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Sweet treats, sudsy sips and smoky eats – where to taste test some of Logan's most lip-smacking fare
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Sweet treats, sudsy sips and smoky eats – where to taste test some of Logan’s most lip-smacking fare

31 Mar 2022

Sometimes when you've lived in a city for so long, it can feel like you've wined and dined at every establishment, had your morning cuppa at every corner cafe or had one too many late-night HSP from that trusty kebab shop. If you want to broaden your horizons both from a culinarily and geographical perspective, then we think you should hop in the car and drive to a city not so far away – Logan. Brimming with mouth-watering fare from almost every country you can think of, this epicurean melting pot is worth diving into. Here are some top-notch spots for when you plan on embarking on a self-curated Logan food trail … more

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Wandering Cooks shows off its new produce-driven eatery in the heart of West End
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Wandering Cooks shows off its new produce-driven eatery in the heart of West End

19 Aug 2021

Throughout its nine-year existence in South Brisbane, Wandering Cooks has played a pivotal role in fostering the talents of many nascent food-based operators. Beloved concepts like El Planta, Alphabet Cafe and Pie Town first found footing in the Wandering Cooks kitchens before striking out on their own, but now the heralded culinary nexus is forging a fresh identity with the official launch of its newfangled West End home. Wandering Cooks 2.0 sees the concept transitioning from incubator to a produce-driven eatery and bar, championing and showcasing quality harvest from local farmers via a menu of nutritious, flavourful and conversation-starting fare. Take a look inside ... more

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The round-up: Brisbane’s best markets
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The round-up: Brisbane’s best markets

28 May 2020

For us, the perfect weekend always starts with a visit to our local farmers market. Sometimes we go for the fresh produce, other times we simply go to catch up with friends and snack on some tasty market grub. Thankfully our local farmers markets have stayed open throughout the COVID-19 lockdowns, with a greater focus on social distancing implemented to keep us safe while we support our independent farmers. If you're keen to avoid the grocery stores and get some fresh air at the same time, consider having a browse of this list of some of Brisbane’s best markets, with each packed with fresh food, sublime coffee, and some great community atmosphere. more

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From the farm to the city – newly launched Scenic Rim Farm Box brings the best local produce to your door
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From the farm to the city – newly launched Scenic Rim Farm Box brings the best local produce to your door

23 Apr 2020

If you (and your tastebuds) have missed escaping from the city and hitting the road to explore the Scenic Rim's renowned local flavours, friendly farms, wineries and boutique breweries, there's now a way to enjoy the best bits and bites of the region's food bowl without leaving your home. A group of local producers, supported by the Scenic Rim Regional Council, have recently launched Scenic Rim Farm Boxes – a new food-delivery service that brings the best farm-fresh produce straight to your door. more

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Grab your green bags – Brisbane City Markets launches in Reddacliff Place
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Grab your green bags – Brisbane City Markets launches in Reddacliff Place

06 Feb 2019

It’s been a little while since Reddacliff Place on George Street last hosted its bustling weekly farmer’s market, but city slickers will be able to once again get their mid-week produce shop done when Brisbane City Markets commences on this week. The new-look markets will offer the same fresh produce, artisan baked goods and gorgeous lifestyle vendors, reinvigorating enthusiasm for the hump day throughout the CBD. more

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Stuff your face with picture-perfect pastries from The Pie Hole
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Stuff your face with picture-perfect pastries from The Pie Hole

14 Jun 2018

To ‘shut your pie hole’ is to be quiet, but when the pies are so good we’re more inclined to declare our love from the tops of the tallest buildings. The Pie Hole is a cheeky new entrant in Brisbane’s market vendor scene, delivering freshly baked pies of the sweet and savoury variety and frankly the only time you’ll hear us shut up about it is when we’re stuffing our own pie holes. more

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Good Food Month drops the first glimpse of its tasty 2018 program
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Good Food Month drops the first glimpse of its tasty 2018 program

24 May 2018

Every July, Brisbane eaters break free from their mid-winter hibernation to celebrate Good Food Month. With only weeks remaining until Good Food Month hits the eateries of Brisbane on Sunday July 1, our bellies have been rumbling impatiently for news of what to expect. The first announcement of the 2018 program has arrived, bringing word of pasta parties, gourmet surf and turf dinners and the ever-popular Night Noodle Markets. more

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Eat Street Northshore hones its green thumb with new hydroponic farm
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Eat Street Northshore hones its green thumb with new hydroponic farm

26 Apr 2018

Since relocating to its new location just over a year ago, Eat Street Northshore has gone from strength to strength. A recent partnership with Modular Farms is set to bear fruit (or in this case, vegetables), as Eat Street Northshore is showing off its new vertical hydroponic farm, which is being utilised to grow herbs and greens for its various food vendors all year round. more

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Eat your way around the new Urbane Markets Ipswich launching this weekend
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Eat your way around the new Urbane Markets Ipswich launching this weekend

29 Mar 2018

The early-morning excursion to our local farmers markets will always have a place in our hearts, but we’d be kidding ourselves if we said we didn’t also love the energetic vibe of a night market. A new addition to the night market scene is arriving this weekend, with Urbane Markets Ipswich celebrating its grand opening tonight in Ipswich. Brisbane’s finest food trucks, market stalls, live entertainment and atmosphere – it’s the kind of event you’ll want to stay up late for. more

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Chefs Inc. invigorates the bayside with a collection of choice cuisine
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Chefs Inc. invigorates the bayside with a collection of choice cuisine

08 Mar 2018

Since we first heard whispers of its arrival, we’ve been keeping regular tabs on Cleveland’s Chefs Inc. Now, Redlands locals can finally experience what this open-plan dining destination has to offer. Chefs Inc. opened to the public over the weekend, drawing in more than 5000 excited punters who were itching to get a glimpse of the highly anticipated chow collective. Boasting a varied assembly of creative and drool-worthy vendors, Chefs Inc. is delivering restaurant-quality food to the masses at a family-friendly price point with a lively and casual atmosphere. more

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Get the scoop on Brisbane’s edible cookie dough craze

14 Sep 2017

We’ve all heard the warnings – cookie dough should not be eaten raw. Yeah, yeah, we get it – but the stuff taste too darn good to not secretly sample! Well, the day the children inside us have waited for is here – witness the dawning of the age of edible cookie dough. Several intrepid outfits have created recipes for cookie dough without the nasties, meaning that we can finally indulge in our dream dessert without (some of) the guilt. more

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Sip, slurp, chew and chomp your way through the mammoth Night Noodle Markets offering
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Sip, slurp, chew and chomp your way through the mammoth Night Noodle Markets offering

20 Jul 2017

Fortune favours the bold, my friends. We understand that culinary risks don’t always pay off (mostly when you’re trying to get creative in the kitchen with that mystery condiment you bought months ago), which is why it’s best left to the experts. Running as part of Brisbane’s Good Food Month, the beloved Night Noodle Markets are returning to South Bank from Wednesday July 19 to serve up the sights, sounds and smells of an Asian hawker market – with a few twists and surprises thrown in for good measure. more

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Foodie wonderland Eat Street Northshore opens to the public this weekend
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Foodie wonderland Eat Street Northshore opens to the public this weekend

06 Apr 2017

Brisbane’s favourite boulevard for bountiful eats – otherwise known as Eat Street – has undergone a huge transition, taking it from its market roots in Hamilton to a high-end location at Northshore. After a few weeks of silence, we can confirm that Eat Street Northshore will open to the public this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, showing off its new digs, which boast a host of permanent food vendors, a new moonlight cinema, diverse alleyway precincts, several new bars and a giant tanker sitting in the middle of it all. more

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Toast + Soda (Image: Elisha Veldhuijzen)
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The round-up: must-try munchies – Brisbane’s quirkiest market foods

02 Mar 2017

Here’s a hot tip for you – some of Brisbane’s most innovative cuisine can’t be found at a cafe or restaurant. You have to head to the markets to find the truly unique fare, and believe us when we say that the market food scene is booming. Vendors across town are making headlines overseas with their goods, so you know that we’re onto something good. We’ve compiled a handy hit list of market bites and products that you must seek out this weekend. Whether you love your early morning produce haul or your late-night dessert crawl, make sure you try as many of these quirky eats as possible. more