Recipes
Ramen Burger
Food & Drink

East meets west with the ramen burger

It’s the food trend that has swallowed up New York and pushed the cronut off the It list. Go Ramen food blogger Keizo Shimamoto is credited with the development of the east-meets-west hybrid, having completely sold out of his ramen burgers just moments after he launched them at the Smorgasburg market in New York. It’s a questionable creation sure to challenge the tastebuds, but if you’re still reading, you might just be brave enough to see what all the fuss is about by whipping one up yourself. more

Restaurants
The Jetty South Bank, River Quay
Food & Drink

The Street Photographer: The Jetty South Bank

Making the most of its prime position along River Quay, The Jetty South Bank has teamed up with Brisbane Festival as part of its Festival Flavours experience. The Jetty South Bank will be serving up Indonesian nasi goreng with a chicken drumstick and peanut stay sauce, accompanied by a glass of Vinaceous Sirenya Pint Grigio or a Little Creatures Bright Ale. South Bank punters can also lounge back in a cushioned daybed at The Jetty or take up a table with a view for Sunsuper Riverfire on September 28. The riverside restaurant will be running a five-course menu to celebrate the annual light show. Check out The Jetty South Bank on The Street Photographer. more

Cafes
A Spanish Roadtrip
Food & Drink

Take a scrumptious Spanish roadtrip

Those audacious eaters from The Perennial Plate are at it again – eating their way across foreign lands and making our mouths drool. This time the crew hit Spain, from Basque Country to Galicia to Andalucía and ending in Barcelona. The second that key turns in the ignition and the flamenco music kicks in, any armchair traveller will be right there with them in foodie spirit. Curls of prosciutto, chunks of cheese, freshly caught seafood, crunchy mounds of bread … hit play and indulge in three minutes of visual feasting. more


The Grocer
kohlrabi
Food & Drink

The Grocer: Kohlrabi

The peculiar octopus-looking vegetable that graces your local grocer’s stands may look remarkably alien, but under closer examination you’ll discover a surprisingly tasty chow. more

Recipes
Southern fried pickles
Food & Drink

Get a taste of the South with spicy fried pickles

Ahh, the Deep South. That sun-baked land where the music carries soul and the chicken carries buttermilk batter. The Southern locals aren’t afraid to get friendly with a deep-fryer, so take their lead with this recipe for classic fried pickles. It might not be an everyday food, but these spicy snacks sure are fantastic when teamed with a glass of cold beer on a hot night. more

Restaurants
Vintaged Bar + Grill, Brisbane City
Food & Drink

The Street Photographer: Vintaged Bar + Grill

Rumoured to make the best mashed potato in town, Vintaged Bar + Grill is launching a new spring/summer menu this weekend with plenty of locally sourced meats and seafoods taking pride of place on each plate. Located inside The Hilton in Brisbane City, the space sees a dry-aged meat cabinet add a striking display to the open kitchen, which is run by chef Jeremy Clark and sous chef Dario Florino. Those planning a Festival Flavours dinner or two during Brisbane Festival in September can prepare to whet their appetite at Vintaged with a sumptuous dish of O’Connor pasture-fed beef flat iron marble score two with sarladaise potato and herb salad, paired with a glass of Vinaceous Raconteur Cabernet Sauvignon. Check out Vintaged Bar + Grill on The Street Photographer.   more

Restaurants
The Balfour Kitchen at Spicers Balfour Hotel, New Farm
Food & Drink

The Balfour Kitchen at Spicers Balfour Hotel opens for dinner

In an age when menus feature fermented this and foam that, sometimes all our hearts desire is a plate of simple ingredients, cooked well. The Balfour Kitchen at Spicers Balfour Hotel is honouring quality produce with a new dinner menu of home-cooked classics. While the New Farm bistro has been dishing up breakfast and high tea to happy locals, it has now extended its trading hours to sate midweek dinnertime rumbles. Take a seat in the dining room or dine alfresco on the wrap-around verandah or courtyard, as head chef Peter van Lunn dishes up mains like cider-braised pork belly and lamb shank pot pie. more

Coffee
A Film About Coffee
Food & Drink

Wake up and smell the coffee

Hands up who can’t get through the morning – let alone the day – without a belly-warming cup or two of coffee? The sound of the grinder working its magic, the comforting aroma of the beans, the warmth of the cup in your hands … It’s an unquestionable ritual for many of us, often observed with an air of holy sanctity. US filmmaker Brandon Loper understands the healing power of specialty coffee, and has explored the culture surrounding the brew in his first feature film, A Film About Coffee. Pour yourself a cup and settle in for a visual treat. more

Coffee
Kitchen Door at Embassy Lane, Brisbane City
Food & Drink

Kitchen Door at Embassy Lane opens in Brisbane City

The alleys and laneways that knit together to form the heart of Brisbane City are abundant with potential for businesses that think outside the square. The folks behind Embassy Bar on Elizabeth Street have flexed their creativity with a new coffee hangout popping up in Embassy Lane. more

The Grocer
Cabassi & Co Artisan Butchers, Indooroopilly
Food & Drink

Cabassi & Co Artisan Butchers opens at Indooroopilly

From skirt and brisket to spatchcock and ribs, Cabassi & Co Artisan Butchers is upping the standards of your cook-at-home meat. Owned by Peter Cabassi, this epicurean butcher has opened in the new Gourmet Fresh precinct at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, complementing the discerning food boutique options in the vicinity of the new Woolworths. more

Coffee
The Odyssey Project, Milton
Food & Drink

The Street Photographer: The Odyssey Project

Collaborating with local pop-up chefs, espresso bar The Odyssey Project in Milton is now hosting breakfasts in-store each Saturday. By bringing in local, like-minded, passionate food artisans, the lads behind The Odyssey Project are crafting a space for you to sip your morning specialty coffee and enjoy breakfast too. Norwegian waffle makers The Iron Ladies and Wicked Omelettes have so far made appearances, with Kiss the Berry serving up its açaí bowls this weekend. Head along from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm this Saturday. Check out The Odyssey Project on The Street Photographer.   more