Brisbane Good Food Month 2015: What's on August 5-9
In the last week of Good Food Month, presented by Citi, there's still plenty to fill your diary, from pool parties to Lebanese feasts.
Regions of the Levant at Gerard's Bistro
Sample the inspiration gained from Gerard's Bistro chef Ben Williamson and owner Johnny Moubarak's recent Lebanese sabbatical with a five-course dinner ($150) highlighting the regional differences in Levantine cuisine. Expect their interpretation of the stuffed lamb pastries of Baalbek, Byblos' seafood and the grains and salads of Tripoli. Cost includes matching araks, Chateau Musar
and Lebanese drinks.
Wednesday, August 5, 7pm-11pm, Gerard's Bistro, 14/15 James Street, Fortitude Valley; Bookings (07) 3852 3822
The Sweet Spot at Passion Tree
The perfect sweet ending to your day or for fuelling up before a big night., enjoy brioche-style honey bread, a shaved ice bingsoo and waffles of your choice.
Daily until 11pm, Passion Tree, 103 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane CBD; Bookings (07) 3012 8865
Thursday's Table at Wild Canary
Who says long lunches should be saved for weekends? Celebrate Wild Canary's local suppliers and the winter produce of south-east Queensland over an intimate lunch ($50) overlooking the lush gardens. Thursday, August 6, 11.30am-2.30pm, Wild Canary, 2371 Moggill Road, Brookfield, (07) 3378 2805
Pooltino at Lennon's Hotel
The south may be shivering but temperatures in Brisbane are already heading north of spring, making a pool party seem like a pretty fine idea. Grab a lounger and a mojito and graze through flame-grilled bites including a spanner crab tostada, wagyu tacos and patatas bravas ($20).
Saturday, August 8, 4pm-11pm, Lennon's Hotel Pool Terrace and Bar, 72 Queen Street, Brisbane, (07) 3222 3222
French High Tea at C'est Bon
The English might have invented it, but French restaurant C'est Bon hasadded its own stylish Gallic touch to high tea. Begin with Louis Roederer champagne on arrival, followed by classic sweet and savoury delights such as croissants, brioche, crepes, creme brulee and more ($60).
Saturday, August 8, 1pm-3pm, C'est Bon, 609 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba, (07) 3891 2008
Chef's choice at Longtime
If you're having Night Noodle Markets withdrawals, Longtime restaurant (one of the market stallholders) can help. Sample some of chef Ben Bertai's signature dishes with a share plate special omakase (chef's choice) dinner featuring soft-shell crab bao, banana flower and egg net salad, Moreton Bay bug curry and red duck curry, plus dessert and a Koh Coconut cocktail ($90).
Until Sunday, August 9, 5.30pm-10pm, Longtime, 610 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, (07) 3160 3123.
Gin cocktails by the river
Riverbar and Kitchen is front and centre to the action with an unimpeded river views and al fresco seating. Try their 'Side Walker Sling' – Tanqueray gin, cherry liqueur, Benedictine, bitters, lime juice, pineapple juice and grenadine, served with spicy pork and vegetable gyoza ($20).
Until Sunday, August 9, Riverbar and Kitchen, 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane; see brisbane.goodfoodmonth.com for more Bar Hop deals.
Breakfast degustation at Anouk
Brisbane weekday breakfasts have been proving popular, with cafes going all out for Good Food Month's Breakfast Club. Anouk Cafe's degustation breakfast has been particularly popular, with four dishes from around the world ($20).
Until Friday, August 7, Anouk Cafe, 212 Givern Terrace, Paddington, (07) 3367 8663
Brisbane Times Good Food Month, presented by Citi, runs until Sunday, August 9, see brisbane.goodfoodmonth.com