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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 Nook off Hawthorne – 261 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne.

By CazM ⋅ December 24, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

Tucked behind the old Hawthorne Cinema is this great little cafe that is well worth a visit, even if you’re not heading to a movie. The Nook was the random choice for a Sunday breakfast recently only by chance, as CB and I were looking for a location to eat that was somewhere geographically equidistant [...]

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 – Harajuku Gyoza – 394 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley.

By CazM ⋅ November 30, 2011 ⋅ 9 comments

Ok…so some readers will find this one a little controversial, but I’m willing to take the risk. Harajuku Gyoza in the Valley is one of the most talked about, raved about and word-of-mouthed about venues to hit our streets recently – and I’m going to bag it. Read on if you dare…. After being warned [...]

HOT – Bang Coffee Bar – 133A Kirkland Ave, Coorparoo

By CazM ⋅ November 24, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Yay for more cafes in the Coorparoo area! Bang Coffee Bar is a new and very welcome addition to the Coorparoo cafe scene. With quick, easy, fare on the breakfast and snack menu, minimal clutter, clean lines and ample floor space, Bang Coffee Bar is probably best described as a simple, but effective cafe experience. [...]

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 [...]