nautical noodle digital rework no.1 and a rainy morning in Footscray
July 22nd, 2007
Pho Hung Vuong - (03) 9689 6002 - 128 Hopkins Street Footscray
I’m doing some digital versions of these drawings in the lead up to a set of oil paintings. As part of the integral research for such a project, E and I joined Toby and Asha on a trip to Footscray.
A couple of weeks ago the group had lunch at a small cafe in Little Saigon shopping center. The noodle soup was basic but fine. We speculated that at just $20 for the four of us, lunch couldn’t really get any cheaper. So this week we decided to go a bit posh and picked out a noodle shop on the main street. All shiny glass, neon and upholstery. We were worried that this joint might blow the budget but it was pissing down rain when we arrived, and the corner bench seat was a welcome retreat.
As is the habit of late, we order two noodle soups and BBQ chicken on broken rice. The pho was of a fine standard, and there was plenty of patrons here. A brilliant lunch on a cold day. The bill came in at a staggering $23. At that price we’re going up market all the time.
The voyage continues…
