Tony Armstrong gives a rare insight into his life away from the camera as he reveals his top secret favourite Melbourne eateries
Tony Armstrong has shared his top-secret favorite places to eat in his hometown of Melbourne.
The TV star, 35, gave a candid insight into how he spends his time away from the camera as he revealed where he likes to eat out.
His number one choice for a night out was trendy Fitzroy spot Poodles, which he described as an ‘amazing shop from top to bottom’.
The sports presenter, who recently left his role on ABC News Breakfast, says he is known for grabbing a late meal at the cozy, chic bar and bistro.
“The food is amazing,” Tony said in a video Secondzau.
Customers can choose from a menu of Sydney oysters, duck breast and Yarra Valley salmon caviar.
Another highlight of the main menu is the 500 gram Cape Grim club steak, which is served with fries and the house butter sauce and is priced at $100 per portion.
“The wine is delicious, the people are nice,” he continued, adding, “I love being in there until late, like after dinner from nine o’clock, then it gets a bit rowdy and noisy, which is nice.
Tony Armstrong has shared his favorite places to eat in his hometown of Melbourne. (Pictured)
Tony also mentioned Heart Attack and Vine as the place to go for a great cup of tea in coffee-crazy Melbourne.
Located on the famous food strip of Lygon Street in Carlton, Tony said his favorite order is the $20 pork bun alongside his favorite drink.
“It’s run by brilliant people,” he said.
‘You have to be there at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m., otherwise you run the risk of missing something [on the pork rolls].’
As for his top choice for a ‘cheap and cheerful’ meal, Tony opted for cash-only eatery Sushi Ten in Carlton.
“About $25 will get you there,” he explained. ‘That’s enough to leave full and super happy.’
Tony also gave advice for the best hangover meal in Melbourne.
“If my legs won’t take me there, my fingers will walk,” he joked.
Tony also spoke about Heart Attack and Vine as the place to go for a $20 pork bun and a cup of tea in coffee-crazy Melbourne
Tony said he liked to order chicken sambal from Mr Lee’s, a Malaysian restaurant, paired with fried rice.
He added that his hangover hack is offset with a cold Coke and a “chill position on the couch.”
Tony has made headlines in recent days after stepping down from his role at ABC News Breakfast after three years, with rumors swirling about his next gig.
The fans’ favorite TV star has been named as the front-runner for a big appearance on Channel Seven.
In September it was revealed that sports presenter Tim Watson is ‘ready to call it a day’ and deliver his weekly sports bulletin during the 6pm news in Melbourne, according to The Australian Media Journal.
And Tony is reportedly being considered for the sought-after role, the Herald Sun claimed on Friday.
Fox Footy presenter Garry Lyon added fuel to the fire this week when he joked that Armstrong could replace Tim as Channel 7’s sports anchor.
The 35-year-old TV star’s number one choice for a night out was trendy Fitzroy spot Poodles. In the photo: Tony is interviewed by Instagram channel Secondzau
Lyon made the comments on his radio program SEN Breakfast, which he and Watson co-host.
Channel Seven declined to comment on the matter when contacted by the Herald Sun.
Watson landed his commentary role at Seven in 1992 after retiring from AFL.
Rebecca Maddern is believed to be in talks with the network to take over from Watson once he leaves.
She switches from working weekends to reading sports from Monday to Friday.
It comes amid a huge hosting shake-up following a cost-cutting massacre at Seven after the network’s news department came under new management.
Seven West Media has laid off 150 editorial staff in a series of redundancies that have claimed big names including newsreader Sharyn and veteran weatherman Paul Burt.
It comes after the fan favorite was named as a frontrunner for a big appearance on Channel Seven, according to a new report. (Pictured)
Seven Network’s recently appointed news and current affairs boss Anthony De Ceglie has replaced section leaders across the country with younger managers.
He has also introduced a Friday night comedy spot and astrology to the news.
Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide all have new news directors and new executive producers have taken charge of Sunrise, Weekend Sunrise and Spotlight.
The massacre also saw the axing of veterans Robert Ovadia, Andrew Frampton and veteran Melbourne crime reporter Cameron Baud, known among friends as the ‘Harvester of Sorrow’ for his grim news reporting.
Sharyn Ghidella has also moved to Channel Ten, while Rob Ovadia recently dropped his unfair dismissal case against Seven after being removed from the network.