My Aching Head » market http://myachinghead.net coffee, recipes, restaurants and wine Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:23:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Abbotsford Farmers Market tomorrow http://myachinghead.net/2010/03/abbotsford-farmers-market-tomorrow/ http://myachinghead.net/2010/03/abbotsford-farmers-market-tomorrow/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:21:42 +0000 Michael http://myachinghead.net/2010/03/abbotsford-farmers-market-tomorrow/ The monthly Abbotsford Farmers Market is on tomorrow at the Abbotsford Convent (and the Collingwood Children’s Farm). I know the produce is great (especially the dude that sells vac packed meat) and I do I find it entertaining watching all the 30 something new parent’s wearing their ultra cool colourful sneakers but it’s a bit far across town to make the trip that early. There are however a few foodie types going pretty early (around 9:30).


]]> http://myachinghead.net/2010/03/abbotsford-farmers-market-tomorrow/feed/ 0 Padre Coffee opens at the South Melbourne Market http://myachinghead.net/2010/02/padre-coffee-opens-at-the-south-melbourne-market/ http://myachinghead.net/2010/02/padre-coffee-opens-at-the-south-melbourne-market/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:03:44 +0000 Michael http://myachinghead.net/?p=653 Padre CoffeeIf it was possible, coffee in South Melbourne has just taken a step forward. East Brunswick’s Padre Coffee has opened a small store in the middle of the South Melbourne market. The fitout is spartan, polished concrete floor, a recycled timber counter and small Ikea-style stools around low tables are scattered around the store and into the market walkway. This cluttered, almost-messy feel meshes well with the hussle and bussel vibe of the market.

The tiny shop doesn’t leave you in doubt as to what the focus is. 5 Mazzer grinders, 2 Synesso’s (1 manual, 1 automatic) and a wall full of beans and coffee equipment for sale leave little room for any confusion. There is no pretense or wankery, just a shop serious about coffee.

Long Black, Padre CoffeeThe long black I had in the first week of opening was very dark and over-bitter, the follow-up latte was rich and creamy. Today’s Ethiopian Yirgacheffe latte was uncharacteristically dirty and had a lot of head but was very enjoyable. I suspect that some of the staff may be new and aren’t necessarily up to speed. It is early days and if reports of the Brunswick East Project are anything to go by the coffee will be consistently amazing very soon.

Synessos at Padre Coffee Retail wall at Padre Coffee Padre Coffee, South Melbourne Outside eating at Padre Coffee Outside tables at Padre Coffee IMGP6353 Long Black, Padre Coffee

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