Pop ups are fun, but prefer the real thing -

I ventured out today to catch up with some small businesses I have not been chatting to for a while, and amongst saying "Hi" to valued colleagues, I visited the much hyped Broadsheet Cafe in Crossley Street....

Day 1 is by Seven Seeds, and passionate founder Mark Dundon was there orchestrating the tiny room... Great to see him out front.. The room was quietly filling, and almost all food was gone..

Pop ups are great for the buzz they generate, and congrats to Broadsheet on the idea, but for my money ( precious as it is) do your self a favour and go fr the real thing.. its not even that far - Seven Seeds is an awesome venue, the machines and products are worked, tuned loved daily.. and this is seen in the results! ( I don't know how to make coffee or the essentials to do so, but know those who do...)

So take yourself for a walk, or a tram ride and head to one of their 3 current locations.. http://www.sevenseeds.com.au/cms-locations/ and get a great coffee, that you can go back for again.. as you will surely want to!

Flying High... volunteers needed

I received a wonderful email today - and thought I should share - I think it would be fun to be there...

We are looking for a diverse range of volunteers to fly 10 000 paper planes into the La Trobe Domed reading room at the State Library of Victoria on Monday March 14 (public holiday), for those of you who attended the test on Saturday thank you and stay tuned for more.

Much in the same way as fireworks are choreographed, 180 volunteers will be cued to release 10,000 pre-folded paper planes into this magnificent space.
A camera, skyward facing and central to the room will capture this event in one take, slowly spiraling from ceiling to floor.

If you go - take some pics, and let us know how you enjoyed it!

This is an opportunity to be a part of the exciting new project by artist Ross Coulter, meet people and soar ideas and paper planes sky high.
There is an information/registration session for this project on Tuesday March 8 at 6.30pm at the State Library of Victoria (Entry 3, 179 La Trobe Street, Melbourne). Registration and attendance is essential.

If you are interested and can attend this session, or would like further information, please contact us at paperplanes10000@hotmail.com

Could you be an award winner?

This morning I attended the Melbourne Awards Launch Breakfast, and was humbled to be around so many passionate people. Passionate about Melbourne! I sat next to John Bertrand - an inspiring man in so many ways, and his enthusiasm for all that he does is infectious - well it seems to be in the few hours since!

I won such an award back in 2008, and am so proud of the idea that I have personally contributed to the profile of Melbourne - locally, nationally and globally - the real Melbourne, the people of Melbourne that make it tick.. and their story's -past and present!

SO if you you know anyone, or think that you are up for the accolade and amazing alumni - follow this link...I know I have a few thoughts myself, and will fill you in soon... Melbourne inspires me - how about you? -

Visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/melbourneawards to download an entry form or call 9658 9348.

A sweet tooth? we can help...

We must thank the Sunday Herald Sun ( Escape Section) for their little note about our new Cafe Culture tour last Sunday - we have such a lovely lot of new clients book in.. I think it even got into the Sydney one too - need to find a copy!

Tomorrow I have an extra early start for some VIP Malaysian Journo's to try out our tour... Little tastes along the way will compliment our coffee stops.. and get stuck into the lovely macarons from Maylynn and Hugh of La Belle Miette - they only use butter made in Victoria, and their boxes are designed in Melbourne too!

BROADSHEET CAFE is coming!! to MELBOURNE CITY

We are avid supporters of Broadsheet, and love seeing their take on the things we love about Melbourne... so as a direct report of Caroline Clements Broadsheet article today join with us, and probably too many others, as they open a little gem of this years Melbourne food and wine festival!

There will be much more said by others, but this is the Schedule of the Cafe operators starting NEXT week!!

Broadsheet Cafe Operator Schedule: Fri 4 - Seven Seeds Sat 5 - Five Senses Sun 6 - Dead Man Espresso Mon 7 - Market Lane Tue 8 - The Premises Wed 9 - Seven Seeds Thu 10 - Proud Mary Fri 11 - Proud Mary Sat 12 - Dead Man Espresso Sun 13 - Coffee Collaboration Mon 14 - Market Lane The Broadsheet Cafe will run from March 4-14 at 24 Crossley Street, Melbourne. melbournefoodandwine.com.au

MMMM coffee - walk with us & meet our friends

Its 2 days after Valentines Day, and one who finds this commercialism a little over the top, was still excited to see such a gorgeous way to display roses!

And even better its for a birthday... today!

Ps if you love a good coffee, and a spectacularly positive start to you day - or even an end.. head on down and say hi to our friends at Liason.. or better still join our newest tour... the Cafe Culture walk....

Cyclone comparisons - more than just numbers

I have never been near a Cyclone, or in fact known anyone who has, so this diagram courtesy of the Herald Sun this morning helped me a little...

Thinking of all our friends and colleagues in the North of Queensland, please be safe, and leave - even if just for 2 days.. better than being in it.

Melbourne will never know such weather, though we do claim to have all sorts..., but we are supporting our fellow Australians.