Koskela Studio

When I went to Kitchen By Mike, I took a quick walk around Koskela Studio and I found pretty amazing pieces and quirky furnitures, for adult and kids. 

Here you can find from stove, gardening needs to sofas and art pieces. 

When I was at the entrance of the studio, I could see these black and neon hands around, I thought they were a walking guide for you to walk on to your right first (which was weird because it's suppose to be feet, right?), and then I found out that that are for a charity called Wall Of Hands. You can donate and but a hand (the Sticker) for $5 and then you can stick it on the wall below, with the other donated hands. Or you can check out their website here. 

Wall of hands 2012

Wall of hands 2012

Pots, pans, bowls, chopping wood anyone?

Gotta love the bright colours!

One of the piece.

Neon furniture and decor.

I want all these bird cages ceiling lamp by Bye Bye Birdy

Kids have need too!

 Here you can find some classic toys that some kids nowadays won't even know exist. Spot the wooden Wombat!

Koskela Studio do adjust furnitures according to your need and space available. 

String necklace

Do you feel like cleaning or gardening?

Zpagetti

 Zpagetti yarn made from offcuts of new fashion garments. It is easy for a quick crochet and knitting. I bought a couple of these, so watch my blog, there will be some DIYs coming soon.

Some wooden forms I found under the display table. Sneaky!

Gardening?

So that was a quick cover for Koskela Studio, check out my picture for Kitchen By Mike right before this post.

Until next time,



Tania xx

Kitchen By Mike

Welcome!

Last week, I was able to get together with Alicia for a quick lunch (Check out her blog here). We decided to go to Kitchen by Mike which was very close to Alicia's workplace. Kitchen by Mike doesn't have any sign outside or anything for that matter. Once you get into dunning ave, the entrance is somewhere in the middle of grey-painted never-ending wall. 

Usually, this garage door will open and you can have an overview of the Kitchen and Koskela Studio (Read about this in my other post) but not today I suppose. 

Up the lil' stairs, you will spot this outdoor dining area with mixture of wood, plastic and metal furniture. This looks uncoordinated, but I call it 'organised mess'.

Plant pot for cutlery holder? Why not.

Used tomato cans. 

Antler Bell.

On the right is the entrance to Koskela Studio

I gotta say, I love high ceiling. 

This makes you wanna jump and dance. 

No, seriously. The high ceiling makes you breath better and exercise your eyesight. 

I love the idea of using this warehouse as is, a lil' bit of dirt here and there. Don't get me wrong the kitchen's quite clean inside and out. 

Crowded!

The menu changes everyday, as they use the freshest ingredients that are in season. If you want to find out what they have on the day, go to their facebook page and like it. 

They would constantly cook the food, so whenever you are there, you'll get your food. They serve pretty quickly, so don't worry if you see a long line. 

This brings back memory when you were lining up in your canteen and looking through what they have for the day (which definitely will increase your starving meter!)

$12 a loaf

If you don't want to buy a whole loaf, you can add a couple of slice to your order. 

Crispy Pork belly with chutney for $11.00 a piece

Hmmm, look at the juice dripping down. I just. got. to. zoomed. it. in. 

Feel like a glass of wine? or a bottle? 

At first we didn't realised what this means. Seconds later, we did a long AAAHHHs. Anyone get it?

I had (below): Wood fired okra, chickpeas, mint, hazelnuts and labna salad + Iceberg jalapenos smothered with tamarind dressing + Lemon and Barley juice.

Alicia had (top): Green bean, fig, hazelnut and feta salad + Pumpkin, cumin onion, and persian feta tartine on sourdough toast. 

So, that's it! Don't forget to check out my Koskela Studio post right after this. :D

Until next time,


Tania xx

N2 Extreme Gelato Chinatown

N2 Extreme Gelato.

Last weekend, I decided to give it a try, I've been hearing about N2 Extreme Gelato from every possible directions of sounds. Basically, this gelato's made by fresh ingredients mixed with liquid nitrogen, thus the name 'N2'. With the only shop who has grass carpet on a paved floor, (sometimes a huge line), this shop was pretty easy to spot. Follow their tumblr here.

Never seen conical flasks and electric mixer in one place before.

 The first few minutes being inside, I could hear several OOHs and AAHs made by kids or even other adults which makes me even more excited to absorb everything that's happening around me. In the display fridge, they neatly present impressive rows of conical flask filled with different flavour-gelato mixtures. They displayed all the scientific decor around the shop, from a huge tank filled with liquid nitrogen (far right, above picture), molecules hanger, to a cage filled with old clocks, glass containers (below). 

 

2 Scoops? Pffts, you don't need it.

The price of one cup of gelato is $6. They're confident that we don't need a second scoop. I wondered why. Truth to be told, they were generous, 1 portion is more than enough to consume in one go. (and I say this very lightly, to gelato-freak-lover out there ;p). 

Menu time!

This is the best side of the store, the menu! Every week they have different flavour and different drawings on the blackboard. Keep an eye on their tumblr website for the quickest update on flavours.

It's going, it's going!

                                 

Pile that gelato up!

We ordered (L to R)  Cigar Smoked Hainanese coffee, buttered popcorn, and PB+J.

This was the creamiest, freshest gelato I have ever tasted to date! I AM coming back again to try every single available flavour. Buttered popcorn has actual popcorn pieces on them! 

Bad side, this gelato melts pretty quick, so try not to hold it tightly with your hand, or stand directly under the sun (obviously!).

Like em on Facebook.

 So, give em a try, I'm sure you won't regret it!

Until next time,


Tania xx