SENORITAS MEXICAN MELBOURNE

Senoritas is located at 16 Meyers Place Melbourne CBD (near Little Collins St). I think everyone I know is aware that my favourite restaurant in Melbourne is Mamasita, but I'm willing to try a worthy challenger.


I say worthy because the background of Senoritas is pretty spectacular. Ricardo Amare and Linda Temani are the faces behind Melbourne’s newest Mexican culinary delight and Chef Hugo Reyes, a former Head Chef of the Mexican Embassy in Switzerland and the exclusive “El Dorado Royal Hotel” in the Mexican Riviera Maya the man behind the food. Hugo Reyes has composed a unique menu for Señoritas of authentic Mexican cuisine from selected regions such as Oaxaca and the Yucatan Peninsula, coupled with contemporary food trends.


The word authentic is loosely thrown around by many Australians, but unless you have travelled to Mexico, you really are not aware of authentic Mexican cuisine. Looking at the menu and reading the background of this new addition to the Melbourne cuisine circuit you can see that authentic is exactly the right word to use for this restaurant.


I am yet to try and hope that it doesn't disappoint - but when I do everyone will know about it.


Visit http://www.senoritas.com.au/about/

MY BEARDED PIGEON

Again not what you think, we love quirky company names and My Bearded Pigeon is up there with the strangest company names around.


I've fallen in love with these 'Map Pillows' available on Etsy.


You can pick from pretty much anywhere in the world, from new to vintage designs.


I particularly love the giant pillows - educational but yet so cushy zzzzzzzzzzzz (sleepy)

And lastly, my husband always says I have a fear of missing out on something.... I think they were thinking of me when they made the above pillow. Visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/mybeardedpigeon?page=4

PEACAN PIE PUPPIES

No it's not what you think, we are animals lovers at RovinRaven ;-) Peacan Pie Puppies is the most divine dog collar creators you've ever seen.


If you're like me, and I'm sure your not... and you want something different and special for the furry love of your life, then look no further. You can even request custom design for your pampered pooch!


Our gorgeous pups Coco and Lola (who are in love by the way) are being treated to collar by Peacan Pie Pups, now I'm hoping they wont think it's a toy and rip it to shreds but at least we have that 5 minutes of joy before they do ;)

Visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/pecanpiepuppies

VIVID SYDNEY 2012

Vivid Sydney is back! This time last year I was beside myself with excitement at the thought of Robert Smith and the original Cure band members reforming for a special performance at the Opera House, and this year looks to be as exciting as 2011. Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House (May 25 – June 3) is part of Vivid Sydney (May 25 – June 11), the city’s annual festival of light, music and ideas. Now in its fourth year, Vivid Sydney has become Australia’s major festival in winter and is one of five signature events on the NSW Events Calendar developed by Destination NSW on behalf of the NSW Government.


Opening the festival on May 25, Florence + The Machine will perform with the Ceremonial Orchestra in a special Concert Hall engagement. Featuring over 40 performers onstage, this performance will represent the largest incarnation of the group yet.

For me it's all about Janelle Monae! Exclusive to Sydney and making her Australian debut for two nights on 26 and 27 May, Janelle Monae & The Archandroid Orchestra will electrify the Concert Hall with her ambitious mix of R&B, funk and cinematic pop. In addition there is The Temper Trap, Shut up and Play and another 20 more acts!

And lastly - Imogen Heap has been behind some of the biggest names in the business and is an amazing artist in her own right set to perform on 29 May.... early information only visit http://www.vividsydney.com and stay tuned!!!