Special Guest Author: Matthew Spiller (Spilloige, Signagezz, Maffew)
So how do I begin to describe Matt? I don't think my writing skills can do justice to one of the funniest, most talented, nicest, grubbiest, most genuine people I know.Oh and did I mention just a little bit mental? During my time on the road with the Red Bull Air Race, Matt was one of the founding fathers with me of the now infamous FOH team and on those ridiculous days when all else was failing, his sense of humour and ridiculous grin never did. He can also proudly claim evicting a chicken from site (amongst other stellar achievements).
Maffew's Top Tips
Ok Bazza, here goes....the magical morning grub up a la Spilloige would go a little something like this...
Home
On a warm weekend morning it would be two pieces of toasted sourdough, vegemite/marmite spread finly on the toast, half avocado mushed and spread, sliced cherry tomatoes, rock salt and a touch of lemon juice...yummo
Cooking for Friends
This was a favourite at the caff, named the Bristolian* it had a loyal following...
Toasted buttered bagel, two poached eggs, wilted spinach, roasted tomatoes and artichokes. Mushrooms baked with garlic and thyme. Home made hollandaise sauce tops it off, nice.
Out (Sydney and Wellington)
Fundamental Fresh Food 266 Darling Street, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
Home
On a warm weekend morning it would be two pieces of toasted sourdough, vegemite/marmite spread finly on the toast, half avocado mushed and spread, sliced cherry tomatoes, rock salt and a touch of lemon juice...yummo
Cooking for Friends
This was a favourite at the caff, named the Bristolian* it had a loyal following...
Toasted buttered bagel, two poached eggs, wilted spinach, roasted tomatoes and artichokes. Mushrooms baked with garlic and thyme. Home made hollandaise sauce tops it off, nice.
Out (Sydney and Wellington)
Fundamental Fresh Food 266 Darling Street, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
Living in Sydney you can get a little spoilt, so I will give you the regulars, Cafe Fundamental on Darling Street for the big brekkie, $16 include freshly squeezed juice and coffee, or Cafe Berlin for their Bacon and Egg baguette, classic, again on Darling Street in Balmain. Beverage
Coffee, coffee, coffee, recent favourite is Fuel in Wellington, tis a chain but they seem to have got it right with their little hole in the wall outlets, always good.
Sydney - The little marionette makes a nice strong brew,again in Balmain. Anywhere you see Campos coffee you should be ok. Little tip would be at the QVB where the buses leave from in the city you can pick up a pretty good flat white for $2.50 from one of the funny little kiosks.
Of course, the people, day, weather all contribute to the experience so a little advice to make it the chilled out start to the day that you want, would be to avoid American hotels with anyone from Austria in the morning when they ask for coffee
Order up!
Maffew
*Note from Beedub: Matt is too humble to admit the Bristolian was his Cafe. Wish it was still his so we could visit!
Sydney - The little marionette makes a nice strong brew,again in Balmain. Anywhere you see Campos coffee you should be ok. Little tip would be at the QVB where the buses leave from in the city you can pick up a pretty good flat white for $2.50 from one of the funny little kiosks.
Of course, the people, day, weather all contribute to the experience so a little advice to make it the chilled out start to the day that you want, would be to avoid American hotels with anyone from Austria in the morning when they ask for coffee
Order up!
Maffew
*Note from Beedub: Matt is too humble to admit the Bristolian was his Cafe. Wish it was still his so we could visit!
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