Around the World in One Night
A Global Gastronomic Adventure
Wednesday 18th September - 6pm to 9pm
Fitzroy Street precinct is proud to be home to a huge number of many and varied, but always delicious, eateries. The thing we’re most proud of though is that these businesses represent many parts of the world, from India to Italy, from West Africa to Thailand, from France to Scotland, from China to America and so much more!
Around the World in One Night is an epic restaurant crawl where you’re given the opportunity to taste 18 of these restaurants and their cuisines, but, most importantly, the journey you take and what you try is up to YOU! Go on your food adventure on Wednesday September 18th, 6pm-9pm.
How is this so, you ask? Well, let us explain!
- We have listed every restaurant involved in Around the World in One Night below. Under their listing information, you will see the 2 x tasters each restaurant is offering
- Each taster has noted if they are vegetarian, vegan, gf – gluten free, df – dairy free and nf – nut free, however, PLEASE NOTE: these items are still produced in kitchens that have nuts and wheat etc – so there may be traces
- You get to choose and book which tasters you would like to collect from which restaurants on the night (and yes, if you like the look of both the tasters at one venue, you can book both)
- It is $5 (plus booking fee) per taster
- Feedback from our last Around the World event was that 4 – 5 tasters is a good number to order but, in the end, it’s up to you!
- The tasters are approx. half the size of an entrée
- On the evening, you wander about Fitzroy Street precinct, visiting the businesses, showing your ticket and collecting your tasters
- As this is a restaurant crawl, on the night, you will be served tasters in/on a takeaway receptacle, allowing you to walk and eat
- Even thought this is a restaurant crawl, the majority of venues have nominated that, if you order a drink, you can sit in and eat your taster (these are noted in the listing below). Drinks are extra and are not included in the event pricing
- Some of the eateries are takeaway only (as are noted in the listing below), which means you’ll collect your taster and eat whilst moving on to your next venue
- There are also bars on the street that are not involved in the event but would love for you to stop in for a drink along the way – they are Chronicles, Lady Peacock, St Luja, St Kilda Cellars, The Prince Hotel, Freddie Wimpoles, 29th Apartment and The Fifth Province
- You do not need to book the same tasters as others in your party or even the same venues. The fun of it will be that everyone books their own food journey and you’ll just need to wait while your friends collect their tasters and vice versa
- No refunds or changes available after Fri, September 13 at 5pm
- Bookings close Mon, September 16 at 5pm. There will be no more bookings available after this time
There will also be musicians dotted along the street, to entertain you on your global gastronomic adventure!
Can’t wait until this event to get a delish, discounted meal on Fitzroy St? Head here for over 60 food specials across the week that you can access right now!
What's on Offer
West African Cuisine
- Akwaaba Restaurant & Bar - 29 Fitzroy St.
- Sit down and buy a drink or takeaway
- Website
Akwaaba means ‘Welcome’ in the Twi language of the Akan people in Ghana & it embodies the intrinsic warmth and hospitality of the country. Offering traditional & exceptional West African & fusion dishes, the AKWAABA experience is an authentic & memorable journey into the food, music, culture & colour of this welcoming, vibrant part of Africa. You can get all your favourite drinks at the bar, but make sure you do yourself a favour & try our speciality exotic cocktails made from African spices.
Taster 1
Plantain with crushed peanuts (vegan) (gf) (df)
Taster 2
African spiced wings (3 pcs) (gf) (df) (nf)
Modern Indian
- Babu Ji - 4-6 Grey St.
- Takeaway only
- Website
Established in 2014, Babu Ji offers fresh and often unexpected Indian flavours. Traditional home-style tastes are recreated with authentic Indian food and a vast menu of street food. Classic and not so classic curries, naan and surprises from the Tandoor are available seven days a week.
The food is simple yet sophisticated, made from quality products sourced from local markets and farmers. Many of our dishes are built for sharing and most are gluten free. We also accommodate vegetarian and vegan diets.
Taster 1
Onion bhaji – red onion fritters with chickpea flour and tamarind chutney (2 pcs) (vegan) (gf) (df) (nf)
Taster 2
Prawn momos – Himalyan prawn dumplings with cherry tomato sauce and pickled ginger (3 pcs) (df) (nf)
French Traditional
- Bistro Voliere - 129 Fitzroy St.
- Sit down and buy a drink or takeaway
- Website
Bistro Voliere is a French bistro, located within the historic George Hotel foyer.
Taster 1 - SOLD OUT!
Soupe à l’oignon – traditional French onion soup, cheese crouton (nf) (gf available, let Bistro Voliere know when collecting your taster)
Taster 2 - SOLD OUT!
Steak tartare, parfait & terrine maison – taster plate of steak tartare, pate and terrine, served with croutons & cornichons (df) (nf) (gf available, let Bistro Voliere know when collecting your taster)
Middle Eastern
- Buba St Kilda - 83 Fitzroy St.
- Takeaway only
- Website
Located in the heart of the Fitzroy St precinct, Buba Local Shuk is a Tel-Avivian inspired bar and eatery, serving contemporary Israeli Middle Eastern cuisine in a slick, fun, casual and high energy environment.
Taster 1 - SOLD OUT!
Lamb arais – lamb stuffed pita, served with pickles and tahini (df) (nf)
Taster 2
Hummus & pita (vegetarian) (df) (nf)
Spanish Tapas Twist
- Ellora - 1 Fitzroy St.
- Sit down and buy a drink or takeaway
- Website
Ellora is a vibrant rooftop cocktail bar that boasts one of the best views of the bay and breathtaking sunsets. Ellora focuses on offering fresh cocktails, modern tapas and hand-stretched pizzas.
Taster 1
Plant based meatballs served in a spicy bravas sauce with toasted sourdough (vegan) (df) (nf)
Taster 2
Puerto Rican fried chicken coated with paprika aioli (df) (nf)
Thai
- Derby Thai - Shop 2/52 Fitzroy St.
- Sit down and buy a drink or takeaway
- Website
Derby Thai are a traditional Thai restaurant that has been around for 25 years, specialising in authentic Thai food.
Taster 1
Pad Grapow gai sub – stir fried chicken mince with thai basil, vegetable and chilli, served with rice (gf)(df) (nf)
Taster 2
Chive dumplings – deep-fried chive dumplings, a delightful combination of textures and flavours. Their golden-brown, crispy exterior gives way to a soft and aromatic filling made from fresh chives (vegan) (gf) (df) (nf) (3 pcs)
Dominican inspired Latino food (Caribbean, Central and South America)
- La Bodega - 12 Fitzroy St.
- Sit down and buy a drink or takeaway
- Website
The creation of La Bodega was inspired by the food, dance culture and people of Dominican Republic. Bringing the carefree and enjoyable atmosphere of Caribbean to you, La Bodega is a restaurant/bar embodying a fusion of authentic Latin American food, music and dance.
Taster 1
Tostone (Dominican Republic) – twice fried plantain topped with homemade chorizo, fresh octopus, potato, chipotle mayo and pico de gallo (gf) (df) (nf)
Taster 2
Empanada (Colombia) – vegan filling in crispy corn pastry (vegan) (gf) (df) (nf)
Chinese
- I Love Dumplings - 2/29 Fitzroy St.
- Takeaway only
- Website
Dumplings are our signature dish at I Love Dumplings, it’s what we do best. Our team of skillful chefs use only the freshest ingredients and an assortment of flavourful traditional Chinese recipes to create these pockets of joy you know and love.
Taster 1
Pork dumplings – pork, chinese cabbage, chives, ginger (6pcs)
Taster 2
Chicken and prawn dumplings – chicken, prawn, ginger (6pcs)
New Orleans
- Mama Rae's - 137 Fitzroy St.
- Sit down and buy a non-alcoholic drink or takeaway
- Website
Mama Rae’s bring the flavours of Southern comfort music & food to Fitzroy Street! With golden fried delicious chicken, Po’ Boys and Mama Rae’s Southern burgers – this is where savoury flavours meet with the sweet aromas of the deep South.
Taster 1
Lafayette Hot Dawg – Andouille Creole pork sausage, bacon, shredded cheese, American mustard, hickory BBQ sauce and pickled onions in a crustry baguette (jalapenos optional)
Taster 2
Louisiana fried chicken, brined overnight, coated with our special Mama Rae’s herb and spice mix and fried golden delicious (df)
Italian-American
- Louey’s Bar & Kitchen, The Espy - 11 The Esplanade
- Sit down and buy a drink or takeaway
- Website
Louey’s is The Espy’s fun and frivolous Italian-American bar & kitchen. Think big eats, big vibes and modern takes on the classics. Look out for the splashes of neon, the luxe red leather booths, and the shiny disco ball that drops from the ceiling when the DJ ups the volume.
Taster 1 - SOLD OUT!
Pumpkin & blue cheese arancini w/ whipped ricotta, chilli evoo, and parmesan (vegetarian) (gf) (nf)
Taster 2
Pork and duck meatball w/ spicy nduja sugo, and parmesan (nf)
Thai
- Thai Turn - 49 Fitzroy St.
- Takeaway only
Thai Turn offers a variety of traditional Thai dishes. The restaurant is particularly known for its Pad Thai and Roti with Peanut Sauce, which are favourites among customers, in addition to an array of options including chilli crispy pork, BBQ chicken, and a selection of curries such as green and red curry.
Taster 1
Crispy Thai spring rolls filled with vegetables and glass noodles, served with homemade sweet chilli sauce (3pcs) (veg) (df) (nf)
Taster 2
Crab, shrimp and rice in a net roll (similar to a spring roll but a rice paper net roll) (4pcs) (gf) (df) (nf)
Indian
- Mukka - 16 Fitzroy St.
- Sit down and buy a drink or takeaway
- Website
Melbourne’s official curry institution, Mukka has been serving authentic Indian for years and doing it with style. Enter a big, jumping, pumping Indian party with bright colours, Bollywood tunes and of course great food.
Taster 1
Gobi 65 – a classic super-hit snack of crunchy, peppery, zesty cauliflower florets, quick-fried to radiating goldenness. Served with green coriander chutney (vegan)(gf) (nf) (df)
Taster 2
Chicken Tikka – succulent and juicy pieces of chicken thigh fillet, marinated overnight in a subtle mix of spices and yoghurt then cooked in our Tandoor oven, served with fresh kachumbar salad & mint chutney (gf) (nf)
Scottish
- The Cross - 14 Fitzroy St.
- Sit down and buy a drink or takeaway
- Website
Join us at T Cross in St Kilda for a quality meal, a beer after work or a meeting place for friends to catch up. A little bit of Scotland, a whole lot of Melbourne.
Taster 1
Bite size haggis, neeps and tatties (haggis ball in breadcrumbs, turnip and potatoes) with whisky sauce (nf)
Taster 2
Scallop and black pudding with cauliflower puree (nf)
Italian/Oz Fusion
- The Banff - 29/145 Fitzroy St.
- Sit down and buy a drink or takeaway
- Website
Banff has been part of St Kilda’s famous Fitzroy Street since 1942. Back in the day, 145 Fitzroy Street was used as an army barracks by American and Canadian soldiers in World War II, and what is now known as the Banff restaurant, was then used as a galley to cook their meals in. Selling food from the heart for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Banff is a particular favourite amongst the locals for its great value and it’s warm and homely atmosphere.
Taster 1
Spaghetti & marinated chilli prawns in a rich & creamy pesto sauce
Taster 2
New York style margherita slice (vegetarian) (nf)
Italian
- Topolino's - 87 Fitzroy St.
- Sit down and buy a drink or takeaway
- Website
Topolino’s is an authentic family-owned Italian institution proudly operating in St Kilda for over 52 years with great success. We pride ourselves on providing fresh, quality Italian cuisine to not only our loyal local community but the greater Melbourne region.
Taster 1
Chilli calamari – tender strips of squid, grilled & marinated in chilli & garlic, served with chilli mayo (gf) (df) (nf)
Taster 2
Pancetta Brasata – juicy pork belly, braised in a master stock, served with a burnt butter & cauliflower noisette, housemade slaw & sangiovese-poached pear (gf) (nf)
Sri Lankan
- Three Elephants - 97 Fitzroy St.
- Sit down and buy a drink or takeaway
- Website
Opened in July 2019, in front of the grandeur of the old French Embassy, Three Elephants had a vision of sharing the diversity and unique flavours of Sri Lankan food in Melbourne. We pride ourselves on offering wholesome and tasty meals whilst adding the Chef’s own variation and style to create new themes.
Taster 1
Vegetarian Pan Roll – spiced spring vegetables rolled in a handmade pancake (vegetarian) (df)
Taster 2
Potato lamb tacos – slow cooked curried lamb topped with tempered potato and tomato salsa, drizzled with tzatziki dressing (df available, let Three Elephants know when collecting your taster)
Mexican/American
- Harvey's Sports Bar & Grill - 169 Fitzroy St.
- Sit down and buy a drink or takeaway
- Website
Welcome to the opening of Melbourne’s ultimate destination for sports enthusiasts – Harvey’s Sports Bar! Immerse yourself in an electrifying atmosphere where every seat is the best seat in the house! Indulge in our delectable menu of American BBQ-style smoked meats and savour local craft beers and enticing cocktails, all whilst being surrounded by fellow fans who share your passion for the game!
Taster 1 - SOLD OUT!
Brisket Burnt ends taco with slaw, bama sauce & green mojo (1pc) (gf) (nf)
Taster 2
Sweet potato & black beans chilli with slaw, bama sauce & green mojo (1pc) (vegetarian) (gf) (nf)
