Dog's Life Jan/Feb Issue

Hunky Dory ~ South Melbourne

252 Clarendon St

South Melbourne, VIC 

Ph. (03) 9696 4025

After visiting the Bank St Twilight Markets, we decided on a meal at Hunky Dory in South Melbourne. It was a great choice! We grabbed an outside bench table, and were greeted by a dog-loving waiter. There was a Fox (FM) party going on across the road, so there were tunes blasting from the rooftop and lots of passers-by. 

Hunky Dory is on busy Clarendon St, so that may be something to consider if your dogs don't like road noise. It was a relaxing, welcoming ambience when we went though, and the dogs were happy to be there, chilling out on a warm night.

We had heard a lot about this 'Fish'n'Chip' shop, but were blown away by the quality of service and food we received. The photos really speak for themselves. We will definitely return, to try out more of the menu and hopefully gatecrash another Fox party from afar ;)

Salt 'n' Pepper Calamari

 Grilled Flavours from Around the World 'The Asian' 

Seddon Deadly Sins ~ Seddon

148 Victoria Street

Seddon 3011

(03) 9689 3092

Forgive me Father, for I have sinned.

Yes, in the form of buttermilk pancakes with white chocolate, mascarpone, macadamia ganache and strawberries. My sweet tooth veritably satisfied!

We are guilty as sin of trying other pancake specials here as well.....the special below featured grilled pineapple and was like Tropical North Queensland on a plate! Divine! In a devilish kind of way!

For those more savoury inclined, the Eggs Florentine came with a few extras today. 

Is that sausage for me?!

This was a feature on the infamous specials board at Seddon Deadly Sins. I’m not sure of the last time I ordered off the real menu (which might I add,  the menus are contained within random covers of Golden Books).

Another form of sin ~ not blogging prior to now, about this breakfast ‘institution’ in the heart of Seddon. Some places you just want to keep to yourself you know? But we couldn’t keep this one under wraps any longer. We are prepared to share the love, and wait in future for one of the exclusive front tables, if it means other dog lovers on the Westside get their pooches out and about with them ;)

I love going out for brunch!

Just a few shops up you will find Dog Diversity. We quickly dropped in here to get some doggy treats. The girls had yoghurt and carob tarts so we all gorged on sweets together.

 For more information about Dog Diversity, please visit our post via the link below:

http://gypsyju.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/dog-diversity-seddon.html

Back to Seddon Deadly Sins, this café dares to be different. A memorable meal was on Mother’s Day this year. They served an ‘Elvis Breakfast’ with French toast, peanut butter, banana and I’m sure a trillion other elements which I have long forgotten. But I will never forget trying to finish that meal! It was huge! No wonder Elvis stacked it on!

Speaking of weight, the girls visited the vet on Monday and were given double thumbs up for their ‘weigh in’. How is it, that us humans pile on the weight over winter, yet the pugs have trimmed down?! Is that fair?! Truthfully, they were put on portion control and follow a strict diet away from the café treats. Their daily exercise has also kept them trim and terrific. It is really important we keep their weight down for health reasons. I am so proud of them looking so fit and healthy.

Today, we were all definitely Sinners. It was worth every calorie!

 

The Pint of Milk ~ Newport

 19 North Rd

Newport 3015

ph.  (03) 9391 6641

This photo courtesy of www.thepintofmilk.com.au

Gypsy showing Poppet the ropes. 

 Gypsy took her sister Poppet on her first cafe date today. Poppet is fast learning cafe etiquette and how much fun a visit to the park is!

The Pint of Milk in Newport is one of our favourites, as we can combine a visit to Newport Park just across the road. The Pint of Milk has lovely bench tables out the front, where we grabbed a quick coffee in the beautiful sunshine. 

We also enjoyed the most delightful cakes (blackberry and frangipane tart and orange and poppyseed cake).  The ricotta hotcakes with peanut butter parfait, grilled banana and walnut brittle are also highly recommended. They are amazingly wicked! 

Walking in Newport Park ;-) 

How cute are they?! 

People watching in Newport Park ;-)

This link will take you straight to the pint of milk's menu. Don't visit hungry ~ the foodie photos are soooo good!

http://www.thepintofmilk.com.au/menu.html

Enjoy your visit! Don't forget to take your pup(s) with you! They will love it! ;-)