We turned up early so the band could begin setting up for the night. Monday is $10 Burger Day at The Empress, and not only are they yummy, they're also such good value (they're usually $17). However, I didn't really feel like a burger last night, so went with the roast veggie risotto instead ($12).
The burger comes with a beef, chicken or veggie pattie, sandwiched between layers of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, sweet onion, cheese, and tomato chutney, together with some chunky chips on the side. Here is Jam's half-eaten chicken burger:
And here's my roast veggie risotto. It was good but just a little too salty for me. I also found myself biting into not-quite-cooked arborio rice - am assuming that it wasn't quite cooked as it was still a bit crunchy. It was a bit massive though...I couldn't finish it :P
The Vulpine was supported by Josh Levy and his brother Jake. Josh works with Sarah, who plays keyboard in The Vulpine. He is seriously talented, and has some pretty amazing tunes. I like how his songs are based on various moments in his life, and he is a good storyteller.
Josh and Jake (insert witty description here - I'm braindead)
The Vulpine rocked it as usual - no, I'm NOT saying that because my boyfriend's in it - and wrapped up their residency with an awesome set. This despite Jam being sick last week AND hurting his neck yesterday! He was sitting down for the whole thing, and I think he rather liked it! :D
The Vulpine rockin' out
Nothing like good music (and rainbows!) to start off the week, now I'm really really excited for Ben Folds at The Palais on Thursday!
Where things are:
The Empress Hotel
714 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North
t: +61 3 9489 8605
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