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HOT: La Boheme, Palace Opera & Ballet, The Barracks Palace Theatre, 61 Petrie Terrace Brisbane

By Brek ⋅ June 21, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

It was a lovely winter’s day, one of those days when you love Brisbane and just want to dance around in the sunshine. So it was with some reluctance that I attended this early afternoon screening of La Boheme at The Barracks Palace Cinemas. Until 10am that morning, the other half of Brek had thought [...]

HOT: The Coffee Supplier, Stereo Lane, Elizabeth St, Brisbane

By CazM ⋅ June 18, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

Coffee lovers pay attention!! Could it be I have stumbled across one of Brisbane’s best kept coffee secrets? Or could it be I’m just out of touch and I’m actually very late to the party? Whatever it is….I’ve found it and I like it. The Coffee Supplier is Brisbane’s first CBD located boutique roaster and [...]

HOT: Groove Train, 123 Eagle St, Brisbane

By CazM ⋅ June 16, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Whether I’m out on a morning run or an enjoying an evening in the city with friends, my favourite spots are those that track alongside the river. In the mornings there’s something very peaceful and surreal about how the sparkling river bends around the city, with the sun reflecting off the imposing buildings above – [...]

HOT: Claret House Wine Bar, Shop 5 36 Vernon Tce, Teneriffe

By CazM ⋅ June 14, 2010 ⋅ One comment

I am by no means a wine aficionado – I’m one of those people that will choose a bottle based on the label design and I’m more than happy to sink a bottle of plonk that was purchased with my loose change. So for someone like me to happen upon a place like Claret House [...]

NOT: The Char Grill at Caxton Hotel, 38 Caxton St, Petrie Terrace

By CazM ⋅ June 9, 2010 ⋅ 5 comments

Often one of the top picks for Friday lunch for me and the boys in the office (due to geographical convenience and the fact that they sell beer) The Char Grill at Caxton Hotel is a Brisbane icon, particularly around this time of year with State of Origin. On my most recent visit however I [...]

HOT: Cibo Espresso, 4/85 Merthyr Road, New Farm

By Jetsetting Joyce ⋅ June 7, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Another HOT review today from the Jetsetting Parents, as they sample more of the great treats that the ever growing community of New Farm has to offer. Coffee Culture is well and truly alive in New Farm and its neighbouring suburbs, if the abundance of coffee shops is of any indication. Amidst this strong competition, [...]

HOT: Nook, 19 Browning Street, West End

By Kylie ⋅ June 4, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Tucked away next to an old boarding house in Browning Street, West End, is the delightful Nook, which opened in August 2009. Mid last year, hop owner Michelle Gillies very creatively set about turning the front room of her home into her very own ‘treasure trove of handmade, eco and indie finds’ (in Michelle’s own [...]

HOT: Chill Bar Dining, Cnr Oxford 7 Cambridge Sts, Bulimba

By CazM ⋅ June 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Is it nasty to review a restaurant on what is probably one of busiest days of the year, second to perhaps Valentine’s Day? Personally, I think it’s fair enough to put venues through their paces and test their agility on super-busy occasions and I’m pleased to say Chill Bar nailed it when MM and I [...]

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 [...]