The Grocer Brisbane | The Weekend Edition

Bittersweet sips – get a flight of bottled negroni delivered to your door

12 Jul 2018

Can you imagine life without negronis? We'd rather not even try. If you too are an appreciator of this classic Italian aperitif, then hear this – you can now get a tasting flight of pre-bottled negronis from around Australia delivered to your door. That's six different negroni styles from various boutique bars and distilleries, all made by hand before being bottled (or tinned) and shipped for your sipping pleasure. more

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The Triffid and Green Beacon Brewing team up for collaborative lager Stone’s Throw

31 May 2018

We love a good crossover, which is why news of a pairing between live-music hub The Triffid and craft-beer brewery Green Beacon has us frothing with excitement. The Stone’s Throw lager is a limited-edition brew that is recognising the flourishing community of Newstead, brewed by locals for locals. more

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Food Connect Brisbane celebrates local produce and farmers with new cooking school

26 Apr 2018

If your kitchen knives (and your kitchen skills) are getting a bit rusty, we’ve got a great excuse for you to sharpen them up. Food Connect Brisbane has opened a new cooking school that aims to educate budding chefs about the connection between farm and plate and the best ways to incorporate local produce into your life. more

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Say cheese to Brisbane’s new charming charcuterie delivery service

05 Apr 2018

If you’re anything like us, putting together the perfect charcuterie platter is a crucially important task. To do it right you need to source the best goods and that means that you might need to make a few stops around town. If you need to impress with a primo platter but don’t have the time to dash from shop to shop, we suggest reaching out to the team from Say Cheese, a handy service delivering cheese platters to the inner-city suburbs of Brisbane. more

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The colour of beer captured in a new brew by East 9th Brewing

08 Mar 2018

If the craft beer world has taught us anything, it’s that beer comes in all tastes and colours. That being said, the kind of golden colouring that most ales possess is what we usually attribute to the beverage when we consider it. East 9th Brewing has taken the cheeky step of trademarking the colour of beer. Didn’t think it was possible? Well, think again buddy. The brewers have linked up with street-art outfitters Ironlak to capture the ideal colouring, then recreated it, canned it and distributed it for all beer lovers to enjoy. more

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Wish you were beer – Brewquets brings boozy gift bouquets to your door

08 Feb 2018

What gift do you buy for the person who has everything? Forget socks or vouchers – a beautiful bouquet of beer is where it’s at. This is not a drill – beer bouquets actually exist. Brewquets is the local Queensland business behind this hoppy gift idea, which sees Australian craft brews and treats lovingly packed in hessian drawstring totes and shipped to lucky people around the country. Sometimes, it’s good to let the beer do the talking. more

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Expand your knowledge and your liquor cabinet with a whisky subscription from Whisky Loot

08 Feb 2018

Whether you're a self-professed whiskey expert or just an eager social sipper that knows your single malts from your blends, the world of whisk(e)y is gathering more and more popularity. Lads and ladies alike have developed a keen appreciation for the fine spirit and while there is plenty of choice out there, it's always the hard-to-find bottles and drops from small-batch distillers that we're most keen to get our lips on. Here's the solution – a boutique whisky subscription service called Whisky Loot. more

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Beans to beers – Fonzie Abbott swaps to hops for its range of craft brews

18 Jan 2018

When you think about it, the similarities between craft-beer brewers and coffee roasters is extensive – both endeavour to create the perfect depth of flavour, both love boutique ingredients and both have a bottomless well of enthusiasm and a desire to attain perfection. What happens when a coffee roaster tries its hand at brewing beer? Well, just ask the team at Fonzie Abbott. The popular caffeine merchant has just unveiled a range of craft beers for locals to lose their minds over. more

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Spice up your home cooking with a dash of Long Chim’s own Aahaarn Sriracha

11 Jan 2018

When David Thompson first came across the beloved condiment sriracha, it was a life-changing experience. After that first blissful introduction, the sauce soon became the lifeblood of his thriving culinary empire. The exact intoxicating condiment that David fell in love with could only be obtained at one market in Si Racha, south of Bangkok, so David committed himself to making trips to stock up regularly. Now, David is giving us the chance to take his preferred brand home, unveiling Aaharn Sririacha, which is available at his Long Chim restaurants across Australia. more

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Ditch the roses – Sweety’s Treat Boxes are a gift worth giving

14 Dec 2017

At this time of year, we tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves to find the perfect gift. It’s not just the festive period we do this in, either. Birthdays, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries – the opportunities for gift giving are nearly endless. One thing almost everyone can enjoy is a big ol’ box of doughnuts and assorted confectionary, which is why Sweety’s Treat Boxes is a big deal. This new doughnut delivery service has just launched in Brisbane, and is distributing a huge amount of tasty treats – even the covetable doughnut bouquets – just in time for Christmas. more

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Crude food – Shannon’s Kitchen adds a splash of silliness to home cooking

07 Dec 2017

Gordon Ramsay, eat your heart out! Shannon Kelly White is a new breed of chef that isn’t afraid to keep it real and drop a few f-bombs in the kitchen every now and then. Hailed as ‘the Donna Hay of not giving a fuck’ and self-described as a dickhead, this incredibly popular food blogger has been taking the piss out of food fads for a while, and is now beating the bullshit with her new profanity-laden cookbook. Shannon’s Kitchen is about giving you recipes that are healthy and nutritious without the pretence. more

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Sip stylishly on some rosé from Romance Was Born and Handpicked Wines

16 Nov 2017

What do you get when you combine one of the Yarra Valley’s finest vineyards with one of the country’s most beloved fashion labels? A damn fine drop, that’s for sure. Handpicked Wines has linked up with Romance Was Born to collab on a fashionable glass filler for its spring and summer collection, drawing inspiration from the label’s latest range Electric Orchid. more

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Perk up your picnic with a gourmet charcuterie box from Gerard’s Bar

19 Oct 2017

Putting together the perfect hamper is a not-so-secret joy of ours, but if we were to give up the sacred duty to another then the team at Gerard’s Bar would be our pick. When we heard that Gerard’s Bar had released some takeaway charcuterie boxes for us all to enjoy we practically collapsed in excitement. Want to impress your pals next time you gather for a picnic? These bad boys will do the trick. more

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Raise a glass to a good cause with Love² by The Good Beer Co.

12 Oct 2017

As the debate surrounding marriage equality continues throughout October, Australia’s only social enterprise beer company is throwing its support behind the 'Yes' campaign with a new craft beer. Love² was just launched across Australia, with all proceeds going to the Australian Marriage Equality campaign. more

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Sip smartly with the world’s first non-alcoholic spirit Seedlip

21 Sep 2017

If you’re partaking in Sober October, volunteering to be the designated driver, are expecting a child, or you simply aren’t a drinker, there are plenty of valid reasons to not indulge on a night out. Short of a mocktail or soft drink, there’s not a whole lot on offer for non-drinkers these days, but one enterprising entrepreneur is looking to change the way we drink. Seedlip is a distilled non-alcoholic spirit that is earning popularity all over the globe as a sophisticated alternative to the sugary and sweet options available at most bars. more

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The Weekend Series: five Australian craft spirits you need to add to your home bar

14 Sep 2017

A well-stocked booze shelf says a lot about a person. It shows that one likes to entertain and that they have a taste for the finer things in life. That being said, if you don’t have a decent representation of Australian spirits in your home bar then you can’t really call yourself a connoisseur. Australian craft spirits are earning a reputation for being some of the best in the world, meaning that you don’t have to look far for a top-notch drop. We’ve picked five spirits that will not only taste amazing but also bolster your cocktail credibility next time you have mates around. more

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The Cheese Riot is causing a commotion with its delicious artisanal delivery service

14 Sep 2017

Here at The Weekend Edition, we straight up love us some cheese. We’re crazy for cheddar, gaga for gouda and bonkers for brie – any way you want to give it to us, we’ll be thrilled. You might say that cheese incites a certain fire within us … something worth fighting for, for sure. If there were ever a riot we would get behind, it would be one dedicated to our all-time favourite animal by-product. The Cheese Riot is dedicated to bringing you a highly local and personal cheese experience, delivered directly to your door. more

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Coeliacs rejoice! The Gluten Free Meal Co. launches its revolutionary delivery service

07 Sep 2017

Anyone who has issues with a little old thing called gluten will be well aware of food FOMO – how many times have you seen your friends indulging in some delicious-looking meal that practically makes your stomach shrivel up just thinking about it? It can really suck to feel like the odd one out at mealtime, not to mention that most gluten free options mean tiny portions and a serious lack of flavour. Well the times they are a-changin’, folks – The Gluten Free Meal Co. has come along to save the day (and your tastebuds) with its revolutionary home delivery service. more

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Farmhouse Direct lets you score your produce straight from the source

10 Aug 2017

By the time you’ve arrived home and plonked your groceries in the kitchen, your goods have probably passed through several pairs of hands. While this is just a fact of our grocery-buying lives, wouldn’t it be nicer if we could cut out the middleman entirely? Farmhouse Direct can help you with that. If you didn’t catch it in the name, Farmhouse Direct allows you to get your fruit, vegetables and other goods from the farm. Directly. more

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Enjoy delectable drops delivered to your door from Magnum + Queens

10 Aug 2017

Subscription services are fast becoming one of the best ways to source, well, everything. From groceries to clothing to wine, convenience is key when it comes to sourcing some of the world’s best. Magnum + Queens is a fine-wine merchant that specialises in sommelier curated wines delivered Australia wide. Magnum + Queens is offering up a particularly bold selection of wines for its August deliveries, showcasing the best drops from Australia and abroad. more