Maybe your New Year's resolution is to eat nothing but kale for lunch each day. Or maybe your New Year's resolution is to sip on a banana, brown sugar and bacon ice-cream shake topped with whipped cream, candied bacon, crushed crisps and salted caramel drizzle. The choice is yours. more
A new coffee haven has opened in East Brisbane’s light industrial precinct, offering creative and delicious fare, a welcoming space to relax and great java. more
Offering accessible and healthy options for those pressed for free time at home, Homeslice creates delicious takeaway lunch and dinner options that will satisfy and save time in the kitchen. more
It is that time of the year people – new year, new me. Whether or not you believe in resolutions, there’s a high chance you’ve come out of the festive period feeling pretty sluggish, craving fresh and healthy food. Enter, the Nordic diet. Based on the cuisine of Northern Europe, the diet embraces homemade and home-grown seasonal food, with an emphasis on grains, berries, vegetables, poultry, fish and game. Scandinavian cook Trine Hahnemann’s book Eat Nordic explores the diet through more than 80 diverse recipes, including this delicious leek and goat feta tart on rye pastry. more
With such high-profile attention being given to the overseas contamination of frozen berries, it's no wonder so many people are loving locally grown berries. more
Bardon locals Liz Faulkner and Sophie O’Callaghan are ready to give the suburb a health kick, through their home-style Karobean Cafe. more
Superfruits don’t get much more exotic than the baobab. Native to mainland Africa, Madagascar and parts of the Arabian Peninsula, the baobab tree offers up one of the most intriguing fruits on the planet, which is edible and healthy. more
Every time you buy organic produce, you are persuading more farmers and market stalls as well as the major supermarkets to grow and supply organic produce, increasing supply and reducing prices. Win win! more
My, my. What a year it has been. The year 2015 has been a big one for Brisbane – we saw our food and drink scene grow to rival the southern states, we welcomed a flurry of international retailers and we threw some pretty spectacular events. One thing is for sure, our city is growing, and we can't wait to see what the future holds. Before we move on to 2016, we thought it was only fitting to reflect on the things our readers loved most in 2015 on The Weekend Edition. Here are our top-ranking stories for the year! more
From whispers of doughnut burgers to bars on wheels, 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
The wonderful mind of Damian Griffiths has imagined up a new addition to his quirky collection of eateries. Already the master of kooky cakes, delectable doughnuts and mammoth milkshakes, Damian is putting the cherry on top of his dessert smorgasbord, with the opening of Mister Fitz’s Finest Ice Cream in Fortitude Valley. more
An innovative new establishment has popped up on James Street, bringing with it three new food and drink destinations. The Box on James could prove to be the beginning of a new trend in the growth of Brisbane’s small food business scene. more
The days are hot and the sun is scorching, but a enjoying a frosty treat is an easy way to ensure you stay cool over the summer months. Brisbane has a bunch of heat-beating options you can try in the name of keeping cool. more
The Ipswich CBD is coming to life with a brand new bar and eatery that will be combining Australian and German culture – including a melding of cuisine and hospitality. more
It’s easy to create a playlist of your favourite songs, but it’s not as easy being able to mix and match your favourite wine. The Wine Gallery is a subscription service that delivers the best tastes based on your palate. more
Whether it’s the lure of dumplings, the comforting call of ramen or the mouth-watering kick of kimchi, there is something about Asian-style cuisine that keeps us coming back for more. Chef Andrew McConnell opened his Melbourne eating house Supernormal based on this notion, inspired by all of his favourite Asian eating experiences across Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul and Hong Kong. In his book of the same name, Andrew takes home cooks behind the scenes and into the Supernormal kitchen, allowing them to create their own pan-Asian feast at home. The book presents 84 recipes over eight chapters, including the likes of pork tonkatsu sandwiches and this recipe for tuna, avocado, wakame and pickled cucumber. more
The chipotle is a chilli variety that is used commonly in Mexican and Mexican-inspired cuisines, which can add a tasty kick to your meals. more
From whispers of Greek eateries to new suburban cafes, 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
Malt cookies. Chocolate ganache. Hazelnut coffee ice-cream. Whipped Kahlua cream. Roast hazelnuts. Chocolate shavings. Have we got your attention yet? Bowen Hills has a new joint ready to satisfy all of your belly's desires, and it goes by the name of Locos Kitchen & Bar. more
Don’t get confused – Mister Paganini isn’t a man, but rather a full-blown Italian experience. This restaurant and deli has set up shop on Grey Street, and is wasting no time in offering an impressive range of Italian fare. more
