Andrew Bennett, The Sunday Times March 28, 2009
Bloody Victoria
It's become something of a tradition here in the west to declare any legitimately good bar or restaurant “oh so Melbourne”. If a cafe makes its own pasta, suddenly it’s “very Melbourne”. Likewise, a wine bar if it has great international wines. This, of course, is nonsense. ..

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