A place for my random thoughts, anecdotes and reflections of what I see and experience in this lifetime.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

All Day Brekkies

I cannot resist all day brekkies if the opportunity allows me.
In saying that though, there aren't alot of places that offer this on their menus where the brekky is actually so good you have to make a return trip. Better still, become a regular.

Franchises aside, (sorry Coffee Club), there have only been a small number of places that I've considered to be great places to visit and tuck right into a hearty savoury or sweet breakfast for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and the occasional dinner (if the joint is open after 4:30pm).

Pandemonium Cafe

This I think is one of the great little secrets in the inner-city. Brightly decorated in retro colours, furniture and music gig posters, this cafe in a small lime green house serves fantastic brekkies ranging from the hearty truckers brekky, simple eggs on toast, sausages and eggs, bacon and eggs, omelettes, pancakes and the classic Pando's Eggs Benedict on toasted turkish/ciabatta. Also has a great drinks selection ranging from teas, coffees, milkshakes and fresh fruit juices and frappes. Caters for gluten and vegan diets too if given notice. Prices are pretty reasonable.

The Gun Shop Cafe

I haven't been here for quite awhile, mainly due to the cafe not allowing breakfast bookings on weekends, but this would be the place where I was first introduced to gourmet breakfasts. Whilst the brekky menu changes seasonally, there will always be something on the menu that will whet your appetite. Prices are on the higher side in comparison but that's what you get for a cafe that also doubles as a fine dining restaurant when the sun sets.

Red Radish Cafe

Whenever I head down the coast for some cheap retail therapy at Harbourtown, I like this place for its basic, no-nonsense breakfast fare. It is I think, one of the very few cafes in this complex that does offer more than just the usual sandwiches, open grills, muffins, coffee and cake specials, when you really feel like something more substantial to keep you going until the shops close at 5pm. Again, fairly reasonably priced.

New Farm Deli

Probably one of the original deli's that expanded into the cafe business, by allowing customers to consume the food first and then if so inclined, purchase some for home when they leave. Whilst not exactly a breakfast item, it is famous for its large bell-shaped risotto balls that will satisfy any hungry customer. There's nothing wrong with eating rice for breakfast though. My grandmother makes the best congee in the world.

New places that I would like to visit:

The Rare Pear
The Music Kafe
Campos Cafe

Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Rosemount Australian Fashion Week- Spring/Summer 2011/2012

Scored an invitation to the NewGen Show at RAFW in Sydney this week, courtesy of some very talented cousins of mine.

It's all abit new and strange to me really- this means I will actually have to make an effort to look fashionable and actually look like I think about what clothes I wear every single day.

No idea on trends, what to/what not to wear, have a very small supply of jewellery and accessories that any girl would shake their heads at in disbelief.

I'm a tracky-dacks, t-shirts and jeans girl................