If I had a dollar for every Melbournian in the recent past (1 ½ months) that has bagged Fitzroy for selling out to mainstream commercialism and complained bitterly about the yuppie takeover of the once-upon-a-time eclectic and vibrant precinct I would be fiddling with my brand new i-phone right about now. Yes, I have been told a fair few times about how the area was originally home to an overwhelmingly large ethnic wog (Italio-Greek) community, before the hippies came along adding to the eclectic charm of the area, boheminising it and adding further ‘depth and interest’ – thus the nods of disapproval.
Bimbo’s boasts a lot of goodies for a steal. Where do I begin? The enormous selection of $4 gourmet styled thin crust pizzas – salmon and gorgonzola, calabrese, lamb, rocket and pinenuts (there are heaps more to rack your brains over what to get) as well as delish dessert pizzas – apple crumble and mixed berries and hello – there are house infused signature flavoured vodkas – take your pick from lychee, watermelon, pomegranate, chilli, vanilla and a handful more priced at $7.
So it is apparent that the place leaves you spoilt for choice food and drink wise, and is easy on the pocket – and obviously this brings in a teaming crowd, mostly youngsters, uni students, young professionals looking at knocking off work and enjoying a few drinks while nibbling on something tasty – an interesting ambience always helps. The place is dark – barely illuminated giving it a nightclub feel, the music is funky and the atmosphere chilled out. With a terrace and outdoor seating on the floor above, there is heaps of room, but still you will be hard-pressed to find a place as evening sets.
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