In between all of the fine dining of last weekend, there was a quick stop for lunch with the boys (not my boys, someone else’s) at The Merrywell, a new gastro-pub. Situated on the chocolate Yarra at Southbank, The Merrywell is a bright, clean bar and burger kind of place. […]
After gearing up for a Mexican feast at Mamasita’s, we are shocked when we find the door locked and barred. They do not open Sunday. Sigh. Hmmm, where to? Coda comes to mind. I had dined there half a decade ago so I though it was high time I returned […]
Cumulus Inc. has been one of the hottest places in Melbourne town since its opening in 2008. Having been there once before it was lovely to revisit it last Sunday morning after a gorgeous, lazy morning where one does not leave bed until the afternoon starts creeping in. Alas though, […]
The European is a Melbourne institution. Evoking the sophistication and old-world atmosphere of the bistros of the continent, with its bent wood chairs and round tables, The European serves wonderful food brimming with classical flavours and techniques. It’s a Saturday night, and the restaurant is packed by 6.30pm. We start […]
After flying down to Melbourne for an audition, I had several hours to spend at leisure… Cue lunch somewhere fabulous, thanks to Mum who footed the bill. Bistro Vue is the little sister of Shannon Bennett’s Vue de Monde, one of Melbourne’s finest restaurants. I have a craving for Paris […]
Housed in a gorgeous heritage building (the former Bank of New Zealand) on the corner of the Boho-Chic side of town, Logan Brown in Wellington is impressive. when you walk in to the octagonal dining room, you cannot help but admire its beauty. And while we stood there in a state of […]
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