Curious Kate
Stroke the Beast
Week two - April 9, 2010
Food
Hutong Dumpling Bar
Hutong Dumpling Bar is recognised for serving the best dumplings in town. There is no shortage of choice, whether you're into meat, seafood or vegetables, there's a delicious dumpling waiting for you. Including their specialty; a dumpling that contains mince pork and a tasty sample of soup that is quite a delightful experience when it explodes in your mouth.
They also offer a large variety of Asian style noodles, vegetables and sides.Locations: 14-16 Market Lane, Melbourne &
162 Commercial Rd, Prahran
Watch
Sexy Beast
Sir Ben Kingsley delivers a brilliant performance in this British heist film. Don (Kingsley) wants Gal (Ray Winstone) to return from retirement to join in on a major robbery and in his own bizarre way he makes it nearly impossible to say no.
This film rises above others of its kind, thanks to its performances.
Go
A Tale of 2 Cities - Melbourne + NYC
Bec +Leah first met when they were 8 years old and bonded over a shared fashion love of desert boots and bubble gum jeans. Now in their 30's and living 16,664 km (10,355 miles) apart they decided to find a way to share, showcase and discuss their favourite places, looks, things! Thus A Tale of 2 Cities was born. They aim to take you into the guts and bones of their cities and discover their hidden gems.
Shop
A Shop Called Milton
Amy & Jess have opened the doors of A Shop Called Milton in Greville Street, Prahran. It's currently their studio Mon- Thurs, & open to retail Fri-Sun.
They stock their own ranges; leather satchels & accessories with location prints, such as the Nylex clock, Botanical Gardens, Melbourne City print, Skipping Girl & St Kilda. Screen-printed textiles including homewares & tabletop items & custom made shoes.
Other stock: Oska Truffaux Panama Hats, Karen Ho ceramics, Heidi Romano Photography prints, & Belinda Kemp graphic design pieces.
The focus is high-end quality products from a Melbourne network in a space that supports the artist, designer & craftsperson, through curated & gallery quality presentation.
Where: 153 Greville Street, Prahran
Ph: 03 9529 5649
Open: Fri & Sat: 11am - 6pm, Sunday 12pm - 4pm
Saturdays = Flower Day, so grab a posie!
Open by appointment Mon-Thurs or visit their online store 24/7!Intimate exhibition space at rear of the store, available to emerging artists & craftspeople on a monthly basis.
Read
The Mother of Rock: The Lillian Roxon Story
Author Robert Milliken has written the interesting life story of Lillian Roxon, the first Australian female overseas correspondent and the first Australian journalist to establish a high profile in America. Having moved to New York in 1959 Lillian established herself as the queen of the New York rock scene. Not only does the book (drawing on her personal papers and extensive interviews with those who knew her) cover her association with the famous of that era including Germaine Greer, David Bowie & Linda Eastman but also how she experienced a cultural revolution that celebrated youth, sexual freedom, women's lib and rock & roll.
The book also contains Roxon's own writing, including extracts from her Rock Encyclopedia.
Listen
The Demon Parade
The Demon Parade are a Melbourne based five piece rock band that are on the up and up. They are hot off the heels of an Australian tour supporting American neo-psychedelic rock band The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
Check out The Demon Parade live at Ding Dong Lounge, 8pm April 25.
After Dark
The Strokes Live
The Strokes, for those of you who don't know, are an American rock band formed in 1998 in New York City. They rose to fame in the early 2000s as leaders in the garage rock revival. They have released three studio albums; the last of these was in 2006. A rumoured fourth album is due out in September.
They are touring in July so don't miss the chance to see them live!When: 7.30pm July 30
Location: Festival Hall, West Melbourne
This weeks poll
Where would you rather be?
- 40%Melbourne
- 25%New York
- 35%Both!