Kentucky Fried (Duck) done differently at Public, Brisbane City
15 Mar 2012Old-world apothecary meets New York loft apartment is the distinct and character-exuding feel of new city restaurant Public. more
Laneway cafes: In-Cog-Neato, Flamingo, Brew
15 Mar 2012In-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
Bunker’s protege Roost to open weekdays
15 Mar 2012By 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
Let a beer cocktail tickle your fancy at The Hideaway
15 Mar 2012It 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
Ruby in Paddington draws hearty brunch crowd
15 Mar 2012Opening 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
Moroccan mint tea comes to East Brisbane at Hamimi
15 Mar 2012While 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
Dumplings and beer, a dreamy combination at Harajuku Gyoza
15 Mar 2012Beer 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
Make yourself at home at Our Place, Fortitude Valley
15 Mar 2012Bars 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
Mix-and-match breakfast at Pear Cafe, Highgate Hill
08 Mar 2012Step 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
New York cool at Super Whatnot, Burnett Lane
08 Mar 2012Like a neo-speakeasy, Super Whatnot opened quietly; its presence whispered of in small circles of those in the know. Keeping it a secret is a part of its charm, especially as it only houses 60 people. more
Pancake Jaffles twist tradition at Shucked Espresso
08 Mar 2012Remember the days when grandma used to make jaffles at snack time? Simple ham and cheese toasted creations that just tasted out of this world, with stretchy melted cheese oozing out the sides with each bite. more
Flour & Chocolate carves a niche at Morningside
08 Mar 2012Lachlan Scott learnt his pastry tricks of the trade from an old German baker he worked with during his days at Jupiters Casino. Since then, Lachlan has been the head chef at New Farm’s Jocelyn’s Provisions, before shifting to Brew Bakers at Albion to re-hone his bread-making skills. more
Beer boutiques: Bitter Suite, Scratch, Archive
08 Mar 2012Beer. It’s a serious business. Especially now that Brisbane has a few boutique craft beer joints up its sleeves. Supporting independent brewers from our doorstep, around the country and internationally, these unpretentious, un-pub-like watering holes are top spots for acquiring a taste for the finer drops of golden liquid. more
Education in a cup with Dandelion and Driftwood, Hendra
08 Mar 2012Extending people’s palate and enhancing the experience of drinking coffee is motivation behind the tasting flight at Dandelion & Driftwood. Coffee education in a cup – or two piccolos to be exact – the tasting flight teaches your palate to distinguish between the different flavours of D&D’s two house blends. more
Arty interiors intrigue at Lucky Duck and Ponycat
08 Mar 2012A cafe’s appearance can make or break whether a caffeine-thirsty wanderer decides to pop in or keep trekking for their morning cup of joe. But when colourful, artistic eye candy vibrantly peeks out the door from the inner abode, curiosity alone will pull you in. Bringing street-art styles inside, these two Brisbane cafes will have you raring for a seat before you’ve even seen the menu. more
Meet a friendly face for coffee at Urban Grind, Paddington
08 Mar 2012There’s something satisfying about taking the time to sit in a cafe and sip your coffee while catching up with friend. In the busy lives that this modern-day delivers, something as simple as sitting peacefully for as little as 30 minutes can restore a sense of calm and allow you to better take in the tales of those around you. more
Fancy a tipple at Lady Lamington, Fortitude Valley?
08 Mar 2012Queensland, French and family history have all played a role in shaping the delightfully sweet new cafe-bar-dining hall Lady Lamington in Fortitude Valley. more
Duck into Bean. to escape the busy city streets
08 Mar 2012A sea of blue-checkered shirt-wearers swarm like a pack in all directions, while the sound of heels clacking on the uneven pavement fills the streets. Every now and then someone will break from the flock, ducking down a shadowy alleyway, unbeknownst to the others. They're not being mysterious though; they're just in tune with the latest underground coffee haunt at which to escape the bustle of the city streets above. more
Woolloongabba’s Crosstown open for breakfast
08 Mar 2012Elegant breakfast parties nursing sore heads the morning after the night before are not only welcome but well catered for at The Crosstown Eating House’s new breakfast sitting. more