About The Authoress
I can be nasty when writing reviews. I am someone who will not hold back from bitching about an eatery if I have not had a satisfactory experience (mean, I know), yet I am also someone who tears up every time I walk past an open restaurant that is devoid of any diners (soft, I know).
I love the finer things in life – alba truffles, foie gras, grain-fed wagyu and steamed abalone, yet I am partial to beer and pizza at 2am on a Friday night and big packets of chicken-flavoured crinkle-cut chips laced with a tonne of E621 (the greener/yellower, the better).
I list humble abodes like Supper Inn, Rasa Malaya, JG Dumplings and Don Don as my favourite places to eat along with big guns like Jacques Reymond, Pearl, Flower Drum and Ezard.
Welcome to ‘The Very Very Hungry Caterpillar’ – yet another Melbourne food blog. Because we need more of those.
One of my life goals, apart from doing a cross-country road trip across the States and finishing my law degree so that I could be like one of those cool heroines in those John Grisham books, is to visit every single restaurant in Melbourne. Due to my awful memory (so bad that I can never remember a four digit code five seconds after seeing it) I often forget which restaurants I’ve been to, which is why I have decided to chronicle the places I’ve eaten at, the food I enjoyed, the ones I disliked and which places boast the hottest waiters. I started restaurant blogging back in November 2007, using my personal blog as a platform to express my opinions. Never did I imagine that that fateful dinner at Ezard, armed with a Sony Cybershot, would launch my obsession with going to restaurants, taking photos of food and writing all about it when I got home. It has become second nature to me. Two years later, I’m still happily blogging about restaurants – but I’ve decided to move from posting them on my private blog to a more open forum, wordpress for your reading pleasure. Or not.
Although this site aims to be an informative dining guide for you guys, please bear in mind that this blog is primarily for entertainment purposes and that my honest opinions should be taken with a grain of salt. I am not a professional reviewer nor do I have affiliations with any of the restaurants in this site. While I aim to combine past experiences and research when writing up my reviews, please note that I am bound to make some mistakes and say/do silly things so any feedback (send them to fivecaterpillars[at]gmail.com, thanks) would be greatly appreciated. After all, it’s all part of the learning curve.
Buon appetite!
Woohoo! It’s finally up! Gratz and best of luck with the project Libbz
Hello Lib,
Your site looks great! Congrats on finally getting it up =)
I know that I’ll drop by often to check out your food blogs, because let’s face it, eating out is awesome!
Good luck!
- Loi x
Hey Libby!
I’m actually launching a new site as well, trying to get the underground, lowdown of entertainment, food, events etc across Australia.
The site is still in it’s infancy and i’m hoping to get content providers, and was wondering if you might be interested in contributing a weekly or monthly article. Obviously, you’ll get full credit for it, and we’ll have a permanent link to your page… maybe even dedicate a section for you!
Either way, if you’re interested, hit me up via email.
Thanks!
Hey! just found your blog, since you made a comment on mine (self promotion works!).
Really like your blog, your writing, the layout and especially your photos! They look really good! Curious to know your camera/lens setup… you’ve got some really nice low-light shots!
haha… funnily enough, my food obsession/blogging pretty much started at ezard too! Check out my old blog if you haven’t already – http://www.theezardchallenge.blogspot.com Cheers!!
Hey there, Adski!
Thanks for the feedback
I’ve been through three or four different cameras which explains the variances in photo quality as you flick through my blog! I’m currently using a Canon 1000D which I use when I’m not using my much smaller and less conspicuous Canon Powershot SX100IS. With my 1000D, I switch between the EF 18-55mm and the 50mm f/1.4 lens, the latter of which I’ve yet to master but I’ll get there!
I love, love, love your ezard blog. I have both his cookbooks at home but have only attempted one of his recipes and the end result was a complete fail (only because of my cooking abilities as opposed to how good the recipe was) which has made me reluctant to give his other recipes a go. It’s great that you have achieved success though, particularly with his much more difficult dishes, and I’ve been inspired to have a second crack. Very keen to give his fish and (taro) chip dish a go sometime
OK, you REALLY need to check out the Moroccan Soup Bar in Brunswick. Decor is crap, but the prices are amazingly low and the food is sensational.
Hi Tony, yes I’ve heard heaps of good things about Moroccan Soup Bar. Ridiculously low prices for very, very good food. Will check it out, thanks!
Hi, I wanted to know if there is anyway to contact you via email?
Have you tried Mixed Business in clifton hill? perfect poached eggs, every time.
Hi Will, I’m a sucker for perfect poached eggs. Thanks for the tip
Hi there, great blog! Will definitely be trying out some new restaurants when I return home next Feb for a visit. Are you on Twitter at all? NHG x
Hi NHG, I do have a twitter account but it never gets used
Love the site. Sitting in noodle kingdom eating handmade stirfried noodles with chilli, pork and capsicum. Delicious. Best place in Preston.
Ha!
Didn’t realised you are from Indonesia too. =D
Thanks for stopping by.
Nice work with the blog and love your writing style.
I’ve just put the “Le Traiteur” on top of my to try list – but it will have to wait a few more weeks as I’ve been put on a restricted diet with no wheat due to digestives issue. Thanks!
Ah, I’m a law student and lover of food too
Looking forward to following for more Melbourne food spots!
Just found your site and love it!! ALways up for a new restaurant.. off to gingerboy and can’t wait your recommendations!!
i stalk your site every day and sit on my comp and drool .. ! keep up the great work libby !
xxx
Were you in B&P sweet studio on Chapel street today?
Hi Nad,
No, it wasn’t me today. Am planning a return visit very, very soon though!
I want to hang out with you, your cute, and you like interesting food
Win x Win!
Hi There,
Me and my partner are looking for a good Asian restaurant to go for here birthday on the weekend (particularly somewhere with great peking duck!). We are travelling and don’t really have the clothes for anywhere posh. Any recommendations for somewhere within easy travel of the CBD and inner suburbs?
Thanks
Alex.
I love, love, love your ezard blog. I have both his cookbooks at home but have only attempted one of his recipes and the end result was a complete fail (only because of my cooking abilities as opposed to how good the recipe was) which has made me reluctant to give his other recipes a go. It’s great that you have achieved success though, particularly with his much more difficult dishes, and I’ve been inspired to have a second crack. Very keen to give his fish and (taro) chip dish a go sometime
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