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Vitasoy vs St. Ali

by jeroxie July 23, 2010

I could not refuse an invite where food and cocktail will be provided by Der Raum, St. Ali & Philippa Sibley. This event was held in the lane where St. Ali East calls home. Guests weregreeted by fire twirlers outside the warehouse. The walls of the front entrance were made up with Vitasoy boxes and a graffiti artist was intensively focused on getting his art onto the piece of Vitasoy wall.

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Il Fornaio, St. Kilda

by jeroxie July 19, 2010

I had a short stint at Lau’s kitchen when I just got out of uni and needed extra cash and saving up for a house. II Fornio is just located next to Lau’s but I’ve never had any interest in trying it out. And of course it didn’t help that I worked in the evenings and it’s closed by the time I got in. But even with the lunch shift that I had, it didn’t seem appealing at that time. Or maybe I was just a poor graduate that was trying to save up money for a house so anything that looks fanciful would have been to expensive for me

Move forward to 2010, hangover and dehydrated from a night’s out of fun, Billy, Mister and I made the effort to finally pay this a visit. Our visit was definitely motivated by the fact that this place has been recently acquired by St. Ali and Philippa Sibley is rocking their ovens.

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Qeleven, South Melbourne

by jeroxie July 7, 2010

Qeleven was not too crowded on a Thurday afternoon when I visited for a nice lunch by myself. You may ask why I eat alone during lunch breaks. I don’t do this all the time but I do like the quiet time. I could read a book, look at tweets and have lunch. Do not judge me! And no people do not stare at me funny.

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Why St. Ali

by jeroxie March 10, 2010

I was going through the photos the other day and realised that I have taken many food and coffee shots of St. Ali but never blogged since the one I did in August last year – name of post. It deserves a part 2 and even 3. I tend to visit it when I have a long morning at work or when I just feel like chilling out by myself and away from work. It isn’t exactly the quietest cafe in South Melbourne. It is always buzzing with people, the slayer hard at work, beans roasting in the far end and sipping of coffee and kling klang of cutlery.

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Proud Mary

by jeroxie December 17, 2009

Collingwood must be very pleased to have the inclusion of Proud Mary to the growing list good cafes and restaurants. It seems to be an explosion of new coffee places opening every week. Cafes with roasters, cafes with expensive Synesso coffee machines, once a day cupping sessions and the list goes on. Coffee drinking has always been popular but now it is trendy. But how much do we know about it? Is it a novelty and I guess only the strongest will survive.

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ICI Cafe

by jeroxie December 11, 2009

Renovation is almost done. It is just the bathroom rails and replacing the window in the dining area. We have moved back and is living quite shabbily but at least all 3 of us are home. Nothing beats home! Home Sweet Home.
This little bohemian style cafe is tucked away on Napier Street. They serve organic rainforest alliance coffee and support local produce. This explains why the prices here are a little pricey for the food that they serve. I have to say the coffee here is pretty good. Perfect temperature and a lovely deep aroma and flavour. I will be glad to come back just to have a nice latte, sit in one of the little tables and read the papers. It is such a ‘lazy’ place to hang out.

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Market Lane in Prahran and my first experience with clover

by jeroxie December 8, 2009

Coffee to me is something that I need when half a eye is opened to a new day. It never really meant anything more than a stimulant. But after I started this food blog and being exposed to new things and friends, I am beginning to appreciate the humble coffee bean. I am still no expert and there is so much to read, learn and drink!

I like the fitout at Market Lane. It has a very spacious set up and one could smell the aromatic coffee beans in the air. This place only serves a small selection of pastries, cakes and bread and home-made jam. So do not expect any other foods and not for anyone that has a big appetite and looking for a decent meal. It is all about the coffee here.

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Outpost in South Yarra

by jeroxie November 26, 2009

Living across the river has its perks and one of which is that there are heaps of lovely cafes around. When I tweeted that I needed suggestions of good places around the South Yarra station, a few tweeps suggested the obvious – Outpost.

The Outpost was one of the extended arms of St. Ali so we expected not good but great coffee. We love the open space, the coffee machine, the kitchen stations and the menu written on big butcher paper and stuck on walls. No partitions or barriers.

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Dead Man Espresso

by jeroxie October 12, 2009

Dead Man Espresso has been opened a little over 3 weeks. When I visited it the first time, I believe they were still installing the dish washer at the back. When the weather gets warmer, tables were be placed along the sidewalk and I believe that the rooftop will be opened to the public.

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A real gem in Kensington – Elevenses cafe

by jeroxie September 8, 2009

Elevenses is located on the side of the Kensington train station that is leading towards the city. It is opened by this sweet couple called Shanny & Tom (Obscura). They have been operating on this current location for the last 5 months and before that, they were located on the other side of the train tracks, operating out from a coffee cart with just a canopy to shelter them from rain & shine!

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Fruits of Passion

by jeroxie August 31, 2009

Fruits of Passion is our usual takeaway coffee place almost every weekend before we head off to the markets. It is always packed over the weekend serving its local with breakfast & coffee.

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Breakfast at Cumulus Inc.

by jeroxie August 14, 2009

Woke up to an early wet Melbourne morning. And since I will be back in full swing to the Advertising world next week, why not spoil myself to a lovely breakfast at one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne – Cumulus Inc. (45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne).

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Breakfast all day at Seven Seeds

by jeroxie July 27, 2009

Seven Seeds (114 Berkeley St, Carlton) is a new venture that is opened by Mark Dundon. He is known for his passion for coffee. Other outlets that you may be aware of are St. Ali in South Melbourne & Baba Budan on Little Bourke Street. The spacious & high ceiling cafe is set up in a warehouse. On the right when you enter, you are greeted with a wall covered with bicycle racks.

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Tra Vinh at Footscray

by jeroxie July 22, 2009

Some people do turn their noses up when I mention that I shop and eat at Footscray. And why not? In summer, the mangoes sold here are sweeter and more aromatic. There are many little gems to be discovered in this area. Shops set up by North Africans, Filipinos, Indians and the list goes on and on. And one of the best donuts can be found near the train station!

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Breakfast at St. Ali

by jeroxie June 21, 2009

Met the Friday crew at St. Ali a wake-me-up caffeine hit and breakfast. Ordered myself an expresso shot of Kenyan Gethumbwini. Taste as described on the blackboard – Herbal with big berry tones. I was not disappointed. The aroma was not as intense and it had a sourish undertone. It hit the right notes with me and I was almost back to my usual self.

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