Old Vintage Melbourne, a culinary chronicle
Overview
A celebration of the restaurants, bars, cafés, pubs, and markets that have helped shape Melbourne’s unique cultural identity.
From the immensely popular creator of Old Vintage Melbourne and Old Vintage Melbourne, 1960–1990, here are profiles of around 120 of Melbourne’s culinary institutions, drawing on original research, historic photography, and direct contributions from the venues themselves and their families. Some are iconic and enduring, such as Grossi Florentino, Pellegrini’s, and France-Soir, while others have long since closed but remain etched in Melbourne’s memory, such as Cafe Scheherazade, Coles Cafeteria, and even Dine-In Pizza Hut. Each entry combines images radiating nostalgic warmth alongside Chris Macheras’s landmark informed historical text.
Details
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- Rights held
- Hardback
- 263mm x 297mm
- 144 pages with colour throughout
- 9781761381966
- AUD$59.99
- 22 September 2026
- World
Praise
Praise for Old Vintage Melbourne:
‘Stunning … rarely seen glimpse[s] into life in Melbourne from the mid-1800s onward … this gem is one that anyone with an interest in our city’s history will want in their collection.’
Praise for Old Vintage Melbourne, 1960–1990:
‘A captivating new collection of photos reveals how much Melbourne and its suburbs have transformed in the past six decades. The new book … is a romp down memory lane.’
About the Author
Chris Macheras is a Melbourne-born lawyer and artist. His Greek-Australian upbringing instilled an appreciation for the hardships his migrant grandparents endured in pursuit of a better life. His combined love of Melbourne, history, and photography led him to establish Old Vintage Melbourne, using social media as the platform to reach tens of thousands of others with shared interests.
