I couldn’t get into Gaggan in Bangkok (Number 1 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants of 2017 and 2018), so I booked into Nahm (currently Number 10 in Asia’s 50 Best on the list). An online reservation for dinner was made a couple of months prior and the booking confirmed via email. It was a rainy […] Read more…
After the Damnoen Saduak Floating Markets, we arrived at the Maeklong Railway Market. Our tour guide mentioned the cheapest coconut juice could be purchased at the markets and led us to the shop. I’ve forgotten what it’s called but it’s a very colourful shop with bunches of bananas and balloons decorating the front. She was […] Read more…
During our last visit to Melbourne, we were fortunate to dine at Attica (currently ranked 20th in San Pellegrino’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants list) after booking 3 months in advance. It’s been a bucket list restaurant and I was really excited to finally try it. The menu is $295 per person for a 17 course […] Read more…
Melbourne chain Gami Chicken and Beer at the Canberra Centre has been a popular hot spot since opening last year. I met up with a friend for lunch where we shared a whole boneless fried chicken ($35) for approx 750g, and could choose two flavours. We chose the sweet chilli and soy garlic. My favourite […] Read more…
Following on from Eating in Bangkok – Part 1, we had booked into an all-day markets tour (Damnoen Saduak Floating Markets, and Maeklong Railway Markets) with the Klook travel company on Christmas Day. Our pick up destination was outside CentralWord shopping centre where we were given a number correlating to the mini-van that would be […] Read more…
After the cooler weather of Taipei, it was a bit of a shock to land in the more humid Bangkok. We took a metered taxi from the airport to our accommodation in the central Chidlom area. After dropping off our luggage, we walked down the road to Central Food Hall which we had passed by […] Read more…
It’s nice to catch up with a friend over coffee and cake. Some cafe options around Canberra are below: La Baguette Cafe After visiting for breakfast one morning, I discovered that La Baguette Cafe at the Australian National University (Arts building) bakes an amazing assortment of tarts every day. Apple, apricot, blueberry tarts and more […] Read more…
Kettle and Tin in Mawson offers an all day menu, cruffins, coffee, fresh juices and milkshakes. At brunch o’clock, the sun hits the windows and lights up the already bright cafe. There are a few small tables outside in the main courtyard of the Mawson shops – a popular choice in the warmer months. I […] Read more…
Following on from Eating in Taipei – Shilin Night Markets, and Modern Toilet Restaurant, we went for a walk to visit the Taipei Bridge which my father-in-law helped construct back in the day. To get there, we walked through the Datong district, one of Taipei’s oldest districts and its dried food hub. Spices, tea, dried […] Read more…
Following on from Eating in Taipei – Ningxia Night Markets, and the Shilin Night Markets, something else that was on my list to try was Modern Toilet restaurant. Now if you don’t like the sound of that, you probably shouldn’t read this. It’s not for everyone. As the name of the restaurant suggests, the restaurant […] Read more…
