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HOT: Grill’d, 421 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ March 31, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Grill’d don’t just produce any burgers, they pride themselves on producing large, healthy and tasty premium burgers (a la Gourmet Burger King). From what I could see their clientele seemed to be mostly single males between the ages of 20-35, so it was only natural that it was RM’s first choice for a lunch spot. [...]

HOT: Pane e Vino, 124 Albert St, Brisbane

By CazM ⋅ March 29, 2010 ⋅ One comment

I could possibly be the fussiest person I know when it comes to eating Italian food and for that reason I rarely bother electing Italian fare when I’m going out for dinner. I have one of those temperamental stomachs that rejects rich, creamy, onion and garlic infused sauces and I often find pasta dishes very [...]

HOT: SONO Restaurant Portside Wharf, 39 Hercules St, Hamilton

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ March 26, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

SONO is a spacious and airy Japanese restaurant which makes the most of its location, with its enviable aspect of Portside Wharf and the glittering water and sometimes eye-level views of the huge cruise ships that moor at the dock. In general SONO is not cheap – it’s a restaurant for expensive and refined Japanese [...]

HOT: Jocelyn’s Provisions, Centro On James, Shop 8 Cnr James & Doggett Sts, Fortitude Valley

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ March 24, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Jocelyn’s Provisions is evidence of how a small business providing great products can build such strong brand loyalty that it draws customers in again and again, despite steady price rises. My relationship with Jocelyn’s Provisions goes back a long way. I first encountered their beautiful wares in the early days of the Powerhouse Farmers Markets [...]

HOT: Sage on Ann, 140 Ann St, Brisbane

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ March 22, 2010 ⋅ 7 comments

Today a guest post from Jetsetting Mum and she tries out newbie Sage on Ann… Sage on Ann is another fairly new restaurant in Brisbane CBD. Business took Jetsetting Dad and I again to the city centre and we decided to try this new place after reading a couple of good reviews from the local [...]

HOT: Aesop, Shop GL35 Adelaide St, Queens Plaza, Brisbane

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ March 19, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Deep in the archives for both BNE: HOT OR NOT and MEL: HOT OR NOT you will find reviews and promotions for the skincare brand Aesop, as our founder Jetsetting Joyce has located nirvana with this range of skin, hair and body products. Following our recent promotion of the Aesop range, we were kindly invited [...]

HOT: Northern Style Thai Massage Spa, Shop 6, 27 Lamington St, New Farm

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ March 17, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

Today, another guest post from Jetsetting Mum, a fan of Thai massage. I am partial to Thai massage and it’s always on my “must-do” list every time I visit Thailand or transit through. Therefore, I could hardly contain my excitement when Northern Style Thai Massage Spa opened its doors a short while ago. That means [...]

HOT: Crust, Shop 2/20 Racecourse Rd, Hamilton

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ March 15, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Is it possible for a pizza to be healthy and tasty? Gourmet pizza makers Crust have started selling a range of pizzas called ‘Healthier choice‘. It’s not just a meaningless euphemism for ‘vegetarian’ or ‘fewer toppings’ – the freshly made pizzas have literally been given the National Heart Foundation tick of approval, which means that they meet [...]

NOT: Alice in Wonderland

By Yalin ⋅ March 12, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Tim Burton is a director with a very distinct view of things. He tends to show the beauty in some of the most unlikely characters, embrace the dark and review a new good within it. Some might say he is the Mad Hatter of the world of cinema. However, his latest film Alice in Wonderland is [...]

HOT: Mondo Organics Restaurant, 166 Hardgrave Rd, West End

By Brek ⋅ March 10, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

Mondo Organics, tucked away in the bottom of west End, seems to divide its patrons and reviewers. I’m surprised at their mixed reputation, as we had a good experience there that is well worth repeating. Perhaps it is because specialty organic restaurants are not that common, and tend to attract the more discerning diners. Organic [...]