HOT SPOTS in Ascot Vale, Melbourne (inner west)

Arcadia Gastronomique - 152 Union Rd. Ph: 9375 2751

Mae See Thai - 230 Union Rd. Ph: 9370 7791. Good green curry and Massaman beef.

Tarantos fruit and veg – Union Rd for cheap, fresh produce

Bakers Parlor – Union Rd – a good continental bakery. Dinner rolls are 30c each.

Union Deli and Café – 207 Union Rd – good home cooked Italian food in a very homey, unpretentious setting. Ph: 9370 4584

Ascot Vale Meats – Union Rd – friendly service

Bravo Coffee - good coffee on Union Rd.

Cakes of Distinction – Maribyrnong Rd (near corner of Union Rd) for a huge variety of special occasion cakes

Frankies Pizza – 152 Epsom Rd – a large choice of toppings and cheap pick up deals Mon - Wed. Ph: (03) 9370 7222

Dan Murphy – Mt Alexander Rd – a huge choice of alcohol, huge.