Abboud Bakery is more than just a bakery. The Underwood locale has created a stir in the local community thanks not only to its tasty and wholesome Middle Eastern fare, but also for its heart-warming concept. The bakery – staffed by a team of refugees – is not only bridging cultures in the local community, but also giving employees a chance to utilise their skills while learning for the future. more
Not merely content with establishing Montrachet’s Bowen Hills location as one of the go-to restaurants on the King Street strip, Shannon and Clare Kellam are also solidifying Montrachet’s reputation for top-tier baked goods. The duo recently closed the restaurant’s popular boulangerie with an eye towards opening a comprehensive bakery operation down the road and this week the restaurant’s new Parisian-inspired offspring has opened. Don’t expect to find your average pastries here – King Street Bakery’s skilled team is looking to set a new standard that’s second to none. more
Forget your run-of-the-mill lukewarm servo pie – a real pie is a thing of beauty. Comfort food doesn’t get much more comforting than a great pie. Here is our list for must-try pies – you’ll never look at a Four’N Twenty the same ever again. more
A particularly popular daydream of ours involves Parisian laneways and endless gourmet pastries. Though we have to snap back to reality at some point, the arrival of Montrachet on King Street has done wonders for our French-inspired wanderlust. The hatted restaurant is trying its hand at opening a bakery, opening up a boulangerie complete with croissants, loaves and eclairs made with the same care and quality ingredients as Montrachet’s acclaimed cuisine. more
There's something completely intoxicating about the aroma of freshly baked bread. Your nose tingles as you inhale that warm familiar scent, your mouth watering at the thought of the carby goodness that awaits your tastebuds. Let's be real, it's pretty hard to concentrate on anything else once a baked good grabs your attention. Just a word of warning – this exact sensation is going to hit you the moment you step inside Monty's Bakehouse, and you're probably going to want to buy everything that lies before you in the cabinet. Look, we get it. No judgement here. more
Pastry lovers, rejoice! Fortitude Valley's Bakery Lane has further solidified its name with the arrival of Le Petit Paris – an authentic French bakery and creperie that has brought pristine pastries, beautiful baguettes and covetable crepes to the hip shopping and snacking hub. more
You read that headline correctly – Brisbane’s very first 100 percent vegan bakery has opened in Brisbane’s north. Veganyumm boasts a range of delicious treats made without most of the nasty, unhealthy ingredients that you’d normally find in your iced goodies. more
From whispers of a new fromagerie to burger-dispensing food trucks, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more
Proving that you can make friends with salad, Botanica Real Food has become so popular it has needed to expand. Inner-north locals are rejoicing now that Botanica has brought its range of scrumptious salads to Teneriffe. more
If the aisles of chocolate bunnies at Coles didn’t clue you in, Easter is just around the corner. Before you settle for your run-of-the-mill choccies and hot cross buns, have a look at this list and consider upping your game when it comes to treat giving this year. more
One of Brisbane’s best coffee spots is expanding its repertoire with a pop-up bakery on James Street, offering a range of gourmet goodies. more
Ben O’Donoghue has expanded the Billykart West End offering to include a gourmet smallgoods and boutique alcohol dispensary. more
Jocelyn Hancock has returned to Brisbane’s baked goods scene with a brand new shop, offering quality cakes, treats and high quality artisanal goods. more
Rows of colourful macarons and delicacies line the counter, manicured green hedges frame red-leather booths, and perfectly dressed waitstaff chime a chorus of ‘bonjour’ as you peruse the pastries. No, this isn’t a travel story about our latest trip to Paris – you can get a taste for yourself at Le Bon Choix’s newest boulangerie and patisserie at Westfield Garden City. more
Step aside doughnuts, cronuts, doissants and cruffins, the latest food craze to hit the markets is the reintroduction of the humble scroll. more
Whether you’ll be devouring your morning-after carb load with a splitting headache or will be looking to fuel up on nourishing meals before heading in to Splendour in the Grass, we’ve scouted some of the best venues in the region for your dining pleasure. more
There is nothing quiet like bringing out a biscuit tin bursting with handmade treats to present to an unexpected visitor. Even if the treats were not made by your hand, the moment can still be aglow with handmade goodness. more
After receiving rapturous praise from Sunshine Coast locals, Donut Boyz has set its sites on Brisbane’s stomachs for its latest franchise location. more
When he is not full-time teaching pastry skills to up-and-coming pastry chefs at South Bank Institute of TAFE, Stephen Kaptain is cooking up a storm in his shared kitchen in Bulimba and selling to local markets and boutique events. more
If your nostrils have caught the scent of freshly baked brownies in Fortitude Valley over the past week, you’d best reward your belly with a trip to this sweet new cafe in Bakery Lane. more