Name: Camilla d'Antoine
Occupation: Graphic Designer and Director MOZI Designs
Age: 32
Suburb: Armadale
Kids: Aggie (2) and Beatrix (4 weeks)
How often do you eat out at cafes and restaurants with your little ones?
Suburb: Armadale
Kids: Aggie (2) and Beatrix (4 weeks)
How often do you eat out at cafes and restaurants with your little ones?
Probably 2 or 3 times a week. It’s always just for coffee or a quick breakfast. Very rarely for dinner.
Do you eat out more or less often since you have had kids? Why is that?
Less often.
Do you have any horror stories or embarrassing moments that have happened when eating out at cafes with your little ones?
We tried to have a yummy dinner at Hu Tong in Prahran with Aggie just before Beatrix was born. We ordered and the food came quickly but Aggie was tired and started having a tantrum. She was so noisy and unbearable all the other patrons were giving us bad looks. We quickly whisked her out of there and asked for the food in take away containers. It was a very expensive take away experience and one not worth repeating.
Do you have any tips for taking little ones to Cafes?
Bring a few books and toys with you or even better still some Play Doh. Anything to entertain them for a few minutes!
What is your favourite kid-friendly Melbourne Cafe?
Cubbyhouse Canteen in Armadale, and The Farm Cafe at Collingwood Childrens Farm.
Thanks so much for the interview Camilla, and Congratulations on the recent arrival of little Beatrix. Love the name! x
