Food venues
Poke Poke Mermaid Beach
At long last an Aussie match for the Poke Poke bar in Canggu. It’s called Okey Dokey time for Poke. Opened us recently by the owners of the funky Mexican eatery, Bonita Bonita, is Mermaid Beach’s very own Poke Poke cafe. The poke poke concept is one adopted from Hawaii. Big bowls, typically a shelled…
Read MoreSoup at My Friend's Place
I am battling a cold and feeling worse than death warmed up on this Saturday morning. It is a winters day, my chest is sore, and I am after a good old fashion serve of Melbourne’s best. My friend suggests a place not far from her place called “Friends of Mine” . Which I think…
Read MoreFonda, Richmond
A funky Mexican place not far from the CBD of Melbourne can be found the suburb of Richmond. Fonda Mexican is a really great eats place. I have been dining here for a few years now and it’s always great food. The soft tacos are amazing, and all of them are worth trying. They have…
Read MoreThe Bangalow Food Festival
Bangalow is a funky town twenty minutes inland from Byron Bay. It’s also reasonably close to the Gold Coast and a day trip is easy. Bangalow has a many festivals, markets and events and is worth visiting. Last minute we decide to head to the Bangalow Food Festival. With no expectations of the festival, we…
Read MoreThe Lawn
Reclining back, watching the last of another magic Balinese day, I giggle at the outlook of The Lawn. It is like a piece of Seminyak in Canggu. A little piece of glamour in the surf village. I don’t mind it for a change but I know it wont’ become my local. I am still an…
Read MoreBamboo Charcoal Burgers!
There are so many awesome eateries in Canggu, Bali so that eating burgers hasn’t really been high on my agenda. However … this time round I decide to check out two burger places; Warung Cucu and Burgerz across the road. Both are located not far up the road (Jalan Batu Bolong) from Old Man’s pub.…
Read MoreCafe Vida Canggu Bali
WOW! Another incredible organic and local produce restaurant in Canggu and definitely worth a visit. Really impressed with the menu and food. I had some badass salad called “The Healthy Bowl” This is what was included: 5 grain mix: millet, buckwheat, quinoa, sorghum, amaranth, sauteed seasonal greens, cheery tomatoes, house made beans, marinated tempeh, red…
Read MoreAsia Joes Byron Bay
There are so many awesome food choices in Byron Bay, don’t settle for any old slops! IF you can find the alley way behind the Byron Hotel you will find a mecca of quick eats… and many serving alcohol so you can sit longer and take your time. Look for the restaurant along for the…
Read MorePoke Poke Canggu
“ How good is the food?!” my friends chorus as we all meet up for dinner in Canggu. My mates assure me that Poke Poke, opposite Deus carpark is the bomb when it comes to quick wholesome salads. And they are right! The Poke Concept is a Hawaaiin way of delivering salads. Packed with nourishment,…
Read MoreSweet Orange Warung
This eclectic warung/bar opened by Putu last year is set amongst the rice paddies in Ubud. You need to know the secret walk way beside Starbucks. The secret rice paddy walks connects lots of hotels up the road… It’s a leisurely walk and once you are on it, it’s easy to find Sweet Orange Warung.…
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