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The round-up: places you can get smashed avocado in Brisbane for less than $22
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The round-up: places you can get smashed avocado in Brisbane for less than $22

27 Oct 2016

So there’s a bit of a brouhaha going ‘round with this avocado on toast business. If you haven't heard, Bernard Salt recently claimed one of the reasons millennials can’t afford houses is because they spend too much money on smashed avocado on toast – at roughly $22 a pop, by his estimate. Don't let Bernie scare you dear readers. There are plenty of places around town for you to get your beloved smashed avo on toast for less than $22, and you can throw your spare change into a jar to put towards your house deposit. Or you know, a trip to Europe. But if Bernard has truly got you worried that you’ll never be able to afford a house because of your hectic smashed avocado habit, then feel free to save that $22 a week and make it at home! And you can season your avocado with your salty tears of joy knowing that in 125 years you might have saved enough money for a house deposit. Good… more

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GreenHill
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The round-up: your guide to nailing the office Christmas party

13 Oct 2016

As the festive season approaches, thoughts inevitably turn to Christmas parties. It’s only natural! While it’s too early to blast Christmas carols in the office, it’s never too early to plan a killer end-of-year bash. This year, we’ve collated a bunch of spots for those that want to ensure there aren’t any booze-fuelled (and hauntingly embarrassing) shenanigans, friendly competitive activities for you to let the boss win and some great spots to stuff your face (paid for by the company credit card). more

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The round-up: where to feast on fancy fries and chomp on cheerful chips
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The round-up: where to feast on fancy fries and chomp on cheerful chips

08 Sep 2016

There’s nary a vegetable that invokes such positive vibes as potato. These versatile little nuggets are like sexy people – they look great naked, but sometimes when you see them all dressed up it just takes your breath away. Whilst the humble spud stands alone as a hero of the culinary world, these fine food institutions have taken it upon themselves to give their fries and chips some extra jazz. Sweet, carby Jesus, take us to tater-church because we are ready to testify. more

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Ze Pickle's Oreogasm
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The round-up: Prepare yourself for Brisbane’s best heart-stopping desserts

25 Aug 2016

I don’t care what you ate for dinner, there is always room for dessert and if there isn’t then you’ve done it all wrong. We don’t do things in half measures at The Weekend Edition, which is why we have rounded up a selection of Brisbane’s best jaw-dropping, drool-inducing and belt-busting desserts. I’m not kidding –these are the kinds of sweets you skip mains for. more

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The round-up: make it rain with Brisbane’s best cheap and cheerful weeknight eats
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The round-up: make it rain with Brisbane’s best cheap and cheerful weeknight eats

18 Aug 2016

Real talk, two of the hardest things about being an adult are feeding yourself and saving money. Your post-work laziness may have you feeling like you’re doomed to nights of discount noodles in front of the TV, but we’re here to shine a light into the end of that grim tunnel. Brisbane is brimming with Monday to Thursday dinner deals that will save you some serious coin, so we’ve rounded up a motley crew of pre-weekend cheap eats that are worth getting off the couch for. more

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nodo donuts
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The round-up: Brisbane’s best gluten-free eats

04 Aug 2016

Gluten-free eaters have copped enough flack – it’s time for a change. The Weekend Edition believes in not judging someone for something as silly as his or her diet. While restaurants are certainly getting better at catering for coeliac disease sufferers, there is still a way to go in making gluten-free dining equally represented on menus. We’ve taken the liberty of selecting some of our choices for Brisbane’s best gluten-free dishes available right now. more

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Pig & Whistle
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The round-up: the carnivore’s dining guide

02 Jun 2016

Consider this fair warning – this round-up is not for vegans or vegetarians. This here is a guide for meat eaters who are seeking the tastiest morsels around town this winter. We’re talking beef, pork, lamb and chicken – read on and salivate at the thought of sinking your teeth into some of these dishes. We're going to delicately and tenderly show you the ways of flavourful meat love in Brisbane. more

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Arepa House. Image courtesy of Arepa House.
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The round-up: cuisines from around the world you need to try

10 Mar 2016

When we say it's time to step outside your comfort zone, we don’t mean bungee jumping. Our adventures revolve around food and as variety is the spice of life, we’ve branched out and compiled a list of places that you need to try to consider yourself hip on Brisbane’s cuisine scene. Ethiopian, Persian, Russian – it’s all here if you know the spots. more

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The round-up: Brisbane's biggest food challenges
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The round-up: Brisbane’s biggest food challenges

28 Jan 2016

For some people eating is more than a way of stopping hunger, it’s an opportunity to push the boundaries of what a human being can stomach. From the immense, to the fiercely spicy, food challenges can be a great way to earn bragging rights among mates as well as being a unique way to enjoy local cuisine. If you feel like to might be up for a challenge, try ticking off a few of these Brisbane food challenges – it’s no easy task. more

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The year in review: what you loved in 2015
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The year in review: what you loved in 2015

31 Dec 2015

My, my. What a year it has been. The year 2015 has been a big one for Brisbane – we saw our food and drink scene grow to rival the southern states, we welcomed a flurry of international retailers and we threw some pretty spectacular events. One thing is for sure, our city is growing, and we can't wait to see what the future holds. Before we move on to 2016, we thought it was only fitting to reflect on the things our readers loved most in 2015 on The Weekend Edition. Here are our top-ranking stories for the year! more

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The round-up: Brisbane's hangover-beating breakfasts
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The round-up: Brisbane’s hangover-beating breakfasts

03 Dec 2015

It’s Christmas party season, so we understand that heads might be feeling a little heavy this month. While crying in the shower is one way to combat feelings of post-bender regret, we suggest you take the opportunity to indulge in some hearty food therapy to help beat your hangover. Hefty and greasy or healthy and wholesome, there are options for however you approach your morning meal. more

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The round-up: Nutella-infused treats worth trying
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The round-up: Nutella-infused treats worth trying

19 Nov 2015

Brisbane is nuts about Nutella – it’s ok, so is everyone in The Weekend Edition office. More and more places around town are creating some of the most mouth-wateringly decadent treats using Nutella, and as we are all about sharing the love we figured it would be a good idea to list some of our personal favourite Nutella-infused treats to eat when the craving strikes. more