Domain Review Bayside & Port Phillip - July 31, 2024
Tarts Anon: Living the Sweet Life
Dessert Masters champ Gareth Whitton and partner Catherine Way run a cult bakery together – now they’ve got a kid and a cookbook too
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Behind every great tart is a great woman (and a great man). Throw in a great toddler and a great dog and you have the delightful-yet-hectic home life behind this week’s cover stars, Tarts Anon – aka Gareth Whitton and Catherine Way. With a Dessert Masters title under their collective belt, and a debut cookbook just launched, their slice of life is pretty sweet.
Peter Roddy’s French bistro Noir closed back in March after 13 years in business. Now Roddy, along with partner Ebony Vagg, has reopened the restaurant as casual pasta bar, Pastarami.
Roddy did most of the renovations with head chef and co-owner Jonathan Phillips. Where Noir featured an all-black interior, Pastarami is bright and light, with butter-yellow walls, cream and biscuit chequered tiles, and even yellow aprons.
Six different pastas – all priced at $26 or less – are made in-house daily. Some of the dishes come from Noir, like the garlic prawns with chilli, tomato and prawn bisque served on spaghetti. New pastas include a pink peppercorn cacio e pepe mafaldine, inspired by the celebrity favourite dish made famous at Brooklyn restaurant Lilia.
Alongside pasta, there are smaller antipasto-style plates and an indulgent dish of handcut roast potatoes. Plus local wines, signature cocktails, and fresh ice-cream and sorbet for dessert. — JR
ADD TO CART
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IN THE DIARY
High Cheese at The Westin
Melbourne’s beloved cheesemonger duo the Studd siblings have teamed up with The Westin for this year’s High Cheese. As the name suggests, it’s a regular high tea, but almost every dish features formaggi. The three-tiered menu showcases excellent cheddar, gruyere, brie, and camembert, alongside fresh scones, savoury tarts, desserts like Basque chocolate cake and a glass of wine. Two-hour sittings are available by reservation only, from 5pm Wednesday to Saturday. — AK
Until Sep 21 / Allegro Restaurant at The Westin, 205 Collins Street, Melbourne / westinmelbournedining.com.au
Photo: Pablo Diaz
175 Swan Street, Richmond
THREE OF A KIND READ ME
Windows
New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based artist Patrick Pound has amassed something like 70,000 found photographs over the years. Most are devoid of context – eerie and beautiful images of strangers’ pasts that form and reform meaning over time. In this photobook, he shares a collection asking us to consider the humble window as a motif. Equal parts thought-provoking and absurd, it makes for a neat coffee table read when you’ve had enough doomscrolling. — JW
$55 / perimetereditions.com
PANTRY ITEM
Bu Deli
Co-founded by Brisbane restaurateur Simon Gloftis, Bu Deli is the new plant-based butter rivalling supermarket brands like Nuttelex. The creamy, rich and lightly salty spread is made from a blend of macadamias, cashews, organic olive oil, cultured coconut cream, soy milk and coconut oil. Produced on the Gold Coast, it’s perfect for baking vegan croissants and cakes, or slathered on fresh bread. — EB
Find it at stockists like Morning Market, Toscano’s, Boccaccio and more / budeli.world
Doona robes
Getting out of your cosy bed on chilly winter mornings can be a struggle. These Aussie labels let you take the doona with you, making quilted robes that feel like you’re literally wrapped in a blanket. Sheet Society’s stonewashed silhouette comes in three hues. Melbourne label Suku’s oversized style is made from 100 per cent bamboo. And Mosey Me offers checks, stripes and dots in relaxed colourways. — GG
Suku Home Watermelon quilted robe puffer, $360, sukuhome.com
Sheet Society Doona robe, from $200, sheetsociety.com
Mosey Me quilted robe, $239, moseyme.com
HOME MAKER
Service
Former Attica sous chef and ceramicist Claire Ellis has made pieces for top Melbourne restaurants including Gaea and Lume. Now she’s teamed up with food stylist and pastry chef Simone Jude for Service, a new Melbourne culinary label dreaming up playful tableware.
The debut collection gives posh Downton Abbey vibes (with a touch of nonna’s china cabinet) in three cream-coloured products: an ornate serving platter, a cake stand and a scalloped serving dish with a swan handle. Pieces are crafted from a material akin to bone china that is 15 per cent eggshells.
“It doesn’t always need to be minimal or rustic, but can be polished, highly decorative and feminine,” Ellis says of the duo’s romantic designs. — SP
From $180 / servicetableware.com
IN THE KITCHEN
Roast Potatoes
Scott Pickett, Estelle
Prep time 5 minutes / Cook time about 50 minutes / Serves 4–6
1kg roasting potatoes such as russet 3½ tsp sea salt 1 tsp black peppercorns 5 sprigs thyme plus 1 tbsp thyme leaves 1 sprig rosemary plus 1 tbsp rosemary leaves 1 dried bay leaf 5 cloves garlic unpeeled 150g lamb fat (or duck fat) 75ml olive oil
Preheat the oven to 210°C.
Peel the potatoes and cut each one into four to six even-sized pieces, then place in a large saucepan, cover with plenty of water and add the salt, peppercorns, herb sprigs, bay leaf and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook the potato for about 20 minutes, until tender when pierced with a knife but not falling apart. Drain the potato, discarding the herbs and garlic, and lightly toss to remove excess water.
Place the fat and oil in a large roasting tin set over high heat on the stovetop. Add the potato and stir to coat in the fat and oil, then transfer to the oven and roast for 15–20 minutes, until they start to form a lovely golden crust. Add the thyme and rosemary leaves and stir the potato to expose the uncooked sides, then return to the oven and cook for a further 10–15 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Serve with your favourite roast
Find this recipe – and 80 more like it from Melbourne’s best cooks, chefs and restaurants – in the Home Made cookbook. $49 95 / shop.broadsheet.com.au
Photo: Annika Kafcaloudis
Photo: Mark Roper
SNACK BAR STREET STYLE
Thelatestin
By Audrey Payne
Milton Wine Shop ushers in its second decade of business with a revamped courtyard, which has room for 40 and a new open kitchen with woodfired oven. The venue’s 400-bottle wine list will now be accompanied by a pizza-heavy menu designed by executive chef Charley SnaddenWilson (ex-Etta, Embla, Town Mouse). 1427 Malvern Road, Malvern / @miltonwine
Raya’s Raymond Tan is holding his first art exhibition, A Piece Of…, which features sculptures inspired by baked goods. The works are on display at Tolarno Galleries until Saturday August 10. Level 5, 104 Exhibition Street, Melbourne / tolarnogalleries.com
Co Bake Space co-founder Alice Bennett, also known as Miss Trixie, has released a small collection of “Big Slice Energy” Olympic-inspired tees, caps and totes. They’re available now on her website. misstrixiedrinkstea.com/collections/merchandise
Popular Euro-style bakery Austro closed its South Melbourne venue in March this year. Now owners Sally Roxon and Christian Gattermayr have reopened in North Melbourne, selling items – including slabs of fluffy focaccia and maritozzi filled with fruit preserves and caramel cream – direct to the public on Fridays and Saturdays. 39 Lothian Street, North Melbourne / austrobakery.com
Masterchef alum Reynold Poernomo has finally opened a Melbourne offshoot of his Sydney dessert bar Koi. It’s in the CBD near Reine and La Rue. 100 Queen Street, Melbourne / @koidb
Audrey Shaw, a former Tedesca Osteria chef who also worked at the River Cafe in London, has opened one of 2024’s most intimate (and special) new restaurants, Carnation Canteen 165 Gore Street, Fitzroy / @carnationcanteen
Read the full story for each dot point: broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/series/snack-bar
Camberwell Market, Camberwell
Name: Gemma Watkins Age: 27 Occupation: Jeweller Tell us about your outfit today. My Docs are actually from this market – about a decade ago. My jumper is from a store near Byron; I picked it up a couple of months ago. I got this scarf from the Lorne surf shop a few winters back. And my sunglasses are from the Melbourne brand Del Sol. What do you gravitate towards when shopping? I like to travel, so I usually like picking up things from op shops or vintage stores. Friends and I sometimes swap clothes and it’s always nice when you wear things that have a bit of a story.
Nabbing a stall at the famous Camberwell Market is no easy feat, and arguably property in the area is in equal demand –with median house prices having increased 21 per cent in the past five years.
Photo: Kaede James Takamoto
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Photo: Jiwon Kim
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Photo: Liana Hardy
THE INTERVIEW
Anu Kumar Documents Family and Connection
Words by Gitika Garg
Photo by Kaede James Takamoto
“To this day, I don’t take photos of my social life. My parents get so annoyed about it, they’re like ‘What’s the point of being friends with a photographer?’” Anu Kumar says.
It is something of an irony, given the Melbourne-based photographer is known for her soft film compositions that record the intimate, everyday moments of her family life back in India.
But Kumar notes that, unlike many others in her profession, she was never (and still isn’t) “obsessed” with the art of photography. “I would get annoyed at people taking photos all the time when we were out with friends.”
In fact, she didn’t picked up a camera until the age of 21 when she backpacked for six months around India and Nepal, after failing her third year of occupational therapy study.
Once she had discovered and embraced the camera, Kumar returned to Melbourne and enrolled in a bachelor of commercial photography at RMIT – something she never thought was a possibility. “I’ve always been super creative, but I didn’t even think it was a potential path for me. My dad is an engineer, my mum’s a doctor, so they’ve typically taken the very academic way,” she says.
Fast forward more than a decade, and Kumar’s Ghar series has been featured in Vogue, the NGV’s Melbourne Now exhibition, and been published as a photobook of the same name. “Ghar” translates to “home” in Hindi, and the project is a diary of images from Kumar’s many trips to her family home in Kavi Nagar, Ghaziabad, near New Delhi.
Instead of visiting for a few weeks, snapping, and leaving, Kumar spent months at a time over the course of 10 years capturing, she says, the “in-between gestural moments that punctuated my days in India”. With a powdery, pastel light, there are tender scenes of family
members cutting fruit, taking a nap in the heat and dyeing their hair at home. It’s the kind of raw stillness that can only be found by spending a lot of time in one place, she says.
The initial motivation for the series came from a wish to connect with her “Indian-ness”. “I was always quite insecure about where I belong. It’s hard to be born in one place, and then kind of taken away from there and into a place that is foreign, and you don’t look like the people around you. So it was a very homecoming experience.”
Through Ghar, Kumar found the answers around identity she was searching for while recording important timestamps during her twenties and thirties. “It has enriched my life in so many ways. I’ve gotten way closer to my family, my Hindi is better, my connection to India is better and I feel like I have a much more stable and secure sense of belonging as a result. I say at the end of book that if nothing happens of it, if no one buys it, no one reads it, it doesn’t matter because I will have this archive of my family.”
These days, the photographer splits her time between working part-time at an art gallery and hanging out in her first ever studio space in Preston. Here, Kumar scans film and tinkers away at a second book that is currently in the works.
If Ghar is about discovery, the next publication will focus on grief and saying farewell.
“My family is getting quite old and I don’t know if I can be making this kind of work forever,” she says. “It’s been such a big part of my life, so to think about a future in which I’m not doing that makes me quite sad. But in my mind, I already know that I’m going to have to say goodbye to documenting my family, so the second book is about letting go and acceptance.”
SWEET DISPOSITION
Words by Jenny Valentish · Photos by Mia Mala McDonald · Styling by Heather Nette King
Tarts Anon founders Gareth Whitton and Catherine Way run a cult bakery together –now they’ve got a cookbook (and a kid) too
When Gareth Whitton won Masterchef spin-off Dessert Masters, the tickertape and sparkles were rousing. But the real passion behind Tarts Anon plays out on its Instagram account, run by Whitton’s partner –in life and brand – Catherine Way.
At the end of one exuberant post, Way writes: “… yes I also think he’s hot and NO he’s not single, but he does have a great new T-shirt and cookbook on pre-order so maybe you can show your support that way, homewreckers.”
A previous post addressed Whitton’s Masterchef debut: “While I will never forget to remind you that Tarts Anon was my idea, it’s without a doubt you who has taken my cunning plans to bring in some extra cash to cater for my various lockdown wine subscriptions and created something that is truly beyond my wildest imaginations.”
Way is the maverick manager to Whitton’s pastry chef pop star, smoothing his journey from old-school fine dining to niche dominance as Tarts Anon and building up their “tarthole community” through impish messaging and showcasing his stunning creations. Since the company’s inception they’ve accrued two shops (in Cremorne and Collingwood), cool collabs, reality TV stardom and now a cookbook.
The couple, who live in Thornbury with their two-yearold son Otis and dog, Spud, met in Europe a decade ago when Whitton was working as chef de partie at Dinner by Heston London. Way, a speech therapist, was heading back to Australia, so Whitton followed and wound up as head pastry chef at Melbourne’s Dinner by Heston until 2020
In ever-irreverent fashion, he explains: “The upper echelon of culinary professionals in Australia of the last 20 years, their finishing school was a tour of the two-stars in London –The Ledbury, The Square, The Capital – work for those boys, do a stint with Ramsay and Heston, then go back to Sydney and call an eggplant an aubergine.”
When Dinner by Heston closed at the beginning of the pandemic, Whitton found himself working at Woolies. Way’s entrepreneurial brain was ticking: how could she put his talents to work?
First, she did a good old-fashioned flyer drop, targeting apartments in their area. “I said he was the ex-head pastry chef of Dinner by Heston and we’re making tarts: you can choose one of two flavours. Just one order came through and it was for two quarters – one of each flavour. I was like, ‘Gareth’s gonna be so mad.’”
Undeterred, Way posted on a community Facebook page – then things went nuts. She’d find 100 requests in her inbox overnight, but Whitton could only make 20 portions of tart, given their limited home kitchen. They maintained this for a year before moving into their first shop in Collingwood, though Whitton remained reluctant at first.
“For most young chefs, the bastion of achievement is to have their name across the door,” he says. “But the more I learned about running other people’s kitchens, the risk and the pressure was a deterrent.”
Going niche by specialising in tarts comes with pros and cons. There’s the lack of freedom, and the punch to the ego when people wander in, take a look and walk out again – not something you experience working in fine dining. But there’s also security in the fact that Melburnians love a good bucket list destination. Having worked at Lune Croissanterie in Fitzroy at the end of pandemic, Whitton could appreciate that. “It’s almost like a mental game,” he says. “You’re convincing your potential customers that if you’re only doing one thing, then you’ve gotta be doing it pretty well, right?”
Tarts Anon also keep things fresh with collaborations: from creating a seven-layer chocolate tart with Koko Black’s Remco Brigou for World Chocolate Day to sharing its Cremorne site with Pedla, a cycling apparel brand.
“It’s about constantly staying relevant,” Whitton says. “One business can do one thing, another can do another, and it’s almost like having a third new business, particularly if you’re doing a new location.” Way agrees: “It’s probably the main perk of the of the job. It pushes you in terms of creativity.”
This progressive way of approaching business – along with having a snappy social media presence (fast-cut videos of Whitton making a mulled wine tart or visiting country bakeries and riffing on steak pies) – isn’t an easy transition for lifers in the hospitality industry.
“You tread a fine line between maintaining your integrity as an industry professional and crossing over into a celebrity profile,” Whitton says. “I feel like there’s room to flirt with it, but so few do it with a plan. As soon as you start flogging teeth whitening kits and [stuff] like that, you’ve gone too far.” Whitton won Dessert Masters with an elevated rhubarb tart with lemon verbena and pepperberry, followed by a wattleseed and chocolate mousse entremet. More rewarding than the title, he says, was the backstage bonding with Amaury Guichon, Adriano Zumbo and Kirsten Tibballs (who’s now on speed dial for any chocolate woes).“It triggered this level of inspiration that’s been behind basically everything we’ve done since.”
He’d only just finished the manuscript for the cookbook Tarts Anon: Sweet and Savoury Tart Brilliance when he went on the show. The 50 recipes run the gamut of his talents, and there’s a hefty section on nailing techniques. Whitton’s proud that it captures one era of Tarts Anon. Eventually it will just be part of a larger body of work.
“It opens the door for a sequel,” he agrees. “When that comes out, I’m sure people will be like, ‘I hate the new Tarts Anon. I prefer the original.’”
On cover and above: Linen tablecloth, linen napkins, electric blue cutlery, enamel teaspoons, hibiscus mug and mini daisy plates thanks to Bonnie and Neil. Facing page: Linen cushions, boucle stripe throw and boucle pouffe thanks to Bonnie and Neil
HOME OF THE WEEK
A tonal transformation
Words by Maria Harris
Mid-winter in Melbourne, the air is biting, the rain relentless, but this resort-style family home brings a splash of Mediterranean magic just a hop, skip and jump from Sandringham village, cafes and station.
Completely renovated, the single-level house packs a lot into its 555-square-metre block, including a plunge pool, gym and sauna. It has shrugged off its retro 1970s origins and dark brown accents and is now a sun-filled dazzler reminiscent of the white villas on the Greek islands.
From the terraces front and back to the silky-smooth Venetian plaster finishes, the built-in cabinetry and the breezy white sheers, a light, bright palette infuses the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with the spirit of endless summers. The predominantly white interiors have chevron parquetry oak flooring and Taj Mahal quartz finishes in the kitchen and bathrooms.
Off the entry hall, two bedrooms with front garden outlooks have built-in wardrobes and cute built-in dressing tables and mirrors. Nearby, the central bathroom shines with stone benchtops and a free-standing
oval bath and shower, while the transverse hall is given over to the main bedroom suite.
A real stunner with a super-sized dressing room and opulent en suite, it is a sumptuous retreat.
The open-plan living area continues the white-on-white theme, with a gas fireplace giving a nod to Melbourne’s winter. At the end of the living room, the kitchen, both beautiful and practical, is ideal for hosting gatherings on a large or intimate scale.
Its star attractions are the luxurious stone benchtops and the full suite of Miele appliances, including an oven with microwave, pyrolytic oven, induction cooktop and integrated two-door fridge-freezer.
The butler’s pantry is at one end of the kitchen; at the other end, a “cellar wall” has floor-to-ceiling bottles. Off the kitchen, double glass doors open to the study or playroom, which could even be a fourth bedroom.
The next surprise is the dining room. All white with a contemporary chandelier, it overlooks the plunge pool and back garden.
The covered outdoor entertainment area, with a mains-gas barbecue and a drinks
fridge, allows the party to spill outside. The garage is set up as a gym with a sauna, but selling agent Fran Harkin says four minutes is all it takes to remove the equipment and return it to its garage status. The vendors happily park in the driveway, she adds.
Other features include zoned ducted heating and cooling, heated bathroom floors, Sonos audio, Bose garden speakers, CCTV and video intercom. This home is zoned for Sandringham East Primary School and Sandringham College.
Sandringham
70a Sandringham Road
$2.9 million-$3.1 million
3 2 2
Auction: 10am, August 3
Agent: Belle Property Sandringham, Fran Harkin 0414 957 840
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WHAT THE AGENT SAYS
“Dreamy white luxury with perfection in every detail and a sun-blessed environment in a very family-friendly location.”
NEED TO KNOW
The property last sold for $1.72 million in 2023, and the highest recorded house price for Sandringham (past 12 months) was $3.3 million for 174 Beach Road in November 2023.
RECENT SALES
$2.404 million
4 Georgiana Street, May
$3.005 million
10 Cowper Street, March $2.355 million
41 Vincent Street, March
Fran Harkin Belle Property Sandringham
LUXURY
Words by Richard Cornish & Shae Wiedermann
Brighton
2/7 Grantham Court
$3.3 million-$3.6 million
4 4 3
Private sale
Agent: Hush, Andrew Campbell 0419 366 545
All of the bedrooms in this Brighton townhouse have an en suite and access to an outdoor area, making it perfect for multigenerational living. The ground floor has a formal living room with a fireplace and bay window overlooking the bluestone courtyard. A second family room adjoins the kitchen and dining area, and the basement garage has remote-operated doors and ample storage. In a quiet cul-desac, the residence is near Bay Street’s shops and cafes.
Malvern East
10 Belson Street
$3.5 million-$3.75 million
4 2 2
Auction: 11.30am, August 3
Agent: Marshall White, Rae Tomlinson 0418 336 234
Behind a red-brick facade, this 1920s house retains its period character in the ornate ceilings, leadlight windows and timber floors. The single-level abode has a spacious entrance hall, which leads to a sophisticated sitting room on one side and a formal dining room – with an open fireplace – on the other. To the rear is an open-plan living-dining domain that has two bay windows and French doors opening onto a deck that overlooks a north-east-facing garden.
$9.45
Private sale
Agent: Dow Real Estate, Taylor Dow 0447 003 923
This expansive and luxurious beachside house was built by a developer for his family. He finished the two-storey home with stunning natural materials, from the custom-made bronze doors at the entrance and brown onyx on the sweeping staircase to the blue Roma quartzite lining the bar. With a basement garage for five cars, a resort-style pool, and a glassfaced wardrobe (with an upholstered leather wall) in the main bedroom, this grand family home is a unique property.
Toorak
7 Bellaire Court
$8.8 million-$9.68 million
3 2 3
Expressions of interest: Close noon, August 12
Agent: RT Edgar, Sarah Case 0439 431 020
This house was designed by architect Wayne Gillespie, whose signature style is present in the light-filled gallery entry and floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Optimising indoor-outdoor flow, three upstairs bedrooms (two with built-in wardrobes and one with a walk-in) all open to a balcony, and downstairs, a fourth bedroom/home office extends to the patio. The house lies within gardens by landscape architect Paul Bangay and is near High Street, Armadale, and Hawksburn Village.
BEST OF
30th Birthday Gift Ideas for Millennials Who Think the ’90s Were 10 Years Ago
By Alice Jeffrey
LIBBY HAINES PRINT – FROM $55 The Melbourne artist offers prints of some of her best-loved original pieces that bring a dose of dopamine to kitchens, living spaces and bedroom walls. The stylised tablescapes and still-life settings depict all the best things in life – from Negronis and natural wines to shellfish, cakes and seasonal florals. libbyhaines.com
FOLD UP MOVEMENT MAT – $129 This lightweight yet extra-thick yoga mat folds up in numerous ways – and ultimately into a compact 1 2 -kilogram square – making it more comfortable during workouts, as well as when carrying to and from the studio. The Melbourne brand also sells a coordinating backpack, which fits the mat, a laptop and other daily essentials. foldup.com.au
SUSANNE KAUFMANN MALLOW BUBBLE BATH – $98 Take your loved one’s self-care routine up a notch with Susanne Kaufmann’s botanical-forward bubble bath. A true luxury, it’s scented with lavender to help with relaxation and calm. Sage oil, vitamin E, cedarwood oil and mallow extract all claim to nourish and hydrate skin as you soak. mecca.com
SARAH & SEBASTIAN BIRTHSTONE NECKLACE –$380 Jewellery is a great way to commemorate a milestone birthday. And Sarah & Sebastian’s thoughtful birthstone necklaces offer an extra special touch. The brand breaks down what each month’s stone represents in the product notes. You can customise the length, number of stones and chain material for a bespoke piece. sarahandsebastian.com
KAT THE LABEL HARLEY PYJAMA SET – $125 We all have that favourite sleeping T-shirt that should probably be a dusting rag by now. Nudge your friend in the right direction with a new pair of PJs from Kat the Label. Echoing the brand’s signature lace-trimmed lingerie, this delicate sleep set comes in rich colourways like espresso and cobalt. katthelabel.com
BANG & OLUFSEN WATERPROOF OUTDOOR
SPEAKER – $400 The Danish do many things well: Lego, hygge, minimalist wardrobes. Bang & Olufsen’s range of speakers also falls into this category. And the Beosound Explore model is perfect for adventurers. Waterproof and with a 27-hour battery life, it’s the ultimate companion for hikes, fishing trips and days at the beach. bang-olufsen.com
LIKE A LOCAL
Glen Waverley
By Ruby Harris
Whether you’re a local or popping by for dinner, there’s no shortage of dining and entertainment in Glen Waverley. It’s easy enough to just stick to Kingsway, but there’s plenty more to explore past the main strip. You’re particularly spoiled for choice when it comes to sweet options. Excitingly for locals, popular CBD gelato shop Kariton Sorbetes has an outpost on Springvale Road. The ice-creamery scoops Filipino-inspired flavours like keso (cheddar-cheese gelato with cashews and crackers) and leche flan with spiced rum caramel. There’s also Piatella, which serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner – but is widely known as a go-to for dessert. Whatever meal you’re coming for, make sure to end it with a crepe or waffle (or a waffle sandwich).
On the savoury side, The Glen shopping centre is home to a Haidilao location, where you can expect dinner and a show. Hot pot is the star here – but staff twirl and dance with noodles before serving them to you. Have your cameras ready. If you’re after a more traditional dining experience, Ramen Ramen serves up classic tonkotsu bowls, matcha renditions and more. Tip: get in early, they often sell out.
Take a break from food and head outdoors for plenty of parkland and recreation. Take your pick of baseball fields, tennis clubs, a skate park, a bowls club and a public golf course. Plus, the Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre has an indoor wave pool.
As evening falls, and you feel like winging dinner, you can just show up to Kingsway and see what takes your fancy. But if you’re overwhelmed with choice, Ichi Katsu is always a good pick for tonkatsu served up in different ways – have it as is, in a sando or in curry form. Feeling extra hungry? Head to Sanaicho for all-you-can-eat Japanese, where you’ll have 90 minutes to feast your way through as many orders as you can. Or head to Paradise Road for authentic Thai fare. Don’t go past the pineapple fried rice, served in a half-cut pineapple.
End your night with a movie or bowling at Century City. Or the way it started – with dessert.
This locale boasts suburban hub status thanks to the Glen Shopping Centre, Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre and a sizeable public library. It’s also more multicultural than your average suburb, with around 60 per cent of residents born outside Australia.
Average Age 40
Median Weekly income $1,918
Clockwise from top: The Glen dining precinct, Scusa Mi Italiano signage, Piatella Cafe Bar, photos Casey Horsfield. Ramen Ramen, photo Arianna Leggiero
WHAT THE AGENT SAYS
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Clockwise from top: Bushy Park Wetlands, It’s Crepe Time cart, Kingsway, photos Casey Horsfield. Kariton Sorbetes, photo Aria Koudounis
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OPEN FOR INSPECTION
Words by Kay Keighery, Joanne Brookfield & Richard Cornish
Clearance Rate of 59%*
Source: Domain Group
OUR EXPERT SAYS LAST WEEKEND
Dr Nicola Powell Chief of research & economics
“Winter has provided an opportune time for buyers as choice has risen 22 per cent annually. With the slower absorption of homes for sale and more options for buyers, the stable price environment is likely to remain.” For the latest property insights go to domain.com.au/research
million-$1.75 million
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Auction: 11am, August 10
Agent: Jellis Craig, Michael Armstrong 0407 063 263
This semi-detached Edwardian house is buffed and ready to bop along with an easy indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Both bedrooms and the central lounge have fireplaces. Past the stylish bathroom-laundry, the open-plan hub entices with a glass ceiling section and a glazed connection with a protected terrace that segues into the no-maintenance, sun-loving, decked and paved backyard. Stroll metres to the shops, services and social bustle of High Street.
Auction: 10.30am, August 3
Agent: Shelter, Todd Braggins 0420 618 618
$3.91 million
This modern two-storey townhouse is ideal for those wanting to get a foothold in this desirable area. Glen Iris village is at the end of the street, with public transport and M1 freeway access nearby. Gardiners Creek parklands are a short walk away. With four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a pool, a deck for entertaining, a secluded study area and lock-up parking, this is a great family home.
Auction: 11.30am, August 3
Agent: Abercrombys, Edward Royle 0438 629 243
A central courtyard gives this unit an airy heart, while a rear garden bestows further al fresco advantage. The Scotch Hill location combines convenience and clout. Single level in a block of four, it offers three bedrooms (one with an en suite), a kitchen-dining room and a lounge. Two of the bedrooms and both living areas open to a central court. There’s lots of internal light, and hydronic heating.
Auction: 3.30pm, August 10
Agent: Kay & Burton, Sophie Su 0425 270 125
Angles define this dual-level house with a sloping, soaring lounge room ceiling and clerestory windows flooding the space with light. A wall of windows in the kitchen and adjoining family room does likewise while providing views of the heated pool, which is bordered by established trees. Three upstairs bedrooms have balcony access and leafy views. It’s privately set in a coveted street.
Armadale
Camberwell
Highett 52a Beaumaris Parade
$1.18 million-$1.29 million
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Agent: Belle Property St Kilda, Julian Cannata 0424 717 913
This fifth-floor corner apartment delivers uninterrupted sea views from the bedrooms, bathroom and wraparound balcony, and a city-skyline vista as well. Inside, the modernised interiors include built-in wardrobes, stainless steel LG appliances, an old-school servery window and a separate powder room.
Auction: 1pm, August 10
Agent: Jellis Craig, Sarah Risteski 0406 771 128
There’s oodles of period loveliness going on in this family-friendly Californian bungalow. The house begins with layered gables and a columned verandah, and concludes with a vast, open-plan hub. A covered terrace looks over the deep, north-facing backyard, which offers the possibility of a major extension.
Auction: 11.30am, August 10
Agent: Buxton, Adam Gillon 0418 313 354
A subdivision has retained this single-level period house with a gabled roof and bullnosed verandah. Freshly painted inside and with newly polished hardwood floors, the home features a porcelain-tiled bathroom, a second toilet, and full laundry. Kids can play on the picket-fenced front lawn or rear deck, while three cars can fit on the driveway.
Distinctive elegance between Church Street and the bay
• Close to Church Street, iconic Brighton Beach and esteemed schools
• House-sized proportions in a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom design
• Easy-care alfresco patio bathed in northwest sunshine
• Gourmet kitchen with Bosch appliances and Miele dishwasher
• Expansive open retreat for sitting area and home office setup
BEAUMARIS 8A RESERVE ROAD
Incredible 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom showpiece just doors to Rickett’s Point. Crowned by high ceilings and with stunning European oak flooring flowing seamlessly underfoot, the home is flooded in abundant natural light. Among its standout inclusions are an impressive open plan living/dining zone (GFP), first-class gourmet kitchen, sumptuous master bedroom with decadent ensuite & walk-in robe while also offered are a first-floor lounge and bay-glimpse balcony, heating/cooling, security & an entertainer’s courtyard.
