Every now and then it’s nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and Scout holds that perfect haven. Not too far from the CBD in Spring Hill, it’s a short bus ride with a stop nearly right outside the front door or a leisurely walk, although uphill.
Scout’s interior design almost reminds of a small … Read More
Celebrity chef Matt Moran’s flagship Sydney restaurant ARIA has a twin at the edge of the bustling Eagle Street pier precinct, the aptly named ARIA Brisbane. Its sleek stained timber furnishings of the reception area, bar and main dining room and the sweeping views of the waterfront all add as perfect ingredients to was a fantastic fine dining experience.
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In the city where queuing seems to be a way of life, Tokyo has a vast array of restaurants where there is a queue nearly all day long, and of which Harajuku Gyoza Lou is one. Known for its gyoza (Japanese dumplings), and not much else due to their small menu, be prepared to wait. A while. I waited for … Read More
In a city that is full of Japanese eateries it can be difficult to find a standout, but it has been found. Saké.
Looking over the Eagle Street Pier dining precinct in a slightly secluded location next to the Bavarian Bier Cafe, Saké offers a modern insight to the wonderful world of Japanese cuisine. This is immediately noticeable from the … Read More
The Proud Mary family keeps on delivering, with Aunty Peg’s the latest in the Melbourne speciality coffee scene. Many months in the making, the rumour mill has been rife with what was going on at their Collingwood site. Finally it is open, presenting itself in the form of a roastery, cafe, shop, warehouse and training centre.
From the moment of … Read More
The hidden gems are always the best ones, and Gramercy Coffee is at the forefront of Brisbane’s cafe scene. Tucked away on a side entrance to the Wintergarden shopping centre, it can be easily overlooked as just a takeaway coffee outlet but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Gramercy’s sleek open frontage hides a small kitchen with a backdrop … Read More
Well established Malt Dining adds to the growing trend of multi-level establishments with a restaurant and bar. Housed in an old market building that was built in the 1800s, the interior keeps much of the original feel, from the exposed brickwork to the timber flooring and the open peaked roof. There are three levels to Malt – the ground level … Read More
Newcomer to the Eagle Street Pier dining precinct is Blackbird Bar and Grill and its presence is well deserved. The experience starts right from the front entrance with a double staircase taking you up to the main level. It is split into two halves, the restaurant dining area and the bar, and both have uninterrupted views of the Brisbane River … Read More
Tucked away in the backstreets of Woolloongabba is the little gem that is Pawpaw Cafe. Noticed purely by accident in a hunt for lunch, it can be a little difficult to find with the entrance around the back of the building, there is a small sign on the footpath and a glowing orange neon sign on the outside.
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Every now and then there is a need for a cheap, quick, no fuss meal and Peony Asian Fusion is perfect.
Nestled just off Queen Street Mall, it boasts an impressive menu of over fifty items and most of which are under $10. Being Asian fusion, there’s a mix of Hong Kong, Japanese, Thai and Chinese dishes available, ranging from … Read More