Pinoy Pop Up Dinner

Recently we were invited to dine at a media event of Filipino food to promote the Pinoy Pop Up dinner, part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Continue reading →

Wagaya Melbourne

I was recently contacted by a global marketing agency, aiming to promote Japanese restaurants and culture. After working on the Sydney scene, they’d moved on to Melbourne and I was kindly invited to try Wagaya in Melbourne. Continue reading →

Mission #5: Escape Melbourne

Another month, another mission but this time it’s taking quite a different turn. Continue reading →

Mission #4: Grand Trailer Park Taverna

The final instalment of my “Other Bloggers“ mission! I finally got to meet allergicinmelbourne, who I often interact with in blog comments and on Instagram.
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Mission #4: Pho24

An unexpected invite came for this great event at Pho24 last week. Coincidentally I had walked past this place many a time but never thought much of it. Continue reading →

Mission #4: T by Luxbite

If I had the power of foresight – this month’s theme might have been “Invites” – this week itself has been pretty crazy! I won this invite to T by Luxbite’s launch party by participating in a regram competition on Instagram and the chances were slim, but I was one of the last ones picked. Huzzah! Continue reading →

Mission #4: Industry Beans Everyday

Not long ago, I met up again with Melbourne Food Blogger for brunch in the inner suburbs. I don’t get out to brunch too often, so am a bit behind on some of the biggest trends. Continue reading →

Mission #4: Simply Spanish

A belated post, but a while ago I met the lovely Steph also known as spooksnbubbles or Food For My Belly. After I invited her to one of my past events and it didn’t work out, we decided to catch up separately instead.

She let me choose a place, and as I was feeling like something not too expensive but not Asian, I decided to give Simply Spanish (Bourke St) a try after seeing positive reviews. I didn’t want an overly expensive meal but that’s the sort of prices you tend to get with tapas and large dishes like paella, so I thought the prices at Simply Spanish seemed reasonable. Continue reading →

Mission #3: Foodie Failures and More

The risk with your meals relying on food trucks and stalls is their unpredictability – will their truck break down, will they sell out of your favourite food, will business be quiet due to a thunderstormy night…? Continue reading →

Mission #3: Batman Market

A new market launched last weekend, but I’m sure you’ve already heard. Coburg is a growing hub of markets, already hosting the Trash and Treasure and Farmer’s Market. It has now launched Batman Market and promised to bring an abundance of food stalls as well as a multicultural atmosphere. Continue reading →