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SUMMER IN MELBOURNE
Young and Jackson hotel
CAFÉS, BARS AND RESTAURANTS
Australia, very much like the US, is a
multicultural country. It is often said Melbourne
has the second-highest population of Greeks of
any city outside Athens. The city has large Chinese,
Italian and Vietnamese communities and people
from Europe, Asia, Africa and South America have all
settled in Melbourne and live in harmony. Over onethird
of Melbournians were born outside Australia.
One of the best things this brings is incredible
diversity to Melbourne’s food and drinking culture.
The Crown Entertainment Complex is the
epicenter of these culinary delights. You can enjoy
silver service or dine à la carte by the Yarra river, sipping
a glass of good Australian Chardonnay or Shiraz. For a
more in-depth look at Crown’s fine dining options read
our “Savor the moment” feature on page 50.
For those looking to sample the nightlife
Crown also offers a great selection of bars such as
the luxurious “ultra-lounge” Club 23, adjacent to the
Mahogany Room on level three of Crown Towers.
Offering a mix of food, finely crafted cocktails and
gaming tables in a comfortable plush setting offset
with a stunning backdrop of Melbourne, this is a
stylish night out for those wanting to live it up.
Sample a pint of Naked Ale at Melbourne’s
oldest and most iconic hotel, Young and Jackson,
located on the corner of Flinders Street and
Swanston Street in central Melbourne, just a
few minutes stroll from Crown. Home to Chloé,
a famous nude painting by French artist Jules
Joseph Lefebvre, this beautifully restored building
is a Melbourne institution and a comfortable blend
of boutique bar and classic pub.
Melbourne’s many alleyways hide some
world-class bars and eateries and those willing to
venture off the beaten track will find themselves
rewarded with a diverse selection of watering
holes. You will be amazed at how competitive the
prices are and it is worth remembering there is
no 18 percent standard tipping in Australia. There
is no obligation to tip at all, but every waiter will
gladly accept a little something if they have been
particularly helpful.
Over one-third of Melbournians were born
outside Australia. One of the best things this
brings is incredible diversity to Melbourne’s
food and drinking culture.
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