Wall-to-wall cultural events in Melbourne right now have revived a genre of dining that may once have seemed passe: the pre-theatre menu.
are bringing diners of all ages to CBD restaurants for early sittings that will get them to the show on time.Justin McManus
, in the heart of the theatre district, has offered pre-theatre dining for more than 20 years and has no plans to change that.“It’s that extra sitting you can get,” says manager Jane Tschappeller. “On Friday and Saturday nights, you can do three sittings.” She says the city has become more lively midweek, with the restaurant extremely busy between 5.30pm and 5.45pm due to a mix of pre-theatre crowds and after-work drinkers.Saravia agrees. “[Events] are bringing a lot of people early into the city. Affluent customers are looking for good restaurants to offer a good dining experience.”is now open throughout the afternoon. Previously it closed between lunch and dinner.
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