Vue du Monde, Melbourne, Australia

"Shannon Bennett’s established fine dining, recently reinvigorated in the move to Level 55 of Melbourne’s iconic Rialto. Vue de monde is testament to the belief that restaurant dining can be a wondrous, unforgettable experience and pays homage to classical fine dining in a sophisticated, modern context" ~vuedemonde.com

I had the immense pleasure of going to lunch at the amazing Vue du Monde Restaurant in Melbourne, Australia. The 10 course meal, including wine pairings, a cheese course, and several desserts and petit fours was a once in a lifetime experience. Each course awakened the senses and pleasured the palate. 

Inspired by master chefs such as Carême, Dugléré and Escoffier, Shannon Bennett’s cuisine respects classic techniques and ingredients while reflecting his own innovative style at his Melbourne, Australia restaurant, Vue de monde. His culinary journey began at age 15 with an apprenticeship at the Hyatt in Melbourne under Roger Leinhard, and continued in Europe in the kitchens of Albert Roux, John Burton Race and Marco Pierre White.

In 2000, Bennett opened his first Vue de monde in Carlton, and a few years later opened the current location in Melbourne, where he translates his background in classic French cuisine to an Australian setting. Vue de monde was awarded “Restaurant of the Year” by Australian Gourmet Traveller for 2006 and again in 2007—the first time in the award’s history that it was won by the same restaurant in consecutive years. 

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 First Course- Presented on a pink himalayan salt block, then rolled 

Second Course-Smoked Trout with white chocolate and caviar, roasted sunflower seeds wrapped in a pastry with almonds, and lemon gel entree

Albino Strawberries with blue swimmer crab, sage, crumbled meringue

Elegant table settings changed with each course. Fine ornamental silver set on natural elements like beach driftwood and river rocks. The tables were upholstered with kangaroo leather.

Palate Cleansing sorbet

Sorbet rolled in pestled edible flowers and herbs that were frozen and made brittle with liquid nitrogen

Wagyu 3 ways, grade 9

Cheese Course

Deconstructed lemon curd tarte

Chocolate souffle with 1982 Sherry

Hendricks Gin Gels, toasted mint marshmallows, and petit fours

The View from the deck just outside of the bar

David Lynch Designs

 wire chair' by david lynch, manufactured by domeau & peres
photo: sabine pigalle

wire 
the 'wire' series (manufactured by domeau & peres) are welcoming seats 
and sofas in the library lounge, characterized by a curved metal rod that is 
harmonically unjustified in its clustered complexity, positioned under each
seat.

 'cinema seats' by david lynch (manufactured by quinette)

cinema seats 
the cinema seats (manufactured by quinette) are the result of 
a special ergonomic study that has been conducted to match a spacious and 
atypical manner to experience the cinema viewing. the seat owns a reduced 
inclination and straightforward geometry to allow the guests a liberated position. 
each seat has its leg stretch pouf, tray, lamp and uncompromised space. 
projected bronze has been applied to the entire support of the seat.

silencio club owners arnaud frisch, manu barron and anthony caton invited david lynch 
to create a 'unique club experience' the result is a new space located at 42 rue montmartre 
that is inspired by and named after club silencio from the film mulholland drive made by 
lynch in 2001.

Urban Outfitters November 2011

Urban Outfitters November 2011 catalog photographer, Charlie Engman headed north to shoot in and around the crystalline 

landscapes of Reykjavik, Iceland. The beautiful serene and dream-like images set the perfect tone for the fall catalog.

http://www.charlieengman.com/

DJ Cam

DJ Cam "The man who draws emotion from machines" was born Laurent Daumail in 1973 in Paris, France. DJ Cam has been one of the most influential artists in the "French Touch" era. His style emerged from life-long exposure to various music and instruments including piano, guitar, bass, and electronic drums. His influences vary from hip-hop, to jazz, and electronic. After having made a name for himself in the European club scene, and some self-released albums, he continues to surprise fans and critics alike with his diversity and range of work. 

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Pallet Homeless Project

A group of college students at Emily Carr University built some tiny houses for the homeless as a school project.

The students built three prototypes and at first local governments weren’t interested in using them. Luckily someone came to their senses and today they are in use by the Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative Justice Society. They are no larger than 64 square feet, provide shelter and a warm place to sleep, and cost less than $1,500 CAD each to build.

Frances Bean Cobain

Hedi Slimane captured Frances Bean Cobain in a way that makes me tingly all over. Being rock royalty cant be easy, but at least she makes it look good. Daughter of the late Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love is revealed. This series also makes me want a tattoo... damn girl


French designer for Yves Saint Laurent from 1997 to 1999, Hedi Slimane has turned to rock photography and became the International Designer of the Year in 2002, and worked for 
Dior Homme (2003-2007)

Photos: Courtesy of Hedi Slimane's Diary