It's not often that I go the city, but every once in a while, when I do make the trip into the heart of Melbourne, I realise what I have been missing out on. Maybe it's the sense of hustle-and-bustle that's missing in the suburbs, or the concentration of famed cafes and restaurants in such close proximity to one another, or even just the beautiful architecture, but there's a certain something in the city atmosphere which makes a trip to the city a pleasant journey every time.
I have cousins who live in the city, and like those city-dwellers, enjoys great access to all the wonders of living in the city (unlike this poor schmuck who only gets to visit the big city sporadically, and is subject to the whims of Melbourne's public transport system.) A couple of months ago, we met for lunch at Il Gambero, an Italian restaurant that they recommended highly. I got there early, and like every foodie worth his salt, took the chance to surreptitiously google the menu for online recommendations. (If you ever eat out with me and think it's pretty impressive I know what dishes to order, it's probably only because I was fervently googling the restaurant from under the table.)
I have cousins who live in the city, and like those city-dwellers, enjoys great access to all the wonders of living in the city (unlike this poor schmuck who only gets to visit the big city sporadically, and is subject to the whims of Melbourne's public transport system.) A couple of months ago, we met for lunch at Il Gambero, an Italian restaurant that they recommended highly. I got there early, and like every foodie worth his salt, took the chance to surreptitiously google the menu for online recommendations. (If you ever eat out with me and think it's pretty impressive I know what dishes to order, it's probably only because I was fervently googling the restaurant from under the table.)
