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HOT – Ipoh Laksa Malaysian Kitchen – 738 Main St, Kangaroo Point
Continuing on my quest to devour as much Malaysian cuisine as humanly possible (thanks to Malaysia Kitchen Australia), Ipoh Laksa in Kangaroo Point was the most recent venue to have the pleasure of...
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HOT – Max Brenner – Shop 1.1 and 1.2, Stanley St Plaza, Southbank
Ok, so Max Brenner and his wicked stores don’t need much by the way of introduction, so I’m just gonna tell it how it is. There’s always a queue, if not 10 or so deep it’s well out the door,...
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HOT – Ole Restaurant, Shop B12 Little Stanley St, Southbank
Only a couple of weeks since opening, Ole Spanish tapas restaurant at Southbank seems to have already made quite a name for itself. With great tasty food, smiley friendly service and a beautiful...
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HOT – Old Town Kitchen – Shop 221, McWhirters Centre, Brunswick St Mall,...
Back on the streets to see how Brisbane fares with regards to its Malaysian cuisine scene, Old Town Kitchen in the Brunswick St mall was our latest find and it’s bold, but safe, to say that this place...
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HOT – Des Alpes Swiss Restaurant – 47 Blackwood St, Mitchelton.
Market-goers of Brisbane will know Blackwood St for its monthly Jan Power’s market day. But did you know Blackwood St is also home to a lovely, unassuming, family run restaurant that serves delicious,...
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HOT – Banneton Bakery – 25 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba
Fancy a short black in the sun, accompanied by a real life French pastry? Or perhaps something a little more wicked and sweet, like a sacher torte and hot chocolate? Banneton Bakery, nestled quietly...
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HOT – Satay Hut – Shop 3 Little Stanley St, Southbank.
The fourth and final of my Malaysian feast adventures, thanks to Malaysia Kitchen Australia, was at Satay Hut in the Southbank restaurant precinct. This place is always packed at lunchtime, servicing...
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HOT – Salt – 5 Nash St, Rosalie.
Following the floods earlier this year I’ve developed a bit of a soft spot for Rosalie Village and the surrounding shops, so in support of local small business I make a habit of investing in a lunch or...
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NOT – The Steakhouse, Pineapple Hotel – 706 Main St, Kangaroo Point.
In the competitive meat market of Brisbane, steakhouse restaurants need to be on their game and unfortunately The Steakhouse at the Piney doesn’t come close to cutting the mustard. In a carnivorous...
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NOT – La Cocina de Birdees, 608 Ann St, Fortitude Valley
Let me just start by saying I know this is a back packer’s joint, so I’m well aware of which market is being catered for at La Cocina de Birdees. However, the fact that I’m well and truly outside of...
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HOT – Bang Coffee Bar – 133A Kirkland Ave, Coorparoo
Yay for more cafes in the Coorparoo area! Bang Coffee Bar is a new and very welcome addition to the Coorparoo cafe scene. With quick, easy, fare on the breakfast and snack menu, minimal clutter, clean...
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NOT – Harajuku Gyoza – 394 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley.
Ok…so some readers will find this one a little controversial, but I’m willing to take the risk. Harajuku Gyoza in the Valley is one of the most talked about, raved about and word-of-mouthed about...
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HOT – The Brunswick Social – 367 Brunswick ST, Fortitude Valley
Now THIS is a bit of me – imagine a large cavernous but homely warehouse-style venue with romantic mood lighting, funky tunes, chic modern (but not over the top) decor, a long bar from which you can...
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HOT – The Nook off Hawthorne – 261 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne.
Tucked behind the old Hawthorne Cinema is this great little cafe that is well worth a visit, even if you’re not heading to a movie. The Nook was the random choice for a Sunday breakfast recently only...
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HOT – Ruby Cafe – 233 Given Terrace, Paddington.
The Good Guide lead me to this little gem; with a basic yet inviting description of ‘glorious views over the hillside cottages of Paddington and a ruby red ceiling’, I was pretty much sold and put...
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HOT – Hamptons Home Living – 180 La Trobe Terrace, Paddington.
This is without a doubt the best venue in Brisbane that I’ve been to when it comes to enjoying a view, in conjunction with my first and favourite meal of the day . Not only is the outlook exceptional...
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NOT – Gillian’s Garden Cafe – 999 Stanley St, East Brisbane
Sigh. Gillian’s Garden Cafe has so much potential; lovely food and beautiful surroundings however their far too close-to-zero care factor was a real let down when MM and I sat for breakfast here...
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HOT – The Hutch Bistro – Shop 6, 100 Days Rd, Grange.
I don’t often hear of too many North-side based venues making a fuss on the culinary scene, so when I first heard about The Hutch Bistro in Grange, I made a special trip just to sample their wares. To...
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Towards the end of this month, Brisbane will play host (for the first time in fact) to a festival of sorts, celebrating food, wine, coffee, the outdoors and lifestyle in general. Enrich Brisbane is...
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HOT: Craft Restaurant and Bar – 12 Park Rd, Milton
I’ve only just stopped wiping the tears from my eyes regarding Onyx having to close their doors a few months ago, after struggling to return to good form following the 2011 floods. So it’s almost with...
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