The Bento A to Z of Melbourne (part two)

Here we unveil our favourite Melbournian bits that start with the letters L to Z. Missed A to K? Don’t fret, it’s here… A to K.

L
Le Chien
The best coffee within walking distance of our studio.
5 Gamon Street, Seddon

M
Maha
The most amazing middle eastern food you’ll ever have.
www.mahabg.com.au

N
Nacional
For the polenta cake. Oh goodness.
www.nacional.com.au

O
one hundredth gallery
Supporting emerging artists, designers, film makers and other creative types.
www.100thgallery.com

P
Pollon
Melbourne’s most beautiful florist.
www.pollonflowers.com.au

Q
Quan 88
In a street full of eating options they still stand out. Hooray for cheap and tasty asian cuisine!
88 Victoria Street, Richmond

R
Rice ‘n’ Rolls
Noodles on the run. Extra love for gluten-free options.
181 William Street, Melbourne

S
Santiago
Paella, tapas and spanish lessons. Yum. Or rather, ñam.
www.santiagotaps.com.au

T
The Tan
A running track to see and be seen. In your FACE, Central Park.
Botanical Gardens, Melbourne

U
Yu-u
In a word, Japanese. Don’t think, go.
137 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

V
Virgin Active
Indoor rock climbing, martial arts classes and GHDs in the change rooms. THIS is a gym.
www.virginactive.com.au

W
The Westin
Where else can you buy authentic Balenciaga and McQueen in the driveway?
www.starwoodhotels.com

X
Lab X
Film processing when you want the best… or it can’t be done elsewhere (or both).
40 Packington Street, St Kilda

Y
Yes Sushi
Brown rice sushi. Nuff said.
620 Collins Street, Melbourne

Z
Zoo
Because sometimes you just need to look at things you can’t touch. Or eat.
www.zoo.org.au