Jetsetting Joyce

Jetsetting Joyce has written 83 posts for BNE: HOT OR NOT

NOT: Gelatissimo, Shop 3 The Pavillion, Cnr Albert & Queen Sts, Brisbane

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ February 14, 2010 ⋅ One comment

On entry, the colourful mountain range of gelati flavours in Gelatissimo provides a visual feast. Unfortunately, the product from this national chain is not really up to scratch. Nocciola is one of the few words I can say in Italian (along with ‘gelati’) and I’ve never been disappointed with hazelnut gelato. Unfortunately, Gelatissimo’s version is about as [...]

HOT: The Ballad of Backbone Joe, World Theatre Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ February 12, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Ballad of Backbone Joe doesn’t make any deep statements of social commentary or explore thought-provoking issues – but it is inventive and fun. The Suitcase Royale are a trio of rag ‘n’ bone musicians whose style I would term ‘Louisiana swampy blues’ and their theatrical performances combine their song-writing skills with comedy, slapstick, shadow [...]

HOT: Coco Bella Espresso, Cnr Lamington and Welsby Streets, New Farm

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ February 10, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Today’s guest post comes from the Jetsetting Parents, this time sampling the new casual cafe/restaurant Coco Bella Espresso in New Farm. This eatery site in New Farm has seen quite a few changes of ownership over the last several years, from the “founder” East-West to New Farm Bistro, Bacchus, then The Hutch to the newly-opened [...]

HOT: Join the Lonely Planet Travellers’ Pulse Panel

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ February 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

As you may know, BNE: HOT OR NOT is a featured blog on Lonely Planet on the Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and Pacific pages. I’m really chuffed about this, as Lonely Planet is one of my favourite travel brands and those blue guidebooks (and now iPhone apps, Kindle book downloads and TripIt on Google Wave) have helped [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]