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Take a sneak peek at Inter/Section's new additions, The Whisk Fine Patisserie and Fika
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Take a sneak peek at Inter/Section’s new additions, The Whisk Fine Patisserie and Fika

21 Jul 2022

When pioneering cafe Coffee Anthology announced its relocation from Margaret Street to Charlotte Street, it marked the starting point for one of the most ambitious undertakings in The City's food and coffee space. This wasn't just a simple move, it was the first step in establishing Inter/Section – a brand-new laneway hub that encompassed four separate, yet complimentary, concepts. Almost six months on from the relaunch of Coffee Anthology at Inter/Section's Charlotte Street end, another two of Inter/Section's foodie facets will be unveiled on Monday July 25. Award-winning pastry maker The Whisk Fine Patisserie will unveil its new croissant-slinging kiosk alongside Inter/Section's own cafe kitchen, Fika. We were lucky enough to sample Fika's inventive menu of eats ahead of Monday's opening – read on for an advance look at the offering ... more

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Doughcraft – a specialist in European-style baked goods and deli items – launches at Albion's Craft'd Grounds
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Doughcraft – a specialist in European-style baked goods and deli items – launches at Albion’s Craft’d Grounds

16 Jun 2022

Melted raclette poured over cold cuts and potatoes, mascarpone-filled doughnuts, take-home packs of artisanal pasta and sugo, ficelle topped with gorgonzola dolce, nduja-infused focaccia buns, and smoked Tasmanian salmon, creme fraiche, spinach and crispy capers smushed between squid ink buns. Judging by these items alone, it's easy to see that Doughcraft isn't your regular bakery. From sweet to savoury, this sustainably minded operation is offering something salivation worthy for all comers. more

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News worthy of a celebration cake – Jocelyn's Provisions officially reopens today
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News worthy of a celebration cake – Jocelyn’s Provisions officially reopens today

16 Jun 2022

It's been a few months between slices of Jocelyn's Provisions butter cake, but next week we'll have access to the famed cake makers silky sweets and salivation-worthy savoury items once more. All four Jocelyn's Provisions locations will be reopening to the public on Thursday June 16, serving its iconic range of crowd-pleasing goodies as well as a selection of exciting new additions. more

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Meet Brooki Bakehouse – Fortitude Valley's new cake, macaron and cookie destination
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Meet Brooki Bakehouse – Fortitude Valley’s new cake, macaron and cookie destination

02 Jun 2022

A cake is the perfect thing to commemorate any milestone or noteworthy occasion. Celebrating a birthday? Cake. What about an engagement or wedding? Yep, cake for sure. Graduation? Cake all the way. Break up? Would you believe it, cake comes to the rescue here too. Brooki Bakehouse is a newly open cakery and bakery conceived by a globe-trotting travel blogger that is whipping up dreamy Parisian-inspired celebration desserts from its elegantly appointed hideaway on Marshall Street. It's also supplying a multi-hued range of macarons, delightfully moist cupcakes, decadent brownies and specialty coffee – a cause to celebrate in and of itself! more

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The Superthing team opens Cordelia Sourdough Bakehouse, a source of artisanal loaves, toasties and pastries
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The Superthing team opens Cordelia Sourdough Bakehouse, a source of artisanal loaves, toasties and pastries

28 Apr 2022

When the pandemic hit, many of us had a crack at making sourdough. For some of us, the foray into baking yielded delightfully doughy results, but for others the experiment went catastrophically south. The biggest takeaway, especially for the latter group, is that sometimes baking is best left to the experts. Well, those experts – or, more specifically, the ones behind West End's NYC Bagel Deli and Superthing – have just opened Cordelia Sourdough Bakehouse in South Brisbane. This striking bakery and cafe is dedicated to showcasing the wonderful complexity of sourdough, serving an assortment of loaves made from a variety of starters as well as a menu featuring elevated toasties, burgers made using cultured milk buns, hand-rolled bagels and flaky croissants. 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

13 Jan 2022

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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The year in review: the trends and tastes that shaped Brisbane in 2021
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The year in review: the trends and tastes that shaped Brisbane in 2021

28 Dec 2021

Here we are, bleary eyed and weary at the end of another year. While we can't say that 2021 was an amazing year for the world at large, there were still some bright spots worth celebrating. The year that was saw Brisbane's dining scene evolve in interesting ways, from the massive influx of new Italian-inspired eateries to the return of the sambo. We're taking a look back to commemorate the notable happenings in the Brisbane foodie landscape and also spotlight some of the pieces that resonated with you, our dear readers, the most ... 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

21 Oct 2021

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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Melbourne’s lauded Lune Croissanterie unveils its first interstate location in South Brisbane
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Melbourne’s lauded Lune Croissanterie unveils its first interstate location in South Brisbane

05 Aug 2021

We're firm believers that art can be found anywhere and in any thing, and Lune Croissanterie's picture-perfect pastries are evidence of this. The Melbourne-born croissanterie is famed for its meticulous attention to detail and pinpoint execution, ensuring every morsel that emerges from its architecturally stunning production kitchen is damn-near flawless. Lune's anticipated brand-new expansion bracketing the South Brisbane-end of Fish Lane, which officially opens today, Thursday August 5, is sort of like a gallery – one that showcases globally acclaimed baked goods that are as pleasing on the palate as they are on the eye. We were invited to take a look inside Lune's kitchen and retail space before it opens in a lockdown-friendly guise – read on for the goods ... more

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Have your custom cake and eat it too with help from Peace of Cake
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Have your custom cake and eat it too with help from Peace of Cake

08 Jul 2021

As simple as it is to whip up a box cake, sometimes Betty Crocker doesn't quite cut it when you're in charge of bringing dessert along to a celebration. That’s where dreamy dessert-centric concept Peace of Cake comes in with a bevy of beautifully made cakes that are sure to impress your friends and family. All you have to do is order a custom creation then you can sit back, relax and *ahem* 'cake' it easy. more

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Sprout Artisan Bakery unveils its chic James Street shopfront
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Sprout Artisan Bakery unveils its chic James Street shopfront

17 Jun 2021

Croissants are great – we'd never throw shade at the pinnacle pastry item. But it's hard not to forsake the flaky classic when peering at the range on offer at Sprout Artisan Bakery's brand-new James Street store. Peanut butter and jam morning buns, fennel-and-orange danishes, and double-chocolate croissant buns filled with chocolate cream are almost too tempting to refuse – and that's before we spy the 24-hour handcrafted breads! With this new location now up and running, Sprout is upping the ante. Read on to find out what's available at James Street's newest carb and coffee dispensary ... more

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The round-up: plan a roadtrip to some of the best country bakeries in Southeast Queensland
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The round-up: plan a roadtrip to some of the best country bakeries in Southeast Queensland

17 Jun 2021

Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell were onto something when they sang 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough'. There's no valley low or river wide enough to keep us from getting to some brilliant baked goods. There's no distance far enough, either – which is good because some of the best bakeries in Queensland are found outside of Brisbane. Heading on a roadtrip soon? Perhaps we can convince you to add a delicious detour into your itinerary with these must-visit bakeries ... more

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First look – an ex-Agnes Bakery alumnus and ARC chef to ‘bake over' Jocelyn's Provisions
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First look – an ex-Agnes Bakery alumnus and ARC chef to ‘bake over’ Jocelyn’s Provisions

20 May 2021

Anyone that endured the lengthy line snaking out Agnes' lauded carb-loaded pop-up bakery last year can attest that one bite of its smoked potato sourdough bread was enough to make the whole wait worth it. Well, what would you say if we told you that one of the bakers behind that sell-out product is teaming up with some other local culinary elite for a series of foodie events, starting with a take over of Albion's Jocelyn's Provisions on Sunday May 30? Yes, it's really happening, and you can expect killer kouign amanns, bang-on bee stings, revelatory Roman-style pizzas, pies wrapped in buttery puff pastry and, of course, plenty of loaves of smoked potato sourdough. more

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MICA Express dishes prompt pasties and swift sandwiches at MacArthur Central
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MICA Express dishes prompt pasties and swift sandwiches at MacArthur Central

22 Apr 2021

If you're choosy when it comes to croissants or picky about pastries in general, there's a good chance you're already intimately familiar with the baked goodies at MICA Brasserie. The lauded Breakfast Creek cafe, patisserie, bar and bistro caused a bit of a stir with locals when it opened last year, but its arrival was only step one of a greater plan. MICA Express is a new grab-and-go-oriented satellite location that is bringing the bakery's popular French-inspired goodies to MacArthur Central, which is terrific news for any discerning danish devourer in the inner city. more

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Pavement Whispers: Albion's Craft'd Grounds reveals details of its forthcoming dining and lifestyle precinct
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Pavement Whispers: Albion’s Craft’d Grounds reveals details of its forthcoming dining and lifestyle precinct

18 Mar 2021

If we told you there was a venue in Brisbane that housed a craft-beer brewery, specialty espresso bar, street food and farmers market, patisserie, wine and cocktail bar, and live-music facilities, you'd probably say that such a unicorn-like venue didn't exist. You'd be technically right, but not for long! Today, Wednesday March 17, the team behind Craft'd Grounds is revealing the first details of its forthcoming 2600-sqm all-in-one hospitality hub. Here's what we know ... more

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Devour picture-perfect pastries and dreamy doughnuts at Bulimba's Darvella Patisserie
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Devour picture-perfect pastries and dreamy doughnuts at Bulimba’s Darvella Patisserie

14 Jan 2021

If we had enough pull to influence the writing of the history books, we'd emphasise the role sweet treats and baked goods had on getting us through 2020. When lockdowns made us crazy, croissants helped. When restrictions had us down in the dumps, we turned to doughnuts. Even though a new year has started, we're not expecting our dependence on carbs to lessen, which is good, because newly opened Bulimba bakery and patisserie Darvella has some treats that are too irresistible to ignore. This European-inspired dispensary is slinging gooey Nutella-filled doughnuts, Swiss-chocolate infused croissants and heavenly cakes by the score. Read on to see why this arrival is the perfect sweet start to 2021 ... more

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Sweets and The City – Jocelyn's Provisions opens a new locale on Eagle Street
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Sweets and The City – Jocelyn’s Provisions opens a new locale on Eagle Street

22 Oct 2020

If there was anything that Brisbane's bustling inner city lacked, it was a Jocelyn's Provisions location to call its own. Well, that changed this week as the cakes, bread and pastries outfit opened the doors to its brand-new location opposite the Riverside Centre on Eagle Street. Not just a colourful spot to grab a sweet treat, fresh salad, pre-made meal or a loaf of artisanal bread, this Jocelyn's outpost is also catering to the hungry time-poor hordes with cheesy bacon-and-egg wraps, decadent croque monsieurs and lemon-and-ricotta bundt cakes. more

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Ginger’s Kitchen is the cookie subscription service set to bring fresh-baked perfection to your door
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Ginger’s Kitchen is the cookie subscription service set to bring fresh-baked perfection to your door

24 Sep 2020

No matter what genre of treats your particular sweet tooth craves, it is a universally acknowledged truth that freshly baked cookies are amongst the God tier. An oozing chocolate chip (or perfectly plump raisin if you swing that way), chewy middle and slightly crisp outside are all of the elements required for total mouth bliss. If you’re a total sucker for the dopamine hit that can only come from a perfectly crafted disc of doughy goodness, we’re going to let you in on a secret – there’s a Brisbane-based cookie subscription that will soon be sending monthly parcels of baked goods direct to your destination. more

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Beloved French-style bakery Chouquette arrives in Graceville
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Beloved French-style bakery Chouquette arrives in Graceville

17 Sep 2020

Few things tickle a carb-lover's fancy like pulling apart a buttery, flaky croissant. You don't have to be a pastry aficionado to appreciate a good one, and it's easy to tell when you've got a croissant that's sublime or sub-par. If we took a survey of Brisbane's best croissants, we're certain many of you would pinpoint Chouquette as a sure-fire winner and it's easy to see why. The popular boulangerie and patisserie has long been a go-to for traditional French pastries, authentic baguettes and eye-catching cakes – now residents of Brisbane's west can get their fix quicker with Chouquette's brand-new shop in Graceville. Here is the need-to-know info on this big-ticket arrival ... more