MR CLAWS POPS UP AT HUXTABLE
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With the recent closure of Huxtable, the venue is being used for a one day pop-up event on Saturday, 30 April. Mr Claws will be taking over the Huxtable kitchen, serving $15 lobster rolls with buttermilk and herb dressing, and either a pot of beer or a glass of bubbles.
Mr Claws at 131 Smith Street is all about good food, good tunes and good booze, with the crew blasting some funky beats from 12pm until late.
And once guests have indulged in Mr Claws’ famous lobster rolls, single pots and a glass of bubbles will be available for just $5 a pop.
Mr Claws pop up at 131 Smith Street
Date: Saturday 30 April
Time: 12pm – late
Food: Lobster roll + chips + beer or bubbles
Price: $15
NEWEST FRENCH DINING HOT SPOT CAFE DE LA VILLE IN SOUTH YARRA
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South Yarra’s crème de la crème of French fair ­Café de la Ville has recently opened with Francophiles flocking to the cafe for a taste of France . Inspired by European eating, this luxurious new café is serving up more than just the flavours of France, with the whole French way of life closely in tow.
With renowned executive chef Andy Ledson creating delicious French takes on the classic Melbourne brunch with dishes like Croissant Farcis ­ a decadent house-made croissant with marcel petit comte, poached egg, watercress and lemon myrtle hollandaise, or the Sweet Waffles, a combination of fresh figs, mango and lime segments served with white chocolate sauce.
Located in the heart of South Yarra’s Toorak Road dining precinct, Café de la Ville is one to include on your next brunch hit list.
220 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
LOLA BERRY AND SALVATORE MALATESTA TO OPEN HAPPY PLACE
Image by Simon Shiff

Image by Simon Shiff

Celebrated Nutritionist Lola Berry and coffee mastermind, Salvatore Malatesta (of St. Ali) have joined forces to launch “Happy Place” juice bar and café within the heart of South Melbourne Market. With the ultimate goal to deliver a sense of health and happiness to each and every customer, the aptly named “Happy Place” will open this June.

“Happy Place” is all about inspiring wellness and being a place where you can pick up healthy on-the-go meals, snacks, smoothies and juices, however, it’s also about empowering you to find the happy place within yourself,” says Lola Berry.

The menu is balanced between sweet and savoury goodies to satiate your appetite at any time – whether it’s a breakfast smoothie, a fresh desk-side salad, or a protein rich post workout treat. The selection of 12 ever-changing seasonal smoothie options jam packed with wholesome goodness, will offer both dairy and gluten free options with four milk alternatives, catering for all dietary requirements and preferences. Set to be a favourite, the Strawberry Kisses ($12) smoothie includes strawberries, cashews, coconut oil, rice malt, vanilla pod, salt flakes and almond milk. I’m Glowing ($12) includes banana, mango cheeks, turmeric, activated macadamia, Medjool dates and almond milk.

A range of cold pressed juices, including fructose free alternatives will round out the drinks menu. Happy Place will also offer a selection of made-fresh nutritious salads, as well as raw and paleo treats, providing nourishment, inspiration and happiness!

The Rainbow Yoga Bowl ($14) includes poached egg, green hummus, sweet potato, broccoli, baby spinach, cherry tomato and house-made sauerkraut, dressed with a combination of almond butter, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and ground paprika. The Emmami Salad ($16) will offer line-caught cured salmon, purple kale, granny smith, radishes, black sesame and bonito flakes, dressed with purple radish sprouts and miso dressing.

Happy Place is a concept born from a friendship formed between Lola and Salvatore; brought together by a common passion for wellness, mindfulness and yoga. Since Lola began visiting St ALi nearly a decode ago (post Bikram Yoga class), Lola’s recipes have become a permanent fixture on the menu at St Ali. The dream of opening a smoothie bar, has now become a reality for the pair.

“Our dream is for Happy Place to become an all-inclusive hub that partners with, and promotes, like minded, local businesses (gyms, yoga studios etc.) with a goal of greater community wellness.” says Salavatore Malatesta.

Happy Place will be open 7 days a week, opening 7am-5pm. Stall 56 – South Melbourne Market, Cecil St, South Melbourne, launching in June 2016. Follow @happyplacemelb on Instagram for opening date.

 

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Katherine Ng

Katherine is not your typical Beauty Editor. Finance consultant by day and beauty and fashion addict at all other times, Katherine spends her hard-earned money helping the Australian and international economy with her never ending pursuit of everything pretty. A keen traveller, Katherine still holds dear her Melbourne roots with an overflowing wardrobe filled with black clothes, shoes and handbags. Katherine also has a deep love of food and wine, and you can find those adventures on instagram at @thegreedykat Email: kath@couturing.com Twitter: @kath_couturing Instagram: @kath_ng

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