Sitting unassumingly at the quiet end of Flinders Lane, The Grain Store offers a modern insight into traditional European cooking.
It strives on the source of its ingredients, enlisting local CERES Fair Food to procure seasonal, organic produce. The architecture of timber flooring and tables, marble benches, exposed ceiling and a sliding barn door to separate the dinner dining area … Read More
Month: November 2014
Strauss FD
Cafe by day and wine bar by night, Strauss strives on its simplicity.
Hidden down the end of a laneway opposite the Hilton hotel, its location allows escape from the bustling inner city. With just a scattering of tables inside and outside in the there is an element of a homey feel to the cafe.
The menu completes the simple … Read More
Verve Restaurant and Cider House
Wandering down the staircase from street level to Verve transforms the bustling modem city scape into what feels like a hidden underground club. The low light levels, exposed pipes and brickwork gives an element of industrial grunge yet still feeling comfortable and cosy.
Immediately I was approached and seated by the friendly, humorous and slightly overexcited staff. Seating is an … Read More
Bonsai Botanika
It is not immediately clear what you have walked into when entering Bonsai Botanika. Is it a bakery? Is it a food store? Is it a cafe? Where are all the tables? Why can I smell ramen? These questions form the creative genius behind what this establishment strives for. It is indeed a cafe. It is also a bar. And … Read More
Taros Ramen
Being in Brisbane on a business trip and knowing little about the food scene, I have Yelp to thank for this gem.
Taro’s Ramen and Cafe can be easily missed when walking past, no thanks to its location at the quiet end of Adelaide St or to the construction next door. Although it comes recommended to make a reservation, I … Read More
Esquire
Tucked away slightly off the Eagle St Pier riverfront, highly rated Esquire’s modern yet minimalist design immediately gives off the vibe of an exciting dining experience to come.
The restaurant is actually split into two halves, the degustation-only Esquire and the casual dining Esq, which also offers lunch. I opted for the degustation dinner, wanting to sample the tastes of … Read More
Jamie’s Italian
Having visited Jamie’s Italian in other cities, expectations were already established and the newly Brisbane delivered and exceeded. Built over two levels, ground level entry and seating and a basement with the main kitchen and more seating, it is regarded as the largest in Australia. Centred in the middle of the ground level seating is a deli-style kitchen serving the … Read More
Queensberry Pour House
Newly opened Queensberry Pour House is where the simple things are key. Starting with the house-made kiln-fired cups, the roaster out the back and the bottomless filter coffee, it is clear that this cafe was designed with purpose.
Situated unassumingly on a corner of the quiet backstreet of Queensberry, its existence is marked by cute but hip milk crate seats … Read More
Magic On Ferrars
Magic on Ferrars is one of those local neighbourhood gems, tucked away from the main drag of South Melbourne on Ferrars St. Situated on a street corner this relatively unassuming cafe with just a sign in the window and a blackboard outside can be easily missed. Seating is modest with maybe half a dozen tables against a wall inside and … Read More