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September 2011 | Words CHRIS CANTY

• INSIDER TIP

  Horse crazy

  Melbourne goes horse crazy in October so head to either the Caulfi eld, Moonee Valley or Flemington tracks to catch some of the world’s most prestigious races.

• SHOP TALK

  Lost and Found Market

   Spread over four levels, Collingwood’s iconic Lost and Found Market is home to everything from vintage clothes and furniture to books, art and a great music collection.

• CHEAP EATS

  Gami

  The shopfront at Gami says it all: “chicken and beer”. Ideal for groups, this eatery’s piled-high plates of Korean-style fried chicken are the ideal accompaniment to a cheap jug of beer.

• TOP TABLES

  Byblos

  Byblos is a jewel. Featuring Lebanese dishes like makanek (spiced sausages), the Mezza Banquets (multi-course feasts) make for a great introduction to the menu.

• AT YOUR LEISURE

  Taste of Melbourne

  Melbourne’s fi nest restaurants come together from 15–18 September to celebrate gourmet produce at the Taste of Melbourne festival. Become involved in tutorials and tastings.

• LATE & LIVELY

  Grumpy’s Green

  With live music most nights, craft beer and a menu rife with sustainable meals, Grumpy’s Green has enough to satisfy even the most discerning diner. Take advantage of the hidden courtyard out the back when the sun starts to shine.

• OVERNIGHT

  Park Hyatt

  For those who want to be minutes from the CBD but ensconced in relaxed surrounds, the Park Hyatt is for you. A boutique option next to the Fitzroy Gardens, it boasts all the luxuries you’d expect of the Hyatt brand.