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Queen Victoria MarketQueen Victoria Market, one of the largest open air markets in the Southern Hemisphere combines almost 1,000 traders across this 7-hectare site which has been a vital part of the Melbourne community since 1878. Queen Victoria Market is a diverse collection of souvenirs, niche products and of course a haven for foodies. Delicacies such as goats cheese, whole fresh fish, organic coffee and fine preserves are just a few of the things that are purchased frequently by visitors and many locals. Market PrecinctsThe Deli Hall A must for all your delicatessen and platter needs the deli hall is also host to some hot food favourites. (See “Market Recommendations > Borek, Bratwurst &Gourmet Pizzas”). In and around this hall you will see many people grabbing a bite to eat during their Market trip.
Meat Hall There is no meat you cannot find here and best of all its super high quality and fresh with widely available organic, chemical and hormone free options (see “Market Tips & Recipes”). There are numerous butchers, poultry shops and seafood operators and once you buy market meat, you’ll never want to buy plastic wrapped meat ever again. Sometimes a simple ingredients such as Lamb mince for a shepherds pie can prove elusive at the supermarket. Not at the Queen Victoria Market. Major meat category examples include
Fruit, Vegetables & Organics Fruits and Vegetables are found in multiple sheds including the “I shed” which predominately houses organic fruit and Vegetables. Other organic produce can be found in this shed along with fresh eggs and honey. Remember for the cheapest fruit and vegetables in their prime, aim for those which are in season: http://www.qvm.com.au/qvm/seasonal_produce.aspx Wine Tasting On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, wineries and boutiques congregate to offer cellar door sales and tasting to the market public. So get some quality wine, fresh fruit and visit the Deli Hall to complete a gourmet menu. General Merchandise Not only is the market a place for purchasing products, the products and stalls themselves area a source of entertainment. This is all too true when browsing the market sheds containing a diverse and enormous amount of merchandise. Tourists will love the unique Australian and local products alongside locals browsing for high quality bargain products.
Market ToursThe market is a huge and interesting place so a market tour is a great way to become familiar with the market by someone who knows everything there is to know. There are different tours to choose from geared towards
For more information and bookings see http://www.qvm.com.au///market_tours.aspx Market Tips & RecipesFresh Seasonal Produce: Delicious and Cheap If it’s in season, it will be at its best and cheapest! Here is a clear and simple seasonal guide to some of the seasonal fruits and vegetables that dominate the fresh produce at the Queen Victoria Market. http://www.qvm.com.au/qvm/seasonal_produce.aspx Tasty, Fresh and Quick I like good quality, fresh, tasty food that is quick and easy to prepare. One of the most under rated means of achieving this is through baking. You can bake a few things in the oven all at the same time for family meals or dishes that will last the week. Just place your food in the oven and in half an hour you’re set. Shop: Thompson Meats Spicy Mexican Sausages Easy Baking – Spicy Mexican Sausages 1. Preheat over to 200 degrees Celsius Recipe – Spicy Sausage Pasta
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Shop: Freedom Farms Hormone and Chemical Free Chicken breast The secret behind perfectly baked chicken breast is not over cooking it. Easy Baking – Hormone and Chemical Free Chicken
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Market RecommendationsJam Donuts The American doughnut kitchen has been servicing the Queen Victoria Market for more then 50 years. It takes the shape of an instantly recognizable van which is generally positioned near the rear of the meat hall. At the resentment of those of us who have enjoyed the donuts since we were children, they’re not as amazingly cheap as they use to be, but they are still excellent value considering inflation and their hot, sugary jam filled goodness. They remain extremely popular and for good reason. Donut makers can be seen in the van cutting up and cooking the dough. They are still delicious if you take them away for later but we strongly suggest you try at least one while they’re super fresh and hot. Borek, Bratwurst &Gourmet Pizzas 3 Stalls in the Dairy Produce Hall often result in a bottle neck feeding frenzy. The Borak and Bratwurst’s in particular have gained strong reputations as distinctly fresh, delicious, well valued components of the Queen Victoria Market experience. Fuel for the frantic market shopper and travelled to by workers and students during lunch breaks, these quality stalls continue to serve crowds of hungry punters. Mezze Table – Shop 95/96 Borek
The Bratwurst Shop – Shop 99/100 Bratwurst Colour of Earth – Shop 97/98 Gourmet Pizzas Chocolate Raspberries These are not cheap, but they are extremely tasty and addictive. A great hit if you turn up to a dinner or get together. Soft jelly-like raspberry lollies are coated in a thick layer of chocolate. The chocolate is smooth and soft with a texture that blends beautifully with the raspberry. Taking a generous sniff of a paper bag filled with these gems is a quality chocolate fix in its own right. Market Entertainment & EventsBuskers Every market day there are buskers positioned in on the Corner of Vic Market Place and Therry Street (next to “Shed I”) Weekend Family Fun On weekends in addition to the markets plethora of stalls and buskers, Market Place is further transformed into a Mecca for families. Things that the family can enjoy will generally include camel rides, kid’s rides and farm animals. Night market and other scheduled events http://www.qvm.com.au/snm/snm_home.aspx LocationQueen Victoria Market is located on the Northern edge of the Central Business district where Queen Street ends, Elizabeth Street continues and William Street becomes Peel Street. View Larger Map Getting there http://www.qvm.com.au/market_getting_here.php
See Metlink for bus information and other information regarding trains, trams and buses http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/
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