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HOT – Hamptons Home Living – 180 La Trobe Terrace, Paddington.

By CazM ⋅ January 20, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

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 at Hamptons Home Living, but so too the food, the coffee, the service….the whole lot was [...]

HOT – Ruby Cafe – 233 Given Terrace, Paddington.

By CazM ⋅ January 17, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

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 breakfast at Ruby Cafe on the to-do list over my Christmas break. Not knowing just how popular or roomy [...]

HOT – The Brunswick Social – 367 Brunswick ST, Fortitude Valley

By CazM ⋅ December 8, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

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 order awesome made-with-love cocktails and a kitchen open late (yes! It’s true!) to aid with soaking up said [...]

NOT – La Cocina de Birdees, 608 Ann St, Fortitude Valley

By CazM ⋅ November 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

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 that market doesn’t mean I don’t know the difference between good and bad food. And [...]

NOT – The Steakhouse, Pineapple Hotel – 706 Main St, Kangaroo Point.

By CazM ⋅ November 11, 2011 ⋅ One comment

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 mood but with an empty fridge we decided to head to the The Steakhouse at The Piney for a steak as opposed to our [...]

HOT – Salt – 5 Nash St, Rosalie.

By CazM ⋅ November 8, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

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 two weekly in the area. In the past, the Rosalie cafe scene hasn’t really been my cup [...]

HOT – Satay Hut – Shop 3 Little Stanley St, Southbank.

By CazM ⋅ October 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

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 the hungry local businesses and tourists alike, so I figured it would be a safe bet for dinner too. To be honest I had [...]

HOT – Des Alpes Swiss Restaurant – 47 Blackwood St, Mitchelton.

By CazM ⋅ October 3, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

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, honest, home-style Swiss cuisine? Swiss food, like its people, is largely influenced by its neighbouring countries with the exception of course, of [...]

HOT – Ole Restaurant, Shop B12 Little Stanley St, Southbank

By CazM ⋅ September 27, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

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 outlook, it’s no surprise that tongues around town are madly wagging already. Ole’s opening week couldn’t be timelier – smack bang in the [...]

HOT – Ipoh Laksa Malaysian Kitchen – 738 Main St, Kangaroo Point

By CazM ⋅ September 19, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

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 watching me and some friends scoff, groan and visibly expand our waistlines over what was a Malaysian feast of epic proportions, great [...]