Maison Batard ★ 4.2
Maison Batard on Bourke Street combines boulangerie, bistro, cocktail bar and terrace: Melbourne's closest equivalent to a full-service Parisian house.
Order: French onion soup and the daily rotisserie plate
Bar Liberty is a modern australian restaurant in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Bar Liberty in Fitzroy holds one Good Food Guide hat: Melbourne's natural-wine bistro of record, with small plates, biodynamic pours and a polished kitchen.
Must order: Seasonal raw bar plate and house bread with cultured butter
Address: 234 Johnston Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Melbourne
Maison Batard on Bourke Street combines boulangerie, bistro, cocktail bar and terrace: Melbourne's closest equivalent to a full-service Parisian house.
Order: French onion soup and the daily rotisserie plate
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Order: Curry mee noodles with coconut milk broth
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Order: Semolina-crusted margherita or the anchovy and olive
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Order: Udon bolognese and the daily onigiri
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Order: Chicken pho with fresh herbs and chilli vinegar on the side
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Order: Pan-fried fish with seasonal vegetables and grains