Live like a local – explore like a tourist
Where? 9 Hynes Street, Fortitude Valley During one of Brisbane's few wintry days of this year, I was drawn into WS Workshop by a warm handshake from manager Lachlan and the enticing smell of WSw001. The unisex fragrance blends cedar, sandalwood and Brazilian rosewood, and is one of the business' "life essentials"- a range of... Continue Reading →
Where? 2/94 Boundary Street, West End West End institution Lychee Lounge was taken over by a new owner nine months ago, and on Wednesday night I was fortunate to attend the they launched a menu featuring 39 new cocktails. I'm sure I've walked past this bar many times, but never stopped in. Red... Continue Reading →
Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending my first Supanova, a multi-day pop culture convention that comes annually to Brisbane and the Gold Coast (as well as Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth). It brings together international film and television stars, artists and authors with the people who love them and their work.While we chose... Continue Reading →
I spent yesterday afternoon at the Sunnybank $2 Food Trail - it was my first time attending the event and, actually, my first time visiting Sunnybank at all. Open to the public from 2pm-8pm with $2 mini-meals from over 35 retailers, live music and other entertainment, I was surprised I'd never been before. I think... Continue Reading →
Where? 83 Boundary Street, West End The sidewalk was crowded as we weaved through West End on a Saturday morning to get to The Establishment; easily identifiable by the shiny red scooter parked in the doorway. I'd visited with family once before and remembered that they did amazing avocado toast. We were lucky to snag... Continue Reading →
Where? 58 Mollison Street, West EndWhen? 9.30am - 11pm, everyday!The Three Monkeys is one of my absolute favourite Brisbane haunts - a friend took me when I was sixteen and visiting Brisbane, and I fell in love with it. It's my go-to place for coffee and cake and the first place that pops into my head when... Continue Reading →
Where? 44 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove Right at the heart of the Kelvin Grove Urban Village is CocoCozy, an intimate and atmospheric café with something for everyone. I have recently moved from Kelvin Grove, and I miss having it so close! The vegetarian breakfast is very reasonably priced for a plate piled... Continue Reading →
Where? Brunswick Street Mall & Chinatown Mall, Fortitude ValleyWhen? Weekend-long program, annually I braved the rainy weather and cold wind on Saturday and had a pretty rad time indeed at the Valley Fiesta. From dashing between tents at the markets to avoid being rained on, to being up against the barrier for the headline acts, it was... Continue Reading →
Where? 141 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane The Five Sisters Art House Cafe is tucked up a laneway off Melbourne street - you'd almost miss it if you weren't looking. Which would be a real shame, because they make lovely Greek coffee. The cafe location is nice enough. There are tables in the laneway (although I... Continue Reading →
Where? Cnr Mary & Albert St, Brisbane City When? Mon-Sat 11am-10pm Closed SundaysThis bright red container, with its steady stream of customers and delicious smells wafting onto the street, has been intriguing me for some time now, and I finally made it inside.I've seen Miel Burger cited as 'Brisbane's Best Burgers', but I'm always a little dubious about titles... Continue Reading →
Where?RNA Showgrounds, Bowen HillsWhen?Runs for ten days annually This is only my second year as a Brisbanite, so 2014 was my second Ekka experience. I can't say there were any major breakthroughs (and the novelty had worn off enough for me to realise how much I was forking over) but places like this have their... Continue Reading →
Where? City Hall, Brisbane City When? Monthly, 9am-3pm. See website for dates – http://www.brisstyle.com.au Having had intentions to visit the BrisStyle markets for some time now, I finally made it to the August market at City Hall. (I did attend the Twilight Christmas markets last year in mid-December, but wouldn't recommend them - I've seen... Continue Reading →
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