I'm afraid I'm still a little high from my coffee fix(es) today, its been an overload for my body, I don't know how I will sleep tonight.. I am taking extreme measures to suffer for my art. I think a caffeine free day may be in order tomorrow.. what horror.. well maybe back to just one coffee! .....
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| Sensory Lab |
With a few spare hours to myself today (My kind lil sis took Darbs to see "Gnomeo and Juliet" awww) I decided the city was the best place to go without the convenience of having a car... I packed my trusty camera and decided today I was going to play tourist! Try and observe through the eyes of a newcomer to Melbourne ... and I was pleasantly surprised. I love Melbourne so much , but today it took a different persona and I loved it even more .. I felt like I was really on a holiday. The weather was perfect, the city was busy but not hectic like it is on a frenetic work day.. It was soo much fun!
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| Marble Tables and Bunson Burners at the Sensory Lab |
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| My Perfect Coffee |
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| At my Science Lab seat! |
First stop I needed a coffee... I got off the train at Flinders St station and used my handy MCR Iphone App to the closest paces near me... It guided me in the direction of Sensory Lab http://www.sensorylab.com.au/ in David Jones on Little Collins St . I have been here before, late last year, it had a wow factor then - I'm hoping for the same kind of experience.... Greeted by a chirpy waiter in a Lab coat and 1950s "Mad Men" slicked hairstyle, my coffee was before me in a flash! (a Good Start) The coffee was really rich, with a smooth taste, Their coffee blend is so easy to drink, I have to stop myself from sculling it in 3 sips!
I understand why this place gets a 3 Bean rating.. Coffee is an art form here, with a coffee bar, where you can purchase beans from and also admire the different techniques of how to make a coffee, including the syphon ... which looks amazing and very scientific. It really does take the form of a 'science' lab!
I understand why this place gets a 3 Bean rating.. Coffee is an art form here, with a coffee bar, where you can purchase beans from and also admire the different techniques of how to make a coffee, including the syphon ... which looks amazing and very scientific. It really does take the form of a 'science' lab!
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Maybe I need to get some coffee making lessons??!?! |
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| How good does this food look!??! |
After my coffee hit, I did a little retail therapy... or more like window shopping as I did not get my walllet out at all!
I was more interested in taking in the little laneways and alleys that Melbourne is famous for and doing a spot of people watching! Gosh the food on offer is nothing short of amazing! If only my stomach was big enough to try the many delectable treats on offer around the city! In particular I passed a favorite of mine... I hesitated going in, but I think this is the kind of place company is compulsory! You need to enjoy devonshire teas with other people, no matter how good they look! Next city visit Ill bring a date and first stop will be the Hopetoun Tea rooms http://www.hopetountearooms.com.au/ in the beautiful and historic Block Arcade http://www.theblockarcade.com.au/
I was more interested in taking in the little laneways and alleys that Melbourne is famous for and doing a spot of people watching! Gosh the food on offer is nothing short of amazing! If only my stomach was big enough to try the many delectable treats on offer around the city! In particular I passed a favorite of mine... I hesitated going in, but I think this is the kind of place company is compulsory! You need to enjoy devonshire teas with other people, no matter how good they look! Next city visit Ill bring a date and first stop will be the Hopetoun Tea rooms http://www.hopetountearooms.com.au/ in the beautiful and historic Block Arcade http://www.theblockarcade.com.au/
The window full of everything sweet that you can imagine was out of this world and most people walking through the arcade, stopped to admire the cakes, tarts, slices, biscuits on display and look longingly when a slice was plated up for a lucky customer!! mmmmm
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| Journal Cafe |
After some more wandering around the lanes and heading back towards Flinders St Station, I stopped off at the Journal Cafe in Flinders Lane. The cafe has a old Library kind of feel,, Ironic then that is located adjacent to the City Library..
I sat in a corner overlooking the window. I ordered my usual coffee and some seasonal fruit (Peaches and Nectarines with Yoghurt). The coffee had a lovely nutty taste, although it wasnt the best coffee I had, it was good, but I couldnt drink all of it. That may be partly to do with the amazing coffee I had an hour or so before. I will come back to Journal on a work day and check it out again.
I sat in a corner overlooking the window. I ordered my usual coffee and some seasonal fruit (Peaches and Nectarines with Yoghurt). The coffee had a lovely nutty taste, although it wasnt the best coffee I had, it was good, but I couldnt drink all of it. That may be partly to do with the amazing coffee I had an hour or so before. I will come back to Journal on a work day and check it out again.
As a Thankyou to Laura for looking after Darby I had to stop by Little Cupcakes http://www.littlecupcakes.com.au/
7 tiny bits of happiness!! They really are Heaven! White Chocolate and Raspberry, Passionfruit, Choc Chip, RedVelvet mmmmm they are soo good, Its hard to stop at this many!
Really loving your blog, Jane!
ReplyDeleteInteresting and great pics too.
It does make me crave coffee LOADS and crave a holiday to Melbourne too to sample with you!!
Glad you like it Tan , Im really enjoying going to all of these cool places and the really good coffee I have been tasting!
ReplyDeleteId love to take you around if you do come to melbourne, for coffee (and cakes) xxxx