Celebrate the launch of Brisbane Times Good Food Month with free doughnuts

Get ready to loosen your belt and put the diet on hold. Brisbane Times Good Food Month presented by Citi has kicked off and Doughnut Time is giving away specially crafted doughnuts to celebrate.

Good Food Month hits the streets, restaurants, cafes and bars of Brisbane from July 1-31. Doughnut Time will be rolling its vintage caravan, Barbara, down to the Brisbane Wintergarden in Queen Street Mall on Monday July 4 and supplying free Good Food Month "Oh My Stars & Stripes" doughnuts from 10am to the first 300 customers.

"We've worked with our executive pastry chef, Kylie Simpson, to create something unmistakably American to tie in the 4th of July for this exclusive Good Food Month doughnut," says Doughnut Time creative director Adam Hunter.

"We've combined a sweet maple glaze with salted pretzels for a strong contrast of flavours, then added velvety Hershey's chocolate to provide balance. The star-spangled sprinkles add a touch of colour and a slice of Americana."

If you miss out on the frosted freebie, the limited-edition doughnut will still be available for purchase from Barbara the caravan until 7pm (provided it hasn't sold out before then).

Be sure to pick up a copy of the Good Food Month program while you're there, which is chock-a-block full of events and special offers.

In addition to appearances by David Thompson, Luke Nguyen, Matt Moran, George Calombaris and Frank Camorra, Good Food Month highlights include:

Mark Best at Esquire, July 13

Legendary chef and top bloke Mark Best recently closed the doors of his acclaimed Marque restaurant. This five-course dinner at the three-hatted Esquire is a terrific chance to experience food from a chef (and former electrician) who pushes the boundaries of contemporary cooking like few others. Buy tickets.

Night Noodle Markets, July 20-31

Now in its third year and better than ever, the Noodle Markets return to South Bank with more lights, more entertainment and more excellent Asian cuisine. Storeholders include Harajuku Gyoza, Madame Wu, Fat Noodle, Sake and Black Star Pastry. The strawberry and watermelon cake from Black Star is a must.

Visit brisbane.goodfoodmonth.com for the full program and all the information on Hats Off Dinners prestented by Tanqueray and Let's Do Lunch presented by Coopers, Yalumba and Thatchers.