Kew neighbourhood Melbourne

KEW NEIGHBOURHOOD MELBOURNE

20/1/2024

HIGH NOTES IN KEW
Only 7kms from CBD // Yarra Bend // Historical buildings & parklands // Art museum // Golf // Rowing // Food // Dining

You can feel the prestige of the past when you seek out the Victorian and Edwardian architecture and established curated parklands. Even so, Kew has moved with the times and definitely upping the game on food. Quality gourmet stables are readily available, some favourites being Toscanos, Wood Frog Bakery and Canning Free Range Butchers. Whether you're after a morning coffee and pastry to go, a leisurely brunch or sophisticated dinner all can be duly satisfied in Kew.

Top 3 when it comes to eating...
Coffee & Pastry
Noisette // Axil // Pronto by Via porta
Cafes
Frank & Harri // Ora Kew // Adeney Milk Bar Cafe
Restaurants
Centonove // Puttanesca Osteria // Mister Bianco
Bars
Bar Alba // Side Door Bar // Cru Wine Bar

When it comes to things to do you can...

+ Visit, picnic, dine, trek, ride in and through Melbourne's largest area of native bushland at Yarra Bend
+ Go rowing - hire a kayak or boat from the oldest operational boathouse in Australia at Studley Park Boathouse
+ Visit Dights Falls
+ Cross the banks of the Yarra River over historical Kane's Bridge
+ Venture to Bellbird picnic area to witness the Flying Fox colony
+ Play golf at Yarra Bend public course
+ See stunning examples of Victorian and Edwardian architecture
+ Visit the home of Corbett and Yueji Lyon
+ Feast on contemporary art at The Housemuseum
+ Watch the sun go down at The Wurunderi Spur Lookout (one of the best views of Melbourne)
+ Fill the pantry with gourmet delicacies

Aaand continue to explore the many other parklands, go bird watching, excercise, wander the tree lined streets and find other places, spaces and things that uniquely bring you joy...

For links to the above mentioned places and more go to the following page Local Neighbourhood
Images: c/o business websites, Google images

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ALESSANDRO DARI

7/11/2016

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You simply must visit. Punto.

It's modern day genius. I've spent days visiting galleries and being overwhelmed by the talents of the Renaissance greats, and today I found myself mesmerised by Alessandro's creations. They are inspired and the detail is mind blowing. He somehow manages to encapsulate all that is quintessentially Florence in the form of a ring. I'm truly lost for words.
YOU.
MUST.
VISIT.
And pause at each piece and truly appreciate the design, detail and inspiration that is before you.

ALESSANDRO DARI / Via S.Niccolo, 115/r 50125 Florence / +39 055 24 4747 / www.alessandrodari.com
Images: c/o Alessandro Dari website, google images, pinterest

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REINHARD PLANK

5/11/2016

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It was time to cross the bridge over to the Santo Spirto area of Florence. The Wallpaper guide suggested it so it must be worthwhile right! And right they were. The feeling is different here and it's immediately evident. My first find - Reinhard Plank. A tiny little shop filled with hats and plenty of bang! Style and quality. The perfection combination.

I chatted with the sales assistant and learned as much as I could about the man behind this inspired millinery. Although German by birth Reinhard produces his hats in Florence, the true birth place of the craft. She explained that many are one off hand crafted pieces, whereas others are created from preformed shells. It's so much more that a shop with hats, it's a gallery of art. Each piece deserves specific focus and attention. I wanted to touch them all, and felt the passion which inspired them and allowed them to be so beautiful.

“Glück ist wo Hüte sind.“ – Luck is, where hats are. I have no doubt that all that own one of his hats feel very lucky indeed! If you find yourself in Florence you really must come and visit. Even though you can find stockists around the world this is his only shop and being in this space is true visual nourishment.

REINHARD PLANK / Via G. Palandri 5, 50050 Capraia E Limite, Firenze, Italy / +39 348 259 1377 / www.reidhardplank.it
Images: c/o Reinhard Plank vimeo, tumblr & google images

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TASK

26/1/2016

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I fell deeply in love with Task within seconds. Every single thing jumped out at me and I wanted it all. I was covered in goose bumps and really quite excited. I'm always seeking out treasures…hidden gems…and am almost never drawn to EVERYTHING in a single place. I was here (especially the woollen beanie with pink fur pom poms!).

Their "goods" come in the following categories; home + table, clothing + accessory, jewelery, apothecary + bath, paper + office plus gift cards. So essentially they have all aspects of daily life covered. The gift cards never expire or lose value. Reading that put an instant smile on my face. Such a thing is far away from the usual commercial machine. There is a sense of true sharing and exchange taking place here.

Upon reading through each of the categories on The Details tab of their website my fondness grows even further. Founder Anne Seally has a pure and simple philosophy for Task, one that mirrors mine almost exactly. She writes "Objects are the tools that bring meaning to our daily rituals, and living with objects we love can make us happy. When well designed, they survive year after year and age with grace." When we fill our homes and tasks with objects crafted with love we enhance our lives. <3

TASK NEW YORK / 100 N. 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 / 718.963.2600 / www.tasknewyork.com
Images: ℅ Task website / cover photo is a screen shot from their blog "The Poetry of material things"

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CAFE BARI

19/1/2016

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Let's kick off the blogging year with fresh and fabulous fruit salad from Cafe Bari New York! I'm sitting in a beachside cafe as I write this knowing that its icy cold in New York right now, but when I was there late last year it was still warm enough to enjoy their warm weather treats, including a delicious yoghurt parfait with fresh fruit. Just look at that fruit salad complete with pomegranate (glistening jewel of the fruit world). Yum!

Cafe Bari opened its doors back in 1993 and now has 2 cafes in Manhattan. Both dedicated to quality with a conscience. They serve La Colombe fair trade coffee, and Vegware cups for those who'd prefer to down their coffee on the run. They make all their own baked goodies and pastries and use Sullivan St Bakery for their rolls and sandwiches. Simplicity with integrity. Do they have wifi I hear you ask - NO - "We don't have wifi, talk to each other, pretend it's 1993" - Brilliant! I stayed on long enough to indulge in a freshly squeezed juice and hot chocolate, and let me say, both were perfect!