Exhibition: Art of the table

Ale was once the customary beverage for English breakfasts up until the late 18th century, as water was polluted and considered undrinkable. This is just one of the paradigm shifts in eating patterns explored in the temporary exhibition, ‘Art of the table’ at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). Through a beautiful selection of decorative…

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Valentines dinner at The Panama Dining Room, Melbourne

It was so quiet climbing the flight of stairs that for a moment, I thought we had gone to the wrong place or possibly – heading towards an obscure club. Almost fooling everyone by its practically sound-proof doors, Panama packs a lively atmosphere but not too noisy as to detract from the occasion. As the…

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