A few weeks ago I went to Bar Idda, one of my favourite local restaurants to meet some friends to chat about our respective Italian holidays. As I walked into the restaurant, Lisa LaSpina (who owns the restaurant with her chef husband Alfredo) clutched my arm and asked: “Paola, are you in Australia on 4th […]Read Post ›
I love secret or little-known places. There is an excitement that comes from experiencing something that feels exclusive and special. Olivigna is one such place. It is half an hour from the centre of Melbourne and feels like a tiny bit of Italy nestled in the suburbs. I was invited to attend a cooking class […]Read Post ›
Ok, so this is not your typical blog post. It is not remotely northern Italian, though I am desperately trying to make the link so I can rave about the Melbourne restaurant Maha. And it is not just because they have an impressive selection of Arak, one of my favorite drinks, on their menu. The […]Read Post ›
After a long week at work, my husband Mark suggested we go out for dinner on Friday night. He suggested Bar Idda, a Sicilian restaurant only a few kilometers from home in East Brunswick. I was very keen to try it as we will be traveling to Sicily in September and one of the things […]Read Post ›
italy on my mind 