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Full day at work so off for a quick lunch across the road. Got through the language issues and was able to get what we wanted, pork dumplings, pan fried and a chives with egg ‘pizza’. Something got lost in that translation though because their original menu called it a pie. Doesn’t matter, still good.Continue reading “Lunch at Beijing Cuisine”

One of those “tough” days, hanging out with like-minded people at Wenderholm, swinging sticks, learning new things, eating ice cream, soaking in the sun… Still, the demands of the day required sustenance and this time we ended up at Ensalada Cafe for awesome Filipino food. Sizzling Pork Sisig – Crispy chopped pork & chicken liver servedContinue reading “Post Training Protein Fix”

More waffles! Brunch at Ponsonby Central, it’s been a while since I was here last. Lots of changes but still good to see some of the best still there. Everyone ordered the waffles. Excellent coffee too. Bird On A Waffle – Buttermilk fried chicken, house-made waffle, chilli maple syrup, vanilla ice cream, candied bacon, marscapone,Continue reading “Bird On A Wire”

Best little Italian place, U.S. Aunty was well impressed. I’m always impressed. Tagliere di Salumi tipici Italiani serviti con Tigelle e formaggio morbido – To share Italian charcuterie board accompanied by soft cheese and Tigelle, $29.00 Tagliatelle con avocado, cipolla rossa, olio extra vergine d oliva e Parmigiano Reggiano – Tagliatelle with avocado, red onion,Continue reading “Pasta & Cuore”

Always nice to have lunch especially with the visiting U.S. Aunty. We sauntered in, ate lots and waddled out slowly contemplating siestas on a hot sunny afternoon. Crispy calamari & aioli, $12.00 Slow cooked beef cheek burger, fries & aioli, $27.00 Angus sirloin, duck fat sweet potatoes, broccolini, red wine jus & hollandaise, $27.50 ConfitContinue reading “A Very Kingsland Social Lunch”

Coffee and munchies after a sparring session. Back to Robert Harris in Mt Eden, cappuccino and an Americano for sustenance.

First week back at work and when the temperature and humidity rose, so did my need for tea. Wake Up In Maldives captured my imagination from the description and picture and I thought it would be perfect for a hot summer day. Pretty much a bang on guess, it was not overly sweet, it wasContinue reading “A lot of cucumber”

Dinner at Fed Deli on Federal St, it’s like comfort food here. One of the few places we’ve returned to enough to go through the menu. Back to the Reuben, back to the Blue Cod Hoagie. Will be back again for that incredible Chicken Salad Sandwich with little bits of chicken skin crackling. Smoked KahawaiContinue reading “And we’re back…”

Sadness… we are leaving. But we found this nice little Vietnamese noodle place in the airport, Bà Xã Noodle Bar. No 7 Pho – Aromatic six-hour broth & rice noodles. Served with bean shoots, mixed Asian herbs Beef/Chicken/Vegetarian, Reg $19.00 No 8 Bun Cha – Pork spring rolls, pork loaf, rice vermicelli noodles, pickled carrotContinue reading “Melbourne – Airport Food”

Last few hours in Melbourne, had to start the day right. Pancakes are always so right. And coffee. Country Breakfast – Two buttermilk pancakes, whole rashers of bacon, grilled tomato, garlic-buttered mushrooms and two free-range eggs served any style with whipped butter and maple-flavoured syrup, $21.90 Royal Canadian Pancakes – Late Night breakfast! Two buttermilkContinue reading “Melbourne – Pancake Parlour”