Wagyu Sampler @ Niku Ou

Tender and decadent, but having sampled wagyu of differing quality and origin in Japan, this does feel a little overpriced.

Flinders Street Station

A good view to sleep and wake up to from my hotel.

RoyAl’s at Northbridge

Used to live in Perth for a short time, and I remembered trying some really tasty burgers at a chain called RoyAl’s. Despite me not being very hungry, I had to pop in there for another bite after all these years. Safe to say, I wasn’t disappointed. The Honeycakes (Russian honey cakes, bought separately) are also worth buying if you’re in the area.

Cockatoo

There’s a whole herd of them up in Mount Dandenong, and while you’re not supposed to feed them, they are attracted to the sight of food.

Indoors 13 – Messina Cookie Pie

I remember going to Messina a few years ago and seeing one of their repeating videos showing this scrumptious looking chocolate chip cookie pie on screen. Combined with the smell of baking cookies in-store, I asked for one to go. Unfortunately, they told me that it was a limited-time offering and that the cookie smell was for a different ice cream flavor they’re making.

Imagine my excitement to see that they’re stocking the very same pies that I wanted years later, and giving a discount on ice cream to go with it! They’re here all winter, and if you’re in Australia, consider buying one plus a tub of ice cream for yourself! Vanilla is a sure-fire, but try some other flavors including their specials too.

Galette au Fromage and Pain au Chocolat

Came back for breakfast. Pricey but delicious and the owners were wonderful.

Swirly Water

Taken at Darling Harbour. Typing “swirly water darling harbour” gives the actual name of this water fixture.

The Opera House is Lit