About foodvixen
I am a chick who loves to eat out in and around Cairns whether it be for an early breakfast, a long brunch, lunch or dinner (I am even prone to the odd late night kebab). I believe in good old fashioned service so if I go to a restaurant or cafe I expect the waiter, waitress or whoever is serving me at the counter to know their sh*t and smile! Most importantly I believe in Australian seafood, not the imported crap that some restaurants insist on serving!
I in no way claim to be an expert on hospitality or dining out, nor do I claim my words to be gospel. I dine out a lot and for some reason I get great delight in writing about it whether it be good or bad. Each post I write is a snapshot of what happens when I dine there on that particular day, with a little bit of personal opinion thrown in. I am an anonymous diner that gets treated as so. If the waitress is in a bad mood then I am going to write about it. If the food isn’t up to my standard then I am going to write about it. If I have a fantastic meal and can’t wait to go back then I am going to write about that too.
This is my blog… Enjoy!
foodvixen x
Cool blog – I really enjoyed reading about your foodie experinces! Found while trying to locate a email address for Frame Espresso.
By the way I work at industry One Coffee on Scott St and we are hosting a social latte art competition this Friday (9 Dec) at 6pm if you are keen.
Cheers Ali
Hi Ali, unfortuately I am out of town until late Friday night so I won’t be able to make it otherwise I would have loved to come along! They do have very good latte art at Frame Espresso though! Next time for sure
Hi Foodvixen,
It’s refreshing to see someone reviewing Cairns’ restaurants with more than a star rating system
Your reviews have decided dinner for tonight! Keep it up ^_^
Where is La Porchetta Restaurant in your list!! best Pizza in town!! have you been there?….. I Love it
Well I will definitely have to check it out. I have heard a few people say its quite good. The last pizza I got was from Pizza Capers and I have to say it was good but it wasn’t that good. I do remember having a Joseppe’s pizza a few years ago and it was damn good! Will give La Porchetta a try and let u know. Thanks Edwin
Morning foodvixen …
great blog much appreciate the info and views you give ….
I love …
Dolce & Caffe
1 Shield Street | Mantra Esplanade,
This place has the best coffee in town I think. The food is tasty and the service is friendly. Great healthy choices on the menu for breakfast and lunch. This place is always buzzing with customers .
I am a regular now and love showing off this place to friends and family who come to visit cairns
Would love you to have a look for your self if you have not already commented on Dolca
keep up the great work foodvixen
regards…
Peter
Hi Peter thanks for the positive feedback. I really enjoy reading people’s comments and responses to my blog. I have been to Dolce and Cafe once or twice for breakfast and lunch and I do think it’s a great cafe. I know it has a big following with the locals and must admit I have meant to do a post on it but got a little swamped. I’ll get there eventually and put pen to paper to let you know what I think. Thanks for reading
Hi Foodvixen
Just wanted to say I look forward to reading your reviews. I like trying different places for lunch so I often check where you’ve been lately for ideas!
Thanks and keep up the good work.
Hi Amanda sorry I haven’t done any posts for a little while. I have just gotten back from overseas. Next post will be up very soon so stay tuned
I am so happy to find your blog! The Cairns scene needs someone like you. Terrific!
great very helpful while in cairns with family thanks for putting the time into it
I came across your blog looking for a new Cafe, can I say Congratulations… Honestly living in Cairns for most of my life, nothing gives me more dissatisfaction then the customer service when frequenting local restaurants and cafes… Thank you for your honesty and for your feedback… Well done
Thanks Leanne
it’s nice to get some feedback from people that read my blog! I try to be as honest as I can with my dining experiences in Cairns, even if it does mean I step on a few toes in the process. There are some really dodgy places to eat at in and around town while there are also some really good ones as well.
Wow… its about time… thank you for your blogs… are always looking for somewhere new and interesting to dine… you have listed alot of my favourite restaurants here also…
Well done – keep it up 
Amazing and helpful blog! Me and partner are extremely judgmental food snobs lol we should live in Sydney or something we just really appreciate good food and service! Love reading ur blog. X
Thanks Brooke! I do also consider myself to be somewhat of a food snob but there is really nothing wrong with an appreciation for good food and service… Especially in a town so reliant on good hospitality
Any places you can recommend? 
Beaut blog, just found you today! So good to see thoughtfully written and HONEST restaurant reviews for FNQ. The Hat Person and I are Thursday night regulars at El Mundo, and fully agree with your comments. The aforementioned HP has promised me a birthday dinner at Tamarind – any chance in the next week or two? Otherwise it will be NuNu, after reading your review… BTW, HP and I are carrying out a detailed and extensive survey on local mojitos. The Bayleaf continues to hold a commanding lead..
PS be interested to hear your view on Bellocale..
Hi Plonkoclock thank you for your kind words about my blog. Glad you find it informative
I doubt I will be able to get to Tamarind in the next week or two since I am away for work ATM but I have only read good things about it on Trip Advisor. Still that really means stuff all considering that Fetta’s received an award. I can definitely recommend NuNu’s for your birthday dinner. You won’t be disappointed unless you forget to make an booking. As for Bellocale I haven’t dined there since October last year which is not long after they opened. The food was okay then but nothing amazing. Since then I have heard mixed reviews. A friend went there recently and said her risotto was flavorless. I will have to get back one day soon and try it out again.