Panda Hot Pot, Carlton

Okay, this place was really good. If you’re nearby and love a hot pot – do itttt.
My favourite soup base was the pickled cabbage. It’s not something I would have chosen, but it was goood! Especially because the other soup base we got was like volcano level spiceyyy…. oops.

Johnny, Vince & Sam’s, Carlton

If you want authentic Italian – like your Italian grandma cooked you food, then I would 100% recommend this place. It was good times. We were there on a Saturday and this place was poppin off (do people say that these days?). There were singalongs and good vibes.

We did have to up wait for an hour and 45 minutes (less of a vibe). So, we went for a stroll and popped into the book store close by (pictured below). Also, note their cannolis are huge! We did not realise we would get three in a serving. If you go, I’d love to know your experience.
_{And.. you’re welcome for this recommendation}

Readings, bookstore on Lygon Street

Such a great book store. We could spend hours in here

Carlton Gardens

is such a vibe. Great place to go for a walk, and so many beautiful spots for a picnic! Check out the weird fountain (third picture) – the more you look at it IRL the funnier/weirder it gets.

Pidapipo, Lygon Street

Our favourite ice-cream place in Melbs. So good!