MoVida

If you're looking for an unpretentious, but delicious lunch stop in Melbourne this weekend, you need to check out Hosier Lane. It is jam packed with sophisticated urban graffiti, cafes and restaurants. Head over with a group of friends and an empty belly. You won't regret it. 

I highly recommend Hoboken Cafe. You'll be tempted to eat everything in sight. Don't! Try a couple things and share between you...but save room, I've got something better. On the same street you'll find MoVida. The food was utterly spectacular! Hang on...and I'll walk you through the menu! ;D

 We ordered bread for change campaign

 Anchoa - Hand filleted Cantabarian artisan anchovy on crouton with smoked tomato sorbet (simply refreshing!)

Cordero Al Chilindron - Pyrenees wet roast lamb breast with fino and paprika sauce

Paté de Pato - Duck liver parfait with Pedro Ximenez foam and toasted brioche

Specials - Truffle egg on brioche

Specials - Chargrilled quail with cauliflower puree

 Setas Asadas Con Jerez - Oven roasted portobello mushrooms finished with Sherry vinegar

 ULTRA DELISHHHH! Cecina - Air dried wagyu with poached organic egg and truffle foam (This dish won Dish of The Year from the Age Good Food Guide when MoVida first put it on the menu in 2007 and they have never been able to take it off since, definitely a must try on anyone's Melb food odyssey itinerary)

Bu˜neolos De Bacalao Con Pil-pil - Salt cod and potato fritter with lemon emulsion

There's always a queue with this restaurant. So get there early or expect a long wait, if you get in at all!

Sydneysiders - don't despair as yet MoVida Sydney is now opened on 50 Holt St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 ;D 

Happy Weekend all xoxo

Oh Macarons...how I love thee!

I love how certain foods can transport you to a different place. Macarons will always take me back to our summer holiday in France. We arrived on a bright sunny morning, like most tourists we stopped by Notre Dame de Paris and walked through Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood for a nice brunch. After eaten enough for a small army, we fell straight into desserts at our next stop Ladurée. 

With the artfully designed decor and the pastry display constantly teasing me the longer I stare at them (here). I was sooo excited I pretty much ran inside! I was tempted to order one of everything. They do every flavour of macaron you can imagine, my favourites are salted caramel and blackcurrant violet. They were an absolute delight of heavenly concoction of sugar and egg whites. Being back home now, I have my macaron fix at Zumbo, Baroque and recently, Ladurée (now open in Westfield, Sydney). So if you're in this part of the world - let thy love affair with macarons begin! :D

I'm wearing a beautiful floral top by Sandro that frenchie got for my bday. Pretty isn't it? It's a chic French label that I very much fell in love with. They offer some really elegant and feminine pieces. Definitely a place to go to for a fab dress or a simple fitted blazer that will last for years.