Butter Mafia is a gluten free dessert store located in Northcote. I was suppose to received their cakes at the beginning of Covid Lockdown early 2020. But like everything else in 2020, things goes as unplanned. I was pretty surprise to be contacted again during Stage 4 lockdown in Victoria that they would like to deliver me desserts. I miss tasting food, tasting something new and taste something that would surprise me, that's why I love this job. Late afternoon, it was personally delivered. I'm not a gluten free person or a cake slice person but my husband loves cake slice. It's his guilty ..read more

Annam is made by Chef Jerry Mai, specialising in casual dining Asian Fusion. He aims to combine flavours of Vietnamese, Thai and Cambodian cuisines into one interesting shared dishes. I came in to Annam to try their famous fried ice cream but sadly, they don't have it anymore during my visit. I love the spacey interior with high ceilings, decorated in industrial cement, wood, splash of red and dim lighting. Annam also opens for private functions such as business and corporate affairs, private family affairs and other kinds of gathering. Roasted Bone Marrow - red boat salt, Chinese doughnut ..read more

Ima Project Cafe is a brand new Japanese cafe opened by former Sake chef, James Spinks. A petit cafe just 10 minutes away by tram from Melbourne CBD, on the corner of Elgin St. His partner, Asako Miura, who also the interior designer is a very passionate man regarding recyling as well as waste management. So he did everything he can to make it happen at Ima. I started with Houjicha Latte. Honestly, I needed stronger houjicha flavour and the texture is just too watery for me. The staff explain to us that they make everything them self including the curry powder and they did everything they can ..read more

Akaiito is a brand new Japanese fine dining in town. I'm always excited for a new refine Japanese restaurant in town. Akaiito comes from Japanese tales of soulmates are connected by akai ito, means the red thread of fate. In many of Asian's legend, including Japanese, the Gods tiea red thread around the little fingers or ankles of two people who are destined to meet. Taking over Bluestone Restaurant, a large two floor restaurant, transformed into one magnificent dark yet luxurious Japanese restaurant. Elegant red thread on the ceilings connected the ground floor and the 18 seat omakase bar ..read more

Deliveroo is back and now they have various large options of food, all over the Melbourne area even in the suburb where I live. I always love delivering food, especially on a rainy day. It's so convenient especially as a working mom who always rushing to do everything in one day. I was approach by Deliveroo and Koyomi, they are currently collaborating. I heard from my friend they are even giving free samples of koyomi on some of their deliveries, so if you are lucky you might get one on your next delivery. Ordered two types of food; classic Indian food and KFC! Yes, they have KFC and I'm s ..read more

Saint Dreux is a brand new coffee and katsu sando bar, the only one of it's kind in Melbourne. Comes from the team behind Bench Coffee; Joshua Crasti, Arkhe Tekhne and co owners Nick Chen, Frankie Tan and Claye Tobin. I love the interior so much, matte-black, modern Japan’s sliding bamboo shoji screens with glowing lightbox panels. All the staff wear crisp white shirts with tailored black aprons. The whole concept is modern, slick and reminded me of Omotesando coffee in Japan. Serving coffee and several Japanese inspired drinks, castellas, croissants and sando. Simple menu but not si ..read more

Hinoak Korean BBQ is a relatively new place in Glen Waverly. Quickly gain it's popularity, even on weekdays reservation is highly recommended. I stumble upon this place on my spontaneous birthday dinner but as I say before, reservation is needed cause they are fully book. I went back to celebrate my husband birthday with his family, this time we call in one week in advance to make a reservation. The interior is clean, classic, modern and a bit fancy. You can tell, it's not a regular Korean BBQ place. Service is the main let down, the food take so long and it's so hard to get any attention fr ..read more

Estelle Bistro has reopened beginning of this year. Scott Pickett famous restaurant is now back and running. The two Estelle and ESP now converted into one single name "Estelle". The old bistro is now a waiting bar area and the renovation upgraded the whole vibe to classic elegant with open kitchen. We arrived on a Friday night for an early dinner. The staff is nice enough to let us choose which table we would like to seat then offers us complimentary bubbly for our anniversary. We opted for a la carte cause we are not in the mood for big long dinner after a whole day of work at the office ..read more

The Rooftop at QT has been opened since late 2016, located on the top of QT boutique hotel. Sitting on level 11th, over looking stunning uninterrupted view of Melbourne CBD skyscraper with indoor-outdoor concepts making it perfect for any seasons. Rooftop at QT has a sophisticated but chill relaxed ambience and trendy crowds 7 days a week. I have a recent staycations at QT, I use that advantage to visit the rooftop at day and night to experience both day and night vibes. It has a very stylish large indoor lounge serving both sophisticated bar snacks and cocktails. But the complete stunner is ..read more

Son in Law in The Pad is located in the brand new refurbish alley at Melbourne Central, called ELLA. I have always been a fan of Son in Law and in awe of Tony & Oh Rungpradit’s Thai innovation. So excited they finally have a place in city, making it much more accessible for me. When I came in, they only have a very limited menu but I heard they have much more over there. I came in for the cute bao's.  Gua Bao - crispy pork belly, roasted duck and crispy tofu. If you want them decorated into cute's cartoon gua bao, it's gonna cost more than $6ea. I get it, the creativity it self requires ..read more