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Archive for November, 2009

November 30th, 2009 - 7:39 pm § in SPOTLIGHT

Sassafras Review

It is the last day of Movember for 2009 today, people. For those of you who don’t know what Movember is (and can I just say: FAIL. Fail to you), it’s a month where guys grow mos, money for prostate cancer and men’s depression is raised, and awareness is spread about these two issue[...]

November 26th, 2009 - 11:35 am § in CAFE

Blue Lotus Review

I am a very tricky woman. You can’t fool me. That muesli slice, packed with nuts and seeds, that tastes healthy? I know there’s a block of butter in there. That fruit tart, packed with kiwis and peaches? I haven’t forgotten the thick layer of custard sitting under it. If something [...]

November 16th, 2009 - 9:12 am § in BAR, RESTAURANT

Tipple: Jazz Bar

Drink your Dessert I’m starting to get into the cocktails lately. Don’t ask me why-it’s not like I can afford $20 drinks. When I’m standing at the bar, and I’m presented with a list of delicious concoctions, my mind seems to convince me otherwise. Such was the case rece[...]

November 11th, 2009 - 10:05 am § in SPOTLIGHT

2009 Good Food & Wine Show Round-up

Mind Your Manners I’m the youngest child. While being the youngest rocks (your parents are sort of over it by the time they get to you and let you run wild), it also means you have to learn to fight for things. Meal times, snack times, birthday cake-you’re the smallest, so you have to ge[...]

November 6th, 2009 - 10:10 am § in RESTAURANT, TAKE-AWAY

A Night in India Review

A Night in Deliciousness I believe what take out food your family ate frequently defined you as a child. It cements in you habits, tastes, and preferences. It carries you through primary school weekend treats, high school study breaks, and drunken late night cravings well into your twenties. We were[...]