Intro Blah Blah LUXE Insider LUXE Loves LUXE Loathes Drab vs. Fab LUXE Itineraries 1 LUXE MELBOURNE Prestige MELBOURNE Australia’s style capital, Melbourne is the birthplace of many of the country’s hippest fashion labels, not to mention home to some of the best dining and coffee you’re likely to find Down Under. Demure and sophisticated, Melbourne coyly hides many of its best attributes out of sight in lanes and arcades, which makes discovering the town’s treasures all the more enjoyable. Be warned that getting around can be somewhat challenging beyond the city centre, and the unpredictable weather will undoubtedly try to upset your plans at some stage, but never mind that. Slip on a few layers, pack your umbrella, and dive into the fascinating cultural hub that is Melbourne. The cult pocket city guides and mobile apps for the busy, sophisticated traveler www.luxecityguides.com Citi presents LUXE City Guides
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Melbourne
Australia’s style capital, Melbourne is the birthplace of many of the country’s hippest fashion labels, not to mention home to some of the best dining and
coffee you’re likely to find Down Under.
Demure and sophisticated, Melbourne coyly hides many of its best attributes out of sight in lanes and
arcades, which makes discovering the town’s treasures all the more enjoyable. be warned that getting
around can be somewhat challenging beyond the city centre, and the unpredictable weather will
undoubtedly try to upset your plans at some stage, but never mind that. Slip on a few layers, pack your
umbrella, and dive into the fascinating cultural hub that is Melbourne.
The cult pocket city guides and mobile apps for the busy, sophisticated travelerwww.luxecityguides.com
Citi presents LUXE City Guides
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Weather: Melbourne has Spring,
Summer, Autumn and Winter
almost every day. Three words:
learn to layer
Melbourne International Airport
to CbD by cab: 30-40 mins
/ AuD$50, take the Citylink
freeway (toll applies)
At times it can seem as if there
are only three taxis in the whole
of this vast city, so you’ll need to
book well ahead at peak times
http://www.silvertop.com.au
If you are lucky enough to hail
a taxi, make sure you know the
area and street you are heading
for, unless you want to end up in
Fiji via Sydney
The tram system is convenient
in the CbD, but can be slow
elsewhere, where cabs/driving is
more efficient
events: What a busy, busy town.
Jan: Australian open;
Mar: Melbourne Grand Prix;
Mar: Melbourne Fashion Week;
Mar-Sep: AFl (Football)
Premiership season;
oct: Melbourne
International Arts Festival;
1st Tue in nov: Melbourne Cup;
26-30 Dec: Cricket
International Test
In peak summer season (Dec-
Jan) and during many of
the aforementioned events,
it is essential to book way
ahead for everything
Smoking is not permitted at
indoor restaurants and bars
Goods and services tax (GST) is
10%, tip an extra 10%
beer. If you are keen on a
tankard, remember: a glass is
200ml, a ‘pot’ is 285ml, and pints
are for Guinness
Coffee: discussed more heatedly
than politics, sports or religion.
Any person proclaiming the
city’s best coffee risks public
humiliation and being garroted
Coffee etiquette: strong means
two shots; skinny is skim. Don’t
be surprised if a café doesn’t
serve skinny/soy
International code for Australia is
+61 and 3 for Melbourne, neither
need to be dialed locally
emergency number is 000 for
fire, ambulance and police
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MATT WIlkInSon
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originally from england, Matt trained in Michelin-starred
chef Martin Wishart’s kitchen before arriving in Melbourne
in 2000. He was sous chef to Shannon bennett at acclaimed
Vue de Monde, before moving into his first head chef role at
Alevansi in 2004. After a subsequent successful stint as head
chef at Circa the Prince, Matt left to open Pope Joan in east
brunswick with business partner ben Foster in 2010, followed
by sibling bar bishop of ostia in 2012. His cookbook ‘Mr.
Wilkinson’s Favourite Vegetables’ was released in 2012.
www.popejoan.com.aubishopofostia.com.au
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1) Where would you go for a cocktail and what would you order?
Get into the Melbourne way of life by heading for a cocktail or cheeky beer at Madame
brussels. What to order? leave yourself in the hands of the proprietress Miss Pearls. You won’t
leave disappointed – I never do! (see luXe loves)
2) What are 3 of your favourite restaurants in Melbourne and why? What dishes do you order at these places?
Circa the Prince, newly fitted out and with new food direction, a must-have being the clam and
shrimp ma pu. Then try Cutler and Co. in Fitzroy, and make sure you try the five or so snacks
on the menu before ordering your entrée and main. A must if you like Vietnamese pho is Pho
Dzung. I order the beef and chicken medium with fresh rolled prawn cakes, mint and iceberg.
Pho Dzung / 234 Russell St / +61 3 9663 8885 www.circa.com.au • www.cutlerandco.com.au
3) What is your favourite patisserie/cake shop or bakery in Melbourne,
and what do you order?
Head to Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio in South Yarra. Darren the owner makes the best
chocolates and cakes in town and if you manage not to eat them all before you go, he has great
little packaged treats to take home for gifts. everybody needs a sweet treat on holiday.
www.burchandpurchese.com
4)What restaurant offers the best breakfast or brunch in Melbourne, and what do you order?
To enjoy the delights of early morning eating and sipping a coffee, head to The European
for breakfast. It’s got the feel of a euro setting, with delicious food and views across
to Parliament House.
www.theeuropean.com.au
5) What is your favourite neighborhood to visit for a day of shopping?
Most people will tell to you Chapel Street, but I’m a north-sider, so I say head to the corner
of Gertrude and Smith streets. Within 20 minutes of walking you have three awesome record
shops, six cracking galleries showcasing the best of Australia’s art (including everything from
modern to street art), a great cookbook shop, and amazing vintage, second-hand and clothing
stores. Add to all that some great restaurants, cafes and an organic bakery and you’ve got the
best corner in Melbourne, trust me.
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ThE OlSEn
named for the renowned Australian artist
whose works line the hotel walls,
The olsen is a fittingly stylish tribute to
the 2005 Archibald Prize-winner, with
its effortlessly chic suites, cool icy-white,
silver and charcoal color palette, glass-
bottomed pool, norbu day spa, Spoonbill
and Steer restaurants, plus fabulous retail-
central position.
637-641 Chapel St / South Yarra /
+61 3 9040 1222 www.artserieshotels.com.au
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ThE PrinCE
The sweet, boutique Prince is just minutes
from the seaside, as well as all that vibrant
St. kilda has to offer. It packs a lot of punch
behind its Art Deco exterior, including 40
uniquely laid-out rooms featuring natural
timbers and neutral tones, renowned foodie-
haven Circa, and excellent Aurora Spa.
2 Acland St / St. Kilda / +61 3 9536 1111www.theprince.com.au
Hotel
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