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Family Fun-day at Red Spice Road

March 28 2019 By melbournemamma Leave a Comment

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Lunch with the kids has never tasted or looked SO GOOD! thanks to Family Fun-day at Red Spice Road.

Red Spice Road have dedicated a day for little ones every Saturday and they’re bringing back the fun (and reducing the stress) of a family outing with a special kids menu, a uniquely Red Spice colouring-in poster, face-painting from Jesstar Play Magick, and kids board games.

My little guy (although I should probably stop calling him that now that’s he is 9) and I were recently invited to Red Spice Road so we could join the fun and we had such a good time.

It’s a great opportunity for kids to have a fun and tasty day with Red Spice Road team; and one that the big kids will actually enjoy too!

First off, I have a confession to make – I’ve never actually been to Red Spice Road before #embarrassing, but it has been on my “must visit” list for so long, so I was thrilled to be invited along. I’m kicking myself now for not going sooner because the food was AHHH-MAZING!!!

The kids lunch is $15 and they can choose between Fish & Chips, Chicken Schnitzel with Asian Slaw Salad, Chargrilled Vegetable Salad with Sesame Dressing (vegan) or Mini Meatballs with Homemade Tomato Sauce. Lunch also includes soft drink and ice cream.

kids lunch at red spice road

My son choose the chicken schnitzel for his lunch, but then sweet talked me in to ordering Red Spice Road’s signature Pork Belly dish and the Prawn Pad Thai (as part of my tasting menu), so he could try those as well. Somehow he even managed to squeeze in some freshly made icecream too. All were given an enthusiastic two thumbs up.

I couldn’t decide what appealed to me most, so I went with the Lunch Tasting Menu, which included serves of some of their most popular dishes. Red Spice Road can cater for all dietary needs, so they were easily able to substitute some of the dishes on the tasting menu to suit my vegetarian requirements.

I indulged in a vegetable curry (pretty much the yummiest curry I’ve EVER tasted), the most delicious tofu san choy bau (this dish was soooooo yummy – I’m sure even carnivores would like this one). For dessert I had Coconut Water Tapioca with Passionfruit Cream, Peanut Praline, Caramel Popcorn and Lychee Sorbet – OH. MY. YUMMY!!!

There are a stack of boardgames to keep everyone entertained (I’d forgotten how much fun Guess Who? can be – even when you lose), as well as facepainting and balloon creations.

My son was rather impressed with his arm “tattoo” and couldn’t wait to show it off for the rest of the day.

Family fun-day runs every Saturday from 12pm-3pm. Bookings are essential. For more info visit www.redspiceroad.com.

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Sugar Republic – Melbourne Dessert Museum

June 22 2018 By melbournemamma 1 Comment

sugar republic neon lights

I had a super sweet birthday treat earlier in the week when I popped in for sneak peek at Sugar Republic – Melbourne’s very own dessert museum.

Located in Fitzroy, the museum is a celebration of desserts, baking, lollies and all things sweet and it opens today for a limited time only.

sugar republic melbourne

Once your inside the museum, relive your childhood as you journey through 12 delicious sensory rooms as you climb a sherbert rainbow, splash about in a massive gum ball pit and make yourself a yummy soft serve ice cream with ALL the sprinkles.

Sugar Republic is a truly unique experience for adults and kids alike and it’s only open for a very short time so don’t miss out!

sugar republic melbourne museum

Where: MacRobertson’s Factory, 379 Smith St, Fitzroy

When: Opens Friday 22 June  for 8 weeks only. Open Monday – Sunday (closed Wednesdays). Entry 10am – 5pm.

Cost:  Adults $35, Children (aged 3-16) $25, includes free lollies, treats and ice cream. Children age 2 and under – free entry.

Getting There: #86 Tram stop 20 (Rose St/Smith St). Limited parking on Smith St.

Please buy your ticket in advance as there are no tickets available on the door. Allow 1-1.5 hours to enjoy your sweet experience.

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Frocktober High Tea – The Austen Tea Room

October 10 2017 By melbournemamma Leave a Comment

 

Throw on your favourite frock and come along to my Frocktober High Tea at the Austen Tea Room in Essendon on Tuesday, 31 October 2017 and help raise much needed funds for cancer research.

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Thank you Biggest Morning Tea Supporters

May 25 2016 By melbournemamma Leave a Comment

I’m so excited to be joining forces with Kate from Meetoo to host a fundraiser high tea this Friday as part of the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea.

 

The event would not be possible without the support of some FABULOUS local businesses who have donated amazing prizes for us to raffle on the day!

 

At the high tea, set in the delightful Brunswick Tea Room, we will be running a raffle – we hope all our guests will buy loads of tickets as 100% of the money raised in the raffle will go directly to the Cancer Council.

 

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Join me for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

May 17 2016 By melbournemamma Leave a Comment

To celebrate Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, you and your friends are invited to join myself and Meetoo for a High Tea to raise money for the Cancer Council!

When: Friday 27 May, 11.00am – 1.00pm

Where: Brunswick Tea Rooms, 558 Sydney Rd BRUNSWICK

Cost: $45 ( includes high tea). Book tickets here (please note this is a chance to enjoy some kid free time as the venue is intimate)

Raffle: We’ve also got some AMAZING raffle prizes up for grabs on the day

 

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