Back to basics at Refresh Cafe
05 Apr 2012While James Street may be jam-packed with boutique retailers and gourmet restaurants, Refresh Cafe seeks to charm passersby with its simple and fresh approach to meals. more
The Survey Co. opens in Burnett Lane in Brisbane City
29 Mar 2012The latest epicurean offering from Simon Livingston (of Piaf, Sardine Tin and Espresso Garage fame) has finally opened its doors in the historically fitting and trend-setting Burnett Lane. more
Welcome Easter with Hot Cross Bun Truffles at Bittersweet
29 Mar 2012With Easter well and truly on its way, it's time to back away from the diet and embrace a holiday that actually encourages sugar consumption. more
Twists on tradition at Sake, Riverside
29 Mar 2012Japanese culture is all about precision, organisation and respect. This is certainly true of the food produced at renowned restaurant Sake where each dish is sculpted into a tiny work of art – intricately perfect in its display and taste. more
Classic Parisian Bistro Crème Brûlée
29 Mar 2012Back in the 17th century François Massialot, chef de cuisine to various illustrious personages, was credited with inventing the crème brûlée, in which the ‘burnt’ sugar topping was melted with a red-hot fire shovel. This classic creamy, Parisian bistro dessert is a firm favourite, providing it’s not adulterated with things like fruit or chocolate – it’s all about thick, vanilla-infused custard and glossy shards of crunchy sugar. The easiest way to caramelise the sugar topping is with a chef’s blowtorch but, if you don’t have one, the alternative is to place the ramekins as near to the heat as possible under a very hot grill – but keep your eye on them. And do remember to leave them to sit for a while in order to let the top harden and the ramekins cool down. more
Popolo brings La Dolce Vita to River Quay
29 Mar 2012The Italians have a passionate approach to life in all its aspects, but particularly towards their love of food. At Popolo, sit back and let the experts teach you a thing or two about Italian cooking. more
Kelvin Grove’s Room 60 now open for breakfast
29 Mar 2012Hidden amongst the student hub of Kelvin Grove Urban Village is Room 60. A combination of a bar, social space and amphitheater, it is the perfect location to channel your inner creative while enjoying an exotic drink or two. more
Little Cove Coffee Roasters sea change to Noosa
29 Mar 2012We all secretly dream of living in a different place, the exotic allure of a foreign city or town, the majestic existence we would carry out there. more
Find the best sandwiches in town at Lady Marmalade
22 Mar 2012Sandwiches have grown up a lot since the white bread and Vegemite days of primary school lunches. more
Espresso nook Commodity opens in Fortitude Valley
22 Mar 2012Three short weeks ago, Margit Rust wheeled a coffee machine behind a black, non-descript garage door in Fortitude Valley, leaving only a sneaky ‘c’ tagged on the sidewall visible. more
Slip from work to play at 73 Vulture Street, West End
22 Mar 2012Too much to do and not enough time means working on the weekend is a regular reality. Instead of arriving at work refreshed of a Monday morning, it can feel like you never left the office, with the weekend spent waking up early and cramming in some quality computer time while the rest of the house sleeps in soundly. more
Savour Sunday afternoons at Sardine Tin
22 Mar 2012Like French sister restaurant Piaf and soon-to-be Scandinavian-influenced brother Survey Co Bar and Bistro, Sardine Tin is seductively European in its cuisine and relaxing atmosphere. more
Roaming Kombi Koffein to settle in Spring Hill
22 Mar 2012Guerrilla cafe Kombi Koffein owners Justin and Ora have been busy rock-and-roll bees scoping out a permanent position for their beloved kombi cafe, Muriel. more
Tuck into breakfast at Saabi on Manson
22 Mar 2012Nestled amongst the leafy streets of suburban Hendra, Saabi on Manson is a bustling community cafe which has been completely transformed from its origins as a corner store. more
Smooth jazz plays at Paddington’s JazzCat
22 Mar 2012Nestled in a side street behind the boutiques of Paddington’s LaTrobe Terrace, a small house-based space has finally settled on an owner. Shifting from a French antiques shop to a Spanish restaurant, the humble corner spot on Collingwood Street is now home to JazzCat Restaurant. more
Sevtap’s Turkish Chicken recipe
21 Mar 2012There's a certain chill in the air, making it the perfect season for hearty cuisine. Treat your senses to an exotic gustatory adventure with Sevtap's Turkish Chicken recipe from Turkish Flavours by Sevtap Yüce. more
Kentucky Fried (Duck) done differently at Public, Brisbane City
15 Mar 2012Old-world apothecary meets New York loft apartment is the distinct and character-exuding feel of new city restaurant Public. more
Laneway cafes: In-Cog-Neato, Flamingo, Brew
15 Mar 2012In-Cog-Neato, South Brisbane It’s been there for a year, but particularly inconspicuous coffee nook In-Cog-Neato has added a little faux grass to its stools. With a recently jazzed up laneway sporting a plethora of vibrant street art and (real greenery) window boxes and hanging plants galore, sip an espresso, nibble on something sweet and relax into this secluded and colourful side space. Brew Cafe Tapas Bar, Brisbane City Brew has grown from a coffee machine plonked amidst some astroturf in the corner of a laneway end, to a roaring cafe and bar. Enjoy a coffee on a milk crate in diluted sunshine, or slink into the darkness of the back den for a sneaky lunchtime beer or espresso martinis and tapas. Flamingo Cafe, Fortitude Valley A mirage of astroturf, eclectic garden furniture and kitsch s+p shakers resides on the corner of Winn Lane in Fortitude Valley. Renowned for its Green Velvet… more
Bunker’s protege Roost to open weekdays
15 Mar 2012By handing over the Kelvin Grove Village Markets stall to manager Matthew Vale, Bunker owner Marcus Allison hoped Matthew would add a new energy, growing it the way Marcus planned to grow Bunker. more
Let a beer cocktail tickle your fancy at The Hideaway
15 Mar 2012It took a long time for the Brisbane bloke to confidently sport a fruity cocktail topped with a palm tree swizzle stick. Many still opt for the more ‘masculine’ looking espresso martini, with its chocolate tones matching their leather brogues. more