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[couldnthaveknow]

flying down to Melb during the Easter break, staying at Rendezvous Grand Hotel on Flinders st, only the 2nd time in Melbourne in my life....

Any recommendations for breakie, lunch and dinner? preferably within walking distance in the conservative business dress.

mate I must recommend bistro vue. This is where vue du monde used to be

I think 1 chef hat, but great place. My fav is the lamb shoulder, but the must have is tarte tartan

Their sommelier is great but just keep in mind most of their wine is french so a bottle easily runs 250-300

Dinner for two with dessert and so on is just a tad over 100, so very good value

 

[Liber]

Can anyone comment on C&J 348 last fitting? I'm looking to get a pair of Tetbury's and there's conflicting reports of whether to size down half a size, or go down one full size. My foot is quite narrow and long, and I was thinking of only going down half a size, but I'm worried if I don't get this right, my foot will be flopping around.

 

[thebrownman]

Toby, how do you find the bottom of your waistcoat thang? What has put me off it in pictures is that it isn't "flat" at the bottom like a conventional cardigan. I've seen the alternatives, but I don't have that kind of coin for thangs..

 

[DartagnanRed]

Can anyone comment on C&J 348 last fitting? I'm looking to get a pair of Tetbury's and there's conflicting reports of whether to size down half a size, or go down one full size. My foot is quite narrow and long, and I was thinking of only going down half a size, but I'm worried if I don't get this right, my foot will be flopping around.

I just bought a pair of Hallams on the 348 and I was my normal size...

 

[tobiasj]



Toby, how do you find the bottom of your waistcoat thang? What has put me off it in pictures is that it isn't "flat" at the bottom like a conventional cardigan. I've seen the alternatives, but I don't have that kind of coin for thangs..

Didn't even think about it tbh, but now that you mention it, I prefer it shaped rather than flat. Little peekaboo of tie-tip and belt buckle adds interest imo.

 

[California Dreamer]



mate I must recommend bistro vue. This is where vue du monde used to be 

I think 1 chef hat, but great place. My fav is the lamb shoulder, but the must have is tarte tartan

Their sommelier is great but just keep in mind most of their wine is french so a bottle easily runs 250-300 

Dinner for two with dessert and so on is just a tad over 100, so very good value 

Tick to this.

During the daytime, there is a fantastic cake shop just up Lt Collins from Bistro Vue called Le Petit Gateau.

 

[Arch3r]

Can anyone comment on C&J 348 last fitting? I'm looking to get a pair of Tetbury's and there's conflicting reports of whether to size down half a size, or go down one full size. My foot is quite narrow and long, and I was thinking of only going down half a size, but I'm worried if I don't get this right, my foot will be flopping around.

I just bought a pair of Hallams on the 348 and I was my normal size...

Same 348 usual size, in fact they are one of the best fitting shoes I've owned.

 

[Journeyman]



Can anyone comment on C&J 348 last fitting? I'm looking to get a pair of Tetbury's and there's conflicting reports of whether to size down half a size, or go down one full size. My foot is quite narrow and long, and I was thinking of only going down half a size, but I'm worried if I don't get this right, my foot will be flopping around.

I usually take a UK9 and I took a UK9 in the 348 last. I wouldn't go down a size or even half a size.

[Of course, if we're talking US size -v- UK size, then yes, you'd typically go down a size as UK9 = US10 in most measurements.]

 

[Gerry Nelson]

Can anyone comment on C&J 348 last fitting? I'm looking to get a pair of Tetbury's and there's conflicting reports of whether to size down half a size, or go down one full size. My foot is quite narrow and long, and I was thinking of only going down half a size, but I'm worried if I don't get this right, my foot will be flopping around.

The 348 is one of the narrower C&J lasts in my experience so I would stick with your usual size. Nowhere close by that you can try a pair on?

 

[Liber]



The 348 is one of the narrower C&J lasts in my experience so I would stick with your usual size. Nowhere close by that you can try a pair on?

The Tetbury seems to be slightly elongated as compared to a normal lace up shoe in the 348, hence why everyone's recommendations on sizing down.

Unfortunately not able to try any on, I'm located in Darwin, NT, and the only shoes available here are RM Williams and thongs/crocs so I'm playing the internet-guess-your-size game. Fairly confident on sizing down half and the boots fitting well, once I place the order and receive, I'll update!

 

[TimelessMan]

Hi all,

I was fortunate to interview Nick Scott; Editor-In-Chief of The Rake, earlier this week and I've just posted up the transcript.
I personally got a lot out of it and it's great to see it's continuing to grow so well.

Link is here for anyone who'd like to see what he has to say: http://www.timelessman.com.au/profiles/interview-nick-scott-editor-chief-the-rake-magazine/

Andrew.

 

[wurger]

thanks, couldnthaveknow, and Romp, more places added!, there will be 2 breakies, 3 lunches and 3 dinners!

 

[Petepan]



MFK Absolue Pour le Matin is  a nice citrus scent with a playful side, very far from disinfectant and more longevity than most citrus scents.  Another would be MFK aqua universalis Forte would be another one to look at.  A popular one and one you could readily sample around oz would be Guerlain L'instant pour homme (non extreme version) a citrus scent with a cacao dry down, the dry of which is particularly nice in the cooler weather. 

The MFKs are really pricey though.

Guerlain at DJ offering a good deal on L Instant PH, for $113 and you get a gift pack of ladies skin care valued at $115 for your other half.

If specifically lemon that you are after, I recently tried L Occitane Lemon Verbena and it is pretty good, although it probably wont last too long on skin.

Chanel Pour Monsieur or Dior Eau Sauvage EDT are also workable at a decent price, without letting yourself descend into the addictive madness of niche perfumery.

 

[Coxsackie]

Rockin' the autumn colours today in that Melbourne.

 

[lachyzee]

So I bought a brand new Corby trouser press today off Gumtree today...

Kinda cool that it doubles as a valet for the next day too. I'll wall mount it eventually.

Will come in most handy for cotton trousers I think, it annoys me that they lose their creases so easily.