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HOT – Urban Bloom Floral Delivery Service
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 6 February 2012
Here’s something a little different – no coffees, no cakes, no booze or burgers. Instead, it’s a review on a local, home grown subscription based floral delivery service. Urban Bloom is bringing sexy back to homes and boardrooms alike in the Brisbane city and surrounding suburban areas; from small arrangements as a beautiful centre piece [...]
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HOT – Hamptons Home Living – 180 La Trobe Terrace, Paddington.
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 19 January 2012
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 [...]
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The Not So Itsy-Bitsy Spider of Brisbane
Blog: GoBackpacking - 19 January 2012
knew Australia would be full of highly poisonous creepy crawlies, but I didn’t expect to run into one of the biggest spiders of my life in the window of a building in downtown Brisbane (on my first full day in the country no less).--------- Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog. Membership includes 27 tutorials, 12 expert audio interviews, private support forum, and much more.
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HOT – Ruby Cafe – 233 Given Terrace, Paddington.
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 16 January 2012
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 [...]
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HOT – The Nook off Hawthorne – 261 Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne.
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 23 December 2011
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 [...]
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HOT – The Brunswick Social – 367 Brunswick ST, Fortitude Valley
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 7 December 2011
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 [...]
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NOT – Harajuku Gyoza – 394 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley.
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 29 November 2011
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 [...]
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HOT – Bang Coffee Bar – 133A Kirkland Ave, Coorparoo
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 23 November 2011
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. [...]
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NOT – La Cocina de Birdees, 608 Ann St, Fortitude Valley
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 15 November 2011
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 [...]
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NOT – The Steakhouse, Pineapple Hotel – 706 Main St, Kangaroo Point.
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 10 November 2011
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 [...]
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HOT – Satay Hut – Shop 3 Little Stanley St, Southbank.
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 11 October 2011
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 [...]
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HOT – Banneton Bakery – 25 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 4 October 2011
Fancy a short black in the sun, accompanied by a real life French pastry? Or perhaps something a little more wicked and sweet, like a sacher torte and hot chocolate? Banneton Bakery, nestled quietly in amongst a rather industrious strip of warehouses and stores in Woolloongabba, hits the mark when it comes to sweet or [...]
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HOT – Des Alpes Swiss Restaurant – 47 Blackwood St, Mitchelton.
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 2 October 2011
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 [...]
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HOT – Old Town Kitchen – Shop 221, McWhirters Centre, Brunswick St Mall, Fortitude Valley
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 29 September 2011
Back on the streets to see how Brisbane fares with regards to its Malaysian cuisine scene, Old Town Kitchen in the Brunswick St mall was our latest find and it’s bold, but safe, to say that this place might be a nose in front of the rest we’ve seen so far. No frills seems to [...]
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HOT – Ole Restaurant, Shop B12 Little Stanley St, Southbank
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 26 September 2011
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 [...]
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HOT – Max Brenner – Shop 1.1 and 1.2, Stanley St Plaza, Southbank
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 22 September 2011
Ok, so Max Brenner and his wicked stores don’t need much by the way of introduction, so I’m just gonna tell it how it is. There’s always a queue, if not 10 or so deep it’s well out the door, particularly in the evenings. There’s a general lack of order and grace in the whole [...]
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HOT – Ipoh Laksa Malaysian Kitchen – 738 Main St, Kangaroo Point
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 19 September 2011
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 [...]
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HOT – Jan Powers Farmers Markets – Logan Rd, Stones Corner.
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 13 September 2011
Jan Powers has taken a leap of faith and brought her farmers markets to the quirky Logan Rd strip in Stones Corner – otherwise home to a few hit ‘n miss cafes and clothing shops alike, plenty of empty run down stores and a mish-mash of people from all walks of life. Stones Corner reeks [...]
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HOT – Friday Lunch Special, International Hotel – 525 Boundary St, Spring Hill
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 8 September 2011
It’s reminiscent of a scene out of the Flintstones – the rib cage of a small pre-historic brontosaurus-type animal, smothered in BBQ sauce, being devoured by the Fred’s, Barney’s, Wilma’s and Betty’s of the world. All washed down with an ice cold beer (as they did in those good old cartoons). But no, it’s not the [...]
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HOT – Beautiful Noise (Brisbane Festival 2011) – Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 7 September 2011
If you haven’t noticed, Brisbane’s putting on a bit of show at the moment! Kicked off with RiverFire last weekend and now in full swing with nightly laser shows, cultural events, music, dancing, drinking….the list goes on. One of the many performances on the agenda for Brisbane Festival 2011 is Beautiful Noise, playing at the purpose built [...]
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HOT – Little Malaysia – 156 Boundary St, West End
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 5 September 2011
After a rather unimpressive yet stressful day and not much inclination for slaving over a stove, I picked up MM and we headed to the Boundary St strip in West End, one of our favourite areas to roam in Brisbane. I’d spotted Little Malaysia nestled in between some of your more well known franchised dining [...]
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HOT – Jude – 9/1 Eagle St, Brisbane CBD.
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 30 August 2011
Nestled tightly in amongst the new look Eagle St Pier precinct, this twee little cafe provides a fast, creative alternative for lunch goers in the city. Jude presents a strange combination of fast food and fine dining with its blend of super quick, pre-made meals amongst the surrounds of a beautifully decorated and relaxed (mostly) [...]
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NOT – Campo Dei Fiori – 278 Junction Rd, Clayfield.
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 28 August 2011
Campo Dei Fiori had come highly recommended to me, not only for their filling, home style Italian cuisine, but also their great selection of Italian wines. Unfortunately this little house of flowers didn’t stack up to its reputation on this occasion, their food and service being very bland and underwhelming. MM and I were on [...]
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HOT – Alberto’s Shot – 462 Montague Rd, West End.
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 24 August 2011
Another very popular caffeine stop for river-looping cyclists is Alberto’s Shot, down towards the Orleigh Park end of Montague Road in West End. Taking up some nice corner block real estate in the sun, this busy little espresso bar and cafe has just given its breakfast menu a facelift, so MM and I thought it [...]
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HOT – Brown Dog Cafe – 54 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba.
Blog: BNE: HOT OR NOT - The decisive guide to Brisbane - 22 August 2011
Perched quite inconspicuously on its corner block, Brown Dog Cafe is a popular coffee stop for dog walkers, cyclists and wanderers by alike. Don’t let the rather bland facade and lycra-clad cyclists deter you from dropping in, the superb coffees and friendly service definitely make up for that! With a reasonable crowd always gathered on [...]
