Nestled in the heart of Daylesford, Kadota Restaurant offers a dining experience that perfectly blends Japanese-inspired cuisine with a warm, intimate setting. Founded by the talented duo Chef Aaron Schembri and his wife Risa Kadota, the restaurant embodies a philosophy … Continue reading Kadota Restaurant, Daylesford
Last weekend, I went on a little “me-cation” to Melbourne to celebrate my best friend’s birthday. We went and had dinner at NOMAD Melbourne, which is another amazing restaurant that’s part of the NOMAD Group that also owns Victoria’s Best … Continue reading NOMAD Melbourne
November, 2023: End of Year Team Dinner at @reine.larue last year was so incredible. Let’s start with the venue – it was absolutely stunning 😍 and the vibe was perfect, and the staff were very attentive and hospitality at its best. Best … Continue reading Reine & La Rue, Melbourne
So nice to be a plus one to a Melbourne food influencer and go to a special preview event at La Madonna for Chef Paul Turner’s new menu in November, 2023. We were truly spoilt and the food, cocktails and … Continue reading La Madonna, Melbourne
It was a quick visit to this restaurant just before heading off a Pentatonix concert, but boy the food was surprisingly delicious. Unfortunately, because we were seated outside – we felt like the service could’ve been better and more attentive, … Continue reading New Quarter, Richmond
I have been to D’Penyetz a few times in the past 18 months, and the food never disappoints! If you’re looking for a delicious Indonesian street food experience, D’Penyetz hits the spot. Located in Melbourne CBD, Clayton and Carlton – … Continue reading D’Penyetz and D’Cendol, Melbourne
I have been truly fortunate to work with a team of people who share the same passion for food. I work for a digital marketing agency and the majority of our clients are in the hospitality industry, so naturally our … Continue reading Gimlet at Cavendish House, Melbourne
Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/gonativeaus Just around the corner from home in Berwick, a new restaurant emerged just a few months ago. I remember receiving a promotional flyer in my mailbox and thought to myself “I must go and check it out someday”… and that someday somehow just happened recently. I must say I was pleased, it was a decent restaurant and we needed more decent restaurants in the area. I wasn’t completely wow-ed, there is still some room for improvement. Go Native offers native and traditional dishes from different regions around the world including street food from the Philippines, Cambodia and the … Continue reading Go Native Restaurant, Berwick
As a busy mum with two very young kids, some nights I barely manage to put a decent meal together. If we have had a busy day and I have either been out most of the day or had other chores to take care of, or had to do some work on the computer while the kids are napping, or even just needed to have a snooze myself in the afternoon just to stay sane, 5.30pm comes along and I realise the baby needs to be breastfed and bathed – and I still haven’t put dinner on. How am I … Continue reading Ordering Food Delivery Online + $50 Menulog Voucher Giveaway!
Charcuterie Platter for 2 inc Ham Hock Terrine, Fennel and Garlic Salami, Butifarra Negra, Grilled Sour Dough, Pickles, Jam, Cauliflower, Artichoke. I actually blogged about EightyOne restaurant almost 2 years ago (click here to read that blog post) and wasn’t sure if I would come back to the restaurant. I am so glad I did, because the food has improved tremendously and I walked away a really happy (and full) customer last night. Interior and ambience wise, not much has changed. The restaurant itself was still that same intimate, quiet, beautiful place I remembered. The service was still prompt and … Continue reading EightyOne Fine Food & Wine, Berwick
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