Originating in the ancient Arabic world, freekeh is a highly nutritious grain that remains a staple in Jordan, Syria and Palestine today. Freekeh is not traditionally the name of the grain itself, but the label given to the process behind the grain's preparation – although we now use this word to refer to the grain. more
While most 18-year-olds are treated to lavish presents and the right to vote on their birthday, Brisbane City’s e’cco bistro is the one giving out the gifts as it reaches its coming of age and takes its first bold steps into adulthood. more
How can you be both hungry and obese? It’s an interesting correlation, and one that’s explored in the provocative documentary A Place At The Table. As the price of food rises in America and more residents struggle to put food on the table, many of those caught in the national crisis are being lured in by cheap, unhealthy fodder. This film examines the reasons behind the problem and encourages viewers to work together to find a practical solution. more
Some will remember it as the dark and moody Music Kafe, while others will recall its original incarnation as a bank back in 1958. But whatever memories are lingering, they’re about to be cracked open with the latest evolution of the 185 Boundary Street space. more
As children, the world held so much wonder that we’d try to push back bedtime by any means possible, just so we could enjoy a few more minutes of conscious worldly bliss. New Farm’s Au Cirque restaurant is in the same mood, pushing back closing hour so guests can soak up a little more happiness before retiring for the evening. more
No matter how many years we’ve clocked up on the calendar, we’re all still just big kids looking for a little magic. Behold the wizardry coming out of the Nitrogenie lab at South Bank, where creamy concoctions are delivered in a cloud of smoke. more
Any foodie knows a trip to Melbourne isn’t replete without a visit to one of the suite of MoVida restaurants. Now owner Frank Camorra will be venturing north to Brisbane for the James Street Food & Wine Trail. more
You may use your GPS to map out your journey and Instagram photos of your meal when you get there, but new paleo offering Purely Decadent Cafe is on a mission to haul its visitors back to the days of the caveman. more
Dark chocolate and parmesan, salt and coffee, chilli and vanilla ice-cream … some folks have some oddly delicious food hankerings. Now you can add Southern fried chicken and waffles to the ‘don’t knock it til you try it’ basket. The sweetness of the syrup-laden waffles contrasts beautifully with the crunch and spice of the chicken to result in an intriguing dance on your tastebuds. The American soul food staple is munched on for breakfast or brunch, with recipes passed down through families for generations. Gather the gang and get stuck into this recipe or get inspired by the chicken-and-waffle masters at Brooklyn favourite Sweet Chick. Follow the cafe's cue and up the ante with flavoured waffles like rosemary and mushroom or bacon and cheddar cheese. more
Known for its buttery texture and light nutty flavour, the fava bean (or broad bean) is a nutritious staple found commonly in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes. more
We may be on our own in the campaign for 'linner', but brunch has most certainly won bellies across Brisbane. Sleep in, slow down and head on in to Paddington’s Plaza Theatre Cafe for a spot of brunch this weekend. more
Forget staring at the wall, the TV screen or the mugs of other punters – inside Vault Brewing Company, your eyes will be glued to the fermenters behind the bar. The brews are made right before your beer-tinted glasses, meaning it’s only a distance of about five metres from ‘paddock’ to ‘plate’. In this short film by Empty Bucket Studios, brewery co-owner James Cain lovingly describes the unique space. Built in 1889 and previously inhabited by a number of banks, the Pennsylvanian brewpub boasts a 3628 kg vault door, which now guards the precious loot of kegs and ageing barrels behind the scenes. more
Just when you think you know a city, it conjures up something as wonderful as a quirky Colombian coffee and hot chocolate hut. more
Dumpling fever is rampant around town, with specialist locales offering the moreish parcels from hole-in-the-wall outlets all over the city. The Barracks is the latest precinct to join in the fun, thanks to the opening of Happy Little Dumplings. more
The inner city might be the geographical centre of Brisbane, but it’s the patchwork of surrounding suburbs that comprises its heart and soul. The owners of Jacu Espresso are bringing homemade breakfasts and a community-minded approach to the new specialty tea and coffeehouse in Norman Park. more
From full-body Snuggies to novelty socks, winter is the season for guilty pleasures. No one understands this more than Deb, Bien and the team at Dello Mano, who are brewing and bubbling your favourite vices together to create some wicked winter potions. more
Cold days call for large plates of steaming comfort food – the kind of fodder that warms the belly as well as the heart. Trace the sentimental path back to your childhood by popping a sweet pie in the oven and breathing in those fragrant wafts of buttery pastry and sugary rhubarb. The vibrant rosy hue and tarty flavour of rhubarb makes it the star of any dish, so get in the dessert mood and plate up generous slices of freshly baked rhubarb pie with spoonfuls of warm custard. more
Eliciting memories of woodsy campfire grazing, smoked salt imparts a flame-grilled flavour to any foods it’s added to. Often sprinkled atop meals as a finishing salt, smoked salt enables you to achieve a chargrilled aroma, without having to fire up the barbecue. more
It might have been a few too many weekend brews at The End that caused your Mondayitis in the first place, but this West End hangout is also the perfect place to turn those sad-face emojis into thumbs-up emoticons at the start of the week. more
Sometimes the unbreakable bond between siblings can move mountains, and other times it’s just downright amusing. Experience both in the touching documentary Women With Cows, which has been praised by international film critics and nominated for awards at major film festivals around the world. The film tells the story of 97-year-old Britt Georgsson, who has dedicated her entire life to working on her father’s farm and caring for the dozen dairy cows that inhabit it. Despite the manual labour taking a serious toll on her body, Britt’s loyalty sees her fighting to keep the farm in the face of a takeover by the authorities. Britt’s younger sister Ingrid implores her to sell, yet still travels from her home to help out on the farm each day. Photojournalist Peter Gerdehag has created a deeply moving story about family ties and lifelong promises. more
