MORNING MARKET

If there’s a silver lining to Melbourne’s long series of lockdowns, it’s the emergence of neighbourhood spots like this that began life as pop-ups and became permanent fixtures. Next door to Marion and Cutler & Co., Andrew McConnell’s one-stop shop for pantry staples and specialty grocery items also sells salads and sandwiches, cakes, pastries, pies and coffee; if it’s a sunny day, pick up provisions and walk five minutes to the top of Gertrude Street to Carlton Gardens for a picnic. morning.market