Lucy Lui is a hip Asian restaurant on Russell Street (entry via 23 Oliver lane) in Melbourne and it was absolutely packed at 6pm on a Wednesday. We had no choice but to share a high bar table, which was fine. A…
Cumulus Inc – a review
This is my second visit to Culumus Inc on Flinders Lane in Melbourne’s CBD and the experience was just as good. I love the Euro-bistro fit out and styling in this modern Australian eatery. There’s a long bar along the…
Grossi Florentino – a stray from the paleo way
Celebrity chef Guy Gross is the owner of the two-hatted Melbourne city restaurant, Florentino, 80 Bourke St, Melbourne. There are three restaurants in the building – the Cellar Bar (casual), the Grill (not as casual) and Upstairs (two-hatted, fine dining).…
Melbourne…and packing
Super exciting! In about seven hours, I’ll be getting on a plane, finally, and going to Melbourne – and I’m half way through packing. I hate packing. I love travelling, but I hate packing. Hate it. And packing for Melbourne is the…
Evening of magnificence – Vue De Monde, Melbourne
My taste buds were excited about an evening of magnificence ahead. Vue de Monde does not have a reputation as one of Melbourne’s best restaurants for no reason. Our conservative menu choice of going just four-courses, was indeed 11 courses by the time you count hours d’ouvres, bread, palate cleansers and petit fours. Do yourself a favour next time you want to splash out!