Eat - quick: Recommended to me by Marta, our office manager, who always has her finger on the pulse. This was a perfect stop for a quick bite to eat between day and evening meetings. Neko Neko (cat cat) is perfectly placed on Smith St in the heart of Fitzroy. The happy result of the owner’s love of health and cats, this pescetarian Japanese restaurant also offers fully vegan and vegetarian options for all the favourite traditional and modernised Japanese favourites.

Eat - linger: Commis in Collingwood was the perfect locale for an evening of conversation with a dear friend and Melbourne local. The brainchild of Gerald’s Bar alumni, Commis (pronounced commie) is a sensorial delight — from the wittily crafted drinks menu (it’s worth a read from back to front, or front to back,) to the delicious food menu, chefs moonlighting as DJ’s (or perhaps the other way around) and an incredible collection of fine art for sale on the walls. Settle in and enjoy.