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Archive for May, 2010

HOT: Azafran, 97 Ekibin Rd, Annerley

By Brek ⋅ May 28, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Azafran manages a nice blend of sophisticated modern Australian food with a private, homely atmosphere and friendly, attentive service. The menu is par for the course in modern Aussie cuisine these days – meat-centric, with some reasonably inventive accompaniments and a rich and delicate jus or similar kind of sauce. To their credit, Azafran also offers [...]

HOT: Vue Lounge, 83 Methyr Road, New Farm

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

Today we have another review from Jetsetting Mum, who is our eyes and ears on the streets of New Farm! Her latest post gives us the low down on the very popular Vue Lounge. Jetsetting Dad and I have been going to Vue Lounge for years, occasionally when we were still living on the other [...]

HOT: My Thai, 113 Haig Rd, Auchenflower

By CazM ⋅ May 21, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

With a Thai restaurant on pretty much every corner in Brisbane these days it’s never hard to kill that craving for a red curry or some fish cakes – but in my humble opinion, the odds of finding one that does them right, are pretty slim. I was tasked with organizing a venue for a [...]

HOT: CycleStyle – Stylish clothing and accessories for the urban cyclist

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ May 14, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

I have never written an advertorial on the blog, but in this instance I am going to make an exception. Why? Because CycleStyle is my business :–) That’s right – while you’ve all been reading about my eating, drinking and shopping exploits, I’ve been establishing a little business on the side and I think it’s [...]

HOT: West End Garden, 190 Melbourne St, South Brisbane

By CazM ⋅ May 11, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Past experience has taught me that Chinese/Vietnamese venues can be synonymous with cheap and nasty – which isn’t a problem if cheap and nasty is what you’re after to fill your belly. One little gem of the Chinese/Vietnamese variety that has time and time again proven itself is West End Garden and it is absolutely, one hundred [...]

NOT: Iron Man 2

By Yalin ⋅ May 8, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Comparing the second serving of the Iron Man franchise to its original would be a big mistake. The special effects are better than before, the Iron Man suit is shinier than ever, and we have a new villain who can kick some ass. But it’s a failed attempt as it has none of the charm, surprise, or [...]

HOT: Ron Mueck, Gallery of Modern Art, Southbank

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ May 7, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Ron Mueck is a Melbourne-born London-based sculptor who first made a name for himself on the international art scene through the notorious Sensation exhibition of young British artists held by Charles Saatchi in 1997 (which also included the now-famous works of Damien Hurst and Tracy Emin). Mueck also represented Australia at the 2001 Venice Biennale. [...]

NOT: Shingle Inn Brisbane Square, Cnr Queen & George St, Brisbane

By CazM ⋅ May 4, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

As a Brisbane icon and one of those places my Grandmother loved to visit, it pains me a little to post a not-so-glowing review about my recent morning tea at Shingle Inn Brisbane Square. I’m not much of a cake person, in fact I’d much prefer a fatty, savory, pastry-based baked good over a sugary [...]

HOT: The Party Girls, 2/505 Lytton Rd, Morningside

By CazM ⋅ May 3, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Everyone knows planning a wedding is an exercise in stress, anxiety and most importantly spending obscene amounts of money. As a clueless bride-to-be, with minimal creativity when it comes to decorating and theming, I was so pleased to stumble across wedding and venue design specialists, The Party Girls. Not only were they the most cost-effective [...]