The G – West coast v Demons

Now that I’m a Melbourner, I’m determined to become fully versed in AFL so I’m delighted when a friend from work offers to take me out to a game on Saturday before I “Make Melbourne my Bitch” that night (seriously, he even sent me a meeting invite with that in the subject line).  I’m told it’s a terrible match to be going to, West Coast vs. Melbourne, but I’m still buzzing for it.

After spending a billion dollars on shopping in the morning, I meet my friend at The “G” in the afternoon and we watch the game and as expected, the Demons get annihilated by West Coast. By the end of the game I can name almost every team in the comp and I’ve even shouted out some footy jargon at the ref. Come Monday morning I’ve even moved up the ladder on the tipping comp!

After the game, we head to Fitzroy – the Newtown of Melbourne and somewhere I’m thinking of living. I’ve been to the main street of Fitzroy once before and ever since I’ve argued that I’m not nearly hipster enough to live here. Even so, I’m thrilled to be venturing out of the city for once and excited for my first real night out in Melbourne.

Naked in Fitzroy

We head to “Naked for Satan” on Brunswick Street and it’s just the epidomy of why I love Melbourne. Home infused vodka’s line the bar next to tapas style finger food which you can buy for $1 each.  We have a drink downstairs for a while and then head up to the rooftop, “Naked in the Sky” which has only recently opened.  This is definitely a tourist’s dream, without the touristy vibe which I’m told they’re worried will creep in eventually. It’s got a view of the city skyline which I’ve never really seen before and I just can’t help but take some photos.  Strangely though, there’s no one else like me taking photos. People all appear to be locals and it’s a really nice spread of people and I wonder how long until it becomes mainstream and uncool for the likes of Fitzroy.

Infused Vodka Selection

After a while we’re fascinated by the sound of these infused vodka’s on the menu and order a tray which comes out in 3 shot glasses each with a selection of vodkas, sort of like a beer paddle. Uber cool. The menu has about 20 different flavours, including salted caramel, cucumber & ginger and I think we get through about half of them.  As we leave to head to a house party we commit to round 2 to get through the rest of the menu and I’m looking forward to it!  I think it would be easy to live in Fitzroy, especially for me. We only go to one other place later on in the night called “Laundry” but it’s clear the nightlife here is pretty great. The morning brings a nice little headache and a dose of reality – nightlife suburbs are great to visit, but I’d hate to have to wander down the mainstreet for my morning coffee and see the scene of the previous night’s debortury.  Don’t shit where you eat.