Please remember to touch on your myki…
Welcome Back! It’s time to take a trip down memory lane with the modern streetscape known as Gertrude St. Embracing the classic bustle and multiculturalism of Melbournian life, the street was scattered with food venues. Whilst the majority were Italian there were little sprinklings of Spanish, French, Australian and American cuisine. Being only 1km long it still managed to embody every Melbournian’s true love – café culture. Perfect for a coffee addict like me! My only wish – MORE DESSERTS!
Whilst walking, you couldn’t help but admire the energetic feel you got from people sauntering from store to store or the unique aromas of each food venue. I remember walking past an italian bakery and smelling the warm, fresh baked bread! Delish!
The sound of the occasional tram bells coupled with friendly chatter between friends made me feel even more ecstatic than I originally was. Evoking nostalgia, I was taken back to the time my friends and I visited after my first semester of exams. But most precious of all, my European trip was brought back with the French style decor and cobblestone facades.
Having visited the street before this review, I never realized the cultural significance of the streetscape. Being in a multicultural environment, each restaurant aimed to bring its own spin on their food yet adapted to the Melbourne food scene through food, opening hours and ambience, making it a palatable place to visit. But more importantly, due to early migration of Italians to the Fitzroy area in the 19th century, it now makes sense why Italian cuisine was so common. My mind was blown!
Pumpkin Arancini! 
Broccoli Gnocchi!
For the Love of Europe 