Whatever else that can be said about Melbourne - they serve the best coffee in the world. In fact they are quite snobbish about it and they HATE coffee in other places like Queensland. Melbournians (I just made that up!) have quite a bee in their bonnet about Queensland. But more of that another time.
The coffee is exquisite. I like to order a flat white, which is not merely black coffee with hot milk added. A true flat white is an art in itself. My favourite place is Cafe Gaia, just off Toorak road. A tiny place open from about 7am, with a gorgeous little street terrace and delicious sounding menu. I've never had time to stay a while but this morning I ordered a flat white, and just to be cheeky some gluten-free toast with gorgeous Peach and Vanilla Bean Jam.
It was a little slice of heaven right there. Worth getting out of bed for, and of course feeling virtuous after a walk round the Botanic Gardens. Still keeping an eye on those magpies. A bit scared.
You make the Australians (well Melburnians) sound very sophisticated?!? Says Geraldine in her French accent
ReplyDeleteYou write so well. Yet another hidden talent. Like Carrie Bradshaw, except funny.
ReplyDeleteHow's the dance scene in Melbourne? Have you found time to get to a dance class - in between dodging homicidal magpies and signing your name in blood, that is?
Saw a piece by Matthias Sperling last week. Absolutely hilarious. They were dressed as superheroes and their super power was that they were going to save the world with their amazing dance technique - I had tears of laughter streaming down my face. You would have loved it! Funny guy.