A table for two

Join the societe. Every time I am in Melbourne, the one thing I look forward the most is definitely breakfast. Sipping coffee at the petite laneway cafes in Melbourne is one of my favourite past times. There’s no exception during my recent trip with Peter and we found ourselves in Hardware Lane, with some of [...]

Luring Leura. I have to admit that my experience in Blue Mountains had always been revolved around touristy spots like the Three Sisters, Echo Point and the scenic railway with the corny Indiana Jones theme tune that doesn’t really give you that sense of adventure as it descends into the black hole. Up till recently, [...]

The cafe scene in Melbourne without a doubt is one of the best (if not the best) in Australia. Espresso machines are hissing at every corners, stools and chairs dominate the laneways with coffee goers soaking up the sun (no rain if lucky) whilst sipping a cup of latte, it is a picture perfect that [...]

BAKE. SWEET. LOVE. The permutations of these three big words laminated on the glass window outside Luxe Bakery is an endless of possibilities no one would say no to. Unless you know where you are going, the bakery itself is not easily spotted. Follow the ‘heart’, and Luxe is situated in a brick cottage right [...]

Cuba Street, the Mecca of good cafes. You simply can’t go to Wellington, New Zealand without visiting Cuba Street. Best to describe it as the Newtown for the kiwis, a bohemian area packed with an eclectic collection of cafes, op-shops, small fashion boutiques, art galleries, lounge bars and music shops. The street is actually named [...]

Simon (the heart of food) and I just had our lunch at bangbang cafe, but find ourselves wandering around Sydney CBD looking for something sweet not long after. Since we already have eaten, so we are just looking for a spot where we can sit down and relax over a cup of coffee with some [...]

From turntable to dining table. Should I be skeptical about the food served at a cafe that is opened by a DJ? Not to mention with a funny name like, “BANG BANG”? I was ready to ignore the invite when it came through to my inbox a couple of weeks ago sent by Alan Thompson, [...]

A science laboratory or a cafe? I am no coffee connoisseur, actually far from it. But I do love my coffee, and know what I like when I tasted a good one. However, brewing coffee using a Syphon filter device and Bunsen burner is all a little too complicated for me, best to leave this [...]

Sometimes I am a little skeptical about going to a restaurant with mockery name just to lure customers in. Possibly not intentional, the fat goose in Killcare is rather ballsy to have its name almost as close to the famous three Michelin stars restaurant, The Fat Duck runs by Heston Blumenthal, the culinary alchemist. Duck, [...]

As some of you may have known that I recently had a photographic exhibition called The Red Balloon at the 2 Danks Street Gallery. It all went well and had lots of positive feedback, so it is kind of a relief that is all over and well received. The next installment will be moving the [...]

San Churro is not new, but only now I got the chance to have my chocolate fix at the Chatswood branch. Since Max Brenner in Chatswood Chase has shut down years ago, this side of town is desperately in need of another chocolateria for those quick fix. Then came along San Churro to the rescue, [...]

I think one of the most important factor that makes a cafe/restaurant ahead of others is to have an experience coffee barista who knows his coffee. I never claimed to be a coffee expert, but I definitely can appreciate a good cup of coffee when it is well made with a good blend. The “Rosebud” [...]

We love our tapas at Tatler in Hunter Valley. Unfortunately the “no dog” policy means we won’t be dining there while we have our pooch, Amelie with us on a day trip. I am actually not surprised at all and prepared to face the rejections. It is a matter of keep trying until we found [...]

“Let’s meet at Una’s instead,” Peter G suggested. A meet long overdue. I arrived early in Ultimo (or Broadway) and only realised the restaurant suggested no where to be found. I am 100 and 10 percent sure I am at the right address but the restaurant has a different name. I peek through the window [...]