Live like a local – explore like a tourist
Men Ya Go miso ramen Ramen is one of my favourite foods as the weather gets cooler - there is something so satisfying about sipping the warm broth and slurping up chewy, eggy noodles! When I was a student, I spent six months studying in Osaka, Japan, and ate a lot of ramen (although vegetarian... Continue Reading →
A group of local producers, supported by the Scenic Rim Regional Council, have launched Scenic Rim Farm Box, a new ‘farm to you’ home delivery business which will deliver the region’s best produce, products, wine and beer to your front door – making it easy to eat local every week. The first boxes are expected... Continue Reading →
Following a devastating fire in January, the Port Office Hotel has risen like a phoenix: the historic, Heritage-listed pub has reopened its doors, beautifully restored, and is back to serving up cold beers at the Front Bar and delicious dishes in the Port Office Dining Room. Port Office Hotel owners Nick and Meagan Gregorski are... Continue Reading →
Chris Mann has taken the reins as Head Chef of Pony Dining, bringing over a decade of culinary experience to the kitchen and, now, unveiling a winter menu full of delicate, natural flavours showcasing Australian produce. We were fortunate to be invited to experience an array of dishes from this new menu on Monday night,... Continue Reading →
Following six years in Paris working in Michelin-starred restaurants, Andrew Gunn has returned to his hometown as Executive Chef of Brisbane institutions Urbane and The Euro, joined by his fiancée, Amélie Rabaud, as Head Chef. Rabaud, who was born and raised near Toulon in southern France, has worked with Christophe Bacquie (3 Star Michelin) as... Continue Reading →
A good vegetarian burger can be hard to come by, but is usually all the more satisfying for it. I became a vegetarian in my early teens, and in the past decade I've had some pretty terrible veg burgers (and veg meals in general, as all vegos have. Chips and salad, anyone? I was once... Continue Reading →
The Low Road Cafe 25 Eildon Rd, Windsor We finally paid a visit to The Low Road Cafe and it was worth the wait! Just around the corner from Windsor train station, this little cafe is shaded from the road by leafy shrubs and umbrellas but yo can't miss it - the neon signs, abundance... Continue Reading →
Here are 5 of my favourite cafés that are a little out of the way / something new to try! B+C Lab 31 Musk Ave, Kelvin Grove Lovely, proper matcha is something that I missed when I returned from my student exchange to Japan in 2017, and I hadn’t really found it in Brisbane before... Continue Reading →
The Bacchus Spring Quintessential High Tea, photographed by Peter Wallis Spring has already sprung at Bacchus with the launch of their Spring Quintessential High Tea, partnering with the most recognisable names in sparkling and champagne to deliver a high tea experience fit for a royal. I was delighted to be invited to experience the... Continue Reading →
It was a privilege to spend an evening in the kitchen at The Greek Club’s Nostimo restaurant on Thursday night with Chef in Residence David Tsirekas. David hosted a small group of us for a masterclass, sharing the recipes and methods of two of his signature dishes, and then sharing a meal, a glass of... Continue Reading →
All imagery provided by Kath Rose and Associates The Whistle Dixie set a craic-ing pace at its opening on Wednesday night – such a fantastic atmosphere amongst 200 Brisbaners from all walks of life, including sports stars, media moguls, local leaders, fashion stars, and plebeians like ourselves. We were all welcomed with equal affection by... Continue Reading →
Where? Nostimo Restaurant at The Greek Club, 29 Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane. When?Lunch, Mon-Sat 11:30am – 3pm & Sun 11:30am – 4pm; Dinner, Mon-Fri 5pm – 9pm & Sat 5pm – 10pm. It was an absolute delight to attend a Flavour Evening at the newly-opened Nostimo Restaurant at The Greek Club and to experience... Continue Reading →
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