There aren’t too many options, really. But surely the rear-access lane behind Robe Street is not one of St Kilda’s more salubrious locations for...

FRACTAL CITY “… in the end THE MACHINES will win” Episode 1: Joey and Epiphany “God it’s hot,” she mutters as she enters the one-way lane, swatting...

Corn Fritter spheres with a poached egg, heavily seasoned parsley-and-radish salad, yoghurt, and a poppy seed & (mild) chilli dressing. $18. Dish envy: my...

Pappadams bought from Woolies Supermarket. The same brand, type and ingredients. 2 from one box, 2 from another box and cooked together. The outcome:...

I thought beef stock would be made of at least some bovine offal-ish leftovers. But no, according to the ingredients label. Tuck in, my...

Doing the X-word and trying a new drop, called Once Bitter (pot $3.50), at the Grocery Bar on Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. Made by...

This is a Spicy Lamb borek. A traditional Turkish-Mediterranean savoury pastry, this has mince with onions, mild chilli and seasoning, and one is enough...

This is taking Adventure Travel to the very edge: the huge fire crater in Turkmenistan. It’s not volcanic, but probably a Soviet-era gas-drilling error....

I couldn’t resist: these diminutive delicacies have to be shared with the world. Tempting or what? Mini muffins $1.90 each ($1 if with a...