The Moubarak brothers open Gerard’s Bistro on James Street
05 Jul 2012The Moubarak brothers are opening a new dining experience dubbed Gerard’s Bistro on James Street this weekend. more
Savoury Mince at Pablo, The Burrow and Little Larder
05 Jul 2012To some, savoury mince may seem an odd morning meal – a heavy dish of usually evening-delivered flavours. But a few cafes around town have perfected the art of turning a traditional lasagne filling into a warm, satisfying brunch-worthy bowl. more
The Street Photographer: Gerard’s Bistro
05 Jul 2012As Gerard’s Bistro prepares to open its doors, the creative minds behind Lychee Lounge and Laruche have taken a step up in the food realm, creating a very much restaurant-focused locale. Featuring a menu that ranges from small and large plates to bar food and lavish desserts, the brothers settled on Southern European cuisine with a North African spice for their latest gastronome adventure. Check out Gerard’s Bistro on The Street Photographer. more
Indulge in couverture chocolate at Chocolateria San Churro
05 Jul 2012Chocolate – the very word brings joy to our hearts and smiles to our faces. It is an everyday food of comfort that surpasses cultural and culinary barriers throughout the world. more
The Street Photographer: Grindhouse Specialty Coffee
05 Jul 2012A true hole-in-the-wall coffee destination, Grindhouse Specialty Coffee at Stones Corner is tucked inside an old garage, in a carpark, off a laneway, near Logan Road. The walls and ceiling are lined with empty coffee sacks from around the world, making the interior resemble a rustic tent-like ambience. Nestled among the golden tones of the sacks, low wooden tables and ambient industrial lighting is the feature of this espresso bar – a deep red La Marzocco coffee machine. Serving up a number of signature blends across an array of alternative brewing methods, Grindhouse Specialty Coffee is a haven for local caffeine connoisseurs. Ever-changing single-origin blends from the likes of Brazil and Tanzania slot into the menu next to a house blend, all sourced from Dramanti Artisan Roasters at Wynnum and Supreme Roasters at Yatala. Run by Kenesi Bowie (great last name) and Bob (just Bob), at… more
Keep snug with a hearty beef stew
05 Jul 2012This hearty beef stew recipe is perfect for keeping snug on cool wintery nights or as a meal for Sunday lunch. Alternate what you serve this warm meal over – whether simple boiled potatoes or smooth, creamy polenta for the gluten-intolerant, or fresh lush ribbons of fettuccini like you would a beef bourguignon. more
How to make Rhubarb Compote
05 Jul 2012Pull rhubarb stalks straight from the ground, rinse, chop, boil, cool – these are the simple steps narrated through within The Homegrown Swedes’ visual recipe of how to make rhubarb compote. Sanna Fyring Liedgren’s devotion to food and drink was born while working in her parents’ restaurant in Stockholm. There she learnt the value and beauty of simple, uncomplicated flavours. Since then Sanna has worked in restaurants all over the world, now using her skills to create new recipes and cook food for photoshoots and videos. Under The Homegrown Swedes, Sanna and Oscar Liedgren capture how things are done – whether made, cooked, fixed, hammered or assembled – delivered through dreamy timespaces. In this video, the pair communicate a recipe for homemade rhubarb compote, listing the ingredients along with simple instructions for each step in English and Swedish. more
Sneak peek: Alfred & Constance pops up at Teneriffe Festival
05 Jul 2012While wandering the family-friendly streets of the Teneriffe Festival on Saturday, you may find yourself fed up with crowded footpaths and clumps of children on every corner, but don't worry, you’ll find some sweet solace at the Alfred & Constance pop-up party. more
Enjoy green surrounds at The Tree House, South Bank
05 Jul 2012The dappled light of the sun filters through the leaves of trees and vines, playing tricks on the pavement outside The Tree House, a new addition to South Bank’s cafe scene. more
The Kettle and Tin opens in Paddington
28 Jun 2012A flurry of all-day dining, The Kettle and Tin has opened in Paddington much to the delight of local breakfast go-ers and watering-hole aficionados. Brother to The Ponycat in New Farm, The Kettle and Tin is too run by the colourful Asa Boardman, known for his decorated cafe walls and dedication to a service environment. more
Home-style dining at Comfort At My Table, Milton
28 Jun 2012Upon entering the mood-lit interior of Milton’s Comfort At My Table, it’s quite clear that the owners’ favourite colour is pink. Soft-hued pink walls meet crocheted cushions and sweets cloaked in the feminine colour. more
Touch-screen fun times at Wagaya, Fortitude Valley
28 Jun 2012Wagaya has been running hot since opening at the end of last year, partly due to its novelty touch-screen ordering system, and partly because of the food. more
The Street Photographer: The Bowery
28 Jun 2012A discreet den of cocktail dreams, The Bowery in Fortitude Valley has crooned many a slinky weekend reveller since opening in 2003. Inspired by a New York street infamous for its speakeasies and underground gin joints during Prohibition, The Bowery recreates this smoky, rebellious era through high-quality first-pour spirits and age-old original cocktail recipes. When approaching The Bowery for the first time, instructions from those in the know may include ‘look for the black shop front’ or the faux street sign down the adjoining dumpster lane. Staging live jazz during the week and DJs on the weekend, at The Bowery you can get comfy in a leather-studded booth, browse the extented cocktail list and watch as the suspender-donned bartenders spin you a concoction that will make your Saturday night equal parts sweet and sultry. Check out The Bowery on The Street Photographer. more
Sway to flamenco guitar at Olé, South Bank
28 Jun 2012Sunday afternoons just became a whole lot more colourful with Olé at South Bank putting on Sunset Tapas – an evening of fragrant Spanish morsels, sangria and live flamenco guitar. more
How to make homemade pesto
28 Jun 2012Taking your time, enjoying each movement, the slow acts creating meaning beyond just a meal. Kinfolk and Etsy posted this visual recipe, exploring the careful art of creating homemade pesto. A dreamy tale of simple proportions, be inspired to relax the pace on your next home-cooked meal. Image via 101 Cookbooks. more
Warm blue lips with a Hot Spiced Apple Toddy
28 Jun 2012While in the city we may not have the luxury of growing and picking our own apples to create a home brew of cider, we can still indulge in a hot apple toddy come winter. Rekorderlig has a Winter Cider of apple, cinnamon and vanilla, which may not require the additional maple syrup depending on how strong a sweet tooth you have. You may also like to adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg added to the hot apple cider to suit your preferred level of spice. Enjoy on a chilly, rainy evening while curled up on the couch with a blanket and a good book. This recipe makes one drink, but we doubled (and quadrupled) the amounts to make a larger batch to share with friends. more
Find simple, flavourful zaatar at Saj & Grill
28 Jun 2012A dried-herb blend of sesame seeds, oregano, marjoram, sumac, sea salt and cumin, zaatar (or za’atar) is a spice mixture used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Often sprinkled over meat, vegetables and salads, when mixed with some evoo, this crunchy, flavoursome seasoning turns into an exotic accompaniment to a fresh loaf of bread. Each country of origin has its own blend, with each family guarding their recipe close, often not even passed down from mother to daughter. Zaatar can also be spread on authentic Lebanese Saj bread prior to baking. Try the Zaatar Herb bread with oregano, thyme and olive oil or the Zaatar Special with additional tomato, cucumber, olives, labneh and mint at Saj & Grill at South Bank. Or buy a pre-oiled tub of evoo and zaatar mix from Sourced Grocer, Teneriffe. Image via Visit South Bank. more
Find delectable pastries at Double Shot Espresso Bar, New Farm
21 Jun 2012The sleepy strip that is Oxlade Drive in New Farm is about to be brought to life with the foodie addition of Double Shot Espresso Bar causing a flurry of excitement among locals, those near and far. more
Pearl Cafe opens Sundays for all-day brunch
21 Jun 2012Woolloongabba favourite Pearl Cafe has branched out of its Tuesday to Saturday trade, now opening on Sundays with an all-day brunch menu. more
Take high tea the native way at Tukka, West End
21 Jun 2012While a high tea outing is usually a dainty, delicate afternoon affair, Tukka Restaurant in West End has put an Australian twist on the traditional, hosting a Native High Tea this weekend. more