Live like a local – explore like a tourist
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 →
Where? 18 Charlotte Street, Brisbane CityWhen? 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!Vegetarian & Gluten-friendly options available.Definitely not a secret, but not a place to be missed whether you're a local or just visiting Brisbane.Pancake Manor is my go-to place to take visiting friends and family. Although it's often busy, it's worth the wait to sit... Continue Reading →
Where?Cultural Forecourt, South BankWhen?July 2014, as part of Good Food MonthBrisbane's inaugural Night Noodle Markets were a huge success, drawing over 160,000 visitors over 10 nights. 22 stalls dished up Asian street food from late afternoon into the evening, and hordes of people queued up to sample the fare.My own visit, on a Saturday night,... Continue Reading →
Where?Lower Burnett Lane, Brisbane CityWhen?Mon 7am-3pmTue-Wed 7am-10pmThu-Fri 7am-11pmSat 9am-12amSun 9am-4pmThe first time I visited Brew, I was definitely apprehensive. Even though it was a sunny afternoon in the city, I felt a little suspicious sidling past rubbish bins down the steep alley in search of a cup of coffee.The Brew experience can be likened to... Continue Reading →
