HOT SPOTS in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne (inner N/W)

Il Caminetto – 114 Pascoe Vale Rd – for its outstanding pizzas. Ph: 9370 6884

Jack’s Satay Bar – Mt Alexander Rd – for its consistently good food and atmosphere

Chiba Japanese – 19 Hall St – does a great sushi/sashimi boat. Ph: 9326 0248 www.chibajapaneserestaurant.com.au

Rays Big Nuts – Hall St – big selection of nuts, grains, etc in bulk

Holy Canoli – Margaret St – canoli from heaven

Mother’s Pantry – Homer St in the Coles supermarket complex – good continental deli.

Forty Two café and bar – Puckle St – good breakfasts

Moonee Valley Natural Healing Centre – a great naturopath (Dr Jim O’Hare). Ph: 9372 7299

Dermacare – 19 Norwood Cres – laser hair removal and cosmetic skin clinic. Ph: 1300 651 216