Dumplings at Kelvin Grove Markets
Possibly Brisbane’s best dumplings at Kelvin Grove Markets read more...
Ruben sandwiches at Mad Espresso
Have you met my friend Ruben? He hails from New York, but I usually catch him hanging around Albert Lane at lunch time. He’s a salty fellow, shifty... read more...
Canvas
Believe it or not, Brisbane IS turning into one of those cities where a new bar opens up every weekend. To the point where there are so many new places... read more...
Archive Beer Boutique
The library: a place of peace, quiet and solitude. A place where one may contemplate the future, learn about the past and escape the present.When you think... read more...
The Freelance
Note: Shop closedSo you’re a dental student, you love to drink coffee and sit around chewing the fat with strangers. You ride a motorcycle and always... read more...
Green Papaya
Now I have eaten some Thai in my time, but Balinese was new to me and all I can say is ‘Bali in my belly, thanks’. I personally suggest the Island... read more...
Flamingo hot dog stand at IUSO
I’m no sausage connoisseur, but if the meatballs at Flamingo are anything to go by, this hot dog stand is going blow every German bratwurst and Rotary... read more...
Mulled Wine
When I was in the Czech Republic I was staying in this tiny town called Libcice. My friend was throwing a party in his garden and it was -10C outside.... read more...
Junk Bar
We heard through our trusty grapevine that a brand spanking new bar had opened in Ashgrove last weekend, Ashgrove of all places. A cane curtained, hole... read more...
Cup Specialty Coffee
Harness the powers of reverse osmosis and it will only take you an average of 25-30 seconds to extract an espresso. If you thought that transforming green... read more...
Taro's Ramen Cafe
Here’s the deal. I’ve never really ventured into the fine art of Ramen cuisine, but when our friend Wah told us about “the best Ramen... read more...
Leavain Bakery
A bread lovin’ friend of mine said to me not so long ago ‘once you go Leavain, you never go back’. It’s true, all the way to the crusts... read more...
The Nook off Hawthorne
How many times have you gone to the movies on an empty stomach and subsequently eaten your weight in popcorn? With tastebuds the size of goose bumps you... read more...
Granada Tapas Bar
What is it about Spanish food that’s ‘so hot right now’. Seriously, four Spanish places have popped up seemingly overnight in Bris-Madrid.... read more...
DIY Cheese
"I was free and clear. I was living the dream. I was stripped to the waist eating a block of cheese the size of a car battery." – George... read more...
Homemade Baileys
Regardless, Baileys is still the best thing for the coming winter months. Better still, it’s really easy to make at home and for only $42 you can... read more...
International Food Night
Got a passion for the palate? Have a colourful bunch of friends? My friend Julia does and most would agree we’re a pretty exotic bunch. But what... read more...
Peasant
Back in the good old days when Don Quixote got around in recycled tin and Sancho Panza rode into the sunset on the back of a donkey, Andalusian inns served... read more...
Cooking with Kai
"Good duck, not bad duck, not Daffy Duck, not Donald Duck, Goooood Duck." – Kai (the cooking genius), on which brand of noodles you should... read more...
Siam Square Thai

Someone (let’s just assume they were very old and very wise and probably Thai) once told me that you can judge the quality of a Thai restaurant by... read more...
Welsh Lady cakes
Last weekend was my lover’s birthday. We had a Wii party followed by Welsh Lady ‘Death By Chocolate’ cake – that’s just how... read more...
The Coffee Supplier
Unless you are one of those fitness people, you probably dislike mornings. I am with you. Especially as my mornings consist of sitting in the confines... read more...
Flamingo
Shake your tails to the heavens and thank your god that Flamingo has arrived to ruffle some feathers in the Valley of Fortitude. The ladies behind Flamingo... read more...
DIY Jam
When I came onto a bucket-load of figs from a friend’s garden recently, I promptly ate half of them, let quite a few go rotten, then decided to save... read more...