If I ever need a last minute gift (cos I am terrible at remembering birthdays etc) I race into either the Collins St or Lonsdale Street Spoilt store - they have an amazing range of truly beautiful gifts, ranging in prices for every budget, gorgeous handbags (my personal weakness) and the lovely Tania who is just FABULOUS at helping you buy gifts (the staff are all lovely, not just Tania though)

This is my favourite place to take my out-of-town friends when they are in Melbourne to experience the funky bar scene in Melbourne. The Corpse Reviver cocktail is Awesome!!!!!! Funky, ecclectic, oh so chic! Great music too

I love love love Horoki - I have been assured by my partner that it is the most authentic Japanese experience he has had since Japan. The crispy chicken and the duck and eggplant dishes are to die for and for something really different - the tomato/pesto bread is fab!!!!

Approximate cost: $15