The best of almost everything in Melbourne, as voted by locals
There’s nothing wrong with indulging in a little nostalgia. What’s your favourite childhood memory of Melbourne?
Many things have changed in this city over the years, so which buildings, attractions and memories do you hold dear? What’s changed since then?
Share your answers and see who can surprise us with some forgotten memories of Melbourne.
It’s a great quick snack, but many sushi cafes and restaurants around town do it much better than some others.
Where’s your favourite trusty place to buy incredible sushi?
Sometimes it’s bloody near impossible to find a car park in certain parts of Melbourne.
Certain times of day can also turn otherwise ample car parking areas into a nightmare.
Here’s your chance to vent. What areas of Melbourne can be simply impossible to find a car park in? How do we fix the problem?
We’ve sorted out the city’s best vegetarian options – now it’s time for the carnivores. Where is Melbourne’s best steak?
Virtually every local pub has a weekly steak night, so you’ve probably had your fair share of decent steaks. Perhaps you’ve had a particularly delicious steak at a restauraunt or steakhouse around town.
Share your Melbourne steak experiences with everyone else – who cooks ‘em up best?
Photo: Joe © via Flickr
The Docklands are a controversial area of town. Some argue that the area has been developed in an illogical manner… others complain that there aren’t enough attractions to entice locals to spend more time down there.
Everyone’s got their own theories on how the area can be improved, so what would you do to improve the Docklands area, and why?
It’s definitely one of the most popular orders at many a Melbourne bistro: the humble parma. But who cooks the best parma in Melbourne?
If you enjoy food in Melbourne, vote on your choice – Italian restaurants in Melbourne CBD or elsewhere.
There’s a difference between an awesomely dodgy pub and a flat-out awful pub. We’ve all found a few shockers around the traps in this city.
What’s the single-handedly worst pub you’ve been to? Perhaps it’s the decor, the crowd it attracts, the service…
Let everyone know which pub you make a point of avoiding and why.
Photo: edwin.11 via Flickr
Since it was constructed, Federation Square has served as a great meeting point for events in the city. However, it does attract criticism from some.
It’s arguable that there’s a feeling of something missing from Fed Square… an attraction to truly liven the area up.
So how would you improve Fed Square? What’s wrong with it currently, and how do we go about fixing it?
It can happen on public transport, while you’re at a cafe, while you’re simply out doing the shopping… you hear something so funny or ridiculous, you have to bite your lip to keep from laughing.
We’ve all heard a few crackers. What’s the funniest conversation you’ve overheard recently in Melbourne?
If you suddenly found yourself with an enormous pile of cash to spend, which suburb would you move to in Melbourne?
There’s a lot of choices… do you go for a loft in the city? A converted warehouse in some of the city’s cooler suburbs? Some swish inner city location where the party never stops? Or perhaps somewhere a little further out, where it’s more scenic and quiet?
Let everyone know where you’d set up sticks if you had the cash, and why.
OzPenguin: I'm partial to Caulfield Park (I live close to it) - beautiful, green,...
E: Bundoora Park - playgrounds, bbq facilities, Bundoora farm and histori...
Cameron: I see I few regular popping up again and again. Some I've tried and mo...
Bec O'donnell: Gusto at Barkly in West Footscray has wifi and the best coffee in the ...
gerry: coffee exchange shop9 1 little collins st...