Madura Green Tea
So, the green tea-is-fashionable phase has long passed, I know, but that is no reason to lose interest in the product itself. (Besides, "it's so passé, it's probably retro - and retro is always cool"). What's even cooler is how good it is for you - packed full with antioxidants to fight cancer, help slimming, make your skin glow and cleanse your entire system.
Riverbend Teahouse
Yes another bookshop-café... it must be a trend or something. However, this trend sure doesn't offend at Riverbend (ha! a rhyme). So much more than just another award winning bookstore that boasts a minimal café. Oh no, Riverbend might well be winner of the Australian Independent Bookshop of the year for the past two years, but it's the Teahouse that's the winner to me.
Yo Mama
This Mediterranean inspired all-day breakfast /lunch nook has most of the usual suspects: goats this, baby spinach, sourdoughs and poached that’s. Then there’s a few stand-out items with Mama’s special touch. From old school savoury mince jaffles to green eggs and ham (seriously – I’m not even sure what that is, other than a Dr.
Avid Reader Cafe
“Great book..."
“Oh, you've read it?”
If you're planning on trying out this handy little icebreaker I wouldn't recommend going to Avid Reader Cafe. Sure, you might grab the attention of that cute lass in the corner. But you'll probably also get a response from the steely looking lady behind you and perhaps one of the grandpas up the back.
Café Checocho
I have fond childhood memories of sitting at the kitchen table, armed with my little pink scissors, going for broke on my dear mother's magazines... Sticking Cyndi Lauper's head on Michael Jackson's body... carefully cutting around the edges of George Clooney's mullet.
Perhaps this is why I felt I'd finally found my spiritual homeland upon entering Café Checocho; every table is a lovingly decoupaged with scenes from the realms of religion, politics and literature.
South Bank Celebrates 88 : International Beer Hall
As part of the Expo 88 anniversary celebrations, the Plough Inn is hosting an event which should make any beer drinker (or general pisspot) cheer. In the spirit of globalism, South Bank's favourite bar public will, for one weekend only, house a veritable crapload of beers from various reaches of the planet.
The Pearl Café
Some food joints will do anything to attract customers. Think 2-4-1 meal vouchers, flashing neon signs, minimum-wage teens dancing around in chicken suits...
New Woolloongabba arrival The Pearl Café, however, seems to be a strictly word-of-mouth affair. Nestled between a row of antique furniture shops, the cafe doesn’t even have signage.
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