It probably doesn’t suprise you that I live to travel although I do admit to also living to eat. I find fresh produce, perfectly aged cheese and scrumptiously baked desserts irrestible. T and I spent days just perusing the deli’s of Rome when we travelled to Italy. We couldn’t resist the allure of good procuitto.
On a recent weekend trip to Melbourne I decided that an adventure at South Melbourne Market – www.southmelbournemarket.com.au was warranted. Unlike the Queen Victoria Markets, this small market doesn’t boast a large tourist following. It is smaller, less pretentious and child friendly.
Open from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm each day, the South Melbourne Market offers delights to sample and buy for home. I refuse to attend our local market weekly back in Sydney which irriates T who loves sourcing fresh veggies, but I would have no problem coming to this market each week.
The opportunity to sample food that we haven’t tried before is always a winner. On our adventure, Master R sampled French Breakfast radishes and liked them! (try giving him them at home and get the same response). We shared TWO punnets of raspberries which cost us less than $10.00 total before heading straight for La Lapa Crepes where we each ordered our own crepe with our favourite filling. We spoke to the chef who worked in Sydney some time ago to help set up the first rollout of Bakers Delight! I would go back for any one of his gorgeous crepes.
Cheese time was next. We headed to Pick-a- Deli which has a fine selection of cheeses from Australia, France, England and Italy. I couldn’t walk away empty-handed and have quite an array to further sample tonight. With my parents in tow, Alka Polish Deli was a magnet for our attention. Dad had to fill his basket with favourites from his childhood while we watched on. You couldn’t stop the man. We skipped lunch – we were too full!
If you’re in Melbourne anytime soon, drop by the South Melbourne Market. The best time is probably the School Holidays when they have a great list of events on for the kids. You will find the market on the corner of York, Cecil & Coventry Streets, South Melbourne. Parking is FREE for the first two hours.
South Melbourne is my favourite of the food markets in Melbourne. I used to shop there quite regularly. Great produce and a fabulous atmosphere. And parking is not too bad if you’re patient and just wait for someone to pull out – it turns over rapidly.
Great post! I’m yet to get to Melbourne yet, though am considering moving there in the new year!
Nice to join the Wanderlust link up with you!
Where are you currenting living? I spent much if my childhood and teens in Victoria and I’m never wuite prepared when I head back down. Its one if the friendliest places in Australia.
Top idea, I haven’t heard of this market in Melbourne, am from Sydney too and have only ever visited the Victoria Market, whoch can be really busy. Noted for next visit. thank you.
Oh my goodness, I will definitely be heading here next time I’m in Melbourne!!
Sorry for the delay in stopping by to read your post Leah – I had surgery in December, and I needed to take a little break from it all. xo
I live in Melbourne! Why haven’t I been here yet?? Looks amazing