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The round-up: where to feast on fancy fries and chomp on cheerful chips
Food & Drink

The round-up: where to feast on fancy fries and chomp on cheerful chips

08 Sep 2016

There’s nary a vegetable that invokes such positive vibes as potato. These versatile little nuggets are like sexy people – they look great naked, but sometimes when you see them all dressed up it just takes your breath away. Whilst the humble spud stands alone as a hero of the culinary world, these fine food institutions have taken it upon themselves to give their fries and chips some extra jazz. Sweet, carby Jesus, take us to tater-church because we are ready to testify. more

Food News
The Weekend Series: five foodie Instagrams to give you serious food feels
Food & Drink

The Weekend Series: five foodie Instagrams to give you serious food feels

08 Sep 2016

If you were to scroll through The Weekend Edition's Instagram feed, you'd basically see we follow nothing but puppies in small coats, playful goats and food porn. And we're not talking any food porn – this is some legitimate, drool-inducing, get-in-my-mouth-immediately stuff. From oozing cheese to sumptuous symmetry, we've decided to share with you our favourite mouth-watering Instagram accounts to follow that give us some serious food feels. Side note: cute puppy and playful goat account details are available on request. more

Restaurants
Get hooked on South Bank’s newest eatery River Quay Fish
Food & Drink

Get hooked on South Bank’s newest eatery River Quay Fish

08 Sep 2016

It's been a little while since River Quay had a new addition. And it's not like we're complaining – we never get tired of the riverside locale – but they say a little change is as good as a holiday. In this case, the holiday is in a laid-back coastal town, where the sun shines, the cool breeze rolls in off the water and seafood is king. more

Cafes
Start your day on a positive note at Woolloongabba’s Shawty’s Espresso
Food & Drink

Start your day on a positive note at Woolloongabba’s Shawty’s Espresso

08 Sep 2016

Getting out on the wrong side of the bed is an issue we all encounter from time to time. While many of us resign ourselves to a day of being cranky, the solution to our morning negativity could be as simple as a coffee from Shawty’s Espresso in Woolloongabba. This bright cafe exudes good vibes while offering healthy eats, friendly staff and top-shelf coffee and tea. more

Recipes
Make weeknight dinners delicious with pancetta-wrapped meatloaf
Food & Drink

Make weeknight dinners delicious with pancetta-wrapped meatloaf

08 Sep 2016

Wake up. Go to work. Go to (insert after-work activity here). Get home. Look at fridge. Cry a little on the inside. Sound familiar? Sophie Gillatt and Katherine Westwood, aka The Dinner Ladies, have heard your cry for help. Balancing families and busy lives, the two ladies came up with the idea of preparing dinners for time-poor friends so they would always have homemade food in the fridge or freezer. Today their idea has grown to a fleet of trucks delivering thousands of homemade meals each week to hungry homes, and a brand-new cookbook aptly called The Dinner Ladies. The book features 170 recipes perfect for cooking now and eating later, so you always have a back-up meal in the fridge or freezer. You'll find everything from veggie-focused thinner dinners to family favourites, such as this recipe for pancetta-wrapped meatloaf. more

Food News
Pavement Whispers: Volume 88 September 6
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 88 September 6

06 Sep 2016

From whispers of poke bowls to chicken dinners, 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

Restaurants
Charcuterie selection
Food & Drink

Get hung up on a ham line at Prova Pizzeria

01 Sep 2016

Improving upon authentic Italian pizza recipes is much like reinventing the wheel – it’s almost impossible. Or so you’d think. Prova Pizzeria is proving all of the naysayers wrong that declare that pizza was perfected long ago, with a seriously impressive menu of wood-fired pies that will have you dreaming of Italy – or at least seriously considering an extended holiday. more

Recipes
Spice up your evening with asparagus and beef red curry stir-fry
Food & Drink

Spice up your evening with asparagus and beef red curry stir-fry

01 Sep 2016

Simple ingredients. Quick to prepare. Minimal clean up. These are the key things we look for in a weeknight after-work dinner. This asparagus and beef red curry stir-fry comes to the party, ticking all the boxes with the added bonus of being super delicious. Even better yet – now that spring has sprung, asparagus is once again in peak season so you’ll be able to get your hands on a fresh local bunch. Woo! You’ll find most of the additional ingredients in your pantry, and you only need one pan to whip it up in a matter of minutes. Guess we just answered your ‘what’s for dinner’ question … more

Food News
Pavement Whispers: Volume 87 August 30
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 87 August 30

30 Aug 2016

From whispers of Australia's first dedicated gnoccheria to fairy-floss clouds, 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 truck
It's time to introduce yourself to Mr Burger
Food & Drink

It’s time to introduce yourself to Mr Burger

25 Aug 2016

If you're a true burger connoisseur, you should already be familiar with Mr Burger. Whether you've had the pleasure of wrapping your mitts around one of its cheesy American-style burgers in Melbourne, or are just an avid follower of its drool-worthy Instagram account, we've got some news that is sure to make you excited in your stretchy pants. Mr Burger is coming to Brisbane. Not as a pop-up, not just for a special event. When the truck rolls in this Friday August 26, Mr Burger will be here to stay. Cue the hallelujah chorus. more

Cafes
Brekkie bagel with bacon, two over-easy eggs, Swiss cheese and tomato chutney
Food & Drink

Sink your chompers into a loaded bagel at West End’s NYC Bagel Deli

25 Aug 2016

It doesn't matter how you pronounce it, or how you dress it up – if you’ve never opted for a bagel sandwich at your local market, you simply haven’t lived. No exaggeration, bagels are more than just a novelty food – they are a bona fide brunch star. NYC Bagel Deli recently opened a new bricks-and-mortar location on Vulture Street, dishing up a range of bagels as well as tasty coffee. more

Best of Brisbane
Ze Pickle's Oreogasm
Food & Drink

The round-up: Prepare yourself for Brisbane’s best heart-stopping desserts

25 Aug 2016

I don’t care what you ate for dinner, there is always room for dessert and if there isn’t then you’ve done it all wrong. We don’t do things in half measures at The Weekend Edition, which is why we have rounded up a selection of Brisbane’s best jaw-dropping, drool-inducing and belt-busting desserts. I’m not kidding –these are the kinds of sweets you skip mains for. more

Recipes
Five winter warmers to eat now that winter is here
Food & Drink

Five winter warmers to eat now that winter is here

25 Aug 2016

You can feel it in the air – winter is here. Whether you react to this news with sadness or jubilation, the fact of the matter is that your favourite winter warmer recipes can now be brought down off the shelf and used until spring hits. Before the chill disappears for another year, make sure you have had your fill of hearty meals. We’ve put together some classic choices to whip up on a particularly chilly weekend. more