| People walking past this narrow wine bar-style space in inner-city Melbourne might be bemused (and perhaps more than a little jealous) to see so many people filling a bar in the middle of the day. However, this little trickster is actually a unique restaurant, serving Spanish and Italian-inspired nibbles in a bar-like setting until the distinctly Mediterranean hour of 1am on weekends. The small space is dominated by a wide bar, tall communal tables and square bar stools, with bottles lining one wall.
The average person in this sort of room might not expect to be fed anything more substantial than a packet of chips but thankfully, they would be very much mistaken. The emphasis is on small share-style plates of nibbles, inspired by the tapas bars encountered during the owners' Spanish and Portuguese travels. Their Mediterranean meandering has formed the basis of a menu of miniature dishes such as spicy rabbit and olive empanadillas, Sicilian stuffed squid and morcilla - aka blood sausage - for the brave. Aiding diners in getting into the European spirit, there are several Mediterranean wines and liqueurs available.
Chef: Matt McConnell
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