A table for two » Victoria

Two long lunches at Melbourne Food & Wine Festival – World’s Longest Lunch and Viet Lane Sunday Lunch

Billy — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:13:51 +0000

“Melbourne is the Lady, Sydney is the …” …jests by one of the guests during a “Melbourne vs Sydney” conversation at the world’s longest lunch. Helen (GrabYourFork) and I, two Sydneysiders are already stirring the pot once touched down in Melbourne. We both are very fortunate to be invited by Tourism Victoria to spend a [...]

Victoria Sandwich for the Queen’s Birthday!

Billy — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:19:48 +0000

The Pom is very inspired by the Masterchef Australia show lately, and he even suggested that he will make cupcakes after watching Julie making her “Lemon Diva” cupcakes on last friday night cooking class episode. But soon the Pom realised it is the Queen’s Birthday long weekend here in Australia, he changed his mind and [...]

Shop at Coles this Friday and help bushfire victims

Billy — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:34:34 +0000

Victoria’s bushfire disaster is one of the most devastating tragedy in Australia history with death toll up to 181 and fear will rise up to 300 dead. Hundreds of Victorians are returning to towns to find their homes razed by the bushfires that blazed across the state, and now homeless. It is heart drenching to [...]

Taxi Dining Room – Melbourne CBD

Billy — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:08:49 +0000

“Hello, where do you want to go for lunch?” A call from J.T. when I am still sipping the coffee in Degraves Expresso Bar, I like the sound of that. We didn’t have prior arrangement nor any bookings, so the options are totally open. Since I am still at Degraves Street, so Flinders Station would [...]

Degraves Espresso Bar – Melbourne CBD

Billy — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:03:36 +0000

“Where can I get a good coffee?” I twittered on my iPhone. It didn’t take long for me to realise I’ve sent the message too soon without telling people where exactly I am. Soon enough my twitter is flooded with recommendations all the way from US, telling me to go to Starbucks. “Where can I [...]

KOKO – Crown Towers, Melbourne

Billy — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:31:10 +0000

“Billy, come. I’ve told the waitress you are a foodblogger and she is going to show you around and take pictures,” Mr V.I.P insisted again after giving me a full tour of Crystal Club on 29th floor earlier on. But this time, we will be having our little tour inside KOKO, one of Melbourne’s premier [...]

Crystal Club, Crown Towers – Melbourne, VIC

Billy — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:00:24 +0000

I ♥ Melbourne! The last few trips to Melbourne I didn’t really get much chance to explore the city properly and I almost forgot how wonderful Melbourne is! I’ve had a great time in Melbourne over the weekend, so much great food, great company, and the whole city has such great vibe. It is hard [...]