Dave Hooper

September 3, 2025

Dave and the Christmas Light

When thieves rammed Camberwell Junction Cellars and stole thousands in booze, council red tape stalled our plans for better lighting. Enter a cheeky young sparkie in a boom truck, who offered to fix it in fifteen minutes — in exchange for a slab. Brightest bargain I ever made.

September 3, 2025

Who Invented the Dim Sim?

The dim sim’s inventor was William Chen Wing Young, a Chinese restaurateur in 1940s Melbourne. He designed the hearty dumpling to suit Australian tastes—larger, peppery, and easy to fry or steam. His creation spread across markets and sporting venues, shaping how Aussies came to embrace Chinese-inspired food.

September 2, 2025

Best Dimmies in Melbourne

Melbournes best dimmies Ask any Melburnian about their favourite dimmies, and you’ll get a dozen different answers. That’s because the hunt for the best dimmies in Melbourne isn’t just about taste—it’s about tradition, nostalgia, and personal preference. Some people swear by peppery old-school giants, while others prefer lighter, cabbage-forward creations. Where to Begin If size matters, the South Melbourne Market dim sim is the...

September 2, 2025

Dim Sim Pages

Best Dim Sims in Melbourne Best Dimmies in Melbourne

September 2, 2025

Best Dim Sims in Melbourne

Melbourne is the undisputed home of the dim sim, and if you’re hunting for the best dim sims in Melbourne, you’re spoiled for choice. From old-school institutions to hidden gems tucked into suburban takeaways, each has its own style, flavour, and fiercely loyal following. Iconic Institutions No list of the best dim sims in Melbourne would be complete without mentioning South Melbourne Market Dim...

August 31, 2025

Dim Sims 4 Lyfe

Dim Sims 4 Lyfe is a Facebook community of over 64,000 members who share reviews, recipes, and sauce debates. Supportive and passionate, it’s the go-to hub for discovering Melbourne’s best dimmies and connecting with fellow fans of this Aussie classic.

August 28, 2025

Nickames for Dim Sims

Australians love giving nicknames to their favourite foods, and the humble dimmie is no exception. From “mystery bags” and “possum pockets” to “Cranbourne crayfish” and even “Dim Careys,” the list of playful names proves that when it comes to dim sims, creativity is part of the culture.

August 27, 2025

South Melbourne Market Dim Sims

South Melbourne Market Dim Sims are a Melbourne institution. Huge, peppery, and best enjoyed fried, they’ve delighted crowds for nearly 60 years. While some say commercialisation has softened their edge, eaten fresh from the market fryer with soy and chili, they remain an essential dimmie experience.

August 22, 2025

Dave’s Spawn

I have a total of five children and nine grandchildren at last count. This count may well rise in the future. There is no doubt that I have therefore done by part for populating the planet. In my defense, as soon as I worked out what was causing it I stopped doing it immediately. Children DylanMegMaddison———-HayleyOliver Grandchildren LilyJohn MalakaiAaliyahAbigailSpencerLucasE Ariana

August 21, 2025

Have a good time, all the time

The line “Have a good time, all the time” was a line uttered by the character Viv Savage in the movie This is Spinal Tap. During the closing credits, Viv Savage is asked his philosophy of life and replies “Have a good time…all the time. That’s my philosophy, Marty.”. It’s one of my favourite lines from one of my favourite movies,...

August 21, 2025

Aglet Grind ‘Daverunner’

Sneaker Story As most of you know, daverunner knows all about the grind. His entire being is all about grinding. Whether it’s grinding out deals, or just getting his immense, Sisyphean workload completed, the grind is just a part of life. So with that in mind, the Aglet Grind DAVERUNNER was born. Featuring the much-loved colorway from the original DAVERUNNER,...

August 21, 2025

Aglet One ‘Daverunner GA’

Sneaker Story Super exclusive, this Gold Aglet DAVERUNNER was originally going to be called “Friends and Family”. But then the team realised that daverunner has no friends, and his family have no interest in shoes. So that idea was canned, and it became a GA instead. Whatever the genesis, we’re sure you’ll agree that the combination of black, plus Aussie-themed...

August 21, 2025

Aglet One High ‘DaveRunner’

Sneaker Story The infamous ‘daverunner’ is back, and this time for those collectors who need some Highs on their shelf. Bold and unexpected colorways are the name of the game for the daverunner and this one is no exception. Aglet continues to build its inventory of heat, so be on the lookout for more from Aglet. Dave and Dan retreated...

August 21, 2025

Aglet Daverunner 2.0

Sneaker Story Well, where do we start? 12 months since the original DAVERUNNER launched, and the hype hasn’t stopped. The original remains one of the most sought after shoes in the game. The numbered ones are hyper-rare, especially in Deadstock condition, and if you have one, you’re one of the lucky few. So how do we even begin trying to...

August 20, 2025

Skyscraper Stan and the Commission Flats, Hobsons Bay Coast Guard

This was my first time seeing Hobsons Bay Coast Guard, and I was impressed! This was the fourth time I have seen Stan play, and I was impressed yet again with how great he is. His music is probably best defined as Americana folk, but that likely gives you a false sense of it.

August 20, 2025

Aglet Socks ’N’ Slides ‘HOT DAVES’

Hot Daves In Your Area Now As part of a weekly promotion, our in-house illustrator Jordan created this fun take on an old-school internet pop-up ad, spoofing the “Hot babes in your area now” and used an avatar version of me and modified the text to “Hot Daves in your area now”. Over time, this image was used in several...

August 19, 2025

Cars I have owned

Here’s some images of some of the cars I have owned over the years. Sadly I don’t have images of all of them, but it’s nice to be able to look back and reminisce. Of all of them, the one I miss the post is the Commodore. Sold it for ten grand, but wish I had kept it. Loved that...

August 18, 2025

Bluesky

I was a huge fan of Twitter back in the day. I created my first account there back in November of 2008. It had only started in 2006, so you could say I was an early adopter. In January 2011 I created a second account. Why two? Well one was my “professional persona”, where I tried to keep myself nice....

August 18, 2025

Getting off the durries

From the time I was 18 until I was 56, I smoked. It’s a f#cking terrible habit, and if you smoke, I urge you to stop. 38 years of smoking had left me with obvious health issues. I couldn’t breathe without using an asthma puffer, I coughed all the time, particularly when trying to have a conversation. And I smelled...

July 19, 2025

Winternationale

Premable As is often the case when I head out for a night of drinking and music, I like to get a feed in first. On this night I was dining alone, so I chose my favourite cuisine, Thai! I headed to Inthanon Thai in High Street Northcote, and found myself to be the only person in the entire restaurant!...

Author: Dave Hooper

Dave and the Christmas Light

Who Invented the Dim Sim?

Best Dimmies in Melbourne

Dim Sim Pages

Best Dim Sims in Melbourne

Dim Sims 4 Lyfe

Nickames for Dim Sims

South Melbourne Market Dim Sims

Dave’s Spawn

Have a good time, all the time

Aglet Grind ‘Daverunner’

Aglet One ‘Daverunner GA’

Aglet One High ‘DaveRunner’

Aglet Daverunner 2.0

Skyscraper Stan and the Commission Flats, Hobsons Bay Coast Guard

Aglet Socks ’N’ Slides ‘HOT DAVES’

Cars I have owned

Bluesky

Getting off the durries

Winternationale