Growlingbelly

A gem in the crown of Melbourne eating, Claypots is the kind of establishment I adore. Totally focused on simple, fresh,  and generously proportioned seafood dishes, flavoured by the influences of Indian, Malaysian, Morrocan, Cajun and Chinese fare, Claypots remains a firm favourite and apparently number 29 of all things to do when visiting Melbourne according to Trip Advisor.

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Ah, brings tears to my eyes. Acland St cakes at Monarch cake shop. Ok, they are not as good as they used to be back int he 60s, but they are still tremendously satisfying to window shop. Without doubt the baked Polish cheese cake in the foreground is my favourite, though it does not in anyway compare to my mothers.