dumpling dinner dates . The Brunswick Social .
Brisbane loves their Asian dumplings and for a western-style venue located in the home of Chinatown, The Brunswick Social in Fortitude Valley does well. Descend into the dimmed lighting and find an intimate, … Continue reading
simple and suburban . Leaf Espresso .
Suburban cafes, bars and restaurants are spreading out of the centre, making it more convenient for those looking for the inner-city experience but in their local area. If you’re a … Continue reading
burgundy to brisbane . Montrachet .
When asked about fine dining in Brisbane, Montrachet is guaranteed to be on any knowledgeable foodie’s list. Veiled from the bustling sounds of the street on Given Tce in Paddington, … Continue reading
the family on the . Colle Rosso .
There are some great Italian places in Brisbane’s suburbs and Red Hill have just had their local revamped. Last September, Colle Rosso Restaurante Italiano took over Biagio on Musgrave Road and its … Continue reading
sophisticated . Sake .
People rave about Sake on Eagle Street Pier. Now I know why. This is yet another one of only a handful of restaurants in Brisbane that ticks all three boxes in food, … Continue reading
. Sugar Jars & Scrumptious Reads .
Friday 24th August saw the launch of Scrumptious Reads’ permanent store open on James Street with a morning tea to mark the occasion. Starting out as a pop-up store on … Continue reading
. The Hamptons Home Living .
The Hamptons is pleasantly deceiving; from the outside it looks like a little boutique homewares shop full of expensive whites and woods, but walk through the open doors and see … Continue reading
. Bucci .
Making a weekend reservation for Bucci is impossible unless done 3 weeks in advance so when the opportunity arose for a Thursday night dinner for three, I jumped at the … Continue reading
Harold & Christine are . The Bun Mobile .
What started off as an idea posed by their eldest son, Harold and Christine Fleming have turned into a full fledged foodie cult triggering bun addictions around Brisbane. The Bun Mobile, … Continue reading
james ❤s . Happy Little Dumplings .
Another dumpling haven, Happy Little Dumplings is a take on Yum Cha rather than gyoza and has recently opened up shop on James Street, sistering their Bulimba eatery. A small place with … Continue reading
bienvenido a . Peasant .
Step onto the side streets of Spain and share some Spanish food love complete with sangria or a traditional wine. Peasant is about tapas, share plates, paella and meals of a carnivore’s … Continue reading
. The Corner Store Cafe .
Brisbane seems to be full of hit-and-miss cafes, lacking one that produces consistent quality of atmosphere/food/beverages/service. They almost always excel in one area but then fail in another. I was … Continue reading
. Simpatico .
I have fond memories of Simpatico, located right in the centre of Paddington. My first visit was in 2006 – I had finished school, started casual work while studying at … Continue reading
. Marinara .
A friend of mine described Marinara in Paddington as one of her best italian-restaurant experiences. This place has only been open for a few months – it doesn’t even have a website … Continue reading
share plates & dates at . The Lark Food & Drink .
I had always pictured The Lark as this dark, cosy, little nook of exclusivity with men sipping port and ladies nursing G&Ts. Looks can be pleasantly deceiving as this restaurant … Continue reading
let’s get tiki . Alfred & Constance .
I was lucky enough to be invited to a private cocktail taste-testing event in the lead up to Constance Street’s newest restaurant, Alfred & Constance, scheduled for an August opening. The newest … Continue reading
awww.. . Shucked .
Did you know that you can ‘shuck’ coffee beans? I didn’t. When I’d first heard of ‘Shucked’, I was picturing fresh oysters and lemon on a crisp bed of ice … Continue reading
emporium vs. south bank . Ginga .
Your experience at Ginga will definitely depend on which restaurant you decide to visit – Emporium or South Bank. In terms of food, sushi trains are either good or bad with … Continue reading
. Little Greek Taverna .
A busy restaurant is a good sign and Little Greek Taverna, on the corner of Browning and Boundary Streets in West End, is no exception. Great for a casual lunch/dinner date … Continue reading
sweet nothings . Freestyle Toút .
If you’ve lived in Brisbane you’re guaranteed to have visited or at least heard of Freestyle Toút – a long standing dessert haven (since 1996!), once present in Rosalie and West … Continue reading
