Recipes
Shakshuka
Food & Drink

Break the fast with hearty shakshuka

While the weekdays may see you running out the door with an apple in your pocket and a toothbrush in your mouth, those precious weekend mornings are all about slowing down, sleeping in and enjoying a bit of time out. Indulge in the luxury of pottering about the house in your pyjamas and cooking up a divine feast to break that night-time fast or aid morning-after recovery. Shakshuka, or shakshouka, offers an interesting twist on the standard breakfast staple, teaming eggs with a touch of spice and a rich tomato sauce. Optional extras include broad beans, spinach, mushrooms or chorizo. more

The Grocer
Mississippi Milk
Food & Drink

Meet a passionate small-scale food producer

Too often we consume our food products without taking the time to consider the producers behind the brands. Mississippi Milk follows the very personal story of the Brown Family Dairy and one farmer’s struggle to get his products to the valued customers within his local community. This documentary from filmmakers Brittany Retherford, David Rogers and Shanna James will open your eyes to some of the struggles our local food heroes face on a daily basis. more

Recipes
Beetroot brownies
Food & Drink

Gobble gooey chocolate and beetroot brownies

Those who can recollect the childhood pain of being forced to finish all their veggies before being served dessert can now seek sweet revenge with a recipe that ticks both boxes. The addition of beetroot to your traditional chocolate brownie batter has the potential to raise a few eyebrows and incite objection, but the rich conclusion that emerges from the oven will no doubt abate all cause for concern. Pop on some protective gloves, throw on your daggiest apron and dig into the mixing bowl. more

Bars
Mermaid Lounge, Petrie Terrace
Food & Drink

The Street Photographer: Mermaid Lounge, Petrie Terrace

Slink up the side stairs once you step inside Lefty’s and you’ll find yourself in a dimly lit nautical-themed bar pouring a bounty of rum-based concoctions. From the Stormy Sailor, the house dark ‘n’ stormy, to the brightly hued Blue Hawaii, Mermaid Lounge has made the sugary dark liquor the focus of its lofty hideaway. The tunes sailing through Mermaid Lounge are decidedly different to those of its raucous sister den downstairs, for those desiring a slightly less-rowdy evening tipple. Check out Mermaid Lounge on The Street Photographer. more


The Grocer
Stafford Tavern Market
Food & Drink

New Stafford Tavern Market fills Saturday mornings

Stafford locals in need of a hot breakfast, fresh produce and a budget-friendly way to amuse the kids can now head along to the new Stafford Tavern Market, which opened on Webster Road last week. Operating every Saturday from 6:00–11:30 am, the new weekend destination will give market-goers the opportunity to feast on freshly cooked breakfast dishes prepared in the pop-up kitchen of award-winning Annerley cafe Willow and Spoon, as well as specialty brews from Kelvin Grove’s Roost Coffee. The myriad of fresh food stalls will cater to all tastes and moods, with Ben Crick’s Brat Haus German sausages offering morning-after recovery grub, and fresh organic fruit and healthy smoothies for those after lighter fare. Bring your grocery bag and stock up for the week ahead with free-range eggs, flowers and Juju Artisan Bread baked goods. Wondering what to do with your goodies when you get… more

Bars
Grilling Art, Stafford Heights
Food & Drink

Grilling Art opens in Stafford Heights

If you’ve ever found yourself armed with a skillet, hotplate and raging hunger, you’ll understand that grilling is indeed an art. So too is pacing yourself when staring down a hearty repast from this new Stafford Heights locale. more

Bars
SOMM
Food & Drink

SOMM puts wine experts to the test

Most of us enjoy a sip, some a swill and others a sniff, but the large majority of drinkers are far from world experts on the sweet grape nectar. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be a cutting-edge sommelier, documentary SOMM takes you into the secret sphere of our most esteemed wine experts. The Court of Master Sommeliers is one of the world’s most exclusive organisations, and the intimidating Master Sommelier Exam is a challenge some wine doyens would give up almost everything to pass. Since being founded almost four decades ago, fewer than 200 candidates have gained Master status, but that doesn’t stop passionate students from trying. more

Bars
The Hyde out Bar & Eatery, Yeronga
Food & Drink

The Hyde Out Bar & Eatery opens in Yeronga

Brisbane City may be one hell of a sparkly lure, but the outlying suburbs weave their own kind of magic. A new bar and eatery has burst onto the Yeronga dining scene, offering an inventive menu, live music and local wine and beer on tap. more

Recipes
Sweet potato fries
Food & Drink

Snack on spicy sweet potato fries

They could be wrapped up in newspaper from a fog-crowned English fish ‘n’ chip shop or served in the most pompous fashion from a high-end hotel. However your fries arrive, the result is inevitably the same – unrestrained, all-out feasting until every last crispy morsel is consumed. Shake things up by swapping the standard potato for sweet, and opting for baked, not fried. Serve your posy of goodness alongside a bowl of sour cream with sweet chilli sauce, or try the refreshing yoghurt-based dip below. Of course, double-dipping is mandatory. more

Cafes
DineSmart Brisbane
Food & Drink

DineSmart to help the homeless

As November edges towards December and the festive season ramps up to ridiculous, make your end-of-year catch-ups count for more than just a good feed. Next time you dine out in Brisbane, you could be helping out the city’s homeless folk by simply adding a few dollars to your bill at the end of the night. In the six weeks leading up to December 31, StreetSmart will be teaming up with some of your favourite restaurants to run the 11th DineSmart campaign, which will see 100% of all donations going towards grassroots services and projects aimed at promoting sustainable change for people who are at risk or homeless. Put your money where your mouth is at big-hearted venues like Chop Chop Chang’s, Hatch & Co., Bucci Restaurant, Peasant and South Side Diner, or browse the full list of participating restaurants online. more