An iconic celebration libation, the champagne flowed with a little more significance at Room with Roses’ opening of The Champagne Room. A champagne fountain was a nod to the elegance of yesteryear that is reflected in Room with Roses and its home, the grand old Brisbane Arcade. Champagne showers also probably would have upset the … Continue reading
After I got home from overseas, I met a girlfriend at Le Bon Choix in Paddington for coffee. I love the pastries, I love the coffee but I am not in love with the staff speaking French. Sometimes speaking French, anyway. The average Australian’s French extends to “bonjour”, “au revoir” and “merci”, so this is … Continue reading
Every Wednesday the barren square between the Treasury Casino and the library blossoms into a fresh farmers market. Soaking up the sensory overload, I browsed stalls offering fresh produce, Singaporean marinades, Tasmanian sausages, raspberries, Turkish breads, fresh fish, Kingaroy peanuts, Byron Bay honey and my pick of the day, organic sautéed mushrooms from I Love … Continue reading
Boardwalk Empire ignited mass cravings for a sneaky drink at a suave speakeasy and it seems Brisbane bartenders and entrepreneurs were no more immune to the old wold sophistication of stiff drink than you or I. Brisbane’s has cultivated a niche bar scene in the last few years which has welcomed the speakeasy-style bars … Continue reading
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