The Eagle Street pier dining precinct is unique in a way, a dining precinct where a large percentage of its restaurants offer fine dining-quality food but in a semi-casual setting. Il Centro plays its part as the token Italian restaurant on the strip.
Offering an impressive selection of pan-Italian dishes with creative Modern Australian influences, Il Centro holds a certain … Read More
For some reason I keep ending up at Pony on each of my Brisbane trips, I’m not sure why but it’s just one of those places that has clicked with me.
One of the many restaurants along the Eagle Street dining precinct, it is privileged have a higher vantage point for river and bridge views from its second storey location.… Read More
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.
The … Read More
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
I…don’t even know where to begin when trying to describe what the Robot Restaurant was like. Tourist haven aside, it is an experience that needs to be had first hand.
Nestled in a somewhat questionable area of Shinjuku, the Robot Restaurant is more of a Vegas-style show venue than a restaurant with only basic bento boxes and snacks available and … Read More
Japan – Day 2 to 4
Tokyo is huge. Mind blowingly huge. And dense. With a lot of people. Very friendly people. At one point I asked a lady at a train station information booth for directions to a cafe. She got out of the booth and walked me the three blocks there, to my protest once I realised what … Read More
Tokyo – Day 1
A surprise to many, I bought a last minute flight to Japan for the end of year holiday period. Feeling like something different and being a bit overdue for some travel, I thought “why not?”. Armed with a camera, clothes and a guide book (side note – Rough Guides are the best) I set off in … Read More