A Melbourne girl's guide to the world including coffee
As a local, I love to support new places popping up and I think I did my happy dance when there were whispers that a new bakery was opening up on Bell Street off Lisson Grove in Marylebone. I remember hoping that they have good coffee too. And I was not disappointed. Newly opened Irene …
I lived on this street in Marylebone before the days of the Chiltern Firehouse, when I use to say to people, I live on the ‘wedding dress’ street. When I first went into this deli, I was in awe of its rooms and space in the back. A mixture of rooms that was somewhere you …
When the world was slightly more normal and social distancing was not a thing (well at least that’s how I remember it) I vividly recall walking passed this newsagent/tobacconist years ago and thinking I really should visit one day! Back in those days, the windows were lined with newspapers and magazines, giving you no clues …
I keep coming back to The Little Coffee Tree in Maida Vale, North London because it is so familiar and friendly. There are never any surprises and it is a guaranteed place for good company, fresh produce, and a smiley welcome. With the current pandemic it is a place where you can catch up with …
Shop local. Eat local. And while this pandemic has been really challenging for all, lockdown has seen this Melbourne Girl appreciating what it’s like living in a community, supporting businesses, adapting to change, as well as, embracing what’s on offer with food and drink in the neighbourhood. When I moved to London over 12 years …