For a 180 degree view of Melbourne’s city skyline, Yarra River and Arts Precinct, journey to Taxi Kitchen in Federation Square’s Transport Hotel. Hosting cocktail events, a la carte dining, pre-show drinks and boasting three private function dining rooms, Taxi Kitchen dazzles guests with views through floor to ceiling glass windows complemented by earthy tones, indoor greenery and natural light for a clean, semi-alfresco feel. Playful menu items provoke intrigue, charmingly presented on a bed of black pebbles, rustic wooden boards or in colourful, textured dishes. Delight in any or all six courses from rare seared tuna with pickled ginger, mint, wasabi and shichimi pepper, to candied pork with pickled papaya and red nam jim – just be sure to leave room for dessert.