Street Food Australia launches at IMA
07 Feb 2013From early sketches of solar-powered carts to reaching its Pozible campaign target, Street Food Australia is finally launching this Thursday February 7 with a street party at IMA. more
New cafe Scout opens on Petrie Terrace
07 Feb 2013New cafe Scout has taken up residence in one of the empty shells that line Petrie Terrace, bringing a friendly atmosphere and much-needed breakfast and lunch locale to the area. Owners Suse Whitehouse and Candy Smith have dreamt of opening Scout for a few years now, so when the space arose, they jumped at the opportunity to turn their dream into a reality. more
The Providore Store opens at Albion
07 Feb 2013Set away on a tiny tree-lined street opposite the Albion train station is The Providore Store, a small cafe devoted to exploring creative gourmet flavours, Australian food artisans and home cooking. Providing the perfect locale for early morning commuters, neighbouring workers and local denizens, The Providore Store offers passersby a place of nourishment. more
Head to a Romeo & Juliet restaurant for Valentine’s Day
07 Feb 2013The day of St Valentine is just around the corner and while we trust you’ve arranged the perfect evening far in advance, here’s a few romantic restaurants that still have spots left should you need to organise a last-minute rendezvous. more
Make a feast of Homemade Gorditas with Pulled Chicken
07 Feb 2013You may have noticed we’ve got all things Mexican on our mind. These Homemade Gorditas with Pulled Chicken may take a little more time than your regular made-by-hand meal, but the combination of rich and fresh flavours makes the extra elbow grease worth it. This recipe makes six polenta cups, so double quantities for more servings (or leftovers). more
The Street Photographer: Auction Rooms, Melbourne
07 Feb 2013Situated amongst the quaint streets of North Melbourne is renowned roastery and cafe, Auction Rooms. Set in the cavernous space that used to be the WB Ellis auction house, Auction Rooms will draw you in with its coffee reputation, feed you well and send you home again with arms laden with coffee, Mork chocolate and a feeling of blissful contentment. A siphon bar lets onlookers observe the chemistry of alternate brewing methods, while the succulent meals at breakfast explore modern and adventurous flavour pairings. Check out Auction Rooms on The Street Photographer. more
The Grocer: Cornichons
07 Feb 2013Settled comfortably between the gruyere and fromager d’affinois of the modern cheeseboard is often a small pile of cornichons. The petite pickles are small enough to enjoy without awkwardness and a great way to add a tart bite to an array of cheese treats. more
Explore the best street food of Beijing
07 Feb 2013Set amongst a local temple fair in Beijing during Chinese New Year celebrations, this short video takes viewers through some of the strangest Chinese delicacies, which you wouldn’t normally see on the streets throughout the year. Head along to Fortitude Valley’s Chinatown this February 8 for the start of a ten-day celebration that welcomes in the Chinese New Year. more
Search, order and eat with the Eat Now app
07 Feb 2013A directory of more than 1,800 restaurants Australia wide, Eat Now is a website and free app that lets you search and order takeaway food from your surrounding suburbs and have it delivered to your doorstep. A handy tool for when you’re visiting or exploring new suburbs and aren’t sure where to eat, Eat Now stores the menus of local restaurants across an array of Chinese, Italian, Indian, Thai and Japanese cuisines. Simply choose a suburb and a restaurant, select your favourite dishes and choose pick-up or delivery. more
The Brewnette Coffee Van pops up at Indooroopilly
31 Jan 2013While the standard of coffee available inside petrol stations has never been top notch, one fuel stop in Indooroopilly has gained an external coffee gem. The Brewnette Coffee Van is a refurbished campervan turned coffee-crafting machine, tucked into a corner of the Freedom Fuels station along Moggill Road. more
Brisbane’s chocolate fetish continues with Theobroma
31 Jan 2013It seems the city has become overrun with chocolate fever, tempting deviations from any good new year intentions. With the introduction of three new cocoa-inclined additions to the city, it’s never been easier to indulge your sweet tooth. more
Shucked Coffee House opens for tapas and cocktails
31 Jan 2013The trend of coffee houses expanding to serve drinks and tapas come sundown is catching on. Growing from a coffee cart to a cafe to a tapas and wine bar, Brew in Burnett Lane took the leap first, with Foxy Bean in Woolloongabba expanding in the same manner last year as well. Sisco in Spring Hill and Outerspace in Fortitude Valley have too secured liquor licences, so you can enjoy a cold beverage with your lunch. more
Sample a winning combination in The Hills Cider Hybrid Series
31 Jan 2013By the time the Ancient Romans had traipsed into the land of Britain, locals had already been fermenting apples into a sturdy alcoholic broth for years. The cloudy liquor has since come to be known as cider, and seen countless transformations throughout the years. The drink has recently found a particularly Australian twist in local creation, The Hills Cider Hybrid Series. more
The Street Photographer: At Sixes and Sevens
31 Jan 2013From the folk behind Cru Bar + Cellar, At Sixes and Sevens opened with fervour in December, satisfying deep cravings for gourmet pub grub and crisp liquor that we only subconsciously knew we had. With jazzed up toasted sandwiches served in enamel camping mugs, wine poured straight from the barrel and craft beers and ciders on tap, At Sixes and Sevens melds simplicity of dining with a thoughtful design sense. Check out At Sixes and Sevens on The Street Photographer. more
Lunchspiration: Raw Green Salad with Japanese Dressing
31 Jan 2013It’s easy to slip into the habit of eating the same thing for lunch every day, so we decided to shake things up this week, pairing our favourite green vegetables with some Japanese flavourings. Enjoy a generous helping on its own, or pair with fresh sashimi with soy sauce or grilled salmon if you’re partial to a lunchtime omega hit. more
The Grocer: Fennel
31 Jan 2013At first glance, fennel looks a little extra-terrestrial, but the green vegetable can be used to transform dishes in a number of ways. more
New executive chef takes the reins at Peasant and Cabiria
31 Jan 2013Jonathan Bryant has been appointed the new executive chef across both sister restaurants Peasant and Cabiria at The Barracks. Amongst his resume is time spent at local establishments Anise, Cha Cha Char and Montrachet, with Jonathan using his experience in Australia and overseas to craft a new season European-inspired menu for Cabiria. Plates such as the Slow-braised Lamb Shoulder with Fresh Fig Salad and Blue Cheese Sauce and a Duck Liver Pate with Pedro Ximenez and Peppercorn Jelly will feature alongside the bar’s extensive wine list. Peasant will, too, be sporting a refreshed menu in the not too distant future, courtesy of Jonathon’s new role. more
Harvest Gathering captures a beautiful moment in food time
31 Jan 2013Indulging in the slow motions of picking vegetables from the backyard, baking pastry from scratch and preparing a table setting of wild flowers seems like the perfect afternoon of sharing and caring. Creators of lifestyle and wedding films that celebrate the simple beauty of real life, Lumineux shot this dreamy dinner party story, showing how the meals served and shared came straight from crop to kitchen to plate, with love. more
Craft beer bar Green Beacon Brewing opens at Teneriffe
24 Jan 2013This weekend sees the much-anticipated opening of Green Beacon Brewing at Teneriffe. Opening its doors on Friday January 25 at 10:00 am, the Helen Street brewery-meets-bar offers a core range of six beers, plus a seasonal rotating creation. A pale ale, kolsch, amber ale, porter, IPA and wheat beer will all be on tap, while the limited-edition LBF112 is the first beer owners Adrian Slaughter and Marc Christmas made on-site. Not falling into a particular style, the LBF112 sits somewhere between a pale ale and an IPA. It was merely supposed to test the system with a heap of hops and grain at its base. But once the lads tasted the first drop, they knew it had to be shared with patrons. more
FroYo culture catches on with Noggi in Brisbane City
24 Jan 2013After much wandering about various cities over the festive season, we’ve come to the conclusion that FroYo is definitely having a moment. While Yogen Fruz opened its doors in the city in 2009, and Berry Me Frozen Yogurt popped up its head in Kelvin Grove last year, it’s the latest addition of Noggi to the Myer Centre that’s made us sit up and take notice. more