what a gem of a place. sticks & grace looked warm and inviting as we passed, and compelled us to enter. the staff were immediately attentive and welcoming. innovative dishes made up the menu and we decided upon the soba noodle salad with prawn, and the ricotta and spinach gnocchi in walnut sauce. these were simply breath-taking - the soba noodle salad was a visual and flavour feast, and the gnocchi was worthy of top italian restaurants in melbourne. good coffee capped off a remarkable experience.