Journal · 13 posts

Stories, guides &
good reads.

The coffee side, the kitchen side, and the corner of Traralgon we call home. From Kade, Chef Lee and the team.

Kade, Chef Lee and Laura at Finally Mine
Our Team · New

A New Chapter for Finally Mine

Welcoming Chef Lee and Laura as new business partners, and what comes next for the corner.

3 min read
Chef Lee Ruane
Our Team

Meet “Chef Lee” Ruane

Gippsland-trained, Melbourne fine-dining background, OSCARS Recognition of Excellence winner.

5 min read
Kade King pouring coffee
Our Story

From Three Little Birds to Finally Mine

How Kade built three cafes in the Latrobe Valley, and what he learned on the way.

7 min read
Kade and team
Our Story

Why We Partnered Up

We've been collaborating since day one. Now it's official. Here's why Lee, Laura and Kade are now three.

4 min read
Chef Lee in the kitchen
Food

From Fine Dining to Cafe

62-degree eggs, confit pork belly, Gippsland produce. The techniques behind the brunch plate.

6 min read
Wine and cheese evening
Events

Chef's Table Nights

20 seats. One chef. Multi-course degustation with Gippsland wine pairings. $85 per person.

3 min read
Latte art
Local Guide

The Best Coffee in Traralgon

A local cafe owner's honest guide to where to find the good stuff. Competition included.

5 min read
Food at Finally Mine
Local Guide

Best Restaurants in Traralgon

A local's honest guide to where to eat in Traralgon. From fine dining to pub meals.

6 min read
Brunch at Finally Mine
Local Guide

Best Brunch in Gippsland

From Warragul to Traralgon. The places worth driving for on a Saturday morning.

5 min read
Friday night in Traralgon
Local Guide

Friday Night Out in Traralgon

Traralgon after dark has more going on than you think. Here's the Friday night rundown.

5 min read
Synesso MVP Hydra
Coffee Knowledge

What Makes Specialty Coffee Different?

And why we open at 5:30am. A look at what goes into the cup before it reaches your hands.

4 min read
Flat white pour
How-To

How to Make a Flat White at Home

From a barista who's made over 100,000 of them. The technique, the milk, the mistakes.

4 min read
Local producers
Behind the Scenes

Sourcing Local in the Latrobe Valley

The farms, dairies and producers behind the menu. What “local” actually means to us.

5 min read