As hump day looms over us, we as hard-working citizens often
leave the office in desperate need of a ‘pick me up’, so there is
nothing more liberating on a balmy night than attending the Queen Victoria
Night Market from 5pm-10pm. I highly recommend you get in early, particularly
if you want to see the talented clairvoyant Helen Novak if you’re as spiritual
as I am…
There is something exuberant about night markets:
multi-cultures coming together to showcase their scrumptious cuisines, whilst
you walk through and catch a whiff of intertwined smoke around you. During my
time spent at the night market, I like to commence my night with a cup of
infamous Running Bull Sangria. The initial sip puts my mind at ease and
instantly, all of my daily pressures and concerns are pushed aside (but not
forgotten of course!)
Just briefly, the fashion at the night market is very
eclectic. I do have a wondering eye and often happen to be caught gazing at
different trends, having to rapidly look away without appearing to come across
as a mild stalker. Ooops! However, the trend I like to associate night markets to
would have to be the Bohemian look- printed maxi’s, vintage clogs, jewelled
headpieces or flowers in one’s hair (what I like to call, ‘the dreamy look’).
The selection of food at the night market is so diverse and
if you’re anything like me (an indecisive Libran), your taste buds would be flying
in every direction. With over 60 foodies serving up the tastiest street food Melbourne has to offer, you’re
left with no other selfish choice but to try a little bit of everything. And
that’s exactly what I did!
To kick start my hunger, I would indulge in a curly Korean
potato stick (either going for chilli or the satay flavour). The soft clouds of
potato are so delicious and they’re the perfect treat whilst walking around the
fashion stalls. My next stop would be to Hammer and Tong for their tantalising
soft-shell crab burger- these are a must have! Chef Simon Ward is an absolute
genius for creating such burgers that contain soft-shell crab sliders with
shredded cabbage, sriracha mayo and
coriander.
As a subsequent main meal, if you’re looking for something
that would go perfectly with the refreshing taste of sangria, then I highly
recommend people try out the traditional paella by Spanish Gourmet Caterers-
particularly the chicken and chorizo paella. It’s mouth-watering and
flavoursome!
Ultimately, with every enchanting entrée and marvellous main
comes a delightful dessert (*drum roll*)
at the Tram Stop Dutch Pancakes Caravan. There is quite the variety in toppings
from chocolate sauce, to ice cream to maple syrup and lemon with jam. And if
you’re not done there, on the way home, why not make a cheeky stop to the Sweet
and Sour fruit liquorice store. Introduced to Australia in 2006, Sweet and Sour
have become renowned for their sensational liquorice flavours such as
watermelon, bubblegum, sour apple and cherry.
Overall, the night market is a fantastic opportunity to
gather together a few of your closest family and friends and enjoy Melbourne ’s passion for
food and cultural ambiance. Furthermore, a social event you wouldn’t want to
miss would have to be the St Kilda Festival which is on from the 1st-9th
of February. A Melbourne
tradition, people come together to rejoice summer, music and quite simply- to
celebrate life…
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