Raw Energy brings healthy nosh to Edward Street
23 Jul 2015Brisbane CBD welcomed its first Raw Energy cafe last week, giving city workers a fresh new option for nourishing meals, guilt-free treats and smoothies.
Brisbane CBD welcomed its first Raw Energy cafe last week, giving city workers a fresh new option for nourishing meals, guilt-free treats and smoothies.
It doesn’t matter what the mercury says, it’s sweet season all year round. The team behind popular South Bank pop-ups such as Pig & Kraut and Tapi have struck gold once again with their latest vision. Main Street Market is a cheeky and charming kiosk dispensing cronuts, milkshakes and frappes to Parkland wanderers.
As Brisbane continues to slowly expand outward, the demand for quality hospitality options beyond the inner suburbs grows in tandem. Suburban pockets are flourishing, offering an alternative to those that would prefer to spend their money on food and drink than Uber rides. Long Island in Victoria Point is a newcomer to the scene that looks to provide a composed and contemporary experience to locals of Redland Bay, pairing minimalist Mediterranean-inspired aesthetics with a menu of share-style plates and cocktail jugs – a dynamite combo, if you ask us.
Sometimes it feels like we’re constantly playing catch-up trying to make it around to nosh and swill at all the new dining destinations that have opened in Brisbane – along with still making time for comforting visits to old favourites. With Live Fire, The Charming Squire and a new Creole-inspired joint expected to open at South Bank in the coming months, play catch-up this weekend with our round-up of the most recent additions to this foodie precinct.
From whispers of trashy taco joints to new food markets, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out …
There's something new about South Bank staple Baba Ganouj – can you tell what it is? Well, for a start, it's in a new location – one with loads more room for devouring Lebanese-inspired eats. It's also got a revamped menu filled with succulent shawarma, mouth-watering mezze and eye-catching cocktails. Has it been a while since you've visited? Read on for some great excuses to pop in for dinner ...
Krispy Kreme is on a roll this year. After the massive success of its Maltesers collab in March, the mad scientists (or should we say creative geniuses) over at Krispy Kreme decided to team up with another iconic chocolate to create not just one, but two moreish confectionary concoctions. Say hello to Snickers doughnuts – sweet rings of nutty, nougat-filled goodness that are sure to really satisfy.
A pair of hospitality veterans with a background in fine dining are looking to elevate the brunch offering in the Redlands. The Mailman is injecting a bit of life into the Alexandra Hills cafe scene, dishing up familiar fare imbued with some imaginative (and delicious) quirks. Here, guests can chomp on cinnamon fried baos with peanut brittle while quaffing cup after cup of ONA coffee. It's worth adding a visit to your weekend itinerary!
You can never have too much of a good thing, especially when the thing in question is some of the tea-infused goodness from LÜCHA Kitchen + Bar. The beloved Elizabeth Street eatery doubling its presence in the inner-city, opening brand-new sibling site LÜCHA Black Bar and Dining today, Thursday April 22, in Albert Lane. This sophisticated newcomer builds upon the strong foundations laid by its more casual older sibling by focusing on group dining and curated culinary expeditions – just think of everything you love about the LÜCHA dining experience, then multiply it!
Urban cowboys are tipping their hats to Mighty Mighty cue & brew, a meat lover’s mecca tucked inside Fortitude Valley’s M&A Lane.