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Monthly Archives: November 2014
The new vibe Hotel Lincoln, Carlton
It’s been 3 years since I’ve been to the Hotel Lincoln, and much has changed. Well, I’m still working in the same office and the exact same job. The change hasn’t been forthcoming for myself. But the spate of turnover … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Daily happenings, Melbourne restaurants
Tagged beer, cured ocean trout, Hotel Lincoln, Iain Ling, Lygon St, pork sausages, Wagyu, wine
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Melbourne Cup, pre-race breakfast Champagne
It’s the first Tuesday of November in Melbourne, the date that stops a nation. The Melbourne Cup. Race 7, 3pm. This year’s running was complicated by the winds taking the unfastened hats on a whirlwind ride along the track. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Daily happenings
Tagged Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, Chardonnay, Fourny, Melbourne Cup, NV, Vertus
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