2010 January | BNE: HOT OR NOT

Archive for January, 2010

HOT: Buzz Bistro, Shop 22 Emporium, 1000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ January 29, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

I’m not even going to bother with the puns about ‘buzzing Buzz‘ or ‘lots of buzz about Buzz‘ – you’ve probably heard them all already. So let me just say that bright and cheery Buzz (love the red and white stripey awnings) served up one of the most satisfying and delicious breakfasts that I’ve had in a while. [...]

NOT: Depot Emporium, Shop 31 Emporium, 1000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley

By CazM ⋅ January 27, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Two years ago when I was a full time Fortitude Valley dweller, breakfast was synonymous with Depot Emporium, but since making the move to the other side of the river, I don’t get to the Valley half as much as I’d like to. When invited to breakfast last week with my friend JC, who also [...]

BNE: HOT OR NOT 2010 Reader Survey – Results and Winner!

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ January 25, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Thank you so much to all of you lovely people who completed the BNE: HOT OR NOT 2010 Reader Survey. It’s really heartening to know that so many of you enjoy reading the blog and care enough about it to take the time to provide your comments. Rest assured that your feedback is not disappearing [...]

HOT: The Road

By Yalin ⋅ January 22, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

What distinguishes The Road (based on Cormac McCarthy‘s novel) from other post-apocalyptic films is John Hillcoat’s focus on the realistic issues that humanity would face in such a situation, raising questions on the ideals of humanity and human nature. What part of humanity do we expect to last in a situation where the world is [...]

HOT: Desmond and Molly Jones, 615 Stanley St, Woolloongabba

By Brek ⋅ January 20, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

This little café on Stanley Street, half a block from the Mater Hospital, is a favourite breakfast place of ours. Decked out with eclectic vintage furniture and a lively and down-to-earth staff, it is the atmosphere that keeps us coming back to Desmond and Molly Jones, as much as the food and the coffee. On [...]

NOT: Miss India New Farm, 620 Brunswick St, New Farm

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ January 18, 2010 ⋅ 9 comments

In colour theory, red is the colour that’s supposed to stimulate the appetite. So it makes sense that Miss India has chosen to deck out its chain of ‘instant Indian takeaway’ stores in bright swathes of red and yellow – and if that’s not enough, the long bain marie counter of vibrant curry hues will [...]

HOT: LR Sushi, QueensPlaza, Ground Level, Adelaide St, Brisbane

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ January 17, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Jetsetting Parents are pretty fussy with their sushi, but they can’t stop raving about LR Sushi at QueensPlaza. Apparently Brisbane office workers have also pegged it as a popular lunch spot. Eat Drink Brisbane also gave it a rave review. Why? LR Sushi produce nori rolls with a difference. The high demand means a [...]

Reminder BNE: HOT OR NOT 2010 Reader Survey

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ January 16, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Hello everyone! Hope you’re all enjoying your weekend. Just a little reminder that the BNE: HOT OR NOT 2010 Reader Survey closes tomorrow (Sunday) at 5pm. As part of my New Years resolutions I wanted to really make an effort to improve the site so it is more useful and enjoyable for you all. I’d [...]

HOT: Up in the Air

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ January 15, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Up in the Air does the almost impossible – it makes redundancy humorous. Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) is a corporate downsizing gun-for-hire who flies around the country firing employees for bosses who are too cowardly to do the dirty work themselves. He’s a smooth operator, full of pretend concern and oft-repeated platitudes but with just [...]

NOT: It’s Complicated

By Yalin ⋅ January 13, 2010 ⋅ One comment

I am a little confused with Meyers’ latest. It’s blessed with great acting from Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin, but the overall feeling is fake and almost irritating. I am a little confused with It’s Complicated, Nancy Meyers’ latest film. It’s blessed with great acting from Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin, [...]