There'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
Old-world apothecary meets New York loft apartment is the distinct and character-exuding feel of new city restaurant Public. more
In-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
By 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
It 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
Opening a cafe opposite Paddington brunch fav Anouk seems like a fairly bold move. But with foodstuffs like roasted kipfler potatoes with lavender salt and fried brioche with smoked trout, goats cherve, poached eggs, asparagus, watercress and lime on the menu, Ruby is proving a popular spot. more
While it’s the role of the woman in Morocco to prepare meals for the family, the act of making tea is bestowed upon the man. Tea is very important in Moroccan culture, with the precise methods of making a cup of Moroccan mint tea considered an art form. more
Beer and dumplings. Loud and fun. Simple food, done well. That’s what the creative minds behind Harajuku Gyoza are delivering to Fortitude Valley’s dumpling obsessed. more
Bars with a friendly, homely atmosphere tend to reside in the suburbs – slinky jazz clubs and hidden cocktail nooks with casual (and generally well-behaved) patrons, and a slice of local music on the side. But two Brisbane chaps believe this kind of watering hole is also possible in party-passionate Fortitude Valley. more
Step one: pick your topping. Step two: pick your base. These instructions sound like you could be building the perfect pizza at the local grease pit, but the new breakfast menu at Pear Cafe and Bar in Highgate Hill couldn’t be more opposite. more
Like a neo-speakeasy, Super Whatnot opened quietly; its presence whispered of in small circles of those in the know. Keeping it a secret is a part of its charm, especially as it only houses 60 people. more
Remember the days when grandma used to make jaffles at snack time? Simple ham and cheese toasted creations that just tasted out of this world, with stretchy melted cheese oozing out the sides with each bite. more
Lachlan Scott learnt his pastry tricks of the trade from an old German baker he worked with during his days at Jupiters Casino. Since then, Lachlan has been the head chef at New Farm’s Jocelyn’s Provisions, before shifting to Brew Bakers at Albion to re-hone his bread-making skills. more
Beer. It’s a serious business. Especially now that Brisbane has a few boutique craft beer joints up its sleeves. Supporting independent brewers from our doorstep, around the country and internationally, these unpretentious, un-pub-like watering holes are top spots for acquiring a taste for the finer drops of golden liquid. more
For those staying in for breakfast this weekend, try your hand at crafting these delicious Middle Eastern Baked Eggs from 'Modern Flavours of Arabia', for a creative twist on the breakfast staple. more
All it took was a plate of gourmet cheeses wafting past Justin Telfer when he was working as the manager of the high-roller room at a casino to trigger his ‘cheesemaker epiphany’. more
Extending people’s palate and enhancing the experience of drinking coffee is motivation behind the tasting flight at Dandelion & Driftwood. Coffee education in a cup – or two piccolos to be exact – the tasting flight teaches your palate to distinguish between the different flavours of D&D’s two house blends. more
There’s something satisfying about taking the time to sit in a cafe and sip your coffee while catching up with friend. In the busy lives that this modern-day delivers, something as simple as sitting peacefully for as little as 30 minutes can restore a sense of calm and allow you to better take in the tales of those around you. more
A cafe’s appearance can make or break whether a caffeine-thirsty wanderer decides to pop in or keep trekking for their morning cup of joe. But when colourful, artistic eye candy vibrantly peeks out the door from the inner abode, curiosity alone will pull you in. Bringing street-art styles inside, these two Brisbane cafes will have you raring for a seat before you’ve even seen the menu. more
Queensland, French and family history have all played a role in shaping the delightfully sweet new cafe-bar-dining hall Lady Lamington in Fortitude Valley. more
