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Each morning in Tokyo we would rise early, grab an onigiri (or two) and set off in search of the perfect coffee. Him a flat white, me a batch, filter or cold drip.
Little Nap Coffee Stand kept popping up in the foodie blogs and has been going strong since 2011. Owned by music lover Daisuke Hamada, you'll find a great playlist and even better coffee. Grab a coffee and small bite to eat and take your goods across the road to take in all that Yoyogi Park has to offer.
Fellow coffee lovers will totally nerd out at Revolver. Holy moly, this place is mecca. You'll find a rotating menu featuring world class roasters from North America and afar, plus a gazillion ways to have it brewed and served. Make sure you pop into the store and stock up on hard to find brew equipment and gadgets
325 Cambie Street, Gastown, Vancouver
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Mon – Fri 7.30am – 6pm
Sat 9am - 6pm (Sun closed)
Common Ground is part slow-paced cafe, part indie design store, with a wellness skewed menu. Set on the steep hills in 'PoHo', this eclectic little coffee joint features upcycled furniture and has coffee loves spilling out on to the stairs enjoying some of Central's finest. Grab a coffee and enjoy people watching.
We idle way those quiet times escaping into the screen, forever scrolling our way to early RSI. Some are searching for inspiration, whilst others are the curators, who share breathtaking moments of wonder captured in that small square frame. Instagram has fast become the epicentre of fashion, design, culture and dreams.
Perth is just bursting with creative folk many of whom have become a little Insta-famous. Without these people amongst us, who else would be colouring not just our world, but our local communities and circles with their inspiration and talent.
For the past year I have been blessed to get to know, work with and become wonderful friends with Stacey Clark. Not only is Stacey a bundle of talent, but she is a pocket rocket full of laughter and all things bright. Stacey is one of those lucky few, living her dream of connecting creatives all over.
On a lovely Spring evening, Stacey Clark and Instagram maven Bec Tougas joined forces to curate Perth's first Instameet. A perfect night for the flourishing community to get together, have fun and swoon.
#perthinstameet from Ethan Ho on Vimeo.
Window styling and event curation ~ Stacey Clark Stylist
Event curation ~ Bec Tougas
Photography ~ Christine Lim
Space ~ Empire Homewares Mount Lawley
Video ~ Ethan Ho
Typography ~ Tash 'The Articulate'
Delicious gelato ~ ChiCho Gelato
Coffee times ~ Micrology Coffee Roasters
Cupcakes ~ Cakes by Laura Isabella
Cold pressed juices ~ Pure Glow Cleanse
Grown up drinks ~ Bar Pop
Here is Stacey Clark doing what makes her happy. She was invited by Empire Homewares to dress the window and boy did it look pretty!
Oh so pretty!
Kawa is one of those hidden gems that are hard to stumble upon. Luckily I had a little insider information from the finley threaded beauty behind Joveeba. Nestled by shady trees on Crown Street in Surry Hills, it is the perfect spot to start a day in Sydney.
We sat on the footpath people watching. The day unfolding in the comforting aromas of cheesy toast and coffee. Offering the usual breakfast staples with that homemade touch, it felt you stopped by a loved one's for humble eats. So quaint, so cute.
Oh I love this little coffee shop in Leederville! Maybe it is because my friend Terri works there and I get to see her little face or maybe it's the relaxed kitschy vintage feel and gorgeous little desserts and abundant tea choice. Who cares. Just visit. If this place had wifi I would never ever leave.
I met with my fellow food loving friend Foodie Cravings and aghast! we went without eating. I forgot how much I love coffee dates, less time chewing means more time for chatting. Michelle and her husband recently opened Crust Mt Lawley. Working full time, running Crust, satisfying foodie cravings and blogging .. she is one busy lady. So wonderful to hear that the pizza oven is cranking day day in day out keeping the hungry people of Highgate happy.
Special advanced and humungous thanks to Crust for donating vouchers to our Autumn Roving Dinner goodie bags.
Surprisingly finding good coffee in London is near impossible. After a little research by my friends Dave and Karina we found Milkbar's sister cafe Flat White. A teeny tiny cafe with amazing coffee and gorgeous food. Seriously Starbucks ... why would you.
I felt oh so very spesh being taken to F&G by Bridie. Its always heartwarming to know that its one of your favourite friends favoured haunts. It was one of my favourite lazy London experiences.
Greeted by the barista with an impromptu quiz "DiCaprio v Franco" we ticked and launched into debate. Majority hands down DiCaprio circa Catch Me If You Can and Gangs of New York. However Leo is like a fine wine and just gets better with age. My friend Maddy can vouch for that when she stalked him in Sydney (HA). Come to think of it pretty sure I had a crush on him when I spent my pocket money on TV Hits. And then being freaked out by him as Gilbert Grape and in the Basketball Diaries. Oh to be young.
Right in the heart of Soho, F&G is a breeding ground for friends catching up over good coffee and delicious gourmet cafe food (think Sayers). French toast crammed with cheese and ham off the bone, blimey!
