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Death by Chocolate
If you love chocolate, sign up now for the Chocolate Indulgence Walk
and the Chocolates & Other Desserts Walk by calling & 03/9815 1228
or 04/1215 8017. The former takes you on a tasting tour of Cadbury’s,
Myer, New Zealand Natural Ice Creamery, Chocolate Box, and Darrell
Lea, and finishes off over chocolate cake at a cafe. This 2-hour tour
leaves every Saturday at 12:30pm and costs A$25 (US$16); children
under 6 go free. The latter includes tasting plenty of ice creams and
chocolates around town as you tour kitchens and talk to chefs. The
tour finishes with afternoon tea at the Grand Hyatt. This tour leaves
every Saturday at 2:30pm and also costs A$25 (US$16). A third tour has
been recently added, the Chocolate Brunch Walk, during which you try
coffee and pastries at some of Melbourne’s grooviest cafes. This tour
costs A$22 (US$14). Bookings are essential.
Christine (& 03/9654 2011), noted for its collection of accessories. Little Collins
St. is another fashion rat run. Look for local fashion labels Bettina Liano (& 03/
9654 1912), Scanlan & Theodore (& 03/9650 6195), and Verve (& 03/9639
5886).
Country Road Country Road is one of Australia’s best-known names for men’s
and women’s fashion. The cool, classic looks don’t come cheap, but the quality is
worth it. County Road also sells designer cooking equipment and housewares. 252
Toorak Rd., and other sites, including Chapel St., South Yarra. & 1800/801 911 in Australia, or 03/
9824 0133.
R.M. Williams Head here for genuine Australian gear: boots, Driza-bone
coats, and Akubra hats. In the Melbourne Central complex. & 03/9663 7126.
Saba Australian designer Joseph Saba has several very vogue, very expensive
boutiques for men and women in Melbourne, including one for each sex on
Chapel Street (nos. 538 and 548) in South Yarra. This store caters to both men
and women. 264 Collins St., City. & 03/9654 3524.
Sam Bear Sam Bear is another good bet for Outback-style fashions: Drizabone
coats, Akubra bush hats, R.M. Williams boots and clothing, and Blundstone
boots (my favorite). They also sell a solid range of camping equipment. 225
Russell St., City. & 03/9663 2191.
Surf, Dive ’N Ski Australia As well as surfboards, boogie boards, and sunglasses,
this store stocks a wide range of hip and happening beach wear, all at reasonable
prices. All the big names in Australian surf wear can be found here,
including Ripcurl, Quicksilver, and Billabong. The Jam Factory, Chapel St., South Yarra.
& 03/9826 4071.
Vegan Wares Instead of leather, Vegan Wares uses micro-fiber to create tough,
stylish shoes, bags, and belts. It’s not just for vegetarians; carnivores enjoy it, too!
78 Smith St., Collingwood. & 03/9417 0230.
FOODSTUFFS
Haigh’s Chocolates Indulge in some 50 types of Australia’s best chocolate,
from milk to dark to fruit flavored. I recommend the Sparkling Shiraz truffle if