Lygon Street

A recent trip to Lygon Street between Faraday Street and Elgin Street, featured a range of dishes at notable venues with barista made coffee. This strip of shops was densely occupied by utilising the footpath and the number of tables per square meter. This area has a demographic of middle-class senior Europeans and university students. The price bracket varies depending on the venue; however, the average price bracket is upper middle class. The style of cuisine is predominantly a modern interpretation of Italian cuisine with a few traditional establishments. I thought the ambiance could have used some music or distinctive imagery to improve its authenticity. The streetscape is mainly 1930’s buildings with modern interiors. The experience on the street was a diverse mix of people, though mainly people of European decent. In all venues the audience was middle to upper middle class; particularly as I spotted one of my former lecturers and staff having lunch at Trotters Bistro. Lygon street is certainly a point of nostalgia and is a favourite for my father whom enjoyed Lygon street as his shopping point for food and coffee before moving to our current residence. From these memories, Brunetti’s has not changed much in terms of ambiance, audience and authenticity. Initially, I didn’t think Lygon was a diverse in Italian cuisine and authenticity along Lygon. Previously I thought most of Lygon showcased the best of Italian food; however, I have discovered each venue has own their unique take on expressing Italian cuisine to varying degrees of authenticity. Nevertheless, all menus pair well with a cup of coffee.