Bars
The Street Photographer: Junk Bar
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The Street Photographer: Junk Bar

17 May 2012

A hole-in-the-wall bar nestled in suburban Ashgrove, Junk Bar filled the void in quieter, outer-skirts drinking holes when it opened in 2010. Like stepping back in time to a secluded gin club in the 1970s, Junk Bar picks up where older brother venue The Troubadour left off, run by the same vinyl-loving chap Jamie Trevaskis. Decked out with cosy velvet love seats, lamps passed down from grandma and a forest mural, the lights are kept super dim for ultimate slinky martini-filled evenings. Frequented by many a musician and north-west-side folk, Junk Bar is a mesh of old-time tunes, cool, calm and collected staff and sinful cocktails. Check out Junk Bar on The Street Photographer. more

Cafes
The French toast tradition at Anouk, Paddington
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The French toast tradition at Anouk, Paddington

17 May 2012

There are some breakfast spots where, no matter how extensive and mouthwatering a menu appears, you will always choose that same, favourite dish. Whether stuffed with sugar-coated fruit or topped with smoky slices of bacon, the layers of spongey, egg-fried bread on the morning menu at Anouk in Paddington are seductively impassable. more

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Local Black Sheep Coffee chosen by Gordon Ramsay
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Local Black Sheep Coffee chosen by Gordon Ramsay

10 May 2012

The black sheep of the family is usually the odd one out, a bit of a wayward soul. But while there’s nothing disreputable about Black Sheep Coffee, this local coffee roaster was indeed a little different when it started up five years ago, hand-roasting fairtrade, specialty beans before Brisbane’s coffee awareness truly picked up. more

Restaurants
The Street Photographer: Public
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The Street Photographer: Public

10 May 2012

Old-world apothecary meets New York loft apartment is the distinct and character-exuding feel of city restaurant Public. One half of the team behind Woolloongabba bar Canvas, Bonnie Shearston and Tom Sanceau opened the doors on their new food venture in March and have been busy winning awards and pumping out the Kentucky Fried Duck ever since. Pop in for Canvas-worthy cocktails from 3:00 pm on Saturday, meet Kevin the taxidermy peasant and marvel at the cool prints, old bottles and bizarre knick knacks, while sampling the creative flavour fusions and twists on homestyle, family-favourite dinners. Check out Public on The Street Photographer.   more

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Warm up with porridge at Symposium Cafe, Five Sisters, Cup
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Warm up with porridge at Symposium Cafe, Five Sisters, Cup

03 May 2012

Goldilocks was pretty particular when it came to the type of porridge she ate. Though we gather the first two she tasted weren’t lavished in toppings of poached fruit, dollops of honey and sprinkles of spices, making the final flavoursome bowl a sure winner. The Weekend Edition went in search of Brisbane’s best porridge and this is what we found … more

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London Xpress Cafe opens in Woolloongabba
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London Xpress Cafe opens in Woolloongabba

03 May 2012

When you’re on the go in Woolloongabba, a long lunch at one of the more affluent restaurants isn’t exactly a time-conscious option. But if a quick bite with a British twist sounds like your cup of tea, head over to the newly nestled London Xpress Cafe in the umbrella-lamp-lined antique precinct on Logan Road. more

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Expand your bier awareness at Bavarian Bier Cafe
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Expand your bier awareness at Bavarian Bier Cafe

03 May 2012

Before the invention of thermometers, beer brewers would dip a thumb or finger into their hop concoctions to determine the right temperature for adding yeast. Too hot and the yeast would die, too cold and the yeast wouldn’t grow. This was the brewer’s version of the age-old saying, ‘rule of thumb’. more

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Time for tea at The Cobble Stone Tea House, New Farm
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Time for tea at The Cobble Stone Tea House, New Farm

26 Apr 2012

Since the invention of the mug, grandmothers, nanas and great ladies alike have been turning up their noses at this un-dainty option for enjoying a cup of tea. The petite handle on a china cup, so delicate that one is forced to raise a pinky from lack of handle space, brings the warm, comforting liquid to perfectly measured flavour when gracing a delicate teacup. more

Restaurants
A drop of Italia at 1889 Enoteca
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A drop of Italia at 1889 Enoteca

19 Apr 2012

Snuggled up amongst the other delectable food destinations in the Woolloongabba Antique Precinct is 1889 Enoteca, a classic Italian restaurant renowned for its tasty dishes. For the wine enthusiast, it should also be acknowledged as an almost unrivalled grape destination, thanks to its extensive list of bottles available. more

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Take things slowly at Bean on Dean, Toowong
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Take things slowly at Bean on Dean, Toowong

12 Apr 2012

Many breakfast spots these days can be all hustle and bustle. With chatter in the air and sardine-like table arrangements, these popular, crowded spaces aren’t ideal for a little morning Zen time. But at Bean on Dean in Toowong, you will find yourself instantly relaxing as the cool autumn breeze whispers past and you sink into the recycled coffee sack ottomans out the front. more

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Brother Espresso opens fifth cafe, at Windsor
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Brother Espresso opens fifth cafe, at Windsor

12 Apr 2012

The rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee is one that can not be surpassed of a sleepy morning, especially when this particular splendour is wafting amongst the exposed-brick interior of the heritage-listed Watsons Plumbing Building on Margaret Street in the city. more

Restaurants
Modern Italian fare at Cafe Marinara in Paddington
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Modern Italian fare at Cafe Marinara in Paddington

12 Apr 2012

Traditionally, a trattoria is a rustic, community-focused lively place, where a hearty helping of simple but flavoursome fare is washed down with a carafe of wine amongst family and friends. It’s the local spot where the owners know your name and your favourite dish, with Nona dishing you up a second serving straight from the pan, finishing off with an affectionate pinch on the cheek. more

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James Street
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James Street

11 Apr 2012

James Street has evolved over the past few years to become Brisbane’s most sought after destination when it comes to food, fashion, markets, fun and discovery. Situated on the border of Fortitude Valley and Newstead, the James Street precinct is home to some of Brisbane’s most desirable fashion names along with a collection of fine restaurants, bistros, markets and hole-in-the-wall espresso bars. From recently opened Happy Little Dumplings to old established players like Jamies Espresso Bar, the area is certainly a hit with a wide demographic ensuring the precinct is forever bustling. It’s an ever expanding lifestyle mecca and where the locals head for morning coffees, lunch dates, supplies for the kitchen, home and soul. You’ll find the city’s greatest collection of designer and eclectic boutiques and flagship stores of sass & bide, Easton Pearson and Scanlan… more

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Dig into gourmet pizzas at The Burrow, West End
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Dig into gourmet pizzas at The Burrow, West End

05 Apr 2012

Pietro Agnoletto ran the infamous The Pizza Caffé at UQ’s St Lucia campus for 15 years. Renowned for its thin-crusted, traditional Neapolitan pizzas, hungry students and theatre-goers alike have drooled over Pietro’s superb doughy creations. Now Pietro is lending his pizza crafting knowledge to the team at new West End haunt The Burrow. more