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19 Bowls of what in 5 hours? Noodling around Melbourne for the best Ramen
May 20, 2010 – 12:39 pm | 26 Comments
19 Bowls of what in 5 hours? Noodling around Melbourne for the best Ramen

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What do you do on a public holiday? Well, for a group of hungry bloggers, we decided to set upon a mission to find Melbourne’s best Ramen.  We had prepared ourselves with a 24 hour fast prior …

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 …

Blogger dinner at Collins Kitchen, Grand Hyatt Melbourne
February 28, 2010 – 4:07 pm | 17 Comments
Blogger dinner at Collins Kitchen, Grand Hyatt Melbourne

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Having just arrived from a trip to Tasmania,  I had over eaten on more than a few occasions- think scallop pies, sheep’s milk cheese, steamed mussels, multiple visits to Jackman & Ross and local blueberry …

The Hainanese Chicken Hunt: Chun Po vs. China Bar vs. Viet Star
February 22, 2010 – 10:52 am | 16 Comments
The Hainanese Chicken Hunt: Chun Po vs. China Bar vs. Viet Star

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Calling out for Melbourne’s ultimate Hainanese Chicken Rice! Anyone?
For a few weeks now, some friends and I have been venturing the streets of Melbourne in hunt for the best Hainanese Chicken Rice. Rules are that …

Hamburger Cushions + Christmas Lights @ The Boulevard, Ivanhoe
December 25, 2009 – 8:09 pm | 12 Comments
Hamburger Cushions + Christmas Lights @ The Boulevard, Ivanhoe

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All I want for Christmas is…you a Hamburger Cushion. Check out these eye watering cushions I came across. Definitely on my to get list unless I’m a happy recipient of course. I can picture myself …

Samurai Showdown in Chinatown: Yamato vs. Meiji Japanese Café
November 16, 2009 – 12:08 pm | 15 Comments
Samurai Showdown in Chinatown: Yamato vs. Meiji Japanese Café

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MY name’s Adrian and I’m a Foodaholic. That goes without saying.  But perhaps I should also be in rehab over my other addiction- comics. As a teenage  kid who got bored with basketball cards back …

The Steak Battles- Meat & Wine Co vs. Feddish
October 20, 2009 – 12:07 pm | 12 Comments
The Steak Battles- Meat & Wine Co vs. Feddish

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LET me just start by saying that steak is king and can easily eat it everyday- please don’t dare me though. My friends have recently called a strike against letting me choose what cuisine we …

Brunch at Cafe Vue 401 + Julia & Julia
October 11, 2009 – 10:30 pm | 11 Comments
Brunch at Cafe Vue 401 + Julia & Julia

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All French kissed on a Saturday
SO I woke up this morning with no plans apart from my itch to see the new foodie movie Julia & Julia. Despite sending the movie trailer link, no one …

DON Luncheon with Masterchef Judge Matt Preston and Fleischmeister Gerhard Feiner
September 29, 2009 – 12:35 pm | 13 Comments
DON Luncheon with Masterchef Judge Matt Preston and Fleischmeister Gerhard Feiner

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I was feeling very chuffed when I received an invite to to dine with Matt Preston (MasterChef Judge and Food Journalist for The Age, Vogue), Paul Mercurio (Mercurio’s Menu) and  DON’s Fleischmeister Gerhard Feiner …

Kim Chi Battles on Latrobe St- Oriental Spoon vs. By Korea
September 20, 2009 – 12:32 pm | 4 Comments
Kim Chi Battles on Latrobe St- Oriental Spoon vs. By Korea

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So my Food Battles continue. In the spirit of the Curry Laksa and the beloved Cupcake battles, this month, it’s all about Korean!
What is the big deal? And what is kim chi?

This question often comes …

Tomodachi
August 13, 2009 – 7:47 pm | 2 Comments
Tomodachi

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Intro: All aboard… the sushi train
Details: Level 3, Melbourne Central, Cnr La Trobe Swanston Streets Melbourne VIC 3000 ph: 9663 1940
Surroundings: Right around the corner from Hoyts Cinemas, Tomodachi’s open plan approach gives you the …

The Cupcake Battles: The Cupcake Bakery VS Little Cupcakes
August 7, 2009 – 8:34 am | 14 Comments
The Cupcake Battles: The Cupcake Bakery VS Little Cupcakes

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What’s the big deal?
The mad about muffins saga had begun when I was 8. I started making snacks for school from branded cake mixes of course. Growing up being obsessed with cartoons and comics (Disney, …

The Curry Laksa Battles: Monk and Me VS Laksa Me
July 18, 2009 – 7:11 am | 4 Comments
The Curry Laksa Battles: Monk and Me VS Laksa Me

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The beloved Curry Laksa is an essential staple during the cold Winter months. I succumb to a bowl of this stuff at least once a week which also means, half a box of tissues as …

Gingerboy
July 11, 2009 – 7:30 am | No Comment
Gingerboy

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Intro: One thing’s for sure, no dish lacked the heat. Like a crazed fan, chilli stalked the tatstebuds
Details: 27-29 Crossley Street, Melbourne (03) 9662 4200

Surroundings: Dark black bamboo panels covers from wall to ceiling …