Bars
There’s more than meets the eye at new Fortitude Valley bar Tomcat
Food & Drink

There’s more than meets the eye at new Fortitude Valley bar Tomcat

A cool new cat has slinked onto the Fortitude Valley bar scene. As you wander up its unassuming stairs, don’t let its hip party atmosphere and cocktails off tap fool you – there’s more to it than meets the eye. Open the correct door and you’ll find yourself in a whole other secret venue – one that offers a completely different style of hospitality. All will be revealed when Tomcat opens its doors to the public this Friday September 30. more

Recipes
New potatoes in their skin with sage butter will ensure you win at dinner
Food & Drink

New potatoes in their skin with sage butter will ensure you win at dinner

Mmm ... potatoes. Mmm ... beef. Mmm ... beef and potatoes. Two of the most comforting ingredients around combine to create the ultimate comfort-food cookbook titled (wait for it) – Beef & Potatoes. The book comes from the genius that is Jean-François Mallet, who has dedicated the entire book to recipes highlighting both beef and potatoes, and the glorious pairing of the two. Inside you'll find delicious delights such as fillet steak with truffles and foie gras, paprika beef and potato croquettes, and this drool-worthy recipe for new potatoes in their skin with sage butter, just to name a few. Enjoy. more

Food News
Pavement Whispers: Volume 91 September 27
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 91 September 27

From whispers of new rooftop bars to colourful Mexican joints, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more


Food News
The round-up: max your snacks with the best bar food and charcuterie in Brisbane City
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The round-up: max your snacks with the best bar food and charcuterie in Brisbane City

We’ve all been there – you’re sitting at the bar and your tum gets a tingle, but not quite enough to warrant a full-on feast. What do? Awkwardly hack a burger in half to split with your mate? Haphazardly try to divvy up mains? Ignore the rumbles and drink on? No sir, what you need is hands-on and bite size. The buck stops here! Rather than get halfway through a meal that doesn’t match your appetite, we’ve rounded up the best city spots for the fine art of simultaneous snackin’ and drinkin’. From bar food to charcuterie, the grub gang’s all here. more

Recipes
Succumb to food porn with Pornburger's Bao-ser's Castle Burger
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Succumb to food porn with Pornburger’s Bao-ser’s Castle Burger

Hey baby, bring those hot buns and juicy beefcakes over here. Get your mind out of the gutter sicko – we're talking about burgers! Because they are so much more than just a beef patty between two buns. According to San Fransisco chef, food stylist and photographer Matthew Ramsay, a burger is something deeper, spiritual and naughty, a satisfaction of one's most carnal culinary desires. Inspired by his popular blog pornburger.me, Matthew has just released his book Pornburger, featuring 80 recipes for drool-worthy burgers accompanied by some pretty saucy recipes. We're easing ourselves in with the White Castle-inspired Bao-ser's Castle Burger – follow the below recipes to create your own sexy stack. Bao chicka wow wow. more

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Pavement Whispers: Volume 90 September 20
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 90 September 20

From whispers of suburban breweries to riverside pop-up bars, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

Bars
Chingón brings badass Mexican vibes to town
Food & Drink

Chingón brings badass Mexican vibes to town

You think that those pulled-pork burritos with extra guac you've been eating are authentic Mexican food? Amigo, you need to think again. You're about to be schooled on the way real Mexican food should taste, and you don't need to venture any further than Eagle Lane for your lesson. more

Food News
The Weekend Series: from haloumi chips to black ice-cream – our food trend predictions for 2017
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The Weekend Series: from haloumi chips to black ice-cream – our food trend predictions for 2017

Okay, yes, 2016 isn’t over for at least three months, but what’s the harm in looking ahead? Food rules everything around us, so we are extremely excited for what the new year can bring. From haloumi chips to up-and-coming cuisines, 2017 is going to be a great year for our stomachs. Here are some of our food predictions to keep an eye out for over the next 12 months. more

The Grocer
Get crafty with your drinks selection with Beer Days
Food & Drink

Get crafty with your drinks selection with Beer Days

Ever tried a tasty beverage at your local or had one recommended by a friend only to find that your closest bottle-o doesn’t stock it? If your tastes have expanded beyond the usual retail selection, link up with Beer Days to get the best brews delivered to your door in time for the next weekend barbecue. more

Recipes
Spread the love with some homemade peanut butter
Food & Drink

Spread the love with some homemade peanut butter

Did you hear the joke about peanut butter? We can't tell you, you might spread it. Okay, on a more serious note, did you know Australians consume approximately 30,000 tonnes of locally grown peanuts every year, all of which are processed in Kingaroy? Crazy, huh?! And if there was ever a week to celebrate these wonderful legumes (that's right, they're not actually nuts) it's the week of September 13, which is World Peanut Day. To spread the peanut love, try your hand at making this simple recipe for homemade peanut butter – just make sure you use delicious Australian-grown peanuts to celebrate and thank our local farmers! more