Monterey (My Happy Place)

Let’s talk about Monterey Newtown. Sometimes it feels like the internet’s favourite place to eat, but the truth is a lot of people have yet to discover it. Why are my friends and I (and many others) so evangelical about it? Because it’s a fancy yet relaxed neighbourhood diner where you can draw on the tables and drink old fashioned American drinks that taste better than the time you tried them in the States. Because depending on what night you go it’s either filled with rowdy roller derby girls, or is quiet and ambient with beautiful records playing, and absolutely perfect for a hangover. Because the halloumi and onion ring burger (with coriander mayo and homemade bbq sauce) on super soft buns might change your life. Go there now, and order it. And if you eat animals order it with bacon. Or get the savoury french toast. Or the sweet. Or the mushrooms on toast. Or the cheeseburger. Or wait for winter when the A++ mac n cheese is back on the menu. Monterey is my happy place and you want to go to there too.

- Kate McLeod (Lovelorn Unicorn)