Melbournians are proud of their food and coffee culture, there are restaurants and cafés literally everywhere. But let’s start with breakfast. Here at Café Excello. 
the Dim Sim, which is not the same as Dim Sum, but has the same name…kinda 
dumplings at Shandong Mama 
pastry from Babajan Bakery 
the best ramen in town – Hakata Gensuke Tonkotsu Ramen 
American doughnut (isn’t it spelled ‘donut’ in American?) – so American doughnut = donut? 
at Queen Victoria Market 
the maybe most instaworthy food in Melbourne – at Lune Croissanterie in Fitzroy. Almond croissant. Very expensive. Very sweet. 
Enjoying greek food and this vegetarian souvlaki was just what I needed 
juicy grilled pork skewers at DoDee Paidang Swanston 
Miznon is always full and for good reason – delicious cauliflower pita with sesame sauce 
Neenish tart 
tea ceremony at Teamoo 
Tea Drop and Mama Tran Dumpling at South Melbourne Market 
lobster at South Melbourne Market 
crafts and greenery 
stuffed lobsters 
donut truck 
this is me 
Shujinko at Flinders – not quite as good as Hakata Gensuke but still good 
Prahran Food Market 
at Prahran Food Market 
mushroom burger at Prahran Food Market 
antiques and cakes 
maybe the most Australian haul ever? 
history of the ANZAC biscuit
September 5th – 12th, 2022