Looks like our inver­teb­rate col­league has been doing what flies do best: spread­ing dirt. But the fine weath­er has made us cheer­ful, so we thought it was time to spread some sun­shine about some of the things we love.

The Chef’s Café, 251 Cuba St. Not exactly high-class decor, but at $12.90 all-inclus­ive for bet­ter-than-aver­age curry, rice & naan, we’re not com­plain­ing. Plus, it’s BYO.

Sprink­lers saved St Peter’s: might they save you next?

Stable, at 47 Wil­lis St, seems like the most inter­est­ing of the Chews Lane retail offer­ings. More than the usu­al Huffer/Diesel streetwear (though there’s that too): Marc by Marc Jac­obs, Kate Sylvester menswear and Cheap Monday.

Dymocks’ Tues­day Tempta­tion deals (20% off and changes each week).

Sweet Fanny Anne’s. The delight­ful Claire has a totally win­ning smile and atti­tude, and if you buy a cof­fee, you get to draw a card. If you get an ace, you get the cof­fee for free. If you draw the Joker, you get to tell a joke, and if you make Claire laugh, you also get free cof­fee!