'''Prahran''' is in district in Melbourne. Lying to the south of city center, Prahran's main draw is Chapel Street, the charming street lined with shops, delicatessen, cafes and restaurants.
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'''Chapel Street''' is famous for its street cafes, boutiques and op shops.
'''Prahran Market''' is the small version of the Victoria Markets. Locals love it and shop for fresh veggies, organic food, fish and delicatessen.
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Renowned for being the shopping street in Melbourne, the best thing to do on Chapel St is shop!
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Called 'The Longest Catwalk in the Southern Hemisphere', shoppers can look on the street, as well as in the store, for the latest designs in men and womens clothing. Some of the better known stores include:
Alannah Hill. 33 Chapel St, South Yarra. 826 2755. With designs ranging from ultra feminine to almost theatrical, Alannah Hill clothes still have mainstream appeal due to great cuts and good use of fabrics.
Chapel Bazaar. 17-223 Chapel St, Prahran . 529 1727 . Retro reigns supreme at this undercover market where stallholders sell off their trinkets and treasures.
Greville Records. 52 Greville St, Prahan. 510 3012 . Music lovers haven for specialised titles, tickets for concerts and great advice on the next big thing inmusic.
Cyberia. 79 Chapel St, Prahan. 824 1339. Designer threads for the well heeled missers and misters.
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Borsch, Vodka and Tears. 73 Chapel Street, Prahan. 61-3-9530-2694. ttp://www.borschvodkaandtears.com/. Borsch, Vodka and Tears is a Polish vodka bar, serving quite a number of genuine Polish vodkas, a number of other vodkas and a reasonable amount of decidedly non-Polish absinthe. Ordering vodka in the slightly smaller tasting glasses is a comparitively economical way to drink.
BlueBar. 30 Chapel Street, Prahran. 529 6499. With a hip, almost too cool for school clientele, BlueBar draws in its punters with a relaxed, chilled out vibe and a consisently busy crowd.
Electric Ladyland. 65 Chapel Street, Prahran. 521 5757. The newest bar on the Chapel St block, Electric Ladyland has found its niche with a luxurious decor and an impressive selection of cocktails.
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