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Brisbane’s worst vegetarian restaurant®

Char Grill TerraCe Bar

Prime Steak & Seafood

Finalist 2012 - Best Restaurant QHA Awards for Excellence Winner 2012 - Best Pub/Bistro Queensland I Love Food Awards Finalist 2011 - Best Restaurant AHA National Awards for Excellence Finalist 2011 - Best Restaurant QHA Awards for Excellence Winner 2010 - Best Restaurant QHA Awards for Excellence Winner 2010 - Best Pub/Bistro Queensland I Love Food Awards Finalist 2009 - Best Restaurant QHA Awards for Excellence Winner 2008 - Best Restaurant QHA Awards for Excellence

38 Caxton Street Petrie Terrace Brisbane Q 4000 (2 mins from CBD) ph: 07 3369 5544 email: caxton@caxton.com.au

www.caxton.com.au

• the original steakhouse since 1988 • your Concierge can call the norman express to pick you up for lunch or dinner • enjoy a famous Norman Steak before a brisbane lions home game at the gabba • catch all your favourite sports action live on our 103 inch plasma in the new Normans Bar • private function rooms available for lunch OR dinner during your convention – 8 to 25 person capacity • learn to cook Steak like the famous Norman at our mastersteak BBQ Cooking Classes

Your hosts: The Farquhar Family Functions:

Please contact Nikki for all your function & party enquiries: functions@caxton.com.au

www.mycaxtonmoment.com.au

‘Our Reputation is at Steak’

102 Ipswich Road Woolloongabba www.normanhotel.com.au facebook.com/normanhotelbrisbane

Under Original Ownership. Established in 1966 TRADITIONAL JAPANESE COOKING PREPARED AND COOKED BY JAPANESE CHEFS

LICENCED • Dinner Monday to Sunday from 5.30 • Open Public Holidays • Lunch by appointment Situated in Bowen Street, Springhill off Turbot Street, first after Wharf Street Telephone for Reservations on: Restaurant 3831 7751 Mobile 0419 911 811 www.littletokyobrisbane.com.au Teppanyaki

Sukiyaki Room

Party Room 6-70 people

heritage meets contemporar y edge The Port Office Hotel combines traditional heritage architecture with unique contemporary design to introduce a stylish and new character...

Best Restaurant

– pub/club/tavern 2010 & 2011

Best Wedding Caterer – 2010 & 2011 Best Wine List – pub/club/tavern 2009

Runner Up – Best Steak

– restaurant 2009

Best Restaurant

– General Division 2009

Best Redevelopment – Under $2M 2009

Best Restaurant

– Gourmet Dinners 2009 4

Fix Restaurant & Wine Bar Open for lunch and dinner Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday Dinner from 5:30pm Saturday Bookings: 07 3210 6016

Port Office Hotel Trading from 11.00am Monday - Friday, and 12pm Saturday cnr Edward & Margaret streets, Brisbane www.portofficehotel.com.au Phone: 07 3221 0072 5

Thyme2 Restaurant delivers a totally unique and inspiring dining experience, reflecting world-wide dining trends and sophistication. Sleek tandoori ovens, wood fired ovens and wok stations feature in the extensive choice of dining alternatives for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the theatre and movement of an open-plan interactive kitchen and delight in watching our chefs cooking live.

ThymeÂ˛ Interactive Restaurant Sofitel Brisbane Central 6

T. 3835 3535 249 Turbot Street, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia E. H5992@sofitel.com www.SofitelBrisbane.com.au

An award winning dining experience awaits you

PrivĂŠ 249 boasts a superb menu of French inspired Australian cuisine with a distinct palatable appeal and offers guests a sexy, smart dining experience with a touch of French flair. Sofitel Brisbane Central

T. 3835 3535 249 Turbot Street, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia E. H5992@sofitel.com www.SofitelBrisbane.com.au 7

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October 2012 - March 2013 Dining Out & Entertainment Guide Brisbane Pty Ltd ABN: 49459606050 PO Box 2086 Woorim 4507 QLD Phone: 0418581222 e. simon@dininigoutmagazine.com.au www.diningoutmagazine.com.au Publishers Paul Cox T. 0418 581 798 E. paul@dininigoutmagazine.com.au Simon Cox T. 0418 581 222 E. simon@diningoutmagazine.com.au Advertising enquires T. 0418 581 222 Distribution enquires T. 0418 581 222 E. simon@diningoutmagazine.com.au Photography by Pixelate T. (07) 3886 0522 Design & Layout Marx Design - Mark Johns www.marxdesign.com.au Printed by Craft Inprint 8

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Café Bravo Groove Train Venice

Asian Enjoy Inn Oyama Sono Sunnybank Plaza/Suny Park

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Casual Cuisine Cafe Bravo Iceworks Jade Buddha Plough Inn SSS BBQ Barns

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Chinese Enjoy Inn

Cocktail Lounge

Bars/Nightclubs Boatshed Restaurant/Regatta Hotel 41 Bravo 48 The Caxton 2 Friday’s 46/47 Groove Train 68 Iceworks 20 Jade Buddha 19 Moo Moo 12 Norman Hotel 67 Plough Inn 43

Breakfast Hot Air Ballooning

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Iceworks Jade Buddha Moo Moo

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Cruising restaurants Kookaburra River Queens

Entertainment Hot Air Ballooning

Fine Dining Bijou Iceworks Moo Moo Venice Prive249

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Gold Coast Dining George’s Paragon Café Bravo

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Indian A Night in India Sadar Rasoi Sitar Bombay Bliss

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International Customs House Iceworks Sono Venice Chilli & Spice

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Japanese Modern Tapas Mitoki

Hanaichi Sono

Pizza Groove Train Iceworks

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George’s Paragon The Caxton Sono

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Steakhouse

Japanese Hanaichi Little Tokyo Mitoki Oyama Sono

Sushi Bar

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Seafood

Italian Il Centro Venice Vio’s

Modern Australian

Boatshed Restaurant/regatta Hotel 41 Bravo 48 Breakfast Creek Hotel 13 The Caxton 2 Fix Restaurant – Port Office Hotel 4/5 Fridays 46/47 Moo Moo 12 Norman Hotel 67 Plough Inn 43 SSS BBQ Barns 60/61

COVER FEATURED RESTAURANTS REGATTA HOTEL Welcome to the Boatshed ‘Home of the 1kg Tomahawk steak’

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Thai Bow Thai Chilli & Spice Royal Thai Thai Orchid

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Weddings/Functions/Events Bijou 49 The Caxton 2 Customs House 33 Fix Restaurant – Port Office Hotel 4/5 Iceworks 20 Moo Moo 12 Norman Hotel 67 Summit, Mt Coot-tha 28/29

Wine Bars Iceworks Moo Moo Sono

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Features and Editorials 4BC Radio Restaurants in focus Dining out magazine Eagle St Pier Map River City Restaurants River City Cats/Translink Sunnybank Plaza Precincts Taybian Social Media Brisbane’s local Seafood Brisbane’s Ageing Meat Meet the Locals QR Code www.diningoutmagazine.com.au and dining out on facebook

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elebrating 123 years of faithful service this May, the Breakfast Creek Hotel is arguably the most renowned watering hole in Queensland. Built in the French Renaissance style in 1889, the “Brekky Creek” upholds the tradition of good old fashion hospitality and is famous for its premium quality steaks and ‘Beer off the Wood’, 7 days a week. The Spanish Garden Restaurant is where the tradition of Brekky Creek steaks began. Now offering 11 cuts of premium steaks, the ‘Spanish’ also features specialised ‘Pan dishes’ on the menu and full table service in a relaxed atmosphere.

Spanish Garden Steakhouse Staghorn Beer Garden Substation no.41 Private Bar Public Bar Gaming Lounge

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Select your own superbly tender, aged fillet from the chilled cabinet and have it char grilled in an open kitchen in front of you. The Staghorn Beer garden is the essence of casual dining and epitomises its true Queensland character and historic surrounds.

Finish your experience with a stroll through the museum and treat yourself to a craft beer or top shelf spirit in the Substation 41 as you marvel at the uniqueness and depth of history that is The Breakfast Creek Hotel. Featuring five individual bars, each boasting their own style and character, its little wonder that this iconic institution is also known as “Brisbane’s best loved pub”.

Open 7 Days BOOkings aDvisaBle 2 kingsford smith Drive albion p 07 3262 5988

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One amazing experience... Two great venues

MODERn JAPAnESE DininG

JAPAn... in THE HEART Of BRiSBAnE

Sono’s Portside Restaurant is the ultimate modern Japanese dining experience. Located in the fashionable Portside complex in Hamilton, we surround our modern Japanese dining and Teppanyaki bar with stunning river views and modern Japanese-styled decor.

Sono’s City Restaurant takes you on the ultimate traditional Japanese dining experience. Whether enjoying lunch or dinner, savour our authentic Japanese cuisine in a relaxing, tranquil and calm haven.

We are particularly proud of our extensive wine cellar and we also have private dining rooms for up to 12 guests - to cater for every occasion.

Located in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall, Sono is the perfect start or finish to a day of inner city shopping, pampering, theatre and art gallery visits or business. Private dining rooms available.

Lunch from 12pm Wednesday – Sunday Dinner from 6pm Tuesday - Sunday

Lunch from 12pm Monday - Friday Dinner from 6pm Monday - Saturday

Winner of “Best Asian Restaurant” (Savour Australia Awards 2010) Awarded Two Prestigious Glasses (Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine awards 2010, 2011) and Voted “Top Ten Restaurant” (Australian Gourmet Traveller Awards 2010).

Winner of “Best Japanese Restaurant” (Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence 2011)

Queen Street Mall | Level 1, Tattersalls Building Corner Queen & Edward Streets | Brisbane QLD 4000 (Opposite Queens Plaza, above Bank West) | T: 07 3220 1888

Put yourself in the picture at Brisbane’s favourite modern Italian restaurant. Casual elegance Queensland style is the order of the day. Il Centro, by the river at Eagle Street Pier. www.il-centro.com.au For bookings call 07 3221 6090. Eagle St Pier 1 Eagle Street Brisbane

T: 07 3221 7001

With enticing waterfront views and frameless glass windows to catch the river breezes, Mr & Mrs G will be an outstanding venue to host intimate cocktail parties, corporate events or to simply enjoy a drink while soaking up the ambience at Brisbane’s newest, sophisticated riverbar. Eagle Street Pier 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane www.mrandmrsg.com.au

We’re serving up all your favourites at Brisbane’s ARIA www.ariarestaurant.com

07 3233 2555

Bavarian Bier Café www.bavarianbiercafe.com

07 3339 0900

Cha Cha Char www.chachachar.com.au

07 3211 9944

George’s Paragon www.georgesparagon.com

07 3211 8111

Grill’d Healthy Burgers www.grilld.com.au

07 3221 2907

Il Centro www.il-centro.com.au

07 3221 6090

Jade Buddha www.jadebuddha.com.au

07 3221 2888

Jude Urban Kitchen www.judebrisbane.com

07 3220 2201

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famous dining and entertainment destination. Mr & Mrs G Riverbar www.mrandmrsg.com.au

07 3221 7001

Nagomi www.nagomibento.com.au

07 3229 6886

Organic @ Cha Cha Char www.organicchar.com.au

07 3211 9944

Pony www.ponydining.com.au SakĂŠ Restaurant and Bar www.sakerestaurant.com.au

07 3339 0999

Shingle Inn www.shingleinn.com

07 3221 7032

Stellarossa www.stellarossa.com.au

07 3229 8949

The Coffee Club www.coffeeclub.com.au

+61 07 3221 0990

Open 7 Days Licensed Sushi Bar & A‑la‑carte Level 1 Wintergarden (take the escalator from Queen Street Mall) www.hanaichisushibar.com.au

Call 07 3210 0032

At Hanaichi you can experience the making of exquisite Japanese fine foods right in front of you, produced by our professional Japanese chefs. We provide a wide range of sushi, sashimi & rich a‑la‑carte meals.

Reservations & function enquiries

07 3367 9800

Open 7 days from 10am

- late

European inspired modern Australian cuisine Cnr Given Tce & Dowse Street Paddington Q 4064 www.iceworks.com.au find us on

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3 minutes from the CBD â&#x20AC;˘ Undercover parking available

Iceworks Precinct is proud to introduce Vioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ristorante, Traditional Italian Restaurant. A memorable dining experience enjoying the finest Italian Cuisine. For bookings and enquiries, phone 07 3367 1886 or visit: www.viosristorante.com.au 20

Strictly for food lovers!

Authentic Thai Restaurant SINCE 1991

Shop 14, Cathedral Place Building, Corner Gipps and Wickham Streets Fortitude Valley Trading Hours: Wed-Fri 12.00pm to 3.00pm Tues-Sun: 5.00pm to 10.30pm

Phone: (07) 3216 1700 Fax: (07) 3216 1755

www.bowthai.com.au

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Sunnybank Plaza

Food Discovery Tours We invite you to experience the unique cultural precinct of Sunnybank, and discover a world of culinary delights with our new Food Tours! Sunnybank is a food precinct full of character and variety, with a strong Asian influence. Tour guide and experienced chef Tony, will take you on a three hour journey of discovery, showing you the best places to eat and shop for fresh Asian food at Sunnybank Plaza.

Buffet Garden Café Di Luna Cafe Mi Coco Jungle Chocolate Lounge Coffee Club Hakataya Noodle Shop Happy Bowl Himawari Home Town Asian Delight Joyous Garden Landmark Restaurant Mappen Japanese Noodles Meet Fresh Mokka Café & Espresso Bar MOS Burger Suncrop Chinese Restaurant Sunnybank Oriental Restaurant Sushi Station The Cube Hot Pot

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Along the way he’ll give you loads of hints and tips about choosing the best produce, advice about the key ingredients needed in your favourite dishes and some insight into Asian culture. Each tour will conclude with an authentic Asian meal. The lunch time tour will conclude with Yum Cha at our famous Landmark restaurant, while the afternoon tour includes a progressive dinner at several of our vibrant restaurants. Each tour is limited to 10 people, ensuring a personable, fun-filled experience for all involved. For more information or to register a place, please call Sunnybank Plaza on 3345 7500.

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A unique dining experience in the suburbs. Brisbane diners are in for a surprise in the Southside suburb of Sunnybank. Be a tourist in your own home town and treat yourself to an authentic Asian dining experience.You can find all the flavours of the East just 15 minutes from the City. Sunnybank Plaza and Sunny Park are more than just shopping centres, they are a cultural encounter offering an extensive choice of dining options including Chinese, Hong Kong style, Taiwanese, Vietnamese and Japanese.

The area also boasts two of Brisbane’s biggest Yum Cha Restaurants, Landmark and Parkland; as well as some more casual favourites including Australia’s first MOS Burger and more.

OVER 50 DINE-IN & TAKEAWAY options within a 5 minute walking distance corner mains road and mccullough street sunnybank telephone 3345 7500 www.sunnybankplaza.com.au www.sunnypark.com.au

Is your restaurant running on empty?

We can help. Contact us and discover how we can bring diners to your venue. Ph 0418 581 222 or Email simon@diningoutmagazine.com.au

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www.venicerestaurant.com.au head chef rachel lawton’s signature dish - lavender smoked duck breast

Brisbane’s best river views. affordable international cuisine. enjoy a wide range of wines, cocktails and beers in elegant european style surroundings. On the water’s edge, just a short stroll from riverside Centre City Cat stop.

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128 Charlotte St, Brisbane P 07 3012 9888 F 07 3012 9388 E enquiries@chilliandspicerestaurant.com.au Mon - Fri 11.30am - 2.30pm Mon - Sat 5.30pm - late

Take-away available Fully licensed Wheelchair access

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Fix Restaurant

Privé 249

Brisbane’s stylish new Riverbar, Mr & Mrs G was named after it’s owners - veteran restaurateurs, Andy and Marcia Georges.

Fix Restaurant & Wine Bar is the signature award winning restaurant of the Port Office Hotel. Fix uses only the best quality meat from Australia’s finest beef producers. The menu showcases a diverse range of steak dishes, with over 8 different cuts and varieties to choose from, including the house specialty – Tasmanian wilderness rib-eye fillet as well as the popular wagyu rump and 450g rib-eye on the bone. Fix also showcases an array of fresh seafood dishes, with the ever changing fresh fish of the day dish being the most popular. Fix Restaurants’ emphasis is on good quality produce and value for money and is one of only a handful of restaurants that possess the unique inclusion of private dining rooms catering from 12 guests right up to 55 guests. Winner Best Restaurant three years in a row at the Savour Restaurant & Catering Assoc. Qld Awards from 2010 and Winner Best Restaurant at the QHA Awards for Excellence in 2009 and 2011.

All senses are engaged when dining at Privé 249 restaurant - magical views, sublime flavours, smart service and striking décor. By day natural light streams through the windowed wall and by night the mood is transformed with dramatic Italian chandeliers and giant candles. Black glass tabletops are set with white china and Italian titanium cutlery, a striking mix of gold and silver. The Executive Sous-Chef Craig Napper and Sous-Chef, Josh Okord have created a Frenchinfluenced menu employing fresh Australian ingredients with sublime flavours, combined with technical competence. Prive249 has an extensive local and international wine list and its ambassadors pride themselves in their knowledge and matching skills, so as to best assist you in selecting the right wine to suit your palate while also complementing and enhancing your dining experience.

Taking pride of place by the river at Eagle Street Pier (adjacent to the couple’s much loved Il Centro Restaurant), the intimate cocktail bar enjoys sweeping vistas of the river and provides the perfect environment for celebrating any occasion, business or pleasure. An exclusive wine list is complemented by an inspired selection of classic and contemporary cocktails. While visitors with an appetite for something more substantial can share a bite from the bar menu created by Il Centro Executive Chef, Catherine Anders. The bar is open Monday and Tuesday from 4pm to late, and Wednesday - Sunday 12pm to late. visit www.mrandmrsg.com.au see page 15

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Intimate, Entertaining, Fun, Amusing, In-the-know, Attentive, Charming, Alluring, Respected, Loving, Witty, Fabulousâ&#x20AC;Ś. Welcome to Sardar Rasoi! Come join the celebration of Punjabi culture, food and music with the Rasoi family.

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and discover the true flavours of indian cuisine * Family owned and managed since 1996 with flawless service and ambience to match * Expert Indian cooks guided by the master head chef and owner * Catering to every taste from mild to roaring hot action curries * Healthy and traditional cuisine free from any added thickeners, preservatives, gluten or MSG Opening Times:

• Bill splitting is happily accepted

Lunch: Wed – Fridays 11:30am – 2:30pm

• No surcharge on public holidays

Dinner 7 nights: Sun – Thurs 4:30 – 10:30pm

• Parking at rear and below restaurant

Friday and Saturday: 4:30 – 11:00pm

• Dine in or Take away • Licensed & BYO

Carindale : Shop 1, 14 Millenium Blvd (next to Dominos) T. 3398 9700 Toowong : 58 High Street, Toowong T. 3217 7955 • 3217 7082 • a/h 0414 527 955 40

www.anightinindia.com.au

History has been rebuilt ... Come and be part of it! The iconic Boatshed Restaurant specialising in dry aged steak and featuring an extensive wine list with something for everyone.

The Boatshed Restaurant Open for Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week Regatta Street Café Breakfast 6.30am - 11am Lunch and Dinner 11:30am 7 days a week Regatta Hotel Front Bar Open 10am - Late 7 days a week Like Regatta Hotel For more information, menus or reservations www.regattahotel.com.au

For 138 years, the Regatta Hotel has stood sentinel as the grand lady of the Brisbane River. Her historical, iron laced verandahs, rich history and classic service makes the Regatta Hotel one of Queensland’s most loved pubs.

Brisbane’s iconic Regatta Hotel has something for everyone!

Devastated by the floods in 2011, the Regatta Hotel lay dormant as history was lovingly rebuilt. Now, she has officially reopened and never before has the Regatta Hotel been more exciting.

• The Street Café open from 6:30am everyday of the week for coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A brand new chapter has just begun, and you are now invited to experience the newly rebuilt Regatta Hotel featuring exciting new places and revamped spaces:

• The beating heart of the hotel, the historical Front Bar. • The relaxed, open air Courtyard Bar where Brisbane connects.

• And plush new gaming room featuring 35 state of the art pokie machines, guaranteed playing hours 10am to 3:30am everyday, complimentary snacks and loyalty program for a more rewarding gaming experience.

543 Coronation Dr, Toowong, Qld 4064 T. 07 3871 9595

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Bombay Dhaba: West End, Bombay Bliss: Milton, Albany Creek, Beachmere, Caloundra, Chermside, Keperra, Victoria Point, Bombay Express: Lawnton

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Iconic Pub City views Steakhouse menu Relaxed environment Beer Garden/Lounge/Deck Open 7 Days (lunch & dinner) Function rooms (complimentary room hire)

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With a network stretching the length and breadth of the beautiful Brisbane river, Brisbane’s ferries are a relaxing, convenient and scenic way to explore some of the city’s best café and restaurant precincts. Discover Bulimba, riverside, south Bank, West end or a broad range of other dining and tourist spots onboard a citycat, cityferry or cityHopper today. Tickets can be purchased onboard, or just touch on and off with your go card. The cityHopper is a free service. To plan your trip, visit www.translink.com.au or go to www.brisbane.qld.gov.au for more information.

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precincts in focus

You will often hear Brisbane described as ‘a big country town’, and yes, it still has the warm fuzzy of going to your local {insert bar/dining/shopping precinct here}, and knowing the locals by the first name, but it has a bustling busy city heart beating away. It offers a cultural diversity and relaxed approach that appeals to a wide cross-section of people. Al-fresco dining is how we love roll, but we are not defined by this dining experience. Our restaurants are as diverse as the people that live here. So look inside and enjoy some of Brisbane’s best!

THE CITY

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Brisbane City has a broad crosssection of eating precincts, styles and flavours. With numerous parks and outdoor areas, its Al-fresco lifestyle is a direct influence on many of these restaurants, however you will find that there are precincts within the City precinct. Eagle Street Pier and Riverside are a given, laneways are popping up with the funkiest of venues, not to mention some hidden gems throughout the city limits. Eat, drink and enjoy the diversity!

Lined with Poinciana trees, Ascot and Hamilton offers an old-world elegance, in true Queenslander style. Racecourse Road is the hub of this precinct, with both Eagle Farm and Doombden Racecourses on its boundary. Racecourse Road offers fantastic dining, and with only a few minutes walk you will find Bretts Wharf and Portside Wharf, with a diverse selection of dining choices, as well as cafes and boutiques.

STYLES, FLAVOURS & CULTURES... BULIMBA/HAWTHORNE Experiencing a resurgence over the past few years, Bulimba and Hawthorne offer a village charm mixed with contemporary elegance, it is a foodies haven, coupled with a real laidback lifestyle. Stretching along Oxford Street there are a variety of different bars, cafes, restaurants and boutiques, but don’t forget Riding and Hawthorne Roads, with some new additions, this entire precinct is the place to be, any day of the week!

CAXTON ST/THE BARRACKS Only a stones throw from Suncorp Stadium, these close-knit precincts offer a diversity in nightlife, bars, cafe, dining and lifestyle offerings. Caxton Street has been synonymous for years with great food (seafood in particular) and great nightlife! In one of Brisbane’s oldest historically settled areas, The Barracks has been transformed from prison and police depot to the vibrant foodie and lifestyle haven it is today.

FORTITUDE VALLEY Commonly know as ‘The Valley’, it is a hub for culture, music and shopping. The Valley stretches in several different directions, including The Mall, China Town, Brunswick Street, Ann Street Emporium and James Street. They all offer their own ‘flavour’ of The Valley. Take your time and explore what it has to offer.

KANGAROO PT WOOLOONGABBA Kangaroo Point, stands on the peninsular opposing the city of Brisbane. The Story Bridge pierces it’s way through this suburb and defines one of Brisbane’s legendary pubs, The Story Bridge Hotel. Just a few k’s down the road is home of the Gabba (Brisbane’s official Cricket and AFL ground), it’s namesake Wooloongabba offers a mix of pubs, great dining and cafes, mixed with a smattering of eclectic boutiques and stores.

KELVIN GROVE/SPRING HILL Surrounding QUT (Queensland University of Technology), Kelvin Grove is a hub of creative and cultural activity. Victoria Park & Golf Complex is just near-by offering golf, restaurant and function facilities. Spring Hill completes this triangle of dining, entertainment and cultural offerings. With a variety of pubs and hotel dining, Spring Hill also offers some of Brisbane’s first history with it being one of the oldest residential neighbourhoods.

MILTON/PARK ROAD Milton is home to some of Queensland’s most iconic, with Suncorp Stadium and the Fourex Brewery (XXXX) within it’s boundaries. The Park Road strip offers an European flavour, with venues such as La Dolce Vita, a Brisbane institution. Whilst Coronation Drive (aka Coro Drive) divvies up some quintessentially Queensland architecture, with The Regatta Hotel a prime example.

NEW FARM/TENERIFFE This peninsular offers a fantastic diversity of bars, cafes, restaurants and of course the beautiful New Farm Park and Powerhouse dining and entertainment precinct. New Farm stretches much of the length of Brunswick Street down to the park on the water, Teneriffe extends along the waterfront.

PADDINGTON/ROSALIE Paddo, as the locals know it, is edgy without being ostentatious, offering a mix of trendy boutiques, bars and dining. Rosalie ‘Village’ is an attractive hidden pocket of Brisbane, and the locals would love to keep this secret, however... the word is out! This is a quality not quantity precinct that is sure to delight!

SOUTBANK/WEST END Southbank speaks for itself with a wide variety of boutiques, dining and bars, mixed with family-friendly outdoor spaces. With Boundary Street as it’s spine, West End offers a diverse ethnic mix, and this throws up some delectable gems when it comes to cuisine. But don’t forget the varied vintage shops and eclectic mix of characters.

TOOWONG/ST LUCIA These two suburbs are a little further from the inner-city heart of Brisbane, but still worth the look in for dining, as there are gems popping up in these suburbs all the time. Perhaps driven by it’s proximity to UQ (University of Queensland), there is a real diversity and quality of cuisine. 51

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restaurants The restaurants, wine bars, cafes and markets of this popular location are all easily accessible by bus, ferry or on foot along the scenic walkways ... ample parking is also available. Nestling along the banks of the serpentine Brisbane River are many fine restaurants and cafes. Choose from a variety of cuisines which are a culinary delight to satisfy even the most demanding of gourmets. Any connoisseur will find the wine bars a pleasure. For lunch or dinner alongside the 52

impressive Brisbane River, with great hospitality and spectacular views of the Story Bridge, look no further than this River City Restaurant Guide where you will find details of the best restaurants and cafes in this atmospheric riverside location. The popular Riverside Markets operate every Sunday on Eagle

Street Pier and offer a fabulous array of clothing, accessories, gifts, home ware, arts, crafts and fresh foods, plus riverside entertainment and eateries. The stunning Riparian Plaza with its fine restaurants and multiâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;storey architecture is a welcome addition to the river cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dining scene.

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5: George’s Paragon Level 1,Eagle St Pier T. 3211 8111

9: Venice 501 Queen St T. 3831 1400

2: Il Centro Eagle St Pier T. 3221 6090

6: Friday’s Bookings T. 3832 2122

10. Cha Cha Char Shop 5, 1 Eagle St Pier T. 3211 9944

3: Nagomi Shop 7 Eagle St Pier T. 3268 6655

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11. Organic Char Shop 5 Eagle St Pier T. 3211 9944

4: Jade Buddha Eagle St Pier T. 3221 2888

8: Customs House 399 Queen St T. 3365 8999

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dry-aged beef in focus

You may have heard of Dry-Aged beef, but you may not know what the hype is all about. You may have heard of Dry-Aged beef, but you may not know what the hype is all about. Several restaurants throughout Brisbane now offer Dry-Aged beef on their menu and customers are loving it! The general consensus is that the premium that you pay for your meal is well worth the delectable delight, and your taste buds will be thanking you! The age old process of Dry-Aged beef is in fact the traditional way in which meat has been prepared throughout the ages. So what is involved? Dining Out sat down with Steven Adams from award winning Moo Moo Restaurant & Bar in Brisbane to discuss the process and why it has become so popular. Moo Moo hang their beef in purpose built cabinets between the temperature ranges of 2-4 degrees Celsius, and is hung for 50 days on average. Whilst the beef is hanging, moisture is drawn out of the meat. As the meat starts to dehydrate, bacteria forms around the beef. The enzymes in that bacteria work hard 58

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to break down the beef sinew and the fabric of the beef. “The decision to proceed with installing these expensive cabinets was made because we wanted something to display to the customers as they walked by, that showed the Dry-Ageing process by having samples of beef, identified by a label, throughout their varying different stages of ageing. These samples being the very same beef that we would ultimately serve in the restaurant. During the hanging process, each week we remove the meat from the cabinet and dress the meat back to a raw clean product, then re-hang”. Adams goes on to explain, “It is this combination of the process and resulting enzymes within the bacteria that gives the beef: its strong texture; slightly acidic taste; and real beefy flavour, which really makes Dry-Aging a connoisseurs piece of beef. If you ask me, It really is some of the best beef you can eat”. The Boatshed in the newly fully refurbished Regatta, also prides itself on serving extraordinary meat, sourced from a range of first class beef producers as either dry aged

or wet aged; as Shane Keighley, Executive chef of The Regatta Hotel explains, “This is a big difference for The Boatshed because as meat purists, we offer the more complex, time-consuming Dry Aged range, because it tastes so good”! Following a very careful $10million restoration program following the devastating January 2011 Floods, this hotel, the site of 138 years of history, has just recently thrown open her historic doors and welcome Brisbane to celebrate on her cast iron-laced verandas and amid her famous brick-worked walls, and Brisbaneites couldn’t be happier! The Dining Out team, would like to offer an official welcome back to The Regatta. So, back to the beef... the passion for this age old process of Dry-Aged beef is evident in these two Brisbane Restaurants, we have the feeling that it is contagious and that more and more restaurants will look at the benefits as more and more of their customers demand this exceptional quality beef. Two, four, six, eight... you know the rest.

seafood in focus Queensland is synonymous with seafood STORY BY MELISSA HOEDEL

Every second restaurant is sure to have an amazing signature seafood dish on their menu, such as Il Centro’s Sand crab Lasagne, as featured on the front cover of the last issue of Dining Out Magazine Brisbane. It makes sense, being seafood fanatics and all, that Queensland’s’ East Coast is the home of the largest fleet of fishing boats in Australia. One of the most rewarding things about being a local, is the range of seafood that we have access to. It makes some our Southern counterparts somewhat green with envy. With access to the fisherman’s freshest catch at your local, we can see the fish coming in off the trawlers and straight to the restaurant.

Dining Out sat down with Executive Chef, Sunil Savur, of Gambaro’s, a Seafood institution in Brisbane since the early 70’s. Savur explains that Gambaro’s stocks between 5-6 varieties of fresh fish daily, and ensures they come from the local trawlers between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. The Gambaro Family places great importance on sourcing the freshest produce in Brisbane and local areas, and uses local produce as much as possible. An example is a popular dish from the a la carte menu - the famous Gambaro Seafood Platter, including Ocean King Prawns from Mooloolaba, Bugs from Moreton Bay, Oysters from Tasmanian or Coffin Bay, Sand Crab from Brisbane River mouth, Mud Crab from Brisbane River Mouth or Stanage Bay and Lobster from Tasmania. Salivating yet? So whether it is following what is so entrenched in the essence of what it is to be a Queenslander, throw a shrimp on the Barbie or indulge in a fine seafood dining experience in one of the many excellent restaurants throughout Brisbane, I am sure that this has whet your appetite. So go forth and eat meat, the white one that is!

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Jason Smyth

Maddie Shepherd

Name: Jason Smyth

Where you live: Hamilton

Where you live: Kedron

What you do: Studying Paramedicine

What you do: Sales Executive

What is your favourite Brisbane restaurant? Thats a hard one. I would have to say Jelly Fish as I go there for family dinners.

What is your favourite Brisbane restaurant? Fix Restaurant Why do you love it? Great steaks and value for money A dish to die for... House specialty steak Your favourite beverage to go with this dish... Pepperjack Shiraz Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your favourite foodie precinct in Brisbane? Paddington or Eagle Street Pier You will find the best coffee in town at... Ave Cucina & Coffee Bar Coorparoo Your favourite Brisbane experience... Festivals in the park

Why do you love it? Its right on the Brisbane River and has a great atmosphere. There food is amazing and I especially love their wine list! A dish to die for... My mums greek lamb with pear and parmesan salad. Your favourite beverage to go with this dish... A cold Rekorderlig Cider Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your favourite foodie precinct in Brisbane? The Barracks You will find the best coffee in town at... I dont drink coffee but Wrapture Cafe at West End makes a mean chilli chia hot chocolate. Your favourite Brisbane experience... I love to cook so I visit James Street cooking school regularly

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Joshua Okorn

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Where you live: Woolloongabba

Where you live: Brisbane, Stafford Heights

What you do: Chef du Cuisine at Prive 249, Sofitel Brisbane Central

What you do: Marketing and Events

What is your favourite Brisbane restaurant? I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t decide. There are so many top quality venues that are so different but have their own style Why do you love it? Fresh produce and technical skills being shown in the plates, but what i love the most is new flavour combinations and new cooking techniques A dish to die for... Anything made by my grandmother. Your favourite beverage to go with this dish... Glenfiddich 21 Your favourite foodie Precinct in Brisbane... I really like the barracks near caxton street You will find the best coffee in town at... By one of the best baristas in Australia , Daniel Zhu, at the Sofitel Brisbane Central

What is your favourite Brisbane restaurant? Sono Portside Why do you love it? Because the food, service, ambiance reminds me of fond memories after traveling through Japan. A dish to die for... Duck Teriyaki Orange Your favourite beverage to go with this dish... Felton Road Bloc 3 Pinot Noir Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your favourite foodie precinct in Brisbane? Portside Wharf Hamilton You will find the best coffee in town at... Buzz Cafe Emporium Your favourite Brisbane experience... The Wheel in Southbank this is where my partner proposed to me recently

Your favourite Brisbane experience... Breakfast at the pawpaw cafe. Just around the corner from my house and really good breakfast

, Brisbane s favourite destination for fine Japanese dining The restaurant is spacious, comfortable and relaxing. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide a warm and friendly service to enhance your dining experience.

Customers tell us this is the best Japanese food in Brisbane Teppanyaki is a house speciality and our sushi bar is fabulous.

We are famed for our excellent hand rolls We are fully licensed and open for lunch and dinner every day apart from Monday.

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