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 →
Australia’s first Oche is now open in Fortitude Valley, turning the ol’ pub game of darts into a modern social experience with electronic scoring and dartboards with built-in games, a superstar chef, a dedication to local produce and pours, plus an outdoor terrace and two bars. The spacious venue is designed to welcome up to... Continue Reading →
From the people behind Holey Moley Golf Club and B.Lucky & Sons comes Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq: a circus-themed venue packed with arcade games, theme park rides, virtual reality experiences, and plenty to eat and drink besides. Located inside the revamped Toombul shopping centre, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq will open its doors to the public... 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 →
Paniyiri Greek Festival 18 (from noon) & 19 (from 10am) May, 2019 Musgrave Park & The Greek Club, Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane Tickets: Adults (13+) $12, Pensioners $5, Children (<12) free. Available online and at the gate. Free travel with a pre-purchased Paniyiri Greek Festival ticket to the event on all regular network-wide Brisbane City... 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 →
Where? Musgrave Park & The Greek Club, Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane When? Saturday May 19 from 12 noon, & Sunday May 20 from 10am. OPA! Next week’s Paniyiri Festival will celebrate the authentic flavours, faces, and culture of Greece, and Backstreet Brisbane has two double passes to give away! Head over to Backstreet Brisbane's... Continue Reading →
'Fire of the Desert' - one of the dishes that will be on offer at Opal Highly acclaimed Brisbane chef Josue ‘Josh’ Lopez has unveiled the name and details of his first signature restaurant ahead of its much-anticipated opening in early August – Opal will be the restaurant at the new flagship Emporium... Continue Reading →
The Osbourne Hotel (corner of Ann & Constance Streets, Fortitude Valley) celebrates a new Head Chef and a flavourful new menu for autumn.Reopening its doors last October, the heritage-listed and recently refurbished Osbourne has become a popular Valley local and hosted a number of very successful events over the past six months, including last December’s... Continue Reading →
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