The grand old geezer that's stood guard on the corner of Wickham and Alden Streets since 1885 has reopened its doors with aplomb this month, revealing a new bar, open courtyard and tempting new menu. more
The prettiest of weeds, the dandelion is tempting to pick, if only to simply to blow on its delicate globe head, sending the seeds floating into the breeze. But this common weed is also edible, and with it growing prolifically in backyards around the globe, it’s a quick and easy way to add a dose of greenery to any home-cooked meal. more
Team the visual and aural splendour of Brisbane Festival with the fine flavours and fragrances of specially created dishes and cocktails from esteemed venues around Brisbane. more
You may not usually take cooking advice from an 18 year old, but food blogger, recipe developer, photographer and stylist Izy Hossack is one unique talent. Since her early teens, she’s been experimenting with food and luring hordes of loyal followers to her site, topwithcinnamon.com. Now the internet phenomenon has published her first book, which is packed with gems like ten-minute granola, coconut berry pancakes and kale pesto. In this recipe for 40 crispy fig and walnut parmesan crackers, the foodie has once again simplified the cooking process without sacrificing the end result. Keep a batch of these beauties in the freezer for unexpected drop-ins, lingering guests or between-meal hunger pangs. more
Melbourne is a city plush with passionate roasters, makers and lovers of coffee. So it comes as no surprise that it also has multiple options for getting new blends delivered straight to your home or office to sample each month. more
The issue of food waste is a big one – from the farmer to the supermarket to your plate, up to 40% of food gets wasted. Studying design for social innovation at university with a focus on waste reduction, Brooklyn-based Josh Treuhaft began a supperclub with a difference, using salvaged foods to prepare a six-course dining experience. Held each month in Williamsburg, Salvage Supperclub utilises food donated by local stores and farm stands that have been slated as trash due to being overripe, wonky or bruised. At the supperclub, guests are invited to sit at a long table set inside a repurposed dumpster for $50 a head. more
Get acquainted with the brewing process at new craft beer bar and brewery, The Charming Squire. more
Those creative folk from the Venzin Group are at it again. Not content with running five cafes and restaurants about town, the team has opened its latest addition to the Brisbane foodie landscape, Raw Pawpaw. more
Spring Hill strollers searching for a good cup of joe need look no further than sweet new cyclery and cafe, Dio Salva. more
The culinary mastermind behind Melbourne’s Beatbox Kitchen burger trucks, two Taco Trucks and dessert paradise All Day Donuts has now spread the foodie love around the nation with the release of his new cookbook, Hungry For That. Raph Rashid is a legend in the Australian food-truck scene and his new tome of edibles is sure to tickle the tastebuds of anyone who has felt the satisfaction of homemade burger sauce dripping down their arms or the crunch of fried chicken in their teeth. Of course sweet endings haven’t been forgotten, with Raph quoting his personal favourite dining term ‘betsubara’, which translates from the Japanese to mean ‘even if I am full, I have an extra stomach just for dessert'. We couldn’t agree more, so it was with great pleasure we whipped up this refreshingly creamy horchata pie with zesty lime curd. Celebrate spring with a bunch of sweet-toothed friends… more
Founded in 2014 by Tim Somes and Nick Proud, Eggcettera is a free-range egg farm located near Allora in southern Queensland. Commencing as a small plot of about 80 hens supplying eggs to an office in Brisbane, Eggcettera has since grown, expanding into a bigger venture while maintaining its focus on sustainable farming. more
Believed to cure snakebites, freckles and the common cold back in the day, cinnamon is a spice that packs a surprising health punch. more
The good folk from West End stalwart Lychee Lounge understand the highs and lows of the working week all too well and are now consoling thirsty workers through the deep trough of Monday before celebrating with them as hope reappears on Wednesday. more
The leftover grounds from your daily morning cup may currently be going straight into the bin, but they could be going into your garden instead. Not only are coffee grounds excellent for layering through your garden soil, but they also make a great substrate for growing mushrooms. In Dublin, some eco-minded folk put on their thinking hats and founded Mushroom City – mixing coffee grounds with mushroom spawn to create growing kits for home gardeners. The team collects the grounds from partner cafes around the city via its Mushroom City cargo bike, then mixes the coffee with Oyster spawn and packages it into mini farms ready for delivery to newfound green thumbs. more
Those whose bellies eschew gluten, dairy and sugar can find plenty of tempting sustenance at the new Paleo Cafe in Bulimba. more
There’s something humbling yet soul-lifting about harvesting fresh seasonal produce from the earth and crafting the edible rewards into a nourishing meal for friends and family. South Bank’s new Epicurious Garden, which opened to the public last week, is inviting local foodies to do exactly that – help maintain an edible, productive garden in the parklands. The organic patch of herbs, fruit and vegetables has been designed by horticulture experts but will be partly maintained by volunteer gardeners, and hungry visitors will also be able to nibble on free samples as the produce grows. Inspired by the bounty of seasonal produce currently available in Brisbane, South Bank has shared its recipe for custard apple crumble, calling home cooks to forage for the last few custard apples of the season. Follow the recipe below to warm up your weekend. more
The rugged urban charm of the Brooklyn borough of Red Hook has arrived in Brisbane in the latest incarnation from the good folk behind Public. more
Housed within the heritage-listed Curator's Cottage in the City Botanic Gardens, The Gardens Club is a 100% profit-for-purpose cafe and event space. more
Run by Youth Food Movement Australia, Reel Food Night is an inspiring evening of thought-provoking short food films, paired with a discussion panel and locally sourced food and wine to keep your stimulated bellies sated. more
While we may all have a moment in our history where we foolishly overindulged in wasabi for the first time, those who recovered post-tears to try the fiery green paste again will find it an essential ingredient in any Japanese meal. more
