Treats
New Farm Confectionery sweetens up Brunswick Street
Food & Drink

New Farm Confectionery sweetens up Brunswick Street

As kids we had that classic Willy Wonka dream of winning a golden ticket and gaining free rein of a chocolate factory. Now adults, we may pretend that our dreams are much more sensible and profound, but you know you get a little spring in your step at the thought of an endless supply of sweet treats. With a vision to introduce Brisbane to the world of adult confectionery, New Farm Confectionery has opened the doors to its first permanent store off Brunswick Street. more


Markets
Savour each sip with tea from Tour de Tea
Food & Drink

Savour each sip with tea from Tour de Tea

Picture misty mountains blanketed in tea plantations that mirror the curves of the landscape. The age-old tea-making process starts from these fields with the picking of 'two leaves and a bud' to the factory where the all-important conversion to tea happens. An important part of this whole process is the tasting, including the mandatory slurp that circulates the tea around the mouth generating a lingering sensation. more

Food News
Pavement Whispers: Vol 13 March 3
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Vol 13 March 3

From whispers of new burger joints to pop-up boutiques, 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

Bars
Raise a glass at The Bent Elbow in Stones Corner
Food & Drink

Raise a glass at The Bent Elbow in Stones Corner

From a young age we are taught that resting our elbows on the table is poor dining etiquette. Whilst we don't encourage starting to drop your standards now, you can certainly put those elbows to good use – moving beer, wine and food from the table into your mouth. more

Markets
Snap up this season's achacha, the new fruit on the block from Healthy Lifestyle Fruit and Veg
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Snap up this season’s achacha, the new fruit on the block from Healthy Lifestyle Fruit and Veg

The prized tropical fruit achacha, known as the dancing fruit (just remove the first 'a' and you are left with chacha), has been cultivated for many years at the foot of the Andes in the Amazon Basin of Bolivia. Relatively new to our shores, it was only 13 years ago that an agreement was reached with the Bolivian Government for the first planation to be established here in Queensland. With its sweet, tangy and refreshing taste, achacha adds a new dimension to your fruit bowl, salads and much more. more

Markets
Be entertained by plate smashing alongside traditional sweets at Ilias the Greek
Food & Drink

Be entertained by plate smashing alongside traditional sweets at Ilias the Greek

The Greeks have always had a habit of smashing plates, but its not because they don't want to wash dishes. The breaking of plates is a time-honoured tradition brought about by the idea of kefi, which translates to good spirits, passion and enthusiasm, and when the soul and body are overwhelmed with exuberance the outlet is to smash plates. It is also believed that the practice can ward off evil spirits, bring good luck or show appreciation. more

Food News
Pavement Whispers: Vol 12 February 24
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Vol 12 February 24

From whispers of rooftop venues to shipping-container vendors, 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