We headed to E’cco Terrace for the “Let’s do Lunch” menu as part of Good Food month 2019. You get two courses and a set glass of wine for $45. It ended up being an affordable way to enjoy 5-star restaurant food. I ordered the crispy pork belly, parsnip, gala apple, black pudding crumble with crispy crackling! I was tempted by the freshly made potato gnocchi, gorgonzola, … [Read more...] about E’cco Bistro – Newstead
Cafes + Restaurants
Zarraffa’s Coffee Hendra
The new dual lane drive-thru will provide customers with a shorter wait time and an easy entry and exit at any time of the day, catering for all people on the go, such as parents, workers and travellers. The store is situated along the busy vehicular strip, connecting Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast and close to Brisbane airport, servicing the major suburbs of Ascot, … [Read more...] about Zarraffa’s Coffee Hendra
Pony Dining – Brisbane
We went to Pony Dining to taste test Head Chef Chris Mann’s new Winter menu. Standouts from the meal were for entre the wagyu pastrami with ketchup, pickles on puffed rye, for main a big bowl of bbq pippies and clams, topped with garlic shoots, chilli and sesame. To finish I can recommend the dark chocolate tart, with a middle layer of Grand Marnier and topped with a scope … [Read more...] about Pony Dining – Brisbane
Foresters Restaurant and Bar – Fortitude Valley
Foresters Restaurant and Bar is a must-try modern Australian cuisine meets gastropub in the Fortitude Valley. Executive chef Peter Popow has focused the entire menu around showcasing local and Australian produce. He aims to use fine-dining techniques with a menu that doesn't take itself too seriously. I was fortunate to have a sneak peek last night. The grilled … [Read more...] about Foresters Restaurant and Bar – Fortitude Valley
The Tiller Coffee – Alderley
Tiller Coffee is a café located near the train line. Just lookout for the orange Uniglory shipping container at the top of the hill. Tiller specializes in coffees including Brisbane’s Parallel Roasters and a rotating range of local single origins and blends. The lime green La Marzocco espresso machine takes pride of place. They offer a range of filter coffees for V60 … [Read more...] about The Tiller Coffee – Alderley