I know what I'll be doing next Monday. Drinking bucket loads of coffee at Market Lane. On March 28th, Toshi and Masa will be running Market Lane Coffee to generate some much needed donations for the earthquake and tsunami victims of Japan. If you are free anytime during Monday, and would like an epic cup of coffee goodness while helping out with the charity, please come along to Market Lane. 
See link Cup of Relief

We all went to the Microbrewers Showcase at Fed Square last night which focused on Victorian craft beers. I really loved the Hawthorn beers, could definitely drink those on a regular basis. The pilsner tasted like it was made from a golden ray of sunshine.  

Also enjoyed Mornington Peninsula Brewery and Toorborac Brewery which I hadn't tried before. Watch this space for our own special craft beer menu coming soon. 

The final day for us at the Broadsheet pop up cafe part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. Our handmade porcelain cups(samples) were well received. I've been umm'ing and arr'ing over these for some time and have been pretty busy and not made a decision on what to do with pattern and sizes but I know now! I'll be getting in contact with the maker this week and placing an order. 

Beautifully hand crafted and durable. We will use them for our pour overs and also to sell on. Single cups or a pack of six. (Thanks Bridget of Seven Seeds for the suggestions. Agreed)

Bowen (7 seeds) dropped in fresh back from participating at Coffee Common at TED and showed us a photo of how much weight he gained in America from just being there for 2 weeks. 

From left Pip 'Lionel Messi', Callum, Nellie & a slimmer Bowen. Man that Hawthorn Pale Ale was delicious and it's also imported... all the way from Hawthorn!

And can I just say what an awesome job Reggy did from Proud Mary's and watch-this-space-jewellery-maker of managing the joint (along with Dave.) The shops on Crossley St will miss her for sure. 

Dead Man Espresso at the Broadsheet pop up cafe today as part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. We will be there again next Saturday. Market Lane are on tomorrow. 

Veg Out farmers Market today. Really interesting crunchy juicy bite these organic nashi pears. Great on their own or as a juice. Bought a box to use in cafe. The owner used to own a cafe, you may have heard of it, the Galleon, before selling up and buying a farm. Well done on the produce. Thanks for dropping of the box.

 Getting ready for the Broadsheet cafe which opens today. Have a look at the link to see who's on when. Me and Callum kicked off the day by heading over to Seven Seeds for a cupping session of which one of the coffees was the revived Dead Man blend, which we will use this Sunday at the pop up. A blend of Sulawesi Toarco and Kenya Kiangombe. Also on the table was Seven Seeds blend El Guido, the blend for today. Reckon Callum was looking a bit worse for wear,"another coffee Callum?"

Last night was the opening party where hoards of people were milling in Crossley St(busted Nellie) It was great to see all involved having a good time. You can also pick up our tasty house made jams from the pop up cafe.