2 chefs hat | The Chronicles of Ms I-Hua & The Boy

High Coffee Experience

“…we really enjoyed our first High Coffee experience and loved the twist to the traditional afternoon teas…”

Playground Series: Fruits of the Earth

“…aptly named Fruits of the Earth, I think the Boy captured Mother Nature’s gifts perfectly on the plate…”

Baking Frenzy Returns with aChai Tea Cake

“…I thought I would merge my newfound love of baking with my love of chai tea and create a Chai Tea Cake recipe…”

Behold…Double Choc Lamingtons

“…the recipe not only makes a fine chocolate cake (which I’ll probably make again), it certainly added some colour and fun to Peanut’s party…”

MFWF 2012 Express Lunch: Matteo’s Restaurant @ Fitzroy North, VIC

On May 13, 2012 By Ms I-Hua

Saving the best for last, we bring you the final instalment of this year’s Melbourne Food and Wine Festival’s (MFWF) Express Lunches. At Matteo’s, we were spellbound and utterly impressed with the quality of the food, service and ambience. Find out why

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MoMo Restaurant @ Collins St, Melbourne CBD – Take A Bow, A 12 Year Long Journey Accomplished

On April 2, 2012 By Ms I-Hua

After 12 long years and extremely hard work, Melburnians farewell Greg Malouf and his MoMo restaurant as he takes on a new challenge and journey in the UK. Follow us, as we dine at MoMo’s penultimate dinner in Melbourne.

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A Beautiful Story of a Degustation Dinner at Provenance Restaurant, Beechworth VIC

On October 5, 2011 By Ms I-Hua

Idyllic and tranquil, the Provenance is a little jewel situated in the North East Victorian region. Amidst wineries and building blocks soaked in history, we dined at the wonderful 2 hat restaurant.

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“Friendly Fire” Wine Dinner at Stokehouse (Restaurant) @ St. Kilda, VIC

On September 11, 2011 By Ms I-Hua

In the very first Battle of the Wineries, Head Sommelier Lincoln Riley of the Stokehouse organised a “Friendly Fire” Wine Dinner recently. Hosted together by Cameron Smith, the night was highly educational and extremely tasty! Find out how you can find out more and book yourself on the next Wine Dinner event!

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SYDNEY: Bentley Restaurant & Bar @ Surry Hills, NSW

On June 30, 2011 By Ms I-Hua

If you are ever in Sydney’s Surry Hills and feel like having delicious, classy food with a modern take on it, the Bentley Restaurant and Bar is definitely the place to visit. Dine on food served by award winning chef Brent Savage and wine on recommendations made by award winning sommelier, Nick Hildebrandt. You won’t be disappointed!

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Assiette – a review @ Surry Hills, Sydney

On March 1, 2011 By Ms I-Hua

We start our Sydney Week post by a visit to Assiette, a two chef’s hat winner (awarded by the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide), located in Surry Hills serving a Modern French cuisine.

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Cafe Di Stasio @ Fitzroy Street – St. Kilda

On April 30, 2010 By Ms I-Hua

Last Monday was a public holiday to commerate ANZAC day (which fell on Sunday).

The Boy said, “Get dressed, we’re going out!”

We went to the beach and strolled hand in hand (he’s going to say I’m de-awesomenizing him) into Cafe Di Stasio

Initial impressions… Excellent service.. the [...]

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Cutler and Co @ Fitzroy

On April 21, 2010 By Ms I-Hua

First of all, I would like to apologise on the poor quality of the pictures you will see.. the lighting in Cutler and Co was extremely poor (romantic, but bad for a food blogger)…

Also the Boy threathened to walk out on me if I used the flash on my camera… so apologies

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