Navala Churrascaria opens at Riverside Quarter
19 Jun 2014Carnivores, rejoice. Your meat-related prayers have been answered and they come in the form of a massive 300-seat Brazilian barbecue restaurant opening tomorrow. more
The Melting Pot opens in Newmarket
19 Jun 2014Denizens local to the northside may remember the green, white and red flags of the old Italian Club that fluttered in a quiet Newmarket side street, beckoning curious passersby inside. Now the building on Foster Street has had a facelift, adding some new levels and a few balconies, and has transformed into a multicultural hub housing restaurant-with-heart The Melting Pot. more
The Grocer: Cacao
19 Jun 2014An elixir of happiness and health, cacao is the superfood cousin of cocoa that makes convincing ourselves to eat the block of chocolate in the pantry a no-brainer. more
Carseldine Farmers and Artisan Markets launches Saturday
19 Jun 2014Running every Saturday from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm, the new Carseldine Farmers and Artisan Markets will bring together seasonal fresh produce from Southeast Queensland farms, gourmet provisions, artisan breads, fish and meat vendors, along with local designers, painters and performers. Strolling through the new northside market, punters will be able to fill their eco totes with apples from Stanthorpe, citrus from Gatton and strawberries from Sunshine Coast, before tucking in to a range of tempting breakfast options like waffles and Japanese street food, coffee and juice. The first market is on this Saturday June 21 at the former QUT campus on the corner of Beams and Dorville Roads in Carseldine. Entry to the market is free and parking is available on-site. more
Nourish the belly with Italian risotto al radicchio
19 Jun 2014We can’t think of a better way to spend a chilly winter’s evening than hovering over a pot of aromatic Italian goodness, with glass of wine in hand. Take the time to cook up a real winter warmer this weekend, adding radicchio and bacon to the standard Italian staple of risotto. This leafy chicory lends a slightly bitter taste and lovely purple hue to your risotto, while the addition of bacon and red wine will do wonders to warm that belly on a cold evening. Add plenty of parmesan and you'll question why you're ever tempted to leave the house. more
Japanese drip coffee bags make mornings easy
19 Jun 2014Come the weekend, it’s not unheard of to opt for a slower-paced method of coffee making. Aeropress, chemex, pourover ... they all take a little more time and patience, perfect for a lazy morning padding around the house in a robe and slippers. But when every minute is precious as you’re rushing around of a weekday morn, that perfect cup needs to also be a speedy one. more
Alchemy Cordial Company makes fine refreshments
19 Jun 2014While most children of the 1990s grew up gulping back glasses of sugar-loaded cordials after school, Michael Bishop had a plan to turn traditional cordial on its head. In 1997, he founded Alchemy Cordial Company, which started as a humble market stall selling homemade cordials and has since grown to become a renowned manufacturer and marketer of naturally flavoured beverages. more
Wrap frosty fingers around Brisbane’s best winter cocktails
12 Jun 2014Whether you’re a fan of mulled wine, a connoisseur of spiced rum or can’t refuse a shot of spiked hot chocolate, we’ve assembled some of the best winter cocktails currently filling glasses across Brisbane city. more
Moose & Gibson opens Habitat Restaurant & Bar in West End
12 Jun 2014New West End beauty Habitat Restaurant & Bar combines an outdoor craft-beer bar with a cosy restaurant and cafe to sate all manner of cravings. more
Organic coffee shop pops up inside Albion’s Vieille Branche
12 Jun 2014Albion’s purveyor of French antiques introduced a new treasure this month, with cups of organic coffee now being brewed in the tranquil space. more
Dip hot, fresh churros into gooey chocolate sauce
12 Jun 2014Winter has finally fallen upon Brisbane. As the sun drops below the horizon earlier each day, long cool evenings beg for belly warming indulgences and simple pleasures. We’ve taken to spending those longer night hours crafting wintertime desserts and this week we struck upon edible gold with those fried Spanish doughnuts, churros. While these snacks are traditionally nibbled at breakfast, we’ve been dipping them into warm chocolate sauce as a post-dinner treat. more
Transform an espresso martini with MR BLACK coffee liqueur
12 Jun 2014While specialty coffee and brewing methods have transformed Australia’s coffee culture, two industrious Sydney-based distillers have finally worked out a way to combine coffee and booze into a sublime brew that is almost too easy to drink. more
Add Coolmunda Organic Olives to your cheese platter
12 Jun 2014According to some, scorching summers and frosty winters lay the seasonal foundations for the perfect olive, and it's these conditions that make the tiny country town of Nunyara a prime olive-growing region. more
Sample vintage wines at the Royal Queensland Wine Awards Dinner
12 Jun 2014Hosted within the new confines of the Royal International Convention Centre in Bowen Hills, the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show (RQFWS) is a showcase of Australia’s finest food and wine offerings. more
Caxton Street Seafood & Wine Festival celebrates 20 years
05 Jun 2014Brace yourselves for a long weekend of epic proportions, as the 20th anniversary edition of the Caxton Street Seafood & Wine Festival lands in Petrie Terrace this Sunday June 8. more
Bar and bottleshop opens in Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall
05 Jun 2014That secretive little drinking den Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall has taken us by surprise once again, quietly opening new bar and bottleshop Liquor Store & Prairie Supplies last week. more
Paddington Deli & Epicerie opens on Latrobe Terrace
05 Jun 2014All kinds of treats and treasures have weasled their way on to the Paddington Deli & Epicerie shelves, from salted caramel macarons to imported French cheeses and Spanish salami. more
Test your tastebuds on veal kidney and sweetbreads with black trumpets
05 Jun 2014Celebrated French chef Stéphane Reynaud grew up in a family of butchers, so it’s little surprise the man has spent the greater part of his life chomping through all manner of meat, from the traditional cuts to the edible innards. Offal, or organ meats, often cop a lot of flack but nose-to-tail advocates argue that using these less-popular parts of the animal is simply responsible eating. In Stéphane Reynaud's Book of Tripe, the restaurant owner encourages home cooks to forget their prejudices, make mates of their local butcher and dare to cook beyond their comfort zone. This recipe for veal kidney and sweetbreads with black trumpet mushrooms serves five brave bellies. more
Brisbane welcomes wine-tasting event Game of Rhones
05 Jun 2014Brisbane’s newest wine-tasting event, Game of Rhones, will fill the halls of Fortitude Valley's Lightspace this Sunday June 8. more
The Grocer: Shichimi Togarashi
05 Jun 2014Popular Japanese tableside condiment shichimi togarashi is a blend of seven spices used to enhance the flavour of grilled meat, noodles, rice and soup. more