This was definitely the most exciting restaurant I’ve been to in ages, Sydney or Melbourne. Or anywhere for that matter! The décor is amazing, picture you typical underground steakhouse complete with pictures of cows and dim lighting.

I was so lucky today because my good Maxus friend Justine has invited me to lunch with one of her suppliers so that I can meet new people.  When we arrive I’m introduced to the 3 strangers from the sales team of a partner digital agency but I remind myself that this has to be the norm for me now and to my delight, I immediately feel comfortable. One of the guys is your typical media salesmen, chatty and very easy to get along with. The other guy is very down to earth and both are happily married which let’s be honest, always takes the pressure off. The girl with them is actually down from Sydney for the day and is fresh off the boat from the UK, admitting that she’s joined the rest of her country folk in Bondi.

Justine Mills & Daisy the Cow

This is exactly the sort of lunch I was hoping for with strangers in Melbourne.  For someone like me who relaxes after a glass of wine I was happy when we ordered a bottle of wine – BUT it was definitely not one of those ‘loose’ type lunches I’m used to.  The conversation just flowed and throughout the whole meal I genuinely enjoyed myself.

The food itself was AMAZING! Ironically out of the starters, the one I loved the most was the complimentary cheese pull apart with Burgundy butter which sounds simple but was far from it. For a main I had a Coffee Smoked Wagu Fillet Mignon and I’ve never had anything like it.

During the service someone mentioned to the waiter that they’d heard of the renowned crispy pork crackling and was disappointed that it was no longer on the menu.  Ten minutes later the chef came over with a serve of the crackling with the disclaimer that he didn’t have much time to make it. The restaurant is newish and underneath our office which they’re aware of so they are looking to impress – but that was over and above.  We sit and chat for almost 4 hours, only going through two bottles of wine between 5 of us, and leave when we realise we’ve been in there alone for far too long. To be honest, I could have stayed for another 5 hours.

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