This Sunday on 9’s Victorian journey collection Postcards, Rodger Corser returns to Fitzroy, plus Lauren Phillips in Hawthorn.
Livinia Nixon catches up with Rodger in Fitzroy (Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Nation), strolling down reminiscence lane alongside Brunswick Avenue to the Blackcat Café, one among Melbourne’s longest-standing espresso spots and a favorite of Rodger’s since his uni days. From there they discover the storied dwell music scene, stopping by The Evelyn to reminisce about Rodger’s time internet hosting pub trivia and enjoying in native bands. They wrap issues up on the revamped Punters Membership, the place he displays on its legacy and the way venues like this proceed to form Melbourne’s music tradition, earlier than teasing what’s to come back on his hit present, The Flooring.
Bridget Hustwaite wanders by the eclectic and flavour-filled neighbourhood of Balaclava (Bunurong Nation). Her day begins at Miss Mat Cafe, a beloved native eatery with a Center Japanese spin throughout the menu. Then she visits LuLu Design, a one-stop reward store for native and impartial design from Australia and world wide. After trying out the Carlisle Avenue meals scene, Bridget wraps up with a Korean and Japanese feast at Park Bar.
This week Kris Smith takes within the vibrant sights, sounds and flavours of Eumundi (Gubbi Gubbi Nation), simply inland from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. On the Eumundi Markets, Australia’s largest artwork and craft market, he meets gifted stallholders promoting all the things from handmade jewelry to artisanal bread. A brief drive away he excursions a surprising Mater Prize Dwelling nestled within the hinterland, providing a dream escape for one fortunate winner. Again on the town, Kris visits the historic Imperial Lodge Eumundi, an ideal place for a counter meal and a chilly one.
In the meantime, Lauren Phillips pads by leafy and heritage-rich Hawthorn (Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Nation) in Melbourne’s internal east. On the Barton Milk Bar, a beloved native spot, siblings James and Cat serve up high quality espresso and luxury meals with a facet of group spirit. Then the Piccolo Panini Bar on Glenferrie Highway entices Lauren, and she or he meets finest mates Damian and Stephen, who dish out crowd-favourite paninis and cafe crema in a high-energy setting. Her Hawthorn journey ends at Gibson’s Wine Bar, a relaxed Euro-style nook bar run by longtime pals Trent and Tyler, the place good wine, nice meals and sunny Sunday vibes are all the time on the menu.
5:30pm Sunday Might 18 on 9 (Melbourne).
