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[โ€“] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 10 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Well today was interesting in the Chinese sense. Took the day off work cos dentist appointment at midday. Then bike got a flat tyre on way to dentist. Took bike to bike hospital to be mended and consigned my soul to public transport. Nearly late for dentist. Then dentist said YOU NEED TWO MORE FILLINGS THAN I PLANNED FOR YOU! So had to wait around in Niddrie central after the appointment was re-scheduled for later on in the day. After all that, had to go pick up bike before getting home.
On the plus side, Niddrie shopping strip is actually pretty nice. Lots of food options (which I couldn't take advantage of thankyou Mr Dentist) and some interesting clothes. I was particularly taken with a hot pink fitted faux fur vest in the window of one shop - teamed with a sleek black embroidered black on black shiny shirt underneath with leather look leggings and hot pink boots. Very Suzie Q. I sorta kinda wish I was 19 again, as at that age I'd wear that in a heartbeat. Also the last living Rivers store in captivity, and a pretty comprehensive range of specialty shops and wellness practitioners. Very few empty storefronts. They've widened the footpaths with one zillion caffs and there were lots of people out and about enjoying the sunshine. I'd actually make the trip there for clothes - not the faux fur though as I'm too long in the tooth now (dammit).

[โ€“] just_kitten@aussie.zone 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I've never been to Niddrie and its a running joke that most people haven't heard of it (although the ultimate mystery suburb is Travancore). I really ought to check it out one of these days!

[โ€“] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 5 points 4 months ago

If you're looking for a Vietnam BBQ for $17 including drink - Niddrie is where to go. Couldn't vouch for quality as mouth was numb but there's a host of dining options - turkish, bulgarian, japanese, vietnamese, chinese, aussie, mediterranean, greek you name it.

[โ€“] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I used to live in Essendon and would shop in Niddrie sometimes. The Koala Bread bakery there used to have a line that went for ages.

[โ€“] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago

Sam's Cafe was the best with their woodfired pizzas. Not there anymore unfortunately.

[โ€“] Baku@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I got stuck there for an hour on a 43ยฐ day in 2019 with no water waiting for a tram that never came. I ended up seeking refuge in the library and hiding out there until I could figure out a way home. Fun times.

[โ€“] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 3 points 4 months ago

Ouch. Not fun in any suburb. My condolences.