Japanese culture is all about precision, organisation and respect. This is certainly true of the food produced at renowned restaurant Sake where each dish is sculpted into a tiny work of art – intricately perfect in its display and taste. more
The Italians have a passionate approach to life in all its aspects, but particularly towards their love of food. At Popolo, sit back and let the experts teach you a thing or two about Italian cooking. more
Hidden amongst the student hub of Kelvin Grove Urban Village is Room 60. A combination of a bar, social space and amphitheater, it is the perfect location to channel your inner creative while enjoying an exotic drink or two. more
We all secretly dream of living in a different place, the exotic allure of a foreign city or town, the majestic existence we would carry out there. more
Sandwiches have grown up a lot since the white bread and Vegemite days of primary school lunches. more
Three short weeks ago, Margit Rust wheeled a coffee machine behind a black, non-descript garage door in Fortitude Valley, leaving only a sneaky ‘c’ tagged on the sidewall visible. more
Too much to do and not enough time means working on the weekend is a regular reality. Instead of arriving at work refreshed of a Monday morning, it can feel like you never left the office, with the weekend spent waking up early and cramming in some quality computer time while the rest of the house sleeps in soundly. more
Like French sister restaurant Piaf and soon-to-be Scandinavian-influenced brother Survey Co Bar and Bistro, Sardine Tin is seductively European in its cuisine and relaxing atmosphere. more
Guerrilla cafe Kombi Koffein owners Justin and Ora have been busy rock-and-roll bees scoping out a permanent position for their beloved kombi cafe, Muriel. more
Nestled amongst the leafy streets of suburban Hendra, Saabi on Manson is a bustling community cafe which has been completely transformed from its origins as a corner store. more
Nestled in a side street behind the boutiques of Paddington’s LaTrobe Terrace, a small house-based space has finally settled on an owner. Shifting from a French antiques shop to a Spanish restaurant, the humble corner spot on Collingwood Street is now home to JazzCat Restaurant. more
Old-world apothecary meets New York loft apartment is the distinct and character-exuding feel of new city restaurant Public. more
In-Cog-Neato, South Brisbane It’s been there for a year, but particularly inconspicuous coffee nook In-Cog-Neato has added a little faux grass to its stools. With a recently jazzed up laneway sporting a plethora of vibrant street art and (real greenery) window boxes and hanging plants galore, sip an espresso, nibble on something sweet and relax into this secluded and colourful side space. Brew Cafe Tapas Bar, Brisbane City Brew has grown from a coffee machine plonked amidst some astroturf in the corner of a laneway end, to a roaring cafe and bar. Enjoy a coffee on a milk crate in diluted sunshine, or slink into the darkness of the back den for a sneaky lunchtime beer or espresso martinis and tapas. Flamingo Cafe, Fortitude Valley A mirage of astroturf, eclectic garden furniture and kitsch s+p shakers resides on the corner of Winn Lane in Fortitude Valley. Renowned for its Green Velvet… more
By handing over the Kelvin Grove Village Markets stall to manager Matthew Vale, Bunker owner Marcus Allison hoped Matthew would add a new energy, growing it the way Marcus planned to grow Bunker. more
It took a long time for the Brisbane bloke to confidently sport a fruity cocktail topped with a palm tree swizzle stick. Many still opt for the more ‘masculine’ looking espresso martini, with its chocolate tones matching their leather brogues. more
Opening a cafe opposite Paddington brunch fav Anouk seems like a fairly bold move. But with foodstuffs like roasted kipfler potatoes with lavender salt and fried brioche with smoked trout, goats cherve, poached eggs, asparagus, watercress and lime on the menu, Ruby is proving a popular spot. more
While it’s the role of the woman in Morocco to prepare meals for the family, the act of making tea is bestowed upon the man. Tea is very important in Moroccan culture, with the precise methods of making a cup of Moroccan mint tea considered an art form. more
Beer and dumplings. Loud and fun. Simple food, done well. That’s what the creative minds behind Harajuku Gyoza are delivering to Fortitude Valley’s dumpling obsessed. more
Bars with a friendly, homely atmosphere tend to reside in the suburbs – slinky jazz clubs and hidden cocktail nooks with casual (and generally well-behaved) patrons, and a slice of local music on the side. But two Brisbane chaps believe this kind of watering hole is also possible in party-passionate Fortitude Valley. more
Step one: pick your topping. Step two: pick your base. These instructions sound like you could be building the perfect pizza at the local grease pit, but the new breakfast menu at Pear Cafe and Bar in Highgate Hill couldn’t be more opposite. more
