Richmond
This fascinating area is one of the cityi?1/2s earliest settlements. A short cab trip or tram ride puts you in a vibrant, vital village with three distinct personalities, each one offering something unique.
Big name budget fashions and offerings from Australiai?1/2s finest young designers can be found on Bridge Road and Swan Street and a genuine taste of Greece can be found thanks to generations of migrants keeping their traditions alive.
On Victoria Street, Melbournei?1/2s Little Saigon, with its unique aromas, exotic vegetables, noodles, soups and brightly coloured fruits is as close to a Vietnamese experience as youi?1/2ll find in Australia.
South Yarra
If elegance could talk, South Yarra would scream class. In its own quietly stylish way of course.
Hop on a number 8 tram from Swanston Street bound for Toorak Road. The understated sophistication is immediately apparent with countless boutiques, jewellers, tailors and exclusive homeware outlets.
Chapel Street is slightly more raucous, but an irresistible temptation for the fashion conscious. And Greville Street, even hipper yet, hides some seriously contemporary streetwear style.
For some serious people watching, take a table at Cafi?1/2 Domo, Pieroni or Chinois Cafi?1/2 Bar and Restaurant. The Continental Cafi?1/2 offers everything from breakfast to late night jazz and blues, and Caffe e Cucina gives you an Italian-based experience you woni?1/2t forget.
