Estelle is a great restaurant for a special occasion. Located at 243-245 High St in Northcote, Melbourne.

This is my favourite place for birthday or anniversary celebrations; when we want to get dressed up and we have a little cash to spend on fancy food. The food is great, but I just love the seating around the kitchen and watching the chefs at work.

After trying Estelle, another great intimate chef experience can be found at Flint:
15. Side quest x Fitzroy, Melbourne x Flint

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I catch up with my mate Rissa in Austin, Texas.

Rissa’s favourite local brunch spot is Two Hands at 1011 S Congress Ave Ste 170. Highlights include:

• ‘Brekky’ menu
• Acai bowl
• Halloumi sides
• Pavlova
• Open, spacious and calm patio space

We also talk about:

• Eeyore’s birthday
• Similarities between Melbourne (Australia) and Austin, with a shout out to our mutual friend Jess Archer (Episode 12. Brisbane x Big Roddy's Rippin Rib Shack, Cobbler & The Woods Neighbourhood Bar)
• Nashville inspired chicken in Melbourne (Episode 5. Side Quest x Fitzroy, Melbourne x Belles)

More episodes about places in the US

16. Side Quest x Nashville x The Legendairy Milkshake Bar

9. Boston x Union Oyster House, Pizzeria Regina, and J.J. Foley's

My mate Sarah in Brunswick East, Melbourne, gives a shout out to her go-to for stacked burgers, live music, and good vibes: The Beast. This is a bar with all the goods: wings, a soul night, and live comedy.

Looking for other good places in Melbourne to grab a drink?
6. Side Quest x CBD, Melbourne x Beneath Driver Lane
1. Northcote, Melbourne x South Crescent & Kelvin