Clifton Hill, Northcote, Thornbury, Fairfield and Alphington (the inner north)

May 12, 2012Our friend Mike seems to have a minor obsession with Mixed Business - we've breakfasted there with him many more times than without him. On our most recent visit we arrived early, around 7:30, and had no problems grabbing a table inside.After a large and rich dinner the night before, Michael thought it wise to order porridge ($9) - this one comes topped with baked rhubarb, cinnamon pear, honey yoghurt and toasted almonds. While Michael liked it and knew it to be a good choice, he was feeling order envy for Jo's potato rosti. He really is a savoury breakfast lover at heart.... read more

Sadly I missed this n mark. gig, I hope he plays in Northcote again soon…

Filed under: cinerama, hi-fi, northcote

We had a wonderful feast as usual at our May Working Bee, and managed to get some weeding done as well as eating.Ros's bathub got filled with dirt and is now awaiting the planting of some potatoes, and we discovered a lovely array of fungi growing.... read more

I love paper. Ripped, rumpled, coloured, folded, whatever. This dreamboat may be torn, but the waves it sails are truly beautiful.  Pasteup by The Doctor.

Filed under: dee-lites, letter-riffic, love your work, northcote

Click on the symbol between HD and Vimeo to see the video in fullscreen.Melbourne City Rooftop Honey from Milk Bar Mag on Vimeo.

Today was a gathering of old and new friends. Hellos and goodbyes, stories, unexpected presents, and so much more.  My face hurts from laughing, and my arms have held many beautiful people. The  giant perigee moon and bats flying low overhead just added to the magic.  Now, the house is quiet, and I’m thinking about sleep. Goodnight Northcote…

Filed under: dee-lites, northcote

If you fancy experimental music with a tropical edge, why not check out KewtiKewti? Wednesdays in May at Bar 303…I’m loving their track Abyssinia so much right now…

Filed under: hi-fi, northcote

Made'n'Thornbury MarketThere's lots of things to do and see this Saturday in Melbourne 

Thanks to David at Merri Action Group,  I’ve seen footage of the last cable tram on the northside. Enjoy this trip from Northcote into the CBD, via Clifton Hill and Fitzroy. All in fabulous 1940s style…

There are two films here. Home movie footage from 1940, and US Army from 1942. Now joined together as visuals for the Warpigs song Northern Tram.

Filed under: 56 cruisette, cinerama, clifton hill, dee-lites, fitzroy, melbourne, northcote ... read more

206 High St, Northcote - Ph: (03) 9482 2246

Breakfast Served All Day

Northcote has an abundance of great breakfast places, but none have the ambiance and friendly staff found at Penny Farthing Espresso. Miss V.Lante took me to Penny Farthing Espresso because she loves it so much she had been there four days in a row, considering she doesn’t live in Northcote that is quite some commitment to a breakfast venue. I am even going to suggest they are the ... read more