Brewski craft beer bar opens on Caxton Street
21 Nov 2013Those with a soft spot for hops are spoilt for choice at Caxton Street’s new bar, Brewski. more
Blackstar Coffee opens Contessa espresso bar in Brisbane City
21 Nov 2013After operating from its West End digs for the past six years, artisan roaster Blackstar Coffee has opened a new espresso bar on Roma Street. more
Kiss The Berry Pop-Up opens in Brisbane City
21 Nov 2013A small purple drupe has sent Brisbane City workers into a feeding frenzy, with Kiss The Berry Pop-Up dishing out nutrient-dense acai bowls and smoothies for breakfast, lunch and in between. more
Gobble gooey chocolate and beetroot brownies
21 Nov 2013Those 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
The Street Photographer: Mermaid Lounge, Petrie Terrace
21 Nov 2013Slink 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
New Stafford Tavern Market fills Saturday mornings
21 Nov 2013Stafford 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
The Grocer: Truffle Honey
21 Nov 2013Truffle honey or miele al tartufo is a specialty product of Piedmont in northern Italy, where white truffles flourish. more
Grilling Art opens in Stafford Heights
21 Nov 2013If 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
SOMM puts wine experts to the test
21 Nov 2013Most 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
The Hyde Out Bar & Eatery opens in Yeronga
14 Nov 2013Brisbane 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
Chapter Two Espresso opens in Brisbane City
14 Nov 2013Long-standing coffee house Alen’s Espresso has been brewing Mocopan coffee from its George Street digs for years, and now it’s flicked the page to a brand-new chapter with the opening of a health-focused cafe right next door. more
Yummbox launches organic food delivery service
14 Nov 2013A new food delivery service has hit Brisbane streets, carting lunch packs full of organic, vegetarian and gluten-free nosh to Newstead, Fortitude Valley and the CBD. more
Scrag End journal fosters good food culture
14 Nov 2013A cross-culture movement, a global common language – food not only nourishes us from day to day, but unites us as we strive to improve food culture in both our local communities and around the world. more
Snack on spicy sweet potato fries
14 Nov 2013They 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
The Grocer: Carob
14 Nov 2013Native to the eastern Mediterranean region where it has a 4000-year history, the fruit of the carob tree is hidden in its edible pods. more
DineSmart to help the homeless
14 Nov 2013As 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
Simon Johnson pops up in Brisbane City
14 Nov 2013After sating tastebuds in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia with quality goods for more than 20 years, Simon Johnson Quality Foods has opened its first store in Queensland. more
Discover why bees are disappearing
14 Nov 2013The humble honeybee is a vital element of our ecosystem and incredibly important to our global food supply. But seven years ago, colonies started dying en masse. Professor Marla Spivak explores why this may be happening and suggests that the problems experienced by bees could in fact be holding up a mirror for humans. more
The Gresham Bar opens in Brisbane City
07 Nov 2013Oozing old-world charm and a rich history spanning centuries, new whisky cavern The Gresham Bar is the latest creation from the gents behind South Bank's Popolo Italian Kitchen & Bar. more
Licensed DA’Burger bar opens in New Farm
07 Nov 2013A new gourmet burger and beer joint has fired up the grills in New Farm. more