PM24 has a modern French style with a comtemporary take in a modern warehouse setting.
Lunch was delicious. PM24 is famous for their rotisserie. Today I tried the organic Milawa Chicken with Rosemary, preserved lemon, caramelised onions and sauteed potatoes. Followed by the Tahiti Vanilla Creme Brulee with Grand Marnier.... delicious. Definately liked the vanilla in the creme brulee and the theatrics of the flame at the table..
So over to the other part of the blog.
Hmm. What's she celebrating I hear most of you say.
Well I'm celebrating a new beginning and the end of my sabbatical. Yes I am starting a new role on Monday as General Manager Talent with Spotless Group. It's a new role with a huge scope and lots of work to do. I'm very excited about the role and believe strongly that Spotless has been on a great turn around journey. Having met the CEO, who is high on passion and energy I am convinced I can really bring a lot of value to Spotless and also be challenged and learn in that process.
I've done so much over the 8 months of my sabbatical as well as taken the time to experience the seasons change from Autumn to Winter, then Winter to Spring and we are now almost at Summer.
A few highlights for me:
- blogging - its been fun and thanks for your feedback and interest
- my interest, passion and skills to cook up some amazing dishes has been fun, including a few dinners and a party.
- Discovered new places for coffee all over Melbourne
- I've eaten at some of Melbourne's great restaurants with my wonderful friends and family
- I've learnt new mountain biking skills which has been fun, and done much more bike riding overall
- Done some travel to Laos, Hamilton Island, Gippsland, Wye River, Dinner Plain, and Launceston
- Decorated inside my house
- Read a few books
- Expanded my network
- Helped Aaron my Son plan his new house
- spend great time reflecting and journalling
- Knocked off many other things on the 'todo' list
I highly recommend taking a sabbatical at least once in your career. I can honestly say I feel like a new person.
I will continue to blog as I move through the transition of back to work and into a new company and role. Come along for the journey.
Written by Narelle Beurle. To read more - go to: http://firstpour.blogspot.com/
