Short time in melbourne, any ideas?

Cumulus at 45 or Coda at 141 Flinders Lane, Pure South at Southbank, Donovans at St.Kilda to name a few. Then there's the Press Club, Rockpool, Nobu, and so many others. They are just some I can personally recommend. Oh and for good Italian Cecconi's Cantina also on Flinders Lane, 61 to be precise.

Cusine? chic/casual? Budget range? Location?

Try to go to an Aussie Rules Football match--it's amazing! We also loved seeing the penguins in St. Kilda. More info and pics from our Melbourne trip at http://patrinadoestheglobe.blogspot....australia.html

I'll be in Melbourne in less than 2 weeks. Bought my footy ticket for the MCG. Very excited

You're going to have a fabulous time here, Stu! Glorious weather in Sydney this morning ... tad warmer than NYC, 76F at the moment (10:21am) Shorts & tee shirts - bring your togs/swimmers/budgie smugglers/boardies - the water's fantastic now.