Art, Shopping And Eating Out In Melbourne

From making some homely purchases to gorging on delicious dishes of fine cuisine, Melbourne is beckoning you to check out its hottest happenings and hangouts. Check out our favourites for the next month and have a fabulous time viewing new artworks, shopping ’til you drop and eating out in Melbourne.

Tadka Boom!

At Tadka Boom, you can experience traditional Indian street food with a contemporary twist in central Melbourne. From a family kitchen to the restaurant, the flavours of Kaboom! masala marinated lamb and chilli ginger prawns ignite all of the senses. Ever had Indian food for breakfast? Try the Idli Over Easy, a combination of steamed rice cakes with coconut chutney, spicy tomato chutney and gun powder with fried eggs and spinach for $9.80. For drinks, try the R.O.C Tea for a refreshing accompaniment.
550 Bourke Street, Melbourne
www.tadkaboom.com.au

Arc One – Spook Country

From 20th August until 20th September, visitors to the Arc One gallery on Flinders Lane can view the works of Lyndell Brown, Charles Green and Jon Cattapan as they look at war and peace in Spook Country. The exhibition focuses on the globalised networks that support and sustain conflict, and then the aftermath of conflict. Arc One will proudly present the artworks by these Australian War Artists, as they collaborate together for the first time on sites of conflict.
45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
www.arcone.com.au

After Online

If you’ve ever been to Pan After on Franklin Street or After Store opposite Queen Victoria Market on Therry Street, you’ll pleased to know about After Online, the website that stocks everything you would find in store and more. From handmade homeware to carefully selected gifts, you can buy marble dishes, patterned rugs and scented candles to make your first home a little more… homely. Not only can you get something special, you will also be pleased to know you’re purchasing an item responsibly sourced that helps artisans and craft makers around the world.
126 Franklin Street & 99 Therry Street
afteronline.com.au

Bad Frankie

If you’re a fan of jaffles (sandwich toasties) and rum, you should head down to Bad Frankie. Dedicated to the lost era back when small pot stills were outlawed by Governor of Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania), John Franklin, you can combine The Chook with the Fitz Roy for a marriage made in heaven.
141 Greeves Street, Fitzroy
www.badfrankie.com

Forgotten Worlds

Arcade games may not be the most typical entertainment in a bar, but Forgotten Worlds has cottoned onto a trend that combines Mortal Kombat with canned beer, burgers and the friendliest crew in Collingwood. What would once have been considered a haven for nerds is a cool but modest bar, not unlike a boys’ house share, to while away a few hours.
113 Johnston Street, Collingwood
www.facebook.com/forgottenworldsarcade