Unmet expectations If you paid $9 for an ice coffee what would you expect to get? This was the situation last week at Batavia in South Bank, which seems to have a bit of a reputation going for excellent tea and coffee in surrounds that inspire thoughts of the East Indies. Batavia is actually a [...][...]
Archive for May, 2009
May 5th, 2009 - 6:10 pm § in SPOTLIGHT
Paniyiri Greek Festival 2009
UPDATE 20 May 09: Paniyiri has been rescheduled to 4 & 5 July 2009 due to poor weather. I had totally forgotten about Paniyiri until late last week when I picked up a street press and saw it mentioned. For those not in the know, Paniyiri is a HUGE Greek Festival held every year in [...][...]
Freestyle Tout Review
Sugar High I have recently returned from a trip overseas and now find myself despondent with sweet choices in Brisbane. The U.S and Canada have such an imaginative range of cakes, ice creams, and other desserts. Combinations I had never even thought of, let alone seen (pumpkin gelato; S’more b[...]
May 3rd, 2009 - 4:47 pm § in ABOUT EDB, WHO IS EDB
Who is EatDrinkBrisbane?
Ally AKA: A-Dawg “Look: I’m pregnant. I’m pregnant with a food baby.” One night I was sitting on a curb in the city, chowing down on a kebab, and I got to talking with the dude next to me who was munching on a burger. We talked about how we both liked food and thought [...][...]
May 3rd, 2009 - 4:43 pm § in RESTAURANT
Mecca Bah Review
Nice overpriced spice Sharing food is not usually a good idea, in my book. When I have something delicious in my paws I don’t want anybody else just “having a taste”. Mine. Last night’s visit to Mecca Bah changed this foolish way of thinking. For Mecca Bah is full of little d[...]
May 3rd, 2009 - 2:17 pm § in RESTAURANT, TAKE-AWAY
Sing’s Asian Kitchen Review
Singing it’s praises Asian food lovers, rejoice! No longer do you have to venture to Darra or hike to Sunnybank to be guaranteed of a good feed. Take a little wander over to Rosalie if you want to take your taste buds-and your loose change-on a ride. Sing’s Asian Kitchen is my favourite [...]