My promise of doing the work back in February 2023 was a bit naive. New job and wanting to make a massive difference in that industry, kept me away from an item that fuels my creativity. Alas no more! Here are some plans for the blog going forward.
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Road-Tripping to the Valley
After pushing through a long week of work a day off couldn’t just be spent with my feet up, eating large quantities of food and watching day television re-runs.
With this weekend just been marking one month since returning back to live in Launceston, Tasmania from Melbourne, I thought a day trip out to my childhood area of Tasmania – the Meander Valley – for an afternoon of Indie Folk music and (had to get it in my day off somehow) large quantities of food.
The ever-breathtaking hour long drive out my Uncle and Aunty’s cafe/the day’s sold-out music venue, Marakoopa Cafe in Mayberry, was met at the end by a fantastic group of 30+ Sunday music enthusiasts not deterred by a 13-degree day merely a week after the state (and especially the area of Meander Valley) suffered some of it’s worst floods and rainfalls in history.
Melbourne Open House: Victoria Police Mounted Branch
The Victoria Police Mounted Branch will have it’s last year in this beautiful location.
Melbourne: Colonial Tram Car Restaurant
There is nothing more spectacular than being able to relive history. There is a certain joy in making sure a part of the bygone era still lives. Repurposing it to add value and allure to a whole new generation ensures that some of the most remarkable things in history withstand the test of time. Throw in food options and you definitely have a winning option!
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Moo Baa Cluck…Cosheeken?
Moo-Baa-Cluck Gourment Burger Bar.
The Queen Victoria Market hosts a whole lot of market events. You have to question where they are going with this one.
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Melbourne: Ramen Ya
Good Ramen Ahead, Ya?
It’s not often you’re enticed by a saying, but Japanese restaurant Ramen Ya managed to not only pique my curiosity but also managed to relieve me of my hard earned money.
Ramen is a staple diet of the Japanese people and when done well (I’m looking at you 2 minute noodlers) can be one that is an experience to be written home about.
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Upcoming Events: Christmas in Melbourne 2014
The iconic Yarra River that runs through Melbourne
Things have been rather hectic for me but only because, as you’d know, I wrote about ‘what’s next’ and thanks to Stephen Covey, I’ve rewritten my eulogy. Scary, yes. But mortality is both a gift and a curse. Continue reading
Melbourne: Food Republik
On nights when you just want steak and after a hard gym session, letting someone else make food decision on your behalf is definitely not a good idea. If, however, you want an option that hits the protein and carb spots, then Food Republik is the place to be! Continue reading
Melbourne: Heart of St Kilda Concert
Every year, there is one concert that’s really worth it. One that I’m willing to break my self imposed rules to attend. Never has a festival had such an amazing line up of comedians, local favourites and the true heart of the suburb of st kilda. Continue reading
Melbourne: Pok Pok Junior
As a big fan of Thai food, I will search high and low to find a great treat no matter where it might be located. When Pok Pok opened in Docklands, it was, in my opinion the first bastion of possibility to the area. Their coffee was amazing and the food delicious. If anything, my first ever Urbanspoon post was on them!
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