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The Hidden Caffeine Fix to the Sexy Noodles: Melbourne’s Hotspots Under $20 in 1 Day
May 2, 2010 – 11:39 am | 28 Comments
The Hidden Caffeine Fix to the Sexy Noodles: Melbourne’s Hotspots Under $20 in 1 Day

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During the past month, I’ve been receiving a few emails asking where the latest Melbourne Hotspots are. The kind of eateries that not only generates some buzz within the community, but also manages to live …

Taste bud pampering in Tasmania
March 30, 2010 – 9:07 am | 25 Comments
Taste bud pampering in Tasmania

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Tasmania. Tassie. Tazza. What an amazing state. Although, just a warning, beware of the wildlife on the roads. I noted down the amount of times I saw roadkill: 50 times.

Exactly one year ago, during a typical …

Breakfast indigestion: Porgie + Mr Jones, Mr Tulk and Snow Pony
March 12, 2010 – 11:53 am | 14 Comments
Breakfast indigestion: Porgie + Mr Jones, Mr Tulk and Snow Pony

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Breakfast or dinner? I don’t know what your preference is, but I find myself torn between a weekend breakfast out or going out for dinner.
During summer, there’s nothing better than dragging your weary self …

Gunned down at Dead Man Espresso
January 4, 2010 – 2:01 pm | 14 Comments
Gunned down at Dead Man Espresso

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It’s interesting to note the amount of promises you make in your head. This usually occurs around January when you’ve sat down and tried to figure out which of the numerous New Year’s resolutions to …

Little Indulgences around the world, in 1 day
December 6, 2009 – 3:32 pm | 20 Comments
Little Indulgences around the world, in 1 day

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Eating my way around the world in one day. I’m clearly insane. Hmm. Is that even possible? Well, if lip-syncing throughout a whole concert is deemed fine these days, then hell yeah!
Some friends of …

Tom Phat
August 24, 2009 – 6:57 am | One Comment
Tom Phat

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Intro: Mandalay Meatballs with tamarind infusion, unexpected refusal to share
Details: 184 Sydney Rd Brunswick, 3056 phone (03)9381 2374
Surroundings: Thankfully located at the beginning of Sydney Rd (less traffic hassles) Tom Phat which I had …

Rococo
May 2, 2009 – 7:55 am | 2 Comments
Rococo

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Intro: Rococo, answering my gnocchi coos

Details: 87 Acland St, St Kilda – (03) 9525 3232 and Rococo 797A Glenferrie Road Hawthorn 9818 8212

Surroundings: Ambient, dimply lit feature walls, candle lit tables, polish floorboards, …

Eden Espresso
March 29, 2009 – 8:48 am | One Comment
Eden Espresso

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Intro: French Toast.. who would’ve known it would cause such commotion! I had to calm the tastebuds
Details: 121 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 9509 9119

Surroundings: Bright and cosy with a little nook in the rear presenting …

St Ali – Coffee House
March 24, 2009 – 9:56 am | No Comment
St Ali – Coffee House

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Intro: Made me question “What the hell have I been drinking?”

Details: 12-18 Yarra Place, South Melbourne VIC 3205. Near Coles.
(St Ali Laneway Festival 6 Februray)

Surroundings: Roasting machines and a hidden graffitied laneway entrance …

Mixed Business
March 24, 2009 – 9:10 am | No Comment
Mixed Business

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Intro: Saturday morning weariness healed by Mixed Business

Details: 486 Queens Pde, Clifton Hill, 03 9486 1606

Surroundings: A quirky cafe fitted out with nostalgic signs like Hot dimsims, no fuss wooden chairs and tables, …