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The service deserves its own paragraph. It was busy enough to excuse a lot and nothing needed excusing. Orders came out in the right sequence and water appeared without a request. The tables on the footpath where we sat were looked after as well as the ones inside, which is not a given on a morning like this.

Whether its your first time here or if you are a seasoned regular, St Ali is a reliable place to see and be seen. An always busy spot tucked away in Yarra Place, its has become almost a behemoth, dominating the small South Melbourne block. It was Saturday and we were with people about to buy a house so a Mimosa and a Bloody Mary were sensible decisions for a late morning brunch. There has often been a question whether St Ali is a victim of its own success the thing that can

Whilst lockdowns have all but devastated the hospitality industry across the country, there will always be survivors. Willow and Spoon, in Brisbane's inner suburban Wilston, is one of those survivors. It's an ever evolving project of love from owner Keith and his team. He has been in hospitality all of his career and doesn't know what else he would do. You can tell. There is a commitment here which is why the venue has stood the test of time. Willow and Spoon is housed in a