Forum Fest 2015 Melbourne

[CreamPuff63]

Oops, I need to make a phone call to DD to check whats happening with her...I'll be back shortly x

[cookie1]

I think this is the menu Wonder is speaking about. If not you can navigate around and find it.
http://redspiceqv.com/menus/69-tasting-menu

[Wonder]

Thanks Cookie, that's the one we have gone with in the past although a few of the dishes are different to what was included last time and I don't eat seafood so mine is always slightly different.  I would recommend this or the $79 one purely because they both include the pork belly dish which the restaurant is known for - I think if you Google best pork belly in Melbourne this comes up 

[Cuilidh]

So, who has arrived in Melbourne already and is melting fromt he heat??  Melbourne's weather is totally unreliable!

Wonder, I am glad you have asked them to cater for vegetarians because there is not a single vegetarian option on the $69.00 menu! 

[gertbysea]

I have arrived and  the weather is delightful. I seem to have a curvy room, maybe a corner. The hotel is as expected but we will cope. Lol!

Changing gear and out for a walk as the city empties. I know now why cookie loves this place as Haighs in in your face in the lobby. Too funny.

The Cocoon bar has a $10 cocktail daily according to the entrance sign. The Louden has improved breakfast buffet according to the sign.


Had a lovely lunch in the plane and 3 mini bottles of Grant Burge Bubbles ( well not so mini actually but it is a Three hour flight) so although not all all hungry or thirsty must go out and see what is available.

In the hour since arriving all is well. Got the Skybus into town for $18 and a free bus to hotel. Bought the bus ticket on line. Too easy.

Thought I might get. Seasick in the big smoke but this old girl ain't dead yet!

Gert by river

[gertbysea]

Oh oh first problem noted. There are no bubbles in the fridge. First port of call is a bottle shop .

Gert

[judydawn]

Hey Gert, I've been thinking of you and waiting to hear you've arrived.  What floor are you on?  Wish I was there already, we could get up to some mischief. I might be tempted by the cocktail of the day, just 1 per day though. Hang in there, we won't be much longer.

[Cuilidh]

Welcome to Melbourne, Gert.  You are probably the only one who would find today's heat 'normal'.  See you in a day or two.

[judydawn]

What's the temp over there?

[Cuilidh]

30 at the moment, Judy (6.45 pm)

[judydawn]

Great for Gert but it's not going to stay that hot is it?

[kmw]

Gert will have all the important aspects sorted out by the time we get there 😉

[Bedlam]

Welcome Gert.
I have found today quite awful, it might only be 30 but very humid. Probably to welcome you Gert.
Good news about the cocktails. See you soon.

[cookie1]

Gert I hope you found a bottle shop. There is a Dan Murphy's or BWS up at the QV building up on the first floor I think. I'm sure you will find it.
I think we may all need to do that. We used to use the Swanston as it is so central but our next visit will be back to The Grand Hyatt. That is perfect.
Enjoy tomorrow Gert and we will see you Thursday. .

[gertbysea]

Having a glass of Prosecco in the bar after some shopping and dinner locally of soft shell crab with a few chillies. Saved half for breakfast.