Botannical in Melbourne, Australia

This is my first blog for 2011.  I visited Australia for Christmas and New Year.  First stop was Melbourne. Some of my family stayed in South Yarra and the other half stayed in Armadale.  Both are great food destinations.  One of my favorite restaurant/cafe was Botannical. Excellent breakfasts, lunches and dinners.  They also have a very happening bar and outdoor area for after work drinks.

Another day I went to the Vietnamese area of Melbourne, Richmond. Victoria St is one Vietnamese restaurant after another.  My reason for visiting was: I had read an article in the Australian Gourmet about David Chang's (Owner of Momofuku in New York) favorite Pho.   We went to Chu The, Traditional Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup.  264 Victoria St, Richmond. 3121.  The chicken soup was fantastic, I would highly recommend it.