Rabbit warrens usually conjure up images of dark broody dens deep beneath the surface, but this is one that doesn’t conform. Hare & Grace, a new city eatery and minibar gives fresh meaning to your average burrow; it has an airy feel and contemporary touch while still retaining that warm rustic homely factor.
Raymond Capaldi (ex-Fenix and Boathouse to name a few) returns to the helm at Hare & Grace, bringing to life his own interpretation of French-inspired food, driven by sustainability and seasonality.
Stepping down into the space, past the herb and veggie garden, you’re transported away from the hustle of the CBD. In what is instantly eye-catching, creative Joost Bakker, has transformed the old butter factory building into a welcoming warren using a mix of natural timbers, colours and textures.
The menu is ever changing, try the yabbie ‘sandwich’; roasted flounder; anything from the wood fried grill; and believe it or not, the ‘mash ‘n’ gravy’ (half potato, half unsalted butter – creamy decadence). There’s also a providores banquet where you can share a selection of the day’s best produce.
Combining both ‘eatery’ and ‘minibar’, Hare and Grace ticks all the boxes for a beautiful dinner, corporate lunch or that casual Friday night drink…or two.
This rabbit hole definitely has what one may call a certain level of hare and grace.
Hare & Grace
525 Collins Street Melbourne 3000
T: (03) 9629 6755