The origin of Galentine’s Day
The term Galantines Day to no surprise originated from the mouth of a woman, but the best part is that it was a fictional character from Parks and Recreation, Leslie Knope. As a character, she is known for her ambition to become the first female president, and we love that. “Every February 13, my lady […]
Gifts for Valentine’s Day that aren’t Flowers or Chocolate
For her A Wine subscriptionDoes your girl love a mid-week vino or 5? Chances are she might already have one of these then. BUT, if she doesn’t then what a perfect way to say I love you then by supporting her love for wine. Dinner at her fave placeWine and dine her baby. Our three-course […]
DIY Boozy Christmas Bon Bons
Take your Bon Bons to the next level this year with our boozy take on a Christmas Cracker. These crackers are guaranteed to bring better entertainment than a typical bad Aussie joke or plastic toy. Did someone say Merry GINmas? There will be two ways you can create these boozy bonbons, one with a kit and the […]
Christmas Cocktail Recipe
Hosting Christmas this year? Wow your guests with the perfect Aussie Christmas cocktail. Ingredients For Candy Cane Infused Vodka: 1 cup Vodka ½ cup Vanilla Vodka 6 Candy Canes For Candy Cane Cocktail: 90mls Candy Cane Vodka 60ml ounces Crème de Cacao Dash Angostura Bitters Mini Candy Canes Method To infuse the Candy Cane Vodka: Pour plain vodka and vanilla vodka […]
Work Christmas Party do’s and don’ts
As the Christmas party season rolls around, we find our social calendars filling up fast. You might be new to your role or never attended a Christmas party before so let us highlight our major do’s and don’ts. Do’s: Attend. Try and make sure you put in the effort to show up, spending time with […]
11 Personality Types – Who is in your office?
Back to the office and back to KK (Kris Kringle). Yep, it’s that time of year again… Secret Santa is about to make his annual appearance! We tend to think that Kris Kringle is awkward enough already, but don’t forget that you have most likely been working solo for the last couple of years and […]
Best picnic spots in Melbourne
Picnic season is back!! As Melbourne navigates yet another year of lockdowns, we find ourselves longing for a picnic in the park with our friends. We are dusting off last year’s picnic blankets and we are ready to have a sip and snack. Don’t forget to come pick up your Left Bank Melbourne picnic pack […]
How to spend Father’s Day in lockdown
Whilst our Father’s Day plans have yet again been affected by the Melbourne lockdown, there is still time to make the weekend special for all of the dads, grandads and father figures in your life. Whether you’re living with your dad or not there are so many ways to make him feel special! To do:Host […]
Truffle Melbourne Festival
Left Bank Melbourne once again appeared at the Truffle Melbourne Festival last weekend (10 & 11 July) at Queen Victoria Market. The weekend affair was nothing short of amazing, with amazing truffle foods to taste, fresh truffles to buy, truffle infused cocktails to try and mock truffle hunts to watch. We served up some of […]
The beginning of bottomless brunch
Brunch, the perfect combination of breakfast and lunch, consumed later in the day, often with an alcoholic beverage. The term brunch originated over 100 years ago by Guy Beringer who wrote an essay called ‘Brunch: A Plea’… Not much has changed since then as we find ourselves pleaing for any reason to brunch these days, but […]