My journey to datenight.com.au has been anything but straightforward. From being on the tools as an electrician to navigating political corridors, and most recently crafting viral food content, I’ve always been driven by a curiosity about connection and craft.
Growing up, our family meals weren’t exactly MasterChef material. Dad’s signature dish was potato pancakes, and mum’s go-to was chow mein. Nothing fancy. But something clicked in my early 20s – this weird spark of food passion that just wouldn’t quit.
Back in 2010, I started a blog called “a guy cooks,” a premature attempt for sure and although it didn’t gain traction then, that seed of passion for food content never truly died. *Insta would come along a year later.
My professional odyssey took me through trades as an electrician, then into the intricate world of Victorian politics, where I discovered unexpected parallels between trade union movements and political strategy. Each career taught me something profound about passion, storytelling, craft, and understanding communities and the places we live.
The pivot to food (if I can even call it a pivot) wasn’t just a career change – it was a calling. My TikTok channel became an unexpected platform, growing to nearly 200,000 followers and my Instagram channel growing to nearly 150,0000 followers. I wasn’t just sharing recipes; from 2019 I view it as I was creating experiences, connections, and memories.
Why datenight.com.au?
This website won’t be a directory. It’ll ba a curated journey through Australia’s most exceptional experiences. We’re not about reviews – we’re about perspectives. Every recommendation represents peak craftsmanship, authenticity, and a genuine slice of Australian culture.
The focus will be uncompromising: only the most extraordinary date night experiences across Melbourne, Victoria, and eventually, Australia. Whether it’s a luxurious evening or a hidden gem, we will showcase experiences that are truly remarkable.
So what’s my perfect date night? Well it all occurs around Flinders Lane. Prosecco and oysters at Di Stasio Citta, followed by dinner at Il Bacaro, and cocktails at Bambi.
So… datenight.com.au will be an invitation to explore, connect, and fall in love – with food, experiences, each other, and Australia.