South Melbourne market

South Melbourne market

The South Melbourne market is located in South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It began operating in 1867. It features a rooftop carpark which was added in the 1970's, with a view of the city and surrounding area, from where much filming for Australian television commercials takes place.

Businesses in the market sell products and services including:Food, groceries, seafood, meats, fruit and vegetables, manchester, giftware, hardwarebooks, cards, stationery, coffee, confectionery, liquor, footwear, clothing and fashion accessories, garden supplies, plants, flowers, aquarium fish, and pet supplies.

The market is accessible from Melbourne tram route 96 and 112, taxis, and National bus route 253 (on weekdays only) from Port Melbourne.

The market has recently undergone an upgrade, which includes a new design and refurbishment.

The South Melbourne market is bordered by Cecil Street, York Street, and Coventry Street.

The South Melbourne Market is also famous for arguably Victoria's best [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dim_sim Dim Sims] , at a stall located on the East side of the market. The man behind the iconic Melbourne [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dim_sim dim sims] Kuen Cheng died in 2006.

It is also visited buy many schools who are looking at markets for work.

You can buy groceries, seafood, meats, fruit and vegetables, clothing and fashion accessories, garden supplies, plants and flowers.

Some of the people in the market are 3rd generation store holders so they know all the secrets of what they sell.

It is open every day of the week except Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

It is made in a Victorian style of building with wood and red brick. In 2007/2008, it has undergone a refurbishment of the produce areas.

External links

* [http://www.southmelbournemarket.com.au/ www.southmelbournemarket.com.au] Official web site

* [http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/southmelbournemarket.html South Melbourne Market] Port Phillip City Council market information

* [http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=10530 Dim Sims] developed in Melbourne by Chinese chef William Wing Young for his restaurant Wing Lee.


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