Melbourne Dining

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Just back from an eating tour of Melbourne. Movida just has it-fantastic. Huey is honest and rock solid at Barney Allen's - roast chicken, mash and gravy $20, loved it, and a great burger too!. Libertine was diappointing, underpowered food. however, the service is great and the wine list is excellent, so we definitely came out even in the end. Oyster Little Burke has a wierd atmosphere decent oysters though, a treat for a Perth boy. Nudel Bar was excellent to go for a soothing nutrition fix. The pizza with chilli and pancetta at Hairy Canary was just right - fine place. Cafe di Stasio was brilliant and really rounded it off. Great service and we had to go beyond the very good value set lunch. Crab linguine strong crab balanced with gutsy chilli, garlic and white wine followed by Guinea fowl, simple and perfect. City Wine bar, the Supper club that little Irish pub on Collins St and of course Mrs Palma's were fine pitstops along the way and Espressino for breakfast perfect. Nearly forgot Hotel Lincoln, every local should be like this - hearty food. Glad to be home though!