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Beloved cake and dessert maker Mountain River Patisserie unveils its new cafe in Runcorn
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Beloved cake and dessert maker Mountain River Patisserie unveils its new cafe in Runcorn

In the heart of Runcorn there exists a cluster of streets that share a particularly appetising produce-inspired naming scheme. Orange Street and Lemon Street branch off one side of Mango Street, while Pear Street and Plum Street peel away perpendicularly from the other. Down where Mango Street hits Nectarine Street, just an apricot-pit toss from Fruitgrove Station, sits the new home of Mountain River Patisserie. Though not a dispenser of berries, citrus, melons or drupes, the product produced here is just as sweet. After spending its infancy operating from Food Connect's Salisbury kitchen, Mountain River Patisserie now has a beautifully decorated cafe space of its own, where fans old and new can sample the dessert maker's handmade Hokkaido cheesecakes, castella and canelés alongside cups of specialty coffee, tea and matcha. more

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Scoff down pastéis de nata and specialty coffee at Lisboa Caffe's South Brisbane outpost
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Scoff down pastéis de nata and specialty coffee at Lisboa Caffe’s South Brisbane outpost

When the Catholic monks of Lisbon's Jerónimos Monastery first created Portuguese tarts from leftover egg yolks more than 200 years ago, they couldn't have fathomed that the pastry would become one of the country's most popular cultural exports. Lisboa Caffe has been one of Brisbane's premier producers of this mouth-watering egg custard tart for years, with its crackling caramelised pastry exterior and seductively sweet inside ranking high on our list of the city's must-try sweets. This Wednesday April 6, Lisboa Caffe will officially lift the cloche on its new South Brisbane dispensary – a pint-sized provider of traditional Portuguese tarts and a host of other delightfully decadent flavours. more

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Sweet treats, sudsy sips and smoky eats – where to taste test some of Logan's most lip-smacking fare
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Sweet treats, sudsy sips and smoky eats – where to taste test some of Logan’s most lip-smacking fare

Sometimes when you've lived in a city for so long, it can feel like you've wined and dined at every establishment, had your morning cuppa at every corner cafe or had one too many late-night HSP from that trusty kebab shop. If you want to broaden your horizons both from a culinarily and geographical perspective, then we think you should hop in the car and drive to a city not so far away – Logan. Brimming with mouth-watering fare from almost every country you can think of, this epicurean melting pot is worth diving into. Here are some top-notch spots for when you plan on embarking on a self-curated Logan food trail … more

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Ditch the basic bunnies and bag handmade choccies from Curatorial: Chocolates this Easter
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Ditch the basic bunnies and bag handmade choccies from Curatorial: Chocolates this Easter

In mere weeks we'll find ourselves with a whole lot more free time to spare, most likely lounging on our couch in a sugar coma wondering why we reached for that last chocolate egg. Yep, Easter and all of the tastebud-tantalising joys of the long weekend are just around the corner. If you need to fill some baskets with gifts before the sweet occasion, we think you should ditch the grocery store and head online to check out Curatorial: Chocolates, a boutique full to the brim with treats from some of the top chocolate makers Australia has to offer. more

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They're back – Cocktail Porter has resurrected its chocolate-soaked DIY cocktail kits just in time for Easter
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They’re back – Cocktail Porter has resurrected its chocolate-soaked DIY cocktail kits just in time for Easter

Arguably two of the best things about Easter weekend are the copious amounts of booze and chocolate. So you can cut out the middle man, the fine folk at Cocktail Porter have combined the two, packaging up some delightful sips and chocolates to create the ultimate DIY Easter Cocktail Kit. These decadent creations are just what the doctor ordered and as a bonus, you can get them delivered straight to your door. Continue reading at your own risk, sweet-tooths ... more

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Sweet and sassy – Cakes & Shit opens its new dessert joint in Paddington
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Sweet and sassy – Cakes & Shit opens its new dessert joint in Paddington

While desserts are already considered to be an indulgence that's a bit on the naughty side, we don't often encounter a cake shaped like, well, human anatomy. Similarly, most of the cookies we consume often come topped with sprinklings of others sweets, not swear words. Cakes & Shit isn't your regular cake store. The crude confectioner has garnered a cult following thanks to its range of sassy, chuckle-worthy and strictly not-safe-for-work treats. Cakes & Shit has moved to Paddington and is officially reopening to the public today, Friday February 25. If you love a bit of cheek to your cake, read on to see what's on offer ... more

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The Bunker Coffee crew has opened Neighbour, a one-stop-shop for salads, sips and sundries
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The Bunker Coffee crew has opened Neighbour, a one-stop-shop for salads, sips and sundries

Sometimes being friends with your neighbour pays off – you never know when they might be able to help you out in a pinch. Neighbour, the brand-new concept from the Bunker Coffee crew, is here to provide more than a simple cup of sugar – the providore is serving Ottolenghi-inspired salads, heat-and-eat meats, primo picnic supplies and new-wave wines from its cosy space on Railway Terrace. Need some weekday lunch inspo or a dependable dinner dispensary when time is short? Consider calling on your Neighbour! more


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Get the scoop – Anita Gelato brings its world-renowned range to West Village
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Get the scoop – Anita Gelato brings its world-renowned range to West Village

For some, the name Anita Gelato stirs up feelings of heart-fluttering excitement and sets saliva glands into overdrive. The brand is famous across the globe for its decadent, hand-made and real cream-based gelato, frozen yogurt and sorbets – with a portfolio of flavours tallying over 150 varieties. If you hadn't already heard, here's the scoop – Anita Gelato has arrived in Brisbane! Nestled in the heart of West Village, Anita Gelato's flagship Brisbane store has been dishing out cup after cup (and cone after cone) of silky gelato and frozen yoghurt, each hefty serve topped with addictive jams, rich sauces, mixed lollies and a moreish wafer. If gelato makes you giddy, read on and treat yourself to the tasty details ... more

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Hungarian-inspired street sweets and slab cakes abound at West End newcomer Kürtősh
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Hungarian-inspired street sweets and slab cakes abound at West End newcomer Kürtősh

Just when you think you've sampled every kind of baked goodie or dessert under the sun, a new variety or two will pop up to tantalise your tastebuds. Kürtősh, a Sydney-born purveyor of slab cakes, cookies and pastries, opened at West Village just before Christmas, showcasing its range of delectable delights made using time-tested family recipes – including some eye-catching (and drool-worthy) options inspired by the street-food scene of Hungary! more

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Say hallelujah – Maccas is swirling $2 McFlurries this week
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Say hallelujah – Maccas is swirling $2 McFlurries this week

It might only be Wednesday, but it has been a week. Thankfully, we’ve just caught wind of some news that is sure brighten your day – Macca’s is slinging $2 McFlurries this week. It's all thanks to McDonald's 30 Days 30 Deals promotion, which sees some of our favourite late-night snacks discounted as a little treat. more

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For the love of cake – the team behind Camp Hill favourite Florence have launched online baked goods dispensary Floss
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For the love of cake – the team behind Camp Hill favourite Florence have launched online baked goods dispensary Floss

Those who have dined at Camp Hill cafe Florence are probably well acquainted with its phenomenal selection of baked goods. To please the cake-hungry masses, the team behind the cherished eatery has taken the time – and some sugar, flour and icing – to create an online outpost dedicated to its darling treat offering. Say hello to Floss, a baked-goods dispensary pumping out decadent special-occasion cakes and sweets that are sure to have your tastebuds singing. more

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It's here – Agnes Bakery opens the doors to its anticipated permanent home on James Street
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It’s here – Agnes Bakery opens the doors to its anticipated permanent home on James Street

Agnes Bakery was born from necessity, but stayed around because of popularity. When the city shut down in the wake of COVID-19 restrictions, 'pivot' became the word of the day and experimental concepts started proliferating around town. Of all the operators that swivelled in order to keep their businesses afloat, few garnered such a rapturous public response as Agnes' pop-up woodfired bakery and bottle shop. The bakery's delightfully crusty loaves of malted sourdough, cinnamon-coated doughnuts and charred and flaky Basque cheesecakes quickly cemented themselves as must-have items, and its smoked butter became a thing of legend. More than a year on and several pop-up appearances later, Agnes Bakery is celebrating the opening of its permanent woodfired dispensary on James Street today, Thursday October 21. There will be danishes, kouign-amanns, choux buns and cakes by the slice – there… more

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The round up: sate your sweet tooth at Brisbane's best dessert spots
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The round up: sate your sweet tooth at Brisbane’s best dessert spots

Let’s be honest with ourselves – it doesn’t matter what you’ve had for dinner, there’s always room for dessert. Brisbane is absolutely flush with spots to get your sugar fix, whether it be in a decadent cake, a few weighty scoops of ice-cream or a dozen doughnuts. So you can satisfy your sweet tooth, we’ve put together a list some seriously decadent dessert spots in Brisbane. more

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Dessert gods Connoisseur and Koko Black team up to create two new ice-cream flavours
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Dessert gods Connoisseur and Koko Black team up to create two new ice-cream flavours

Chocolate or ice-cream? If there was ever a moment where we had to choose our favourite of the two, we think we would spontaneously combust before we could give an answer. Thankfully, that won't be necessary as beloved ice-cream brand Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream has partnered with cherished artisan chocolatier Koko Black to meld these treasured sweets together to create a scrumptious new ice-cream range. In more good news, you can get your hands on these indulgent creations as of today, Thursday October 14, which just so happens to be World Dessert Day. more

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Crumbtastic! Green's has launched a Golden Gaytime cake mix
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Crumbtastic! Green’s has launched a Golden Gaytime cake mix

Whether it's a hot summer's day or we're just craving a sweet treat, nothing hits the spot quite like a Golden Gaytime ice-cream. Now, the frozen national treasure and its signature crumb is set to be transformed into something only a gaggle of culinary geniuses could have concocted. Hold on to your spatulas, friends, as Green's has released Golden Gaytime cake mix and somewhere out there a certain baking matriarch that rhymes with Fetty Rocker is shaking. more

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The cookie captains at Ginger's Kitchen have launched a new range of covetable cakes
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The cookie captains at Ginger’s Kitchen have launched a new range of covetable cakes

If you're already madly in love with the small-back artisan cookies made by Ginger's Kitchen, you'll want to sit down for this bit of news. The burgeoning baked-goods concept is set to add a range of salivation-inducing cakes that come in flavours including ube velvet, vanilla and lemon curd, and old-fashioned brown-sugar caramel. Ditch the box cake mix – these bad boys should be your go-to celebration treat from now on. more

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Dreams crumb true – Mr Treat is now slinging cookies and soft-serve in Fortitude Valley
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Dreams crumb true – Mr Treat is now slinging cookies and soft-serve in Fortitude Valley

Attention treat-loving tragics looking to satiate their nighttime sweet cravings – you'll want to sit down for this. The crew behind Burleigh’s beloved Oh My, Waffle is looking to replicate its sugary success here in Brisbane with Mr Treat – a cookie and ice-cream concept that officially opened in Fortitude Valley over the weekend. If the sound of chunky and gooey loaded cookies and swirls of soft-serve imbued with sweet-tooth tickling mix-ins awakens a craving within you, read on to find out what this pint-sized dessert parlour has in store ... more

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Crispy M&M’s Choc Spread is a thing and we know where to snag some
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Crispy M&M’s Choc Spread is a thing and we know where to snag some

One of our favourite choccies to grace the confectionery aisle is no doubt M&M’s. These rainbow-hued morsels taste as sweet as they look and have been a beloved snack staple since childhood. Now, this darling treat has been smashed, swirled and jarred to create something so delicious, so ingenious that we just have to get our hands on it ASAP. Introducing Crispy M&M’s Choc Spread. more

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Dad-approved barbecue bites – treat your old man to Treasury Brisbane's primo Father's Day hamper
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Dad-approved barbecue bites – treat your old man to Treasury Brisbane’s primo Father’s Day hamper

For those who are still mentally in March, here is a stark reminder – we are already more than two thirds of the way through 2021. As the months on the calendar flip by, well, flippantly, we realise we need to get our affairs in order for a few upcoming celebrations. The next important date that is right around the corner? Father's Day, of course! And what better way to celebrate your dad than with Treasury Brisbane's take-home hamper of tantalising treats. This chef-prepared box will have him crowning you the favourite child for sure. more