Hot weather for Curry at Lakshmi (Rathdowne St, Carlton – Melbourne)
0 Comment by Mai / February 1, 2012 / Posted in Food & WineLakshmi (BYO) Ph: +61 (0) 3 9349 5525 687 Rathdowne St Carlton North – VIC 3054 Summer is finally here. A constant week of 30+ degree days screams for curry. My favourite Indian curry place in Melbourne is Lakshmi. It is not exactly located right in the city but close enough (approximately 3 km off Melbourne [...]
2012 Australian Open Men’s Final – Novak Djokovic VS Rafael Nadal
0 Comment by Mai / January 30, 2012 / Posted in EventsServe down the tee, a short return, an inside out forehand and 5 hours and 53 minutes later Novak Djokovic is crowned the 2012 Australian Open Champion Mens Final Champion (57 64 62 67 75). The Men’s Finals between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal was an epic encounter. Infact it was the longest Grand Slam [...]
Mamasita – Melbourne Cool Mexican Restaurant Review
0 Comment by Mai / January 30, 2012 / Posted in Food & WineMamasita No bookings except in groups of 8-10 people Ph +61 (03) 9650 3821 Level 1 / 11 Collins St, Melbourne – VIC 3000 Australia This is the 3rd time that I have been to Mamasita. The first time I didn’t get to eat till 11pm, the second time I came early (6pm) but didn’t [...]
Lunch at the Conservatory of Sweetwater Cafe (Chateau Yerring) – Yarra Valley (Melbourne, Australia)
0 Comment by Mai / January 23, 2012 / Posted in Food & WineSweetwater Cafe (Chateau Yering) Phone: +61 (03) 9237 3333 42 Melba Highway Yering, Yarra Valley – VIC Australia I like to get my Australian wine directly from the cellar door whenever I can. I drink lots of Yarrabank Creme de Cuvee and since there is only one bottle left I decided to make a trip to Yering Station located [...]
2012 Australian Open – Day 4
0 Comment by Mai / January 23, 2012 / Posted in EventsI only managed to stay half the day today due to work commitments. I had an excellent time on Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3. Daniella Hantuchova / Urzula Radwanska VS Anna Tatishvili / Anastasiya Yakimova The first match of the day was a doubles game that Hantuchova was playing. Unfortunately it was on [...]
2012 Australian Open – Day 3
0 Comment by Mai / January 19, 2012 / Posted in EventsToday is my 3rd day and Day 3 of the Australian Open. Here is Day 1 and Day 2. The plan for today is to hit training courts 16 & 17 and then watch the matches between Daniela Hantuchova Vs Lesia Tsurenko and John Isner Vs David Nalbandian. As luck would have it, training on [...]
2012 Australian Open – Day 2
0 Comment by Mai / January 18, 2012 / Posted in EventsToday was a scorching 37 C on Day 2 of the Australian Open. For those interested here is Day 1. Once again I visited my favourite court 16, the first person I spotted was the hottest player in female tennis, Daniella Hantuchova. She is quite pleasing on the eye. I want her body. She has the [...]
2012 Australian Open – Day 1
0 Comment by Mai / January 16, 2012 / Posted in EventsMy favourite time of the year has arrived! I’m talking about the Australian Open. I usually only attend the Mens Final (have been the last 6 years) but this year I am also going the first 4 days. A ground pass to the Australian Open is just $29, considering a movie at Hoyts can set [...]
My New Running Shoes – Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12
0 Comment by Mai / January 14, 2012 / Posted in Fashion & Shopping, LifeOne thing that has helped me relax from the stresses of work is to run. I have been runing short distances regularly now, usually between 3-5km. Lately though, I have increase the distance significantly, from my regular 3-5 km to 15-20km. It’s getting exciting because I realise this is half marathon territory. My goal, as [...]
Degustation at Bentley Bar and Restaurant – Surry Hills (Sydney, Australia)
0 Comment by Mai / January 10, 2012 / Posted in Food & WineBentley Bar and Restaurant Ph: +61 (02) 9332 2344 320 Crown St Surry Hills (Sydney) NSW 2010 I had a really great culinary experience at the Bentley Bar and Restaurant in Sydney. I joined a friend from Melbourne who is an apprentice chef who works for a 3 hat restaurant (“The Age“). I find it very different [...]
