Taking a break to enjoy raw oysters and beer at Queen Victoria Market. 
A barista at the coffee bar at Flinders St railway station. Melbourne takes it coffee seriously, and the local roasts and brews are excellent. 
Poolhouse Coffee cafe. 
Brewing a French press of East Timor coffee that we bought from McIver’s at Queen Victoria Market. 
Glasses of Australian Pinot Noir and Sangiovese at MoVida Aqui, a Spanish tapas bar. 
Foie gras toast, pumpkin and goat’s curd, and a calamari sandwich at MoVida Aqui. 
Fish of the day with celeriac at MoVida Aqui. 
Slow-braised beef cheek with cauliflower puree at MoVida Aqui. 
Crocodile skewers at The Crafty Squire pub. 
The “alcohol wall” at Udon Izakaya Maedaya. 
The display menu at Udon Izakaya Maedaya. 
Karaage at Udon Izakaya Maedaya. 
Wagyu bao at Udon Izakaya Maedaya. 
Raw oysters at Punch Lane, a food and wine bar. 
Burrata with fresh figs at Punch Lane. 
Duck breast and cod with mussels at Punch Lane. 
Green tea (matcha) KitKat from Daiso, a chain of Japanese dollar stores with quirky finds. 
Relaxing with a peanut butter porter from Victoria’s Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. 
Chicken parm is a Melbourne staple. This one at the Limerick Arms pub was thick and delicious.
There are plenty of excellent places to eat in Melbourne, ranging from casual to upscale fare. This slideshow highlights the best eateries, cafes and bars that we experienced in the Central Business District.
For ideas on sightseeing in Melbourne, check out this slideshow.
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