Jul 27, 2011 Posted by Miss Melbourne

Riverland

Remember when I used to write enthusiastic posts like this about my running training? Remember how I was going to complete the 10km Run Melbourne course this year? Well, that didn't happen. Which is a story for another day. Instead, I had breakfast at Riverland with my lovely friend T, while my Mr and her Mr completed Run Melbourne. read more

Jul 14, 2011 Posted by Miss Melbourne

Giant Steps/Innocent Bystander

When Mr and I visited Yea a few months ago to catch some big-ass monster yabbies, we thought it might be best to have a big lunch first. You know, in case we had lousy luck and didn’t catch anything. As it turned out we really didn’t have to worry about going hungry. But I am glad that we stopped by at Giant Steps/Innocent Bystander Winery and Bistro in Healesville before we got down to... read more

Aug 31, 2010 Posted by Miss Melbourne

Customer Service? Bah!

I am the first to admit that I am picky about customer service. I get annoyed when a waiter asks 'would you like sparkling water or just tap water?'. I've been known to approach shop assistants who ignore me to say 'thank you so much, you were very helpful' (yes, I am embarrassing to shop with). But this experience at Irwell's Cafe in St Kilda was rude beyond belief. read more