Bonjour Chez Dre!

Well I always thought my first post would have some auspicious meaning... but at the end of the day, I'm just hear to share with you the fabulous places to eat, drink, play and shop in Melbourne.  Something that hubby and I spend a fair amount of time doing.  We moved here from Auckland, New Zild... and haven't looked back.  While we will always consider Aotearoa to be home, Melbourne offers us a lifestyle we hadn't previously found.... even when living in the UK... and now we are so proud that all our friends and family want to come and visit, and share in the things we love.  So maybe you could consider this a short travel guide, something to peruse before crossing the 'dutch'.

So, onto the subject of my first post - Chez Dre... today we headed south of the River (Yarra, that is) to buy a wine rack to accommodate our ever growing collection and decided to swing by the South Melbourne markets after, then grab some lunch.  Usually we are somewhat uninspired by what is on offer... the South of the River fare tends to be a bit more upmarket, a bit more conventional, maybe even a bit more snobbish? than that north of the River.  But we spied something interesting in Chez Dre and are definitely pleased we stopped by.

One big tick for the full selection of Charlies juices and Phoenix drinks... big tick from Mr for the coffee, and another big tick to the french inspired menu of pastries, macaroons and baguettes as well as a load of other 'bigger' dishes if you are a bit hungrier.  So I definitely recommend making a stop next time you are at the market, or in need of something sweet. Bon appetit!

Some of the yummy baguettes and pastries on offer...

One of my favourites, a NZ organic lemonade that has pleasantly made its way to cafes all over Melbourne. 

Chez Dre

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