Southgate - Melbourne

Here we are visiting Melbourne, a country that has been on my bucket list for several years. I am thankful for the trip to Melbourne. Here we are on in Melbourne on 7 Nov, with the time difference 3 hours before Singapore's time.

 

The area of Southgate is also Melbourne's artistic centre including the 'inspiring' Melbourne Concert hall and the National Gallery of Victoria.

 

 

 

Looking over Melbourne from the opposite bank of the Yarra, Southgate is a unique restaurant, shopping and entertainment precinct.

With over three levels, there is a range of eateries, bars and cafes to discover. The licensed riverside food court suits every taste and budget and offers casual dining with spectacular views.

 Beef Pie and Thai Salad

 Mexican Food

 

 

 

First Meal in Melbourne

Tong Le Private Dining

We celebrate our half year anniversary at Tóng Lè's Pte Dining on 1 August. Food was fantastic and it was indeed a place of privacy and elegance that surround the restaurant.

We had a panoramic view of the stunning Marina Bay waterfront within two short hours.

 Chilled Alaskan crab with caviar 

 Wine to celebrate this occasion

 Bird's Nest, Fish Maw and Potato Gnocchi in 'Tanfu' Broth - simply delicious

 Firework - Pre national day rehersal

 Steamed Lobster with Egg White

 Chef Homemade Sorbet

 Wonderful firework display - what a view

 Char-Grilled Wagyu

 Poached Canadian Geoduck Clam with Charcoal Noodle in Seafood Broth 

 Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Ice-Cream

 Pat enjoying her food

 Pat & Anthony

A friend I have known since NTU days when I was doing the Cornell programme, the lovely Carolyn surprised us with the following. By just a post of my picture on FB, amazing how Carolyn can recogise the venue. Thank you Carolyn. You made this special day for us and  should see both of us smile even more that day. Very lovely and yes, you will see us more at Tung Lok. Thank you for this special simple treat :)

Something Special from Carolyn. Thank you :) 

 Pat & Anthony

Memories are made of these. Happy half year of marriage ( in August)

Wrap & Roll

 It's always great catching up with Joan, bali travel kaki and someone whom I met on my Italy trip a few years ago. How time flies, and we have travelled 5 times together - Italy, Bangkok and 3 Bali trips :)

 Lemon Grass Drink

 Fresh Spring Rolls with Prawns & Pork

 Lotus Shoot Salad with Prawns

 Hue Beef Noodle Soup

 Pat & Joan

Brotzeit 313@Somerset

It's always nice catching up with Anthony for a weekday dinner. 2 July was the day we settled the ownership of our flat. Then we had to go to the police station to change our address. We also went to settle the purchase of household items. It was then time for dinner at Somerset 313.

 Cheers

 Dinner Time

 Sausages with Potato

 Salad- Feta cheese, red bell peppers, semi-dried tomatoes, olives, garlic croutons and sour cream tossed with house dressing.

  Goulash Soup

 Anthony & Pat

Dessert Time@PS Cafe

 Here we are round 2 for dessert after ka sou dinner. Situated at Ang Siang Hill. 

 Brownie with Ice Cream

 Banana Cake with Ice Cream

 FB Saying Cheese with a smile 

 Round 2  - with fun bunch of friends, ala Anthony's colleauges ( Eng count you in there)

 Pat & Caijin

 Pat & Antony

 Eng & Pat