World Chaine Day 2025

The Victoria chapter (also known as Baillage) of La Chaine des Rotisseurs hosted a fabulous event this week at KOKO located in the folds of the Crown, Melbourne. All the courses were paired with the best of: from Sake to Hakutsuru "Puru Puru" Umeshu, a sparkling plum wine with jelly in it (tastes flavourful and... Continue Reading →

Melbourne hot spot Reine & La Rue

This elegant rather large space is one that will take your breath away. From the vast atrium of this heritage listed Melbourne Bank building with its spectacular ceiling to the fabulous cornice work and stained-glass windows. You might think you are in an elegant cathedral. The interior designers have honoured the architecture and given a... Continue Reading →

Champagne tasting at its finest!

Tyson Stelzer, the Don of all things Champagne, creates delicious events for trade/media and public.  Tyson's events are eagerly anticipated by both industry insiders and discerning Champagne enthusiasts. Recently, I attended an annual gathering of trade and media at The Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne. Here he created a platform for tasting quality champagnes from prestige household... Continue Reading →

Let’s go to France – Part 1

Monte Carlo or bust you might say! Good wine, beautiful food, fast cars and cool vibes. Travelling across the world to Europe from Australia is a long way —no way around smoothing over that —however it is so worth it! First stop Nice — how nice!  Finally made it for a rather fun and wonderful... Continue Reading →

The Botswana Butchery packs a punch.

Having already experienced the Botswana Butchery in Queenstown, NZ it was fabulous to try out this rather impressive treasure here in Melbourne CBD for lunch. It’s opulent furnishings with studded high backs, superb staff and interesting wine list are just a few reasons of why you should try this gem. Located in the Collins Place... Continue Reading →

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