New Dell’Ugo Trattoria at South Bank
03 Oct 2013Take a seat under the vines, tuck in to a plate of rustic Italian nosh and you could be forgiven for thinking you were hiding out in the backstreets of Rome. more
Artspace Espresso opens in West End
03 Oct 2013The passion project of local photographer Ben Stone, Artspace Espresso sees food, coffee and art mingle in blissful harmony. more
Sustainable Table asks us to Give a Fork!
03 Oct 2013Sustainable Table is asking us to consider the seafood that goes onto our barbecues and plates with its inaugural Give a Fork! campaign. With the aim to highlight issues within the seafood industry, Give a Fork! spreads awareness so consumers can make ethical and environmentally conscious decisions when it comes to consuming seafood. From October 7–14, get involved by hosting a sustainable seafood or vegetarian dinner party, asking your guests to donate what they would have spent on a night out. The money raised will help Sustainable Table continue to build a fair and sustainable food system through educational resources and events and development projects locally and abroad. Restaurants can also sign up to be part of Give a Fork!, so participants can choose to dine out inside of cooking at home. Local restaurants can email [email protected] to sign up. more
The Grocer: Chinese Broccoli
03 Oct 2013Have your greens and eat them too with a nourishing helping of Chinese broccoli. more
In season: barbecue mango cheeks with lamb
03 Oct 2013If there were two things that symbolised the sweaty season in Brisbane, they’d have to be mangoes and barbecues. The waiting game is almost over, with the emblematic first tray of mangoes set to go to a good home at the 16th annual Brisbane Markets Mango Auction fundraiser from 7:00–9:00am at the Brisbane Produce Market on Thursday October 10. Fire up the barbecue this weekend and help support the Greengrocer Mango Act of Kindness campaign while you’re collecting your ingredients. Simply make a $2 donation at any participating grocery store – which includes Ashgrove Fresh, Taringa’s Naturally Fruit, Fresh Sensations Chermside, Kenmore Fresh and The Standard Market Company – before Monday October 7 to help raise funds for Diabetes Queensland and Life Education Queensland. more
Good Food Month arrives in Brisbane
03 Oct 2013We like to live by the mantra that ‘good food month’ happens 12 times a year, but as the nation’s largest food festival kicks off in cities around the country, we’d have to agree that October is set to be spectacular. Good Food Month is set to turn on Brisbane’s tastebuds this month, with a range of unique offers and special events happening in dining venues around the city. The Let’s Do Lunch series will see esteemed Brisbane restaurants offer some fantastic specials, while Hats Off Dinners will encourage hatted chefs to cast their usual menus aside and get creative in the kitchen. Check out the full program online. more
Pawpaw’s sister cafe Picnic opens in Camp Hill
26 Sep 2013The bright and breezy little sister of Pawpaw is bringing casual-cool to the suburbs. more
New Crust & Co. Artisan Baking in Newmarket
26 Sep 2013The divine creations rising within The Red Brick Bakery in Newmarket have been restricted to wholesale buyers for too long. The bakery’s commercial arm, Crust & Co. Artisan Baking, has finally flung open the doors and welcomed the public in for a loaf of sourdough and a flaky pastry, or 12. more
Nant Whisky Cellar & Bar opens in Brisbane City
26 Sep 2013Revered Tasmanian whisky doyen Nant Distilling Company has opened an ambient new bar in Brisbane City. more
Nostalgia Haus opens in West End
26 Sep 2013A sweet new offering has sprouted inside an idle garage, creating another community-minded space for West End. more
The Grocer: Apple Cider Vinegar
26 Sep 2013Not to be confused with the carbonated beverage by a similar name (best known for quenching one’s thirst of a Friday afternoon), apple cider vinegar is an all-in-one remedy revered for its myriad health benefits. more
The Street Photographer: Alfredo’s Pizzeria
26 Sep 2013Never one to shy away from flavour, Alfredo’s Pizzeria has launched a new menu for summer, along with a Vespa delivery service. Warm-weather Italian favourites like grilled peaches wrapped in prosciutto come nestled in a salad, while arancini come stuffed with succulent mushrooms and a stringy centre of mozzarella. We hear the new American Idiot pizza of braised beef short rib, gorgonzola, pancetta and barbecue sauce is well-worth the napkin-heavy mess it leaves you in. Check out Alfredo’s Pizzeria on The Street Photographer. more
One Eleven launches modern grill restaurant
26 Sep 2013After opening less than a year ago in the One One One building in Brisbane City, One Eleven has shed its former image and opted for an entirely new menu and approach. In collaboration with new head chef Mathias Andersson, founder Philip Johnson has pared back the restaurant’s menu to create an offering specifically tailored to the corporate crowd. Taking inspiration from the modern bar and grill restaurants peppered throughout Singapore and Hong Kong, the bistro has simplified the ordering process with the goal of speeding up the wait time for time-constrained city workers. The new menu is split into sections, inviting diners to build their own meals by selecting their protein of choice, an accompanying side and a finishing sauce. A focus on local, organic produce sees classic combinations like 180-day grain-fed Angus eye fillet adorned with red wine jus and a green bean with freekeh… more
Go green with a kale and quinoa salad
26 Sep 2013It may have become a buzzword of late, but kale is bringing all the health nuts to the yard for very good reason. Packed with powerful nutrients, the leafy green’s vitamin and mineral count has seen it progress from the back of the organic store to front-row shelves in supermarkets and grocers across the country. There are many different ways to get your fill of the so-called ‘queen of greens’ – be it a bowl of spicy kale chips or a refreshing green smoothie. Combine it with a selection of your favourite veggies and nourishing quinoa to create a filling salad ideal for lunch or dinner. Try the recipe below, substituting the pumpkin, capsicum and onion for any vegetables of your choosing. more
Pay homage to the chile pepper
26 Sep 2013“We love chile and we will die with chile in our hands.” It may be an audacious claim, but the pepper devotees featured in the intriguing documentary The Chile Film are unwavering. The film, which has been selected to feature in the upcoming NYC Food Film Festival 2013, explores how the chile pepper first made its way to New Mexico and how it has impacted the state’s culture ever since. In fact, in 1983 Senator Pete Domenici rose before the US Senate to declare that the New Mexican style of spelling chilli as ‘chile’ was correct – and it was the rest of America that was wrong. Take a journey with director Kelly Brinn to meet the passionate chile farmers of New Mexico and discover newfound respect for the humble pepper. more
Tiki bar Jungle opens in West End
19 Sep 2013When that balmy breeze comes rolling along Vulture Street, the only way to beat the heatwave is to kick back and crack open a coconut. Boasting a serious rum collection and a tropical fit-out, West End’s new tiki bar will provide. more
Betty’s Espresso opens in West End
19 Sep 2013Live music venue The Waiting Room has witnessed a lot of things in its time, but the new cafe that’s popped up inside its paunch has got to be one of the loveliest. more
Dandy’s Rooftop Bar opens in The Fox Hotel
19 Sep 2013Step inside the refurbished recess of The Fox Hotel and climb north to discover an inner-city oasis decked out in tennis whites. more
Mr. Rush Espresso Bar opens in Teneriffe
19 Sep 2013Tucked inside the Australian Estates Woolstore on Macquarie Street, Mr. Rush Espresso Bar is pumping out signature coffees while helping to promote artistic development across Queensland. more
The Grocer: Peppadews
19 Sep 2013Found in the Limpopo province of South Africa, these sweet little peppers make a perfect spring picnic basket accoutrement. more