Date Night or Day
Where Chemistry Meets Cuisine
For me, dinner is never just a reservation.
It’s a ritual. A rhythm. A slow unfolding of connection between courses, glances, laughter, and lingering sips of something decadent.
It’s where conversation softens, tension builds, and time quietly loses its authority.
I’m drawn to food that tells a story. Dishes that demand attention. Flavours that stay with you long after the last bite. Being European at heart, I gravitate toward meals that balance emotion and precision. A perfectly seared steak with a bold Shiraz. Delicate sashimi that melts on the tongue. Or a cheeky late-night burger after one too many glasses of champagne.
I live comfortably in contrast.
One evening, it’s caviar and martinis in candlelight.
The next, I’m hunting down the best bánh mì in Footscray.
Melbourne has spoiled me beautifully, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. And yes, Rocco’s meatball sub remains one of life’s most sinful little pleasures.
When I indulge, I do it properly.
Tequila is my weakness. Clean. Smooth. Dangerous in the right way.
Tacos, tostadas, margaritas. I’m convinced I lived another life somewhere between Mexico City and the coast.
Every venue is chosen with intention.
Perhaps a low-lit steakhouse where the air hums with anticipation.
An intimate omakase where each course feels like quiet seduction.
A coastal restaurant where seafood, wine, and ocean air soften everything.
Wherever we dine, our table will always set the tone.
Because to me, food is sensual.
It’s curiosity. Presence. Pleasure.
It’s the art of slowing down and tasting everything.
From lazy Italian lunches in Europe to long Melbourne evenings that turn into midnight dessert runs, I collect these moments like memories in silk.
GALLERY/THEATRE EXPERIENCES
There’s something about an evening that begins possibly after work, or anticipation of the date ahead.
A quiet shift from the day into something slower, more intentional.
We meet over pre show meal, coffee or a drink.
Conversation softens the edges of the day as anticipation begins to build.
Side by side, we step into our planned encounter —
The kind of moment that lingers, long after the curtain falls, or we step into the new exhibition.
And afterwards… we don’t rush.
A late dessert, another glass, or simply time to unwind —
Letting the night settle into something that feels easy, unforced, and entirely our own.
This isn’t about watching the clock.
It’s about allowing the evening to unfold properly.
SUGGESTED FLOW
Meeting for a meal , after -work drinks → performance —gallery—exhibition → dessert / unwind
This style of date that is best suited to a five-hour experience, allowing everything to move naturally without interruption.
INVESTMENT
5 Hours — $4,000
Designed to carry us effortlessly from after-work into the evening and beyond.
6 Hours — $4,800
For those who prefer a slower pace, with space to settle in before and linger afterwards.
Additional time may be extended on the evening, should we decide not to rush the ending.
BOOKING
To secure this experience, please include:
• Your name
• Where you found me
• Preferred date & time
• Duration (5 or 6 hours recommended)
• Your chosen Experience? Show? Gallery? Exhibition?
Link to NGV for upcoming wish dates
Bookings are confirmed with a deposit and are secured on a first-in basis.
Dinner & Social Experiences
A balanced indulgence.
Half refined social connection. Half simmering chemistry.
Additional intimate time available under my Scarlet Heat and Obsidian Desire experiences.
LUNCH / DINNER DATE
4 Hours – $3500
A refined rendezvous of food, flirtation, and effortless chemistry.
• Each additional social hour: $400
• Intimate hours as per my standard rates
A Few of My Personal Favourites
Melbourne will always have my heart.
Its laneways. Its rhythm. Its unapologetic love affair with food.
My eternal favourites:
Il Bacaro
Italian intimacy. Impeccable flavours. Soft lighting. Quiet magic.
Francois
Pure pleasure. Laughter, indulgence, and just enough trouble.
And when the night isn’t finished, the bar next door always understands the assignment.
If you’d like to indulge in a date that blends connection, laughter, and flavour, here are a few of my favourite destinations across Australia and New Zealand.
Melbourne & Victoria
Some of my favourites — including 2025–2026 Good Food Guide standouts — include:
Grossi Florentino · François · Il Bacaro · Gimlet · Entrecôte · Cecconi’s · Tipo 00 · Rockpool · Steer · Maha · Kisumé · Minamishima · Ishizuka · Kazuki’s · Oter · Flower Drum · Di Stasio · The Atlantic · Ezard · Levantine Hill · Coombe
And when I’m in a more relaxed mood…
Rocco’s Deli · Hector’s Deli · Smith & Daughters · 2MenCafe•and hidden Asian gems.
I enjoy a balance — refined dining paired with something a little more playful.
A beautiful meal… followed by something spontaneous.
If you have somewhere in mind, I’m always open to suggestions.
If not, I’m very good at choosing for us.
Sydney & NSW
Aria · Bennelong · Quay · Margaret · Icebergs · Catalina · Firedoor · Woodcut · Nobu · Saké · A’Mare · China Doll · Oncore · Mr Wong · Bistecca · Hubert · Mejico · Chica Bonita• Bills-Port Macquarie
Queensland
Aria Brisbane · Gerard’s · 1889 Enoteca · Hôntô · SK Steak · Stanley · Sushi Room · Pilon · Rothwell’s · Bianca · Detour · Mama Taco · Vintaged
Perth & WA
Wildflower · Balthazar · Lulu La Delizia · Garum · Heritage · Petition · Fleur · Rockpool · Shadow · Nobu · La Cholita
Hobart & Tasmania
Ogee. · Templo · Peppina · Franklin · Fico · Aloft · Dier Makr · Landscape Grill · The Source · Urban Greek
Adelaide & SA
Chianti’s · Osteria Oggi · Andre’s Cucina · Fugazzi · Shobosho · Peel St · Soi 38 · Hentley Farm · Appellation · d’Arenberg · St Hugo · La Popular
New Zealand
Auckland
Amano · Azabu · Ebisu · Masu · Soul · Onslow · Mexico · Mudbrick · Harbourside · The Grove
Queenstown
Amisfield · Rātā · Botswana Butchery · Tatsumi · Ferg’s · Sherwood · Little Blackwood · Margo’s
Christchurch
Inati · Twenty Seven Steps · Amazonita · Story · Earl · Francesca’s
A Delicious Goodbye
Every dining experience with me is about depth.
Not excess. Not performance.
Depth.
The ease of conversation.
The pleasure of beautiful food.
The quiet electricity that builds across a table.