Forum Fest 2015 Melbourne

[fundj&e]

 i don't mind either, its the company that counts

[gertbysea]

Good point Judy. I think we can find something  even if we don't book. I am sure the restaurants are user friendly and we are good a furniture arrangement.LOL!

[trudy]

We are easy but think that going out somewhere would be a lot less work for you Chookie.

[Bedlam]

Please can we be included Thursday evening too, Evan and I.  We will fit in with whatever is decided.
Thank you

[kmw]

Not long to go now I am really looking forward to catching up with everyone and having a drink 

Chookie I have sent you a message about yum cha as I couldn't see my name there but it looks like there is another Kerry going to the Fest and presuming Kerry's friend is not me??

We fly out 6.35am Friday morning and maybe if timing is right we can join you for breakfast.  Alayna is really excited as to her its the first time she has been on a plane (that she can remember).  Count us in for dinner Friday night as well.

[achookwoman]

Kerry, my mistake.  It is you.

[djinni373]

Could I double-check the arrangements for Melbourne pls?
I fly in Friday morning and flyout Monday noon.
So I am on the list for the tramcar lunch Friday, and the cooking class, and dinner (I think) on Saturday.
I am going to be at a conference in Victor Harbor SA the week before Melbourne so I am trying to make sure I am organised before I go!
Have I missed anything? Apologies for being so disorganised. Will fill you in when I see you!
Thank you so much to all the lovelies involved in organising!
Gaylexx

[Cuilidh]

Hi Gayle - The tramcar restaurant is on Sunday lunchtime, not Friday.

[Wonder]

Have there been any plans made for dinner on the Friday and Saturday night yet?

[cookie1]

I THINK Saturday night there may be Wonder. I don't think so for Friday night. Do you have any suggestions?

[Cuilidh]

If anyone is interested I know a really good Indian restaurant, it's on a tram line, not far from the hotel, but out of the free zone.  If there is any interest I would be happy to make arrangements but would need to know fairly soon so that I can book.  I assume it would be for Friday night.  I don't know what, if anything, is arranged for Saturday night.

[Bedlam]

We love Indian, Marina.  As has been mentioned before its all about the company and seeing all again.

[achookwoman]

The hotel where we are staying had offered to do dinner on Sat night $44 for 2 courses.  It hasn't been followed up. I am too busy to look into it.
Marina, Indian sounds good.

[Wonder]

Cookie, weve been focussing more on out of city restaurants at the moment but a few of our favourites are Longrain, Cumulis Inc, Chin Chin, Red Spice Road, Hellinic Republic and Blue Bonnet BBQ.  Of these I think Red Spice Road is the best for a big group and best value for money (not cheap though, more reasonable), there are lots of sharing type plates and large communal tables, there are also two locations within the city centre easy walking distance to the hotel although we would need to book fairly quickly. They are  "famous" for their sticky pork belly dish which I'm sure I would overdose on if I lived closer.

I'm also happy to organise a dinner there if people are interested. It really depends what cuisine people are interested in.

[gertbysea]

Sold Wonder. Sounds Red Spice Road would have something for everyone. Haven't eaten in a decent restaurant since I moved to Cairns. They mainly cater for the tourist trade up here and are not interested in the repeat business of the locals and they charge Melbourne prices anyway.

Gert