melbourne by me

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Up Up & Away

Hey guy, I will be away from my beloved Melbourne city for 3mths!!

That mean I will disappear from this blog for a while but in the meantime I will gather all the fun and sharing with all of you then.

Hope you all doing well.

Keep in touch

XOXO

Monday, June 15, 2009

Mr. postman had wake me up so early this morning @ 9.30am. Actually I just went to bed nealy 7am!! Anyway since I already wake up and the weather is so good. I did wash my clothes, tidy up my room a little bit and get ready to go out enjoy the sun with my friend.^^

Today is no-plan day, we just take a train straight to the city, had some lunch and browsing around the shops. Just killing our times and did silly things all days.

We walked through Royal Arcade on Bourke Street Mall which I normally take a short cut here to Little Collins St., but this time my friend just turn right before the way out of the Arcade!! When I followed him inside, there is a small doorway that lead to a small stairwell with a mysterious fluorescent pink and orange lamp!!

'don't come' is the store/gallery run by Melbourne label 'Schwipe', located up the top of Royal Arcade. Stocking international labels such as Rockers NYC, Gonz!, Stussy Deluxe, Kid america, Dr. Denim and local labels Tru$t Fun , Something Else and Schwipe, 'don't come' has become an integral part of the Melbourne fashion scene.

"don't come"

Where:

Level 2, Royal Arcade

314 Little Collins St.

Melbourne

When:

Mon-Fri 11am-6pm

Sat 11am-5pm

Sun Closed

How much:

$50+

We walked until nearly 6pm then decided to have a rest at the side street bench, chatting and looking at people rushing to catch their transport home. I started to take a photo around and play with my digital camera...haha it was fun^^

Getting dark @ Swanston Street

fun experimenting with my digital camera!!

After that we just heading for our dinner at China Town. We went to "Nam Loong", a tiny shop front but always full of customer. People always come here for a Chinese Bun (Bao), there is a choice of about six different varieties, both savory and sweet. My favourite are BBQ Pork Bun and Lotus Seed Bun. Mmmm^^

"Nam Loong"

Where:

223 Russell St. Melbourne 3000

When:

Sun-Wed 11am-12midnight

Thu-Sat 11am-2.30am

How much:

The dishes range between $2.50-$20

Saturday, June 13, 2009

"Sushi Ten" then "Little cup cakes"

Yesterday I went out to the city to meet my friends. Before that I visited to my regular Japanese restaurant "SUSHI TEN" for my late lunch. I love almost dishes here, especially their sushi. The famous dish here is "Salmon Don" it come with big pieces of salmon, avocado, cucumber, nori flake, Japanese style marinate fish flake and a spoon full of tobiko on top. The dish price is only $13 what an excellent value for money and my tummy too!!

Sushi Ten decor is might not look good compare to other expensive Japanese restaurant but I think if you like the taste of a home made cook food and a fresh sushi with a great ingredients, Sushi Ten is the one you should go for it. Simply the best!! ^^

"Sushi Ten"

Where:

Shop 14-15 Phort Phillip Arcade

228 Flinders St. Melbourne 3000

When:

Mon-Thu 11am-4pm

Fri 11am-8pm

Sat-Sun Closed

How much:

The dished range between $3-$25

After that I went for a place call "Little Cup Cakes". As the name suggests, this cute bekery is dedicated entirely to cupcakes. Admire the French provincial style interior, fresh flowers and communal table at the centre, surrounding by rustic table and stool. It's a nice, cozy place to getaway from the cold outside.

The cupcakes here are so delicious, you can feel the soft icing melting in your mouth Mmmmm^^ They have so many cupcakes flavour to choose from.

My sweet little treat^^ a cappuccino and 2 flavour little cup cakes

Then I saw 2 lovely ladies, who sat opposite me, I ask them if I could take a photo of their cupcakes cause it look so yummy [ my tummy was so full at that time but not my eyes]. We introduced ourself for a little bit and I told them about my blog. So we shared our information about a good restaurant and cafe we been to.

Amy&Josephine's sweet little treat.

Wow! there look more delicious when you order more^^

Thank for Amy&Josephine to let me took a photo and stop you guy for a few moment from enjoy those delicious cup cakes. C ya around Melbourne^^

"Little Cup Cakes"

Where:

Shop 7 Degraves St. Melbourne 3000

When:

Mon-Fri 9am-6pm

Sat-Sun 10am-5.30pm

How much:

Cupcakes and Drink are range between $2-$6

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Brother Baba Budan

Warm, cosy and inviting, there is a renaissance happening in downtown Melbourne. A small room with seating limited to 15 customers, beautiful arrangement of flowers sits in the middle of the communal table and chairs hang from the ceiling. The coffee is rich and sweet. No need for double shot cappuccino, it just perfect!!

"Brother Baba Budan"

Where:

359 Little Bourke St, Melbourne

When:

Mon-Sat, 7am-5pm

How much:

$3 for coffee

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Blame it on the RAIN!

It still so cold&dark outside and I don't feel going out anyway. Bored with TV program, neither go online.

I sit back and think for a few minute, then I glance at a pile of books and magazines lying on the floor that I bought a while ago.

"frankie"

I love this magazine it is unique, beautiful publication and not so materialistic as those women mag. It all about people doing fun stuff, collecting cool thing and creating cool stuff. Lot of art&craft inside and D.I.Y session to keep you busy.

So I spend all my afternoon enjoy reading magazine in my cozy sofa bed.

www.frankie.com.au