I first visited Charcoal Lane in September last year. This white building used to be home of Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS). I have shady memories of walking past a prominent black, yellow and red coloured building almost everyday to and from Uni. And now it has become this white and somewhat majestic building. From the outside, one would never think that this is a restaurant. It will be good if there are big glass windows or glass doors to peer into this elegant looking restaurant.
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Having heard good things from fellow food bloggers, Jess and Cindy, we decided to head down to Min Lokal for lunch. We used to live around the area but it has been awhile since we have moved. But Mister remembered that it used to be something else before Min Lokal took over. It is always nice to find cafes like these in the residential part of the Fitzroy. It is tucked away from the busy streets of Fitzroy and Collingwood and I guess that is what makes it a more relaxing cafe to hang out and feel lazy.
Pieces of Eight is a gallery and artist workshop created to nurture dedicated artists making contemporary jewellery and objects. Presenting emerging and established makers, the breadth of work showcased ranges from conceptual to wearable, the exquisite to the unexpected. It was established by jeweller Melanie Katsalidis in 2005, with an emphasis on presenting collections of work unique to the gallery or those made in limited editions. Currently over 30 Australian and international artists are represented. The diverse collection of works displayed are complimented by an exceptional exhibition program of six annual shows. ...
