A look at life, food, travel and more
April 20, 2015 at Crown Towers, Southbank, Melbourne. This spectacular evening was just as one would expect full of ‘pomp & vigour.’ Regional dignitaries of La Chaine des Rotisseurs & L’Ordre Mondial were present and involved in the evening’s proceedings of Le Chapitre de Melbourne. The scene was set in the garden room where the... Continue Reading →
Nestled in the middle of South Yarra’s busy Toorak Road lays a wine enthusiast’s haven. Grand Millesime is a French wine specialist. Darren Harris, Wine buyer and Managing Director has a wealth of over 25 years experience in this industry. In December 2014 Grand Millesime threw open their doors welcoming their clients with a glass... Continue Reading →
Our specially designed degustation was not only varied but there were definitely some of my favourites, which I encountered whilst tantalizing my tastebuds on this superb Asian fusion journey. Chef Brendan McQueen (ex Ezard) did it again his blend of Japanese / Asian fusion gave a superb twist on what would have been classic dishes.... Continue Reading →
Did you know underneath Elizabeth Street pedestrian bridge there is a gorgeous bar under the bridge, which is TERRIFIC! It is called Ponyfish Island. The tables are in demand so hover near a table to grab one when it is vacated. It is a lovely place to chill out and watch the sunset or just... Continue Reading →
Recently I did a guided tour of the Melbourne lane-ways. The superb guide from CAE (Centre for Adult Education) (check-out http://www.cae.edu.au) was an exceptional historian. She added a lot of interesting tit-bits that held our attention. We flipped between yesteryear and present day, all the while learning from a historical perspective of the developments within... Continue Reading →
This week I dined at a lovely venue with its high ceilings and stunning large chandeliers. From the moment we arrived we were struck by the opulence of this discreet haven located in Prahran. This mansion house previously belonged to the legendary Jacques Reymond. After his 27 extraordinary years he passed the restaurant on to... Continue Reading →
Oh yes as one bar just isn't enough I explored the bar scene in Perth and was pleasantly surprised with the diversity on offer. Our pub crawl commenced at Greenhouse to ensure we had some tasty bites in our tummy first and their wedges with a chilli aoli were quite delicious and a good base... Continue Reading →
Dining out in Carlton is lots of fun! Every opportunity to attend one of Jay’s themed dinners is always an occasion and his recent Autumn Oasis Dinner was no exception. From the leaves cascading from the tables to the leaf strewn floor the mezzanine level had been dressed full of autumn promise. Initially during the... Continue Reading →
Recently I was lucky enough to be accepted to join The Wine and Food Society of Victoria Inc. This is a quite passionate society full of members that are able to bring their knowledge to the table (literally). The society’s premise is to showcase extraordinary wines that have been hand picked from their cellar to... Continue Reading →
Hold the Prosecco 