Federation Square
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Federation Square- an eyesore, or the heart of Melbourne’s cultural scene? This debate has divided Melbourne’s locals since Federation square was opened in 2002. ‘Fed’ Square is a paradox- Melbourne’s 2nd most popular tourist attraction with 9 million visitors in 2011, and a complex often voted one of the world’s ugliest buildings or attractions.
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Moroccan Soup Bar
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Deceptively, this place doesn't serve soup! At least I don't think they do... But what we really love about this place is the takeaway situation. You can bring your own takeaway containers (very eco-friendly!) and the lovely ladies at the Soup Bar will fill them with Moroccan delights for about $10 per person!
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Jimmy Grants
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Jimmy Grants, whose name comes from the rhyming slang for "immigrants", is the latest project by renowned local chef George Calombaris. With the most authentic Greek street-food this side of the Equator, the tiny restaurant is the hippest place to eat cheap in Melbourne.
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Seven Seeds
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Melbourne is famous for its coffee culture, but that also means that every man and his dog owns a coffee shop. Seven Seeds stands out as one of the coolest little roasters, nestled amongst the former industrial buildings of Melbourne's inner city. The best thing? Only the coolest sort of people know it's here.
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Mamasita
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As multicultural as Melbourne is, it’s only recently that quality Mexican food has been popping up in the city. The place that started the trend is Mamasita. To find it, you must go through a hidden doorway and upstairs on Collins Street, in the ‘Paris’ end of town. They also have around 100 choices of tequila!
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Abbotsford Convent
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The Abbotsford Convent is a multi-faceted arts and culture precinct, an oasis away from the busyness that surrounds it. The Convent was established in 1863 by four nuns from the Good Shepherd Order as a place where they could care for women. After it was sold, in 1975, locals fought hard to keep it from being developed into apartments and won!
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Melbourne's laneways
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Sometimes a little daunting, and often missed by visitors, Melbourne's unique laneways are a treasure trove of food, drinking and shopping! There's something for everyone in Melbourne's laneways, and even locals sometimes find they have difficulties re-finding that cute little store/restaurant/cafe that they could swear was there last week!
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Collingwood Children's Farm
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Only 5km from the the Melbourne CBD, just on the Yarra River is an oasis of seven hectares of paddocks, gardens, orchards, rustic buildings and shady trees. The Collingwood Children's Farm is a not-for-profit community resource providing country experiences for city people.
The onsite cafe is also a great place to go for breakfast!
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Chadstone Shopping Centre
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Everything you could want in one place. Love the food court here. They have great options for ALL tastes (even vegans!) Great cinema here (recliner seats in normal cinemas) and they even have a LEGO museum for kids to enjoy!
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Pellegrini's Espresso Bar
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Pellegrini's is the café that could. The shopfront is small: blink and you might miss it. Yet it's almost always packed with locals, hanging out with the perfect coffee. Nestled lengthwise along an alley off busy Bourke Street, Pellegrini's also provides a full array of food on its traditional menu.
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Wednesday Night Market
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Each summer Melbourne’s iconic Queen Victoria Market puts on a special treat in the Wednesday Night Market. Unlike the daytime market, the Night Market is less about kitsch souvenirs and more about artisan goods.
The night market has a great range of local products for your Wednesday night shopping fix and a range of live entertainment.
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Smith & Deli
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What is not to love about leaving piggy out of your lunch break? Locals love it for the tasty, generously portioned, creative sandwiches. It caters to the ethical eater, hipster, curious carnivore and vegan shopper looking for deli goods. The staff are super friendly and the coffee is smooth-as!
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Siglo Bar
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Siglo has a very European vibe like many places in Melbourne, but also sits across from the Parliament house on Spring Street and is one of the few rooftop bars at this end of town. Whilst the food selection is minimal, there is a great selection of wines and spiritis and cigars.
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Hank Marvin Market - Alma Park East
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Lovely little park for friends, families and pets. With a combination of more than 30 stalls and food trucks, this market is a winner with the locals even though it is relatively new. Plenty of public transport if you are not taking the car.
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Bimbo Deluxe
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Melbourne can be quite an expensive place to eat (and live!), which is why Bimbos is so popular! This pub/bar is famous around the local crowd for its $4 pizza. Not only is it cheap, it's also tasty (two things that don't always go together)! There's a range of different toppings, and you'll find that it caters to a wide clientele.
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