I dined at Tao’s Restaurant a few years ago and had a good impression of the place. The landscaped gardens, pagoda and the natural, wooden interior gives it a feel that it’s in the countryside. A hidden oasis. If you drive past it, you’d probably think it’s a regular Chinese restaurant because of it’s name, […]…
I’m very glad that Yuye and I love to share food. I could never understand when a couple orders the same dish when they go out. This is something we never do as I’m not content with just eating a single dish when I can try two dishes at once. So it’s a custom for […]…
The first time I dined at Industry Beans was over a year ago. For one reason or another, I never wrote a post about the meal. Thankfully, Yuye wasn’t present at the first visit so we had the chance to go there again recently. Like I first remembered, it was a great meal full of […]…
Have you ever wondered what comes up when you type your name into Google images? I’ve always worried that my name would be linked to some strange person or thing that would make me a laughing matter amongst my friends. I know it’s strange but because of it, every so often, I’d check my name […]…
Note: This post has been edited to reflect management responses in relation to some of the issues we had during our meal. Tucked away behind a Coles petrol station off the corner of Lygon Street and Elgin Street is new cafe The Vertue of the Coffee Drink. Following signs on the main street, we managed […]…
I admit, I am easily amused. Every little joke that Yuye cracks can make me laugh uncontrollably even though it might not actually be funny. So the names that cafes and restaurants give themselves can often amuse me as well, like in this instance. I loved the play on words, although I’m not quite sure […]…
Within all the high rise apartments and office buildings in the CBD, especially down in the business district of town, it’s quite hard to find hidden cafes in warehouse establishments. An old run down building is torn down every second day to make way for new high rises that overshadow the rest of the city. […]…
Living on the Eastern side of town means venturing to the West is quite a rare occasion. Every time I suggest it, Yuye gives me a look of disapproval followed by a grunt and then the comment ‘but there’s so many restaurants that are closer’. My dilemma is of course all the brunch spots that […]…
I was very excited when Yuye and I finally bought our house but little did I consider just how much work (and money) was involved in furnishing the new place. It was especially so when there were clashing views on what we should get. So one day I decided to go out and shop on […]…
Dead Man Espresso proudly takes its name from the story of the early settlers in the area. At the time South Melbourne was called ‘Canvas Town’ which stank of the dead and wreaked of despair, a stark contrast to what is it today. The early gold diggers forged a town out of nothing and now […]…
