Monthly Archives for February 2010
Pako Festa, Geelong
Each Year, Geelong holds a multicultural festival on Pakington Street, the Pako Festa. They have a bit of a parade, and some musical and dance acts. General street festival mayhem ensues, as people wander to find their friends, and then … Continue reading
Collins Kitchen – Nuffnang Foodbloggers Dinner
Collins Kitchen @ The Grand Hyatt, 123 Collins St, Melbourne CBD Phone: 9653 4831 I was the guest of Nuffnang and Collins Kitchen. Last week, the good folk at nuffnang worked with the generous people at the Grand Hyatt put … Continue reading
Vi’em Cafe
345 Victoria St, AbbotsfordPhone: 9421 5227 I recently met up at Vi’em Cafe with a couple of ex-expat friends whom I’d met in Viet Nam. I suggested the place because I’d been introduced to its existence by Joyce through her … Continue reading
Ito Japanese Noodle Cafe
122 Bourke St (cnr Market Lane)Phone: 9663 2788 While I must confess I am more than sated by my ramen experience at Ramen Ya, in the interests of being thorough, and of my belly, I continue to try more Japanese … Continue reading
Fuel Espresso Bar & Cafe
4 Margaret St, Moonee PondsPhone: 9375 4499 I don’t go out for breakfast on weekends as much as I used to. I think living for a while in Viet Nam changed my tastes somewhat in terms of what I like … Continue reading
Butcher’s Grill
141 Bourke St, CBDPhone: 9639 1222 For my birthday this year, I had a rather large cocktail party. Knowing full well that I was very likely to get rather drunk, I thought it prudent to eat a substantial meal beforehand. … Continue reading
Maria’s Trattoria
122 Peel St North MelbournePhone: 9329 9016 I’m lucky to work not too far from this great Italian restaurant. It does involve a quick ride on a tram, but it’s very much worth it. Even if you have to shell … Continue reading
Ramen Ya
Shop 25G Melbourne GPOCnr Elizabeth and Lt Bourke StsPhone: 9654 5838 Last night, a group of ramen-o-philes (brought together by their love of noodle and twitter) descended upon Ramen Ya in the city. While the turnout was somewhat diminished by … Continue reading
Seoulia Korean BBQ Buffet!
980 Whitehorse RdBox HillPhone: 9899 2696 It was my mother’s birthday yesterday, so the family decided to go out for dinner together. Now, being of a migrant working class come small business owner heritage, my family tends to eschew fancy … Continue reading