Author: Emily Cusick

Ascot Vale has welcomed a new wine bar accompanied by a delicious menu with some excellent grazing options. If you’re looking for a great place to enjoy the summer weather with your mates on the weekend then The Fancy Parrot hits the spot. The decor is super fun and creates a quirky vibe where you can easily enjoy a beverage or three. The craft beer & wine list is extensive and includes gluten free beers! Almost everything on the menu is locally sourced. There’s also a few excellent cocktails with a local twist. I personally loved the Polly Parton -…

Tucked away in the hustle and bustle of Sydney Road is a new dining experience perfect for a first date or for those appreciative of exquisite food & wine. Excellent service combined with a modern menu blend beautifully in this new restaurant called Rascal. Rascal has an art deco theme, large vaulted arches with exposed brick and plant life – a mash of old and new that fits that Brunswick vibe so loved by Melbourne. The building was originally a tent market then pub called the Cumberland Inn during the gold rush era. A candlelit table sets the evening, where…