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( 03-5472 1196;
www.theatreroyal.info
;
30 Hargreaves St; B&B d $220; )
It's a unique experience
staying backstage at this 1854 theatre. The two suites are compact but beautifully decor-
ated with period furniture and cinema memorabilia, and are literally right behind the vel-
vet curtain - you can clearly hear any performances. The rate includes admission to all
movies screened during your stay. The suites can be rented together for $240 (sleeping
four) plus you get the 'Harry Potter' single (under the stairs) free.
Eating
Apple Annie's
BAKERY, CAFE
$
( 03-5472 5311;
www.appleannies.com.au
;
31 Templeton St; mains $5-17; 8am-5pm Wed-Sat, 8am-3pm Sun)
For freshly baked bread and mouth-watering cakes and pastries it's hard to beat this
country-style cafe and bakery.
Saffs Cafe
( 03-5470 6722; 64 Mostyn St; mains $8-22; 8am-5pm Mon & Tue, till late Wed-Sun)
A local favourite,
Saffs is a bright, friendly place with good coffee, cake, brilliant breakfasts, local artwork
on the walls and a rear courtyard.
CAFE
$
THAI
$$
Naam Pla Thai Kitchen
(217 Barker St; mains $13-19; noon-2.30pm & 4-9pm Wed-Sun)
Occupying a tiny old pharmacy, this
fragrant little den of excellent Thai cooking doesn't mess with unnecessary things like
phones or a website - instead the staff put all their energy into the cooking and it shows.
Good Table
EUROPEAN
$$
( 03-5472 4400;
www.thegoodtable.com.au
; 233 Barker St; mains $14-37; noon-2pm Thu-Sun, from 6pm daily)
There have been numerous incarnations of this lovely corner hotel, but the Good Table
does it well with a thoughtful European-influenced menu, featuring smoked eel terrine
and pickled garfish.
Empyre Hotel
MODERN AUSTRALIAN
$$$
