Madame Brussels |
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- Address
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Level 3
59 Bourke St
Melbourne 3000 - Phone
- 03 96622775
- Web
- http://www.madamebrussels.com
| Madame Brussels, named after the Melbourne brothel owner and entrepreneur from the 1830s, is a trip down the garden path into a world of whimsy, wonder and fruit punch. Humble tennis whites teamed with a Pimms No. 1 are the preferred accessories, as waiters and waitresses serve up the best table service and rose this side of Italy. Upon our arrival, the hostess, Miss Pearls, was gleefully whipping a delivery driver with her riding crop. Needless to say, our group enjoyed the activity immensely. In this 'Venetian palazzo collides with Lacoste'-inspired atmosphere, one will find creeping vines running the walls, while ladies sporting resplendent party frocks laze on wicker furniture (resting on faux grass), with a glass of rose in hand. Sundays see the terrace become the site of a simply darling barbecue party, with local chefs providing their own take on garden-party fare. Of course, if you want a low-key gathering you can always slip onto the terrace with a jug of chrysanthemum and rosemary punch, and a handful of cupcakes. Gorgeous! At first glance Madame Brussels may appear a little camp and cliche. But, as a friend of mine once said, "I can resist everything, except temptation", and Madame Brussels is temptation personified.
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