe is the perfect place to kick up your heels in one of Melbourne’s most happening suburbs. 376 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, tel: +61 (0)3 9419 8600, www.bimbodeluxe.com.au
OVERNIGHT
If you’re partial to hotels that don’t leave you feeling as if you’re staying in a shoebox, then check into the Park Regis Griffith Suites. This spacious and beautifully appointed apartment complex is centrally located between St Kilda and the city centre. 604 St Kilda Rd, tel: +61 (0)3 8530 1800, www..parkregishotels.com
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