Subscribe      List an Event or Business      Invite a Writer      Write for WN      Writers      Other Locations

Jeni Wilson Profile

Home > Melbourne > Community > Jeni Wilson

Subscribe to Jeni Wilson
Share:
email  facebook  twitter
City: Melbourne
Weekend Notes (621)
Activities (80)
Places (274)
Events (177)
Questions (6)
Lists (72)
Photos (3)
Foods (3)
Quick Events (39)
Sales (3)
Invites
Comments
Todo List
Done List
Subscriptions
Map
Writer Rank: 24
writer
Readers: 407559
Subscribers: 176
Articles: 621
Comments: 699
Rank Calculation:
407556 =
[407556] +
[5 x 0] +
[10 x 0]
x 0.5
x 0.5
x 0.5
My WeekendNotes - 621
Spotlight
I am just about sick of talking about the Coronavirus but it has prompted me to want to write after a long time 'off'. I... [more]
It's not very often when I go to a cafe two days in a row. But that's exactly what I did when I discovered Station 1... [more]
My prayers have been answered. We now have a top quality ice-cream shop right here in the main street of Eltham. You... [more]
Delivering a complex and next to faultless monologue, juxtaposed with songs with a twist, Ms Ce Ce Rockefellers Some... [more]
29/09/2019
I knew we were in for a bit of a treat because I'd already read some reviews of the Yu Kitchen and seen some photos ... [more]
This was not my first time as a 'would-be-escapee' but as I have ventured down the stairs to the basement to the Los... [more]
bb I'm afraid this review is going to be rather short. It's not because Josh is not clever and not because he's not t... [more]
17/04/2019 - 19/04/2019
This doesn't usually happen - but my teenagers were actually looking forward to the same event as me! It's the kind ... [more]
This is going to give my age away but I remember as a child singing along to 'Da Doo Ron Ron' by The Crystals. The black... [more]
27/04/2019 - 24/08/2019
Last year my sister and I swore that if we ever saw David Massingham's name come up in a comedy show, we were going ... [more]
26/03/2019 - 07/04/2019
You don't expect the Fish & Burger Co. to be so hip. It's a little taste of the city cafs right here in Doncaster. This ... [more]
This riveting show is a fabulous collection of six interweaving short plays presented by Melbourne Writers' Theatre ... [more]
13/11/2018 - 25/11/2018
Salt is a well-reputed fish and chips and burger bar that's been around for a while. It's now owned by Victor and Ro... [more]
We're only halfway there and the tension is rising. My friend asked me to check my heart rate on the Fitbit and it's ele... [more]
Have you ever met someone who instantly makes you feel like you're their best friend, like they would do anything in... [more]
Miss Kitty, AKA Jess, has imagined, dreamed and created every kid's fantasy. Visiting Miss Shakes 'N' Crepes shop is... [more]
Norwich Park Equestrian run by Karen and her family is a new horse riding business on 14 acres in Warrandyte. The p... [more]
I love pastries. They remind me of lazy Sunday mornings where there is time for a warm croissant on the decking whil... [more]
The name of the cafe came to George when all good ideas do, at 4 AM in the morning. The feature Oregon table is the ... [more]
Billy's Deck, formally Deganis in Eltham, is well known for its large exterior dining deck. Perfect for summer dinin... [more]
There are some places you go to that you know instantly that the owners deserve to do well. This is one such place. ... [more]
It's a great family night out. There were kids and nannas and people from all ages in between. I don't think there w... [more]
06/05/2018 - 01/07/2019
Performance skills aside, it takes a lot to deliver such a heart-wrenching monologue. Performed to perfection, Stephen p... [more]
08/05/2018 - 12/05/2018
It's not like she needed anything to do! Cathy (the owner) of High Gate has three boys and her husband owns a family... [more]
I love an all-day brekky. It's not an extensive menu at Purdy's but there's enough variety at a cheap price to make ... [more]
The show might be called 'It's Not Funny' but it is. You would never know this was her debut solo show. The improvis... [more]
09/04/2018 - 22/04/2018
My sister and I are comedy buddies. We usually choose shows by a convenient date rather than reading the blurb. To... [more]
30/03/2018 - 08/04/2018
If you could look into the future when you were a teenager, what would you say to yourself, what would you write down to... [more]
02/02/2018 - 09/02/2018
The name of this cafe tells you a lot about it. The owner is a motorbike enthusiast who is displaying some of his tr... [more]
Forget everything you've ever thought of about fish and chip shops. This is definitely a 'no greasy', 'no smelly' lo... [more]
What topic could be more emotive, more controversial and more comedic than parenting? This play, performed many ... [more]
09/09/2017 - 23/09/2017
As we were about to go into the café I noticed a sign saying Doggie treats $1. Just at that moment a lady came out a... [more]
'I wanna be with you everywhere' … and apparently on the dance floor. The venue was packed out and women flocked to ... [more]
19/08/2017
I have been lucky enough to participate in Put your Heart Into It workshops before, so I went full of anticipation o... [more]
The scene is set for right royal evening. Bollywood style music is playing loudly in the background, balloons decora... [more]
A chartered tax accountant by trade, it seems like an unlikely career move to comedian but Suren Jayemanne is now an una... [more]
30/03/2017 - 23/04/2017
The mat says 'aloha'. You can't miss it because the cafe is in a prominent position on the corner of Swan Street and Len... [more]
We were lucky enough to be invited to a preview dinner to experience Queen of South's modern take on traditional Mex... [more]
The A Team is an impressive new cafe styled in neutral colour beige and cream, ash wood with scattered pot plants. T... [more]
The show starts with the voice-over of an ex-prime minister who I would prefer not to listen to. I was thinking I didn't... [more]
18/01/2017 - 22/01/2017
The Taradale wine and produce is a unique country cafe with a long colourful history. There are several small rooms ... [more]
On the old-fashioned drag of Castlemaine, The Run Rabbit Run Cafe retains the likeness of an old shop from many, man... [more]
I had a yearning for pan-fried dumplings and found favourable budgetary reviews about the Polaris Dumpling Kitchen. ... [more]
I love a good musical comedy! I am in awe of artists who can create humour in an instant and then to turn it into a song... [more]
19/11/2016 - 20/11/2016
The band is playing outside, there are dozens of balloons, there's plenty of conversation and laughing around the ... [more]
The staff at Shanghai Dragon Dumpling House is very obliging. It's a small venue but they accommodated us away from ... [more]
I wonder how many people make a New Year's resolution about love? As I don't drink, smoke or drink coffee, mine usua... [more]
24/09/2016 - 01/10/2016
If live performance was the only job in the world and my life depended on mastering it, I would be in big trouble. So I ... [more]
14/09/2016 - 19/09/2016
This restaurant came with an excellent recommendation from my son who has travelled a fair distance regularly to eat at ... [more]
About this Historic Pub One hundred and thirty years ago this beautiful old building was a textile mill. It has trans... [more]
It's a luxury to get the chance to catch up with my sister, so even a quick lunch was something to look forward to. ... [more]
This place really buzzes. There's a hive of activity even early. By the time we got there at 6pm, the place was full and... [more]
.. Big Al has a vision, drive, and stamina to make anything work. With previous café experience, Al and his partner T... [more]
I think I'm in love with IKEA. I get excited just thinking about my next rendezvous and what I might discover there.... [more]
This was to be the last hurrah after a long quiet Christmas holiday break. We had pretty much stayed home all holida... [more]
Juanita has a passion for great food (and so do I). Her love for food and her concern for her daughter's health and foo... [more]
The meaning of alchemy is 'a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation or combination'. So that's a perf... [more]
You'll have to go looking for this restaurant because it's off the main Plenty Road behind McDonald's. It is for thi... [more]
You only have to speak to Gabi for a few minutes to know that anything she does is going to be special. Gabby is the... [more]
It's nearly 9 o'clock on Wednesday evening and D.O.C. café, located near the Nova end of Lygon street, is full to the br... [more]
Have you ever wished that you were born into a different family? No offence to my beautiful eclectic mob but I can i... [more]
This is the best ever fully interactive comedy show juxtaposed with sex, sin and insanity! This very funny 'no hold barr... [more]
23/04/2016 - 17/05/2016
If you're in town near Federation Square and need a hot chocolate or coffee, this is the place to stop. My daughter sai... [more]
I haven't been to Acland Street for a very long time and was quite surprised how noisy and packed out each of the ca... [more]
Looking for adrenalin charged adventure sports sure to physically and mentally challenge people of all ages? Want to enj... [more]
Merri Creek Studio is an art gallery and beautiful shared community space for printmaking and other art mediums. Mer... [more]
, What a brilliant idea! Melinda Janiszewski, the owner of the one and only Cocktails and Canvas business in Austral... [more]
As near nudity is the only way to sell tickets, Bradley Storer storms into the theatre in only undies. He is young, fit ... [more]
02/02/2016 - 07/02/2016
Considering I'm a local and a market lover, it's absurd that I have never made it to the mammoth Kingsbury Drive Com... [more]
Tucked away, not far from the hustle and bustle of inner city life, is the beautiful historic Abbotsford convent and... [more]
As soon as we walked into Colin's place we were welcomed sincerely, thanked for coming and asked to 'Give them a go'... [more]
Sure it's the biggest heat wave in Melbourne's history, today is predicted to top 42°, but that's not going to stop ... [more]
Need a laugh? Well who doesn't? Well you're in luck, Spontaneous Broadway are back in town with another unpredictable sh... [more]
25/11/2015 - 02/12/2015
Nigel, the barista, is fast, stylish and efficient as he creates delicious coffee and hot chocolates. He works effic... [more]
"Halliday is a talented pianist, songwriter and performer with stamina to match." – WeekendNotes, 2014. When I sa... [more]
13/11/2015 - 14/11/2015
When was the last time you went to have your eyebrows waxed and had a conversation with the therapist about wanting to l... [more]
How do you like the sound of this? A beautiful intimate space to relax and get creative with a small group of pe... [more]
26/11/2015 - 17/12/2015
This is the fourth Hutong restaurant I have been invited to try (lucky me) and each time I think it just can't get any b... [more]
We'd been to the other Vorea in Bundoora near the outlets and we were all happy with our generous and delicious meal... [more]
My very first occasion to the racing track was to the Caulfield Guineas so I'm certainly no racing expert. But, as a vi... [more]
This is my 377th article for Weekend Notes and it's the first time I have ever said from the get go that this is a M... [more]
Stella, Kitty and Fifi, solo artists in their own right, are back together again as the luscious, chic and outrage... [more]
29/09/2015 - 04/10/2015
Having now had breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner at the Windy Mile I feel well qualified to review this city style... [more]
The name Hazelgrove is the historic house name given to Mandy's beautiful old farm in Thornton, country Victoria. Hazelg... [more]
How's that? by Sherbet is playing in the background. The Beaumaris Theatre is set up with long tables in groups of 10 pe... [more]
07/08/2015
I was honoured to be invited to a very special media event at the Man Tong Kitchen - Crown Casino's Premium Authentic Ch... [more]
As I drove down Buckley Street I noticed that there were many Indian restaurants. My sister commented that it would ... [more]
. This is no ordinary Indian restaurant. Tandoori Flames has been completely refurbished with stunning pendant ligh... [more]
Were St is pronounced Where or Weir St depending on who you talk to and it's definitely the place where you should be. T... [more]
The name sounds so ominous that I'd love to know the tale behind its selection. Without an inkling of the truth I 'm goi... [more]
What do you think of when you imagine a good old Italian get together? I think of an event full of energy, raucou... [more]
The Cherry Red is a classy, casual place to eat and is family run. Unlike some small cafes this one is not so noisy ... [more]
This article congratulates and celebrates the masters of Chinese cooking - the revered Hutong Group, the geniuses be... [more]
High St Northcote is not short on places to eat. There's just about any nationality you can think of; it's a virtual gou... [more]
Music blasts through the theatre. It reminds me of Slumdog Millionaire… Bollywood style. Rajendra comes out in bare fee... [more]
13/04/2015 - 19/04/2015
This has to be the absolute best time of year to go for a stroll or plan a family activity in the bush or natural bu... [more]
Taco Bill Mexican Restaurants are an Australian owned business with over forty five years experience. They have 35 l... [more]
Are you a chocoholic or just a chocolate lover (like all of us) without the addiction? Find out by completing this s... [more]
I'm imagining a typical conversation between a husband and wife. 'Hey there's not a lot around here for kids to do... [more]
Well at least the dirt jumps are free! Soon after Christmas some heartless criminal stole the children's new bikes. ... [more]
I knew where I wanted to go but my driver (a local) told me there was nothing around there. It was set back off the ... [more]
Brown Bear, Brown BearWhat do you see?I see passionate owners looking at meBrown Bear, Brown BearWhat do you see?I see s... [more]
My mum, two children (10 and 12 yrs) and I were in Adelaide for five days of work and leisure. We planned our trip t... [more]
The sign outside says 'Teahouse, Gifts, Therapies'. This sets it aside from larger, bustling cafes. With only five t... [more]
All across Victoria local Council's are saving time poor and nervous parents from going mad. That means you have more fr... [more]
You wouldn't think Eltham needed another great café but here we are at Café Zen Den. It bears the old sign of the pr... [more]
Following hot on the tail of Redbubble's successful inaugural ART MEL event free, interactive and experiential event, ... [more]
18/01/2015
As we walked around the corner in the Westfield Plenty Valley Shopping Centre we came across a young lady behind a s... [more]
This must be the perfect location for a relaxing stroll through a unique market. The noise of birds and the Warrandy... [more]
If you didn't notice the sign on the window or the bargains at the door you would be forgiven for thinking this was anot... [more]
Brunswick Street Fitzroy is now at least as popular as Lygon St Carlton was when I was a yuppie. But Brunswick Stree... [more]
The Pancake Parlour started in Australia the same decade as I was born. At the risk of sounding like an old timer, I rem... [more]
In 2014 the spread of expos held at the exhibition buildings included shows for rev heads, furniture buyers, art lovers,... [more]
Having recently been to the Man Tong Kitchen at Crown Casino I couldn't imagine that East could possibly be anywhere... [more]
I have wanted to do the treetop walk for years and have been hanging out to do the zipline tour. I planned a whole w... [more]
It happened by chance that we needed to go to Bonbons. Months ago my daughter had picked out a birthday cake she wan... [more]
A day at the St Kilda Beach was going to include kite flying, fishing off the pier, fish and chips on the beach and ... [more]
For a long time this 'top pub' has been hotel of choice for locals and visitors alike. Its ideal location allows maj... [more]
There's nothing bigger in the world than the Great Wall of China. I am taken back to that awesome feeling of climbin... [more]
03/11/2014 - 28/11/2014
There are toddlers playing at the playground, children climbing the rock climbing tower, teenagers patting horses, f... [more]
After a hard morning of shopping therapy at the Camberwell market we went in search of food fuel. There were closer ... [more]
To find this friendly café you need to turn into the car park that leads to the Ridge Gym. It is brightly sign posted ... [more]
We will, we will rock youWe will, we will rock you!Question: What do you get when you mix the greatest rock band songs o... [more]
01/10/2014 - 05/10/2014
There are three Thai restaurants in Upper Heidleberg Rd Ivanhoe all within 100 m of each other. I didn't know any of... [more]
To market, to market, to buy a fat pig,Home again, home again, jiggety-jig.To market, to market, to buy a fat hog,Home a... [more]
06/09/2014 - 14/09/2014
In the Chinese language, the word for 'eight' sounds similar to the word which means 'prosper' or 'wealth'. Visually the... [more]
The fact that my old friend and I managed to organise a girl's date night was already reason to celebrate. On our list o... [more]
I've probably been over thinking the name but my first thought when I heard Buk Buk was that it sounded more like th... [more]
I have to start with a qualifier. According to my teenage son, I know nothing about what he likes or does… or anything r... [more]
'She's a pub that means a shit load of things to a shit load of people…everyone was always welcome as they are today... [more]
There's something decadent about an afternoon tea. It conjures up a sense of royalty. It's a totally indulgent meal that... [more]
Before you know it will be spring - it really will be. It's the perfect time of the year to get out and about. So here's... [more]
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Point Cook here's a little bit of history to contextualize and explain the exis... [more]
'Oh wow, this is cool' was the mantra of the day. This was a surprising response because when we pulled up we had one un... [more]
When I first went to Carlucci's, maybe twenty or so years ago, it was one of the first such cafes in our local area.... [more]
In the middle of the snow at Mt Buller, creative outdoor sculptures emerge. Each tells a story, inspired and providing i... [more]
If you haven't been out to Mawson Lakes it's only about 25 minutes from the city. Mawson Lakes was originally swamp ... [more]
Situated in an ideal location, just at the entrance of the Essendon Fields Shopping centre, this modern restaurant has l... [more]
The party could be heard from up the street. Stepping into Tandoori Flames was like a scene from an upbeat Bollywood... [more]
A long time ago in a galaxy far far away...

 In dark and sexy times the empire, headed by its power couple ... [more]
20/06/2014
About Bianca Bianca is a young enthusiastic entrepreneur who has worked with animals for five years. Before Bianca ... [more]
I don't know what I was most captivated by when I drove up to this Heidleberg café/ gift shop. The first thing I not... [more]
I remember a time when there were no real cafes in Watsonia, just the odd fish and chip and pizza joints. Now I have... [more]
This is a bit of a surprise cafe on the busy main road in Derrimut near Sunshine golf course. There aren't many eaterie... [more]
Is it a bird, is it a plane, is it a great big freakin' megastar? Yes, it's SuperGirly (aka Lulu McClatchy) with inv... [more]
27/05/2014 - 08/06/2014
Without doubt this was the best Thai food I have ever eaten. Every course was delicious and I could have eaten more ... [more]
I've seen the signs on the way to Whittlesea a million times: Just picked raspberries, blackberries, boysenberries, ... [more]
I keep discovering quirky, great value little cafes in the Northern suburbs that are worth travelling to. They are o... [more]
If you're travelling through Yarrambat and accidentally stay on the Yan Yean Road instead of heading through South Mor... [more]
As you drive into Westerfolds Park there is a sign that welcomes you to Wurundjeri country (Womenjika Wurundjeri Bee... [more]
On your way out of Warrandyte on the road to Croydon, look out for the old Yarra Store. It looks like it's been arou... [more]
According to Bryce Halliday, he is an amateur psychologist and misunderstood genius whose ideas will come good in th... [more]
03/04/2014 - 12/04/2014
I'm a girl from the other side of town, so you will have to excuse me for not knowing that Macaulay Rd Kensington is an ... [more]
The name of this restaurant conjures up images of big burly blokes with unshaven beardstwirling beer and burping lou... [more]
It's funny what you notice. I took my two kids to the Anthony Beale Reserve to test out the new remote control car t... [more]
You know you're in the country when just 1km from the outskirts of the main strip there are a huddle of cows lying s... [more]
In a bright, busy street, in a dark, dark corner is a door. In a bright, busy street, in a dark, dark corner is a... [more]
It's hard to find somewhere open on a Monday night, so we were lucky to stumble upon Thai Sontaya and were greeted ... [more]
Here's a real life scenario. You have just arrived home from work and within five minutes your teenager advi... [more]
Which other intersection could claim famous tourist worthy places on every corner? Is there another corner where a s... [more]
The sign on the Red Cross Op Shop window was an eye catcher; it said 'All clothes under $5'. I didn't really have a ... [more]
One of the beauties of being a Weekend Notes writer is opening night invitations. Look at the Funny Lady: A Fiesta ... [more]
23/01/2014 - 01/02/2014
I should be forgiven for missing this brilliant little café called Piccolo Meccanico. When you drive down the main r... [more]
Okay, it's less than two weeks until my son's 21st and now he decides he will have a party. What do I need to do first: ... [more]
There's something for everyone in Warrandyte. Lovely coffees, antiques, art galleries and art demonstrations, a ... [more]
You've heard of organ and tissue donation for transplantation, but have you heard of corpse donation? This is an arra... [more]
When I first came across the wheelchair swing at the Eltham North playground, I thought it was a fabulous idea but i... [more]
Victoria is the place to be in 2014. Your new year's resolution to be more organised so you can enjoy Melbourne's events... [more]
Talk about a man's cave! This shop is a man's paradise for every tradie and outdoor enthusiast. Once a large showroo... [more]
Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly,... [more]
Produced by Jeremy Guzman & Lindsay Pritchard Here's all I knew when I turned up at the Butterfly club (never heard o... [more]
10/12/2013 - 15/12/2013
Call it a touch of madness if you like but I'd prefer to think of it is a case of really contagious enthusiasm. By the t... [more]
It's an expense that no one wants just before Christmas, but if you have kids it's inevitable. For those with children i... [more]
When you arrive at Turner's Bakehouse in Mernda, it's easy to imagine this being a hub for travellers on a gravel ro... [more]
My kids have asked me the same thing every Christmas for many years 'Are we going to get a fresh Christmas tree?' I a... [more]
Abracadabra, across from the pub, Buddhist musical instruments you must rub, Smell of fragrant oils and incense, ... [more]
I'm not a big laugh out loud type, I'm more of the 'yeah I know it's funny but I'll laugh on the inside thanks' girl, ex... [more]
25/03/2014 - 06/04/2014
I might just have a sceptical nature but when I look at the advertised discounts from Chemist Warehouse and their glossy... [more]
The Camberwell locals are spoiled for choice when it comes to great cafes. I had left my lunch on the bench at home... [more]
As I drove towards the Highways, on the corner of Princess Highway and Corrigan Street Springvale, the tune that was... [more]
The entrances to Darebin Parklands are via suburban streets. Once you park your car and enter the parkland you could be ... [more]
Why are the Sacred Heart Op Shops so Special? The Sacred Heart mission was started in 1982 by Parish Priest Fathe... [more]
It's not even 9am on a Saturday, it's sunny and very warm, and Burleigh Heads is buzzing. Hundreds of people have set ... [more]
Yarrambat, the home of Greensborough model aircraft, was once considered the country. Don't say that to the people who h... [more]
I was recently scoffed at when I exclaimed that I wasn't really a coffee drinker. The reply was 'Well you've never h... [more]
When it comes to experience and knowledge of opera, I am definitely lacking. So I am perhaps an unlikely reviewer of... [more]
26/10/2013 - 27/10/2013
On the corner of a sweeping bend in Kangaroo Ground, just a hop and a skip from Eltham, Wellers Hotel was first esta... [more]
What's your fancy? Peaceful gardens with flawless lawns, weeping elms or indigenous flora. You don't have to wait until ... [more]
Since 2002 Swipers Gully – Hospitality and Viticulture Centre –has provided a first class training venue for Eltham ... [more]
When you travel towards Whittlesea you will see the prominent sign on the left announcing the Growling Frog golf course.... [more]
What's the shortest time possible to order, eat and then run to the playground? I'd say about 15 minutes. It seemed... [more]
Wheel thrown porcelain, watercolour inspired glass making, ornamental pots inspired by natural and bizarre forms of flor... [more]
03/05/2014 - 11/05/2014
UPDATE 26/12/13: Please note The Grace of Plenty Treasures Gift Store is now trading as Sugarbuds Gift Shop & Florist: Y... [more]
Situated on the land of the Wurrundjeri people, this beautiful five acre historic property in Croydon boasts Tudor s... [more]
Cheeseworld really is a world of its own. The cheese and wine tastings bought us there but we spent the most time in... [more]
Are you into wine, food, and art? If you are put this on your 'to do list'. You could just about spend the day at Vines ... [more]
I am totally conflicted about the greatest benefit of Taskworks. As an educator the greatest thing about Taskworks is th... [more]
I liken shopping for bras to visiting the dentist. I never look forward to either and I know it's going to be tediou... [more]
It's so much fun to rediscover an old treasure. That's what happened to me this weekend. Years ago I discovered b... [more]
 
Who doesn't love a surprise package in the mail?When I got my Vit Kit, I couldn't wait to open my box of healthy goodies... [more]
If you think all Mexican is alike, think again. It's not just tacos, it's way, way more at Rosa Mexicana on the corner o... [more]
Nestled on the edge of the Mooney Valley is the impressive TOTE bar and restaurant. We were treated like royalty. When w... [more]
The Fringe Festival performers are amongst the gutsiest and most risqué. You are never quite sure of what you will get ... [more]
06/10/2022 - 14/10/2022
It was with much excitement that we took the youngest member of our family to enjoy SEA LIFE. I wondered how much a ... [more]
The MUST CabFest is back this year for real. With a diverse range of performances biting at the bit to put on the sh... [more]
07/09/2022 - 10/09/2022
I'm going out on a limb here, I know it's a big call and I'm mostly not melodramatic but I am going to say that this... [more]
19/04/2022 - 24/04/2022
I am a dumpling lover, so imagine my embarrassment and excitement to find out that I have never been to this famous ... [more]
They really are friends, very best friends, so that means they can be their worst critics. They share the best of love... [more]
24/04/2021 - 28/04/2021
Not knowing what to expect, we mounted the 50 steps to the intimate Butterfly Theatre with great anticipation. I'm gener... [more]
12/04/2021 - 18/04/2021
So when it's wet and COVID restrictions linger, what better way to fill your day and night but to hunker down with a Net... [more]
You've seen the teddies, you've spotted rainbows, but now you can find so much more! But first, let's go back in tim... [more]
I do not understand why Tandoori Fames In West Footscray does not have people lining up for miles. You cannot fault ... [more]
I remember going to a Chinese circus in Beijing. It was dazzling and I was awestruck by the talented Chinese circus ... [more]
10/10/2019 - 27/10/2019
It sounds bold, risky and innovative but what does 'pay as you feel' mean? It's simply clever. It means you are able... [more]
I'd love to know the back story. What was the impetus for the collaboration between the astronomer and the orchestra? ... [more]
15/06/2019
I can't wait for this sound and visual spectacular, featuring 10 String Guitarist Matthew James Fagan (aka Lord of t... [more]
15/06/2019
Two Hearts is a play about first love… and so much more. Set on the third floor of an old inner city townhouse ... [more]
25/02/2019 - 02/03/2019
The Transitions Film Festival is a unique festival dedicated to showcasing inspirational documentaries about social ... [more]
21/02/2019 - 08/03/2019
Identifying the style of this performance is difficult. It's a unique and clever combination of dance styles, theatr... [more]
29/09/2018 - 30/09/2018
"They deprive me of food, I survive. They sever my limbs. I don't die. I've outlived the dinosaurs. I will outlive them.... [more]
22/09/2018 - 29/09/2018
It doesn't take long to realise that this is going to shape up to be a really fun night. Abba tunes blare out as peo... [more]
27/08/2018 - 01/09/2018
When things went well, my mum always used to say 'We are cooking with gas!' I was reminded of this saying when Dan W... [more]
18/05/2018
Looking for a night of sweet soul and dirty dancefloor funk? Look no further than the Hawthorn Arts Centre. Ivan "Choi" ... [more]
18/05/2018
A few years ago I was privy to the magic show Full House - or How to Get Banned from Every Casino on the Planet by Tim E... [more]
15/03/2018 - 14/04/2018
Boy meets girl, boy loves girl. Girl and boy have long-term relationship. Girl plays girl role but with several twists. ... [more]
07/02/2018 - 11/02/2018
As soon as I arrived at Minimo Cafe, I understood why my friend would pick this place for our annual catch up. It's ... [more]
Formerly Deganis and the fire station way back when, this large cafe and function room has indoor and outdoor facili... [more]
Don't go expecting ordinary impro. The winner of JURY'S TROPHY for poetry, commitment and harmony - Impronale Festiv... [more]
25/11/2017 - 26/11/2017
Oils may be oils but a circus aint just a circus. Billed as a circus, the carnival of lost souls has it all. Set... [more]
10/11/2017 - 25/11/2017
This is going to sound like we're really fussy but Fresh As Cafe was our fourth choice for the day. I had intended t... [more]
The owner of Three Red Stripes in the Greensborough Plaza, by his own admission, has no experience in the restaurant... [more]
Train running latte? Catch a great coffee at Platform 3095 Just when you thought that Eltham had enough cafes, in... [more]
This is the third restaurant for the Cortesao family and, as proud owners, they have called their new baby Third Cha... [more]
The Nandos in Lygon Street Brunswick is near the end of the street which has a few cafes. So when we were in a hurry... [more]
If I worked in a chocolate shop, I'm sure I would be grinning from ear to ear all day but when we visited Chokolait ... [more]
Names of restaurants amuse me and they are often very self-explanatory. For example, a bloke who has three daughters... [more]
Gone are the days of boogeying at the local and finding your beau. This new world of dating means you can search for... [more]
03/05/2017 - 07/05/2017
Pan fried vegetarian dumplings… can you beat them? At Dumpling Chef they were made for me while I waited so they were de... [more]
We had just been told by at a local café that they were too busy to serve my daughter chips unless we bought a meal ... [more]
The old lead light window and the pressed metal on the walls suggest a long interesting story of the past. Inside th... [more]
One of the locals suggested we have lunch at the Taylors Lakes Hotel. It wasn't what I expected. With its black shin... [more]
Marked by a distinctive yellow door on busy Gertrude Street, Charcoal Lane has a long and interesting history. Once ... [more]
It's rare that I get to enjoy morning tea with my friend and I have been thinking about where we should go for a whi... [more]
This is in an unlikely spot but in a very good location, especially if you like to sit outdoors with very little pas... [more]
With more sequins and tulle than a haberdashery store, this extravagant show is sure to tickle the fancy of many aud... [more]
01/02/2017 - 04/02/2017
Once known as a peaceful iconic location, Malmsbury has lots to offer locals and visitors. The one and only pub is a... [more]
Honestly I do not know why I don't dine on Indian food more often. You can't get better value for money and I am nev... [more]
One of my colleagues is adamant that the best meals are always from country pubs. She said on the weekend she likes to d... [more]
This year Victoria will host a suite of major events that attract people from all over the world, so as locals we are sp... [more]
I have noticed this family restaurant several times when I've driven down Plenty Road - who wouldn't with a name lik... [more]
Even my 14-year-old daughter noticed that this café was located in a very nice part of town. North Point Cafe is per... [more]
CRU is on Glenferrie Rd but up the Cotham Rd end. It's small but has a lot to offer, with service from friendly staff ... [more]
You'd never know it nowadays but Taradale (between Malmsbury and Castlemaine) is a former gold rush town and once a ... [more]
For those venturing into the city, particularly gamers and film buffs, make time to stop at Fed Square and venture i... [more]
A receptionist and enthusiastic waiter welcomed us. He had just started his job the day before and it showed. I'm sure... [more]
This up-market restaurant and bar is in the prime position on the corner of James and Anderson Streets Templestowe. ... [more]
Dear 2016, This has been a long time coming but I need to let you know I am well and truly over you. Despite my effort... [more]
31/12/2016
I have been eyeing off this little cafe each time I visit Castlemaine. If the house could talk I bet it would have a... [more]
A midst the stunning surrounds of beautiful Mt Macedon homes and open gardens, and close to Hanging Rock and Sanator... [more]
Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next