Surprise ....
Freestyle Tout is opening in West End!
Freestyle Tout @ West End (opening 4th June 2009) is on the corner of Browning, Melbourne and Boundary St in the West End hub of cafes and groovy bars and close to Gallery of Modern Art, Queensland Performing Arts Centre and South bank
Monday, May 25, 2009
Bridgeman Downs Winery Vintage Dinner
Alex Brydges hosted the Innaugral South Burnett Wine Vintage Dinner
130 odd locals and Brisbanites enjoyed a 4 course dinner with great Jazz band in a huge Marquee in the Vineyard,
Locally grown and marinated olives
Kinbombi Beef
Bendele Farm Organic Duck
Kingaroy Cheese
were all featured
Alex showcased all His Wines
Verdelho,Chardonnay,Rose,Shiraz,Cab Sav and Stump Bock Fortified Shiraz Liquer Muscat
My Personnal Favs were Verdelho,Rose and of course the Muscat.
The liquer Muscat might just have to make it on to the Freestyle Menu as i can seeing it be a Favourite with all, especially with a yummy chocolate Dessert mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm www.bridgemandowns.com
130 odd locals and Brisbanites enjoyed a 4 course dinner with great Jazz band in a huge Marquee in the Vineyard,
Locally grown and marinated olives
Kinbombi Beef
Bendele Farm Organic Duck
Kingaroy Cheese
were all featured
Alex showcased all His Wines
Verdelho,Chardonnay,Rose,Shiraz,Cab Sav and Stump Bock Fortified Shiraz Liquer Muscat
My Personnal Favs were Verdelho,Rose and of course the Muscat.
The liquer Muscat might just have to make it on to the Freestyle Menu as i can seeing it be a Favourite with all, especially with a yummy chocolate Dessert mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm www.bridgemandowns.com
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
FBI at Sunshine Coast Brewery
A fantastic group of foodies www.qldfbi.com.au gathered at Sunshine Coast Brewery
tucked away in industrial estate at Kunda Park,
between Maroochydore and Nambour.
Greg and Brigitt Curran are the owners and delightful hosts
Many award winning craft beers are produced on site ,below are some of the stand outs that i enjoyed and incidentally they have also won some major awards
Blonde-classic belgian wheat beer,orange peel and corriander seedsgive this beer a fresh fragrant ,citrus aromaadda spicy pepper finish
Dark Lager -a munich style Dunkel beer ,clean malt flavours with a hint of almost coffee and chocolate
Ginger Keg - real ginger beer made with local buderim ginger,very refreshing ...i liked this one....great for a hot day beside the pool mmmmmm
Chilli Beer- made with real chilli ,does it have a bite......
Dunkelweizen-wheat and dark munich malts,really different,i almost could taste bananas...
The Sunshine Coast Brewery
13 Endeavour Drive Kunda Park
07 5476 6666
tucked away in industrial estate at Kunda Park,
between Maroochydore and Nambour.
Greg and Brigitt Curran are the owners and delightful hosts
Many award winning craft beers are produced on site ,below are some of the stand outs that i enjoyed and incidentally they have also won some major awards
Blonde-classic belgian wheat beer,orange peel and corriander seedsgive this beer a fresh fragrant ,citrus aromaadda spicy pepper finish
Dark Lager -a munich style Dunkel beer ,clean malt flavours with a hint of almost coffee and chocolate
Ginger Keg - real ginger beer made with local buderim ginger,very refreshing ...i liked this one....great for a hot day beside the pool mmmmmm
Chilli Beer- made with real chilli ,does it have a bite......
Dunkelweizen-wheat and dark munich malts,really different,i almost could taste bananas...
The Sunshine Coast Brewery
13 Endeavour Drive Kunda Park
07 5476 6666
Monday, May 18, 2009
The Cross Town Eating House
The Crosstown Eating House
23 Logan Road Wooloongabba
Ph: 3162 3839
Located in a quaint spot near the Gabba with its character buildings, brothers Matt and Ben Christensen with partner Matthew Howland have opened up The Cross Town Eating House.Tucked away in a fantastic old building which they have spent the last four months lovingly restoring to a funky Cafe/Restaurant,the interior is quirky and fitted out with old light fittings and furniture they have made themselves.
Haidee Peterson, Mark Turville are in the kitchen pumping out great simple food to an already appreciative following.
The day I dined we sat in the entry hall where there are two small tables ……………We perched on stools and looked out onto the passing parade fossicking in the furniture and bric a brac shops nearby.
The menu is simple but interesting, we ordered:
Prawns and white anchovy mayo $15.00
Beetroot, manchego and speck salad $14.00
Meatballs and sauce $14.00
With a couple of glasses of NZ Tewharera Pinot Gris – Yummo!!!!
23 Logan Road Wooloongabba
Ph: 3162 3839
Located in a quaint spot near the Gabba with its character buildings, brothers Matt and Ben Christensen with partner Matthew Howland have opened up The Cross Town Eating House.Tucked away in a fantastic old building which they have spent the last four months lovingly restoring to a funky Cafe/Restaurant,the interior is quirky and fitted out with old light fittings and furniture they have made themselves.
Haidee Peterson, Mark Turville are in the kitchen pumping out great simple food to an already appreciative following.
The day I dined we sat in the entry hall where there are two small tables ……………We perched on stools and looked out onto the passing parade fossicking in the furniture and bric a brac shops nearby.
The menu is simple but interesting, we ordered:
Prawns and white anchovy mayo $15.00
Beetroot, manchego and speck salad $14.00
Meatballs and sauce $14.00
With a couple of glasses of NZ Tewharera Pinot Gris – Yummo!!!!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Greetings
What a beautiful time of year ,warm days and cooler nights,perfect to stay in and cook with fresh local produce
Or walk to your nearest favourite Café or Restaurant
we are blessed there are so many good ones in the area
this week I have shared with you my favourite local brekkie places
Whats In season
Apples,Bananas, Custard apples, Quince, Grapes, Persimmon, Grapes (wine and table grapes)lemons,limes plus Olives, Beans, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Capsicum, Cauliflower, Celery, Chinese Cabbage, Cucumber, Eggplant, Leeks, Lettuce, Parsley, Peas, Snow Peas, Sugar Snaps, Mushrooms, Pumpkin, Shallots, Silverbeet, Spinach, Squash, Tomatoes and Zucchini
Young Moffadale wine entrepeneur Alex Brydges at Bridgeman downs winery is having a dinner for 150 odd in a huge marquee in the vineyard on Sat 16th May
if you need a break may i suggest making a weekend of it ,Local coffee guru Dean Merlo will be showing all the art of making a great coffee on the sunday morning ,me thinks many coffees or boroccas maybe needed
only few tickets left....should be a hoot .... Alex Brydges at Bridgeman Downs Cellars P 07 4168 4784 alex@bridgemandowns.com www.bridgemandowns.com
local goss
Michael Rutherford and Todd Rumble are back at what was formerly Girder now sporting a new name 'Claret House
I am very excited these guys were at Girder when it originally opened and it was a hot spot for locals.
Dan Cossart will be in the kitchen so sure to be worth a walk down to try his food, there will be some more substantial meals for those who need more than yummy bar fare….
Shop 5, 36 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe Brisbane
Jason Peppler former chef at Isis which won best restaurant before closing, and had a strong following is now at Confit in what was the Tisane site on Doggett Street
yet to try...look forward to hearing feed back on this....
Best Brekkie Spots
Au Cirque on Brunswick st Newfarm. Everything awesome on the menu and coffee always great!
Christophe and Giselle took over this iconic cafe from Sarah and Spock and have managed to keep the high standard of food and service ,well done guys
Loaded larder on Moray st .Rocks at brekkie and lunch i must make special mention staff are always on the ball ,with prompt service and yes a smile...
Chouquette on Barker st .Always great for a quickie on the way to work...try the torsade with a coffee
Vue on Merthry rd . a winner for me and friends with food and service always paramount and most consistent awesome coffee.
North shore Riverside Café Hamilton is a favourite spot of mine sometimes on the weekend friends and i cycle from newfarm along river out to portside (only have to go on the road for a bit ) after a sticky beak at Portside we cycle past cruise ship terminal due east where you will eventually come to park and café
coffee not great but food always good and such a pleasant spot......
Sally from Taste Trekkers foodie treks take the mystery out of Asian food stores and there products .
These guided tours are a great way of familiarising yourself with different products and shops to take your cooking to the next level
or just for a great couple of hours out. All treks are inclusive of a delicious lunch at the end of the tour with a goodie bag
cost $65.00 …..
m: 0408 321 822 www.tastetrekkers.com.au
While I really prefer to promote home grown Aussie and NZ wines these wines may be of interest for those of you with allergies
Vinos De La Cruz wines Are sugarless and organic wines
Laura adams in Yandina distributes these wines from Uruguay and far as we know they are only wines in the world with no sugar, no preservatives and organic
and therefore no headaches that’s got to be worth a go..... hehehe
www.sugarlessorganicwine.com.au
Qld FBI at Bretts Wharf 25th May (Food and Beverage Industry event ) best networking event
for Chefs, Restaurant Owners ,Managers and Wait staff with Gov Departments ,local producers and media
If you are in the industry and interested more info at www.qldfbi.com.au
any goss or great local foodie news email me
martin@freestyletout.com.au
www.freestyle-freestyler.blogspot.com
twitter@ Dessertboy
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What a beautiful time of year ,warm days and cooler nights,perfect to stay in and cook with fresh local produce
Or walk to your nearest favourite Café or Restaurant
we are blessed there are so many good ones in the area
this week I have shared with you my favourite local brekkie places
Whats In season
Apples,Bananas, Custard apples, Quince, Grapes, Persimmon, Grapes (wine and table grapes)lemons,limes plus Olives, Beans, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Capsicum, Cauliflower, Celery, Chinese Cabbage, Cucumber, Eggplant, Leeks, Lettuce, Parsley, Peas, Snow Peas, Sugar Snaps, Mushrooms, Pumpkin, Shallots, Silverbeet, Spinach, Squash, Tomatoes and Zucchini
Young Moffadale wine entrepeneur Alex Brydges at Bridgeman downs winery is having a dinner for 150 odd in a huge marquee in the vineyard on Sat 16th May
if you need a break may i suggest making a weekend of it ,Local coffee guru Dean Merlo will be showing all the art of making a great coffee on the sunday morning ,me thinks many coffees or boroccas maybe needed
only few tickets left....should be a hoot .... Alex Brydges at Bridgeman Downs Cellars P 07 4168 4784 alex@bridgemandowns.com www.bridgemandowns.com
local goss
Michael Rutherford and Todd Rumble are back at what was formerly Girder now sporting a new name 'Claret House
I am very excited these guys were at Girder when it originally opened and it was a hot spot for locals.
Dan Cossart will be in the kitchen so sure to be worth a walk down to try his food, there will be some more substantial meals for those who need more than yummy bar fare….
Shop 5, 36 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe Brisbane
Jason Peppler former chef at Isis which won best restaurant before closing, and had a strong following is now at Confit in what was the Tisane site on Doggett Street
yet to try...look forward to hearing feed back on this....
Best Brekkie Spots
Au Cirque on Brunswick st Newfarm. Everything awesome on the menu and coffee always great!
Christophe and Giselle took over this iconic cafe from Sarah and Spock and have managed to keep the high standard of food and service ,well done guys
Loaded larder on Moray st .Rocks at brekkie and lunch i must make special mention staff are always on the ball ,with prompt service and yes a smile...
Chouquette on Barker st .Always great for a quickie on the way to work...try the torsade with a coffee
Vue on Merthry rd . a winner for me and friends with food and service always paramount and most consistent awesome coffee.
North shore Riverside Café Hamilton is a favourite spot of mine sometimes on the weekend friends and i cycle from newfarm along river out to portside (only have to go on the road for a bit ) after a sticky beak at Portside we cycle past cruise ship terminal due east where you will eventually come to park and café
coffee not great but food always good and such a pleasant spot......
Sally from Taste Trekkers foodie treks take the mystery out of Asian food stores and there products .
These guided tours are a great way of familiarising yourself with different products and shops to take your cooking to the next level
or just for a great couple of hours out. All treks are inclusive of a delicious lunch at the end of the tour with a goodie bag
cost $65.00 …..
m: 0408 321 822 www.tastetrekkers.com.au
While I really prefer to promote home grown Aussie and NZ wines these wines may be of interest for those of you with allergies
Vinos De La Cruz wines Are sugarless and organic wines
Laura adams in Yandina distributes these wines from Uruguay and far as we know they are only wines in the world with no sugar, no preservatives and organic
and therefore no headaches that’s got to be worth a go..... hehehe
www.sugarlessorganicwine.com.au
Qld FBI at Bretts Wharf 25th May (Food and Beverage Industry event ) best networking event
for Chefs, Restaurant Owners ,Managers and Wait staff with Gov Departments ,local producers and media
If you are in the industry and interested more info at www.qldfbi.com.au
any goss or great local foodie news email me
martin@freestyletout.com.au
www.freestyle-freestyler.blogspot.com
twitter@ Dessertboy
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Sunday, May 3, 2009
Marcia Hines and Kate Ceberano in Noosa
Marcia Hines was Performing to a huge crowd at Noosa Food Event while Nicholas,Louise and I were under the pump serving our Brioche Dumplings filled with White Chocolate and Raspberries,and Dark and white choc dipping sauce....yummo!
what a huge day....
This morning Noosa Farmers Market was a great morning out i just had to have german sausage and later in the morning a taste of Dutch pancakes mmmmmmmmmmmm scrummo
the Variety and Quality of produce fantastic whilst there caught up with chef friends from around Australia
David Coomer from Star Anise in WA seemed to be impressed ,and Bruno and Catherine Loubet just had to purchase some Pane au chocolate (must admit they smelled so so good)baked at the markets in the tent
After Markets it was back to Food Event where food Critics
John Lethlean- The Age
Lizzie Loel - The Courier Mail
Tony Love-The Adelaide Advertiser
Matt Preston-Vogue ET
Simon Thomsen-The Sydney Morning Herald
Dani Valent-The Sunday Age
were cooking with helpers for the masses
Tony Love won the peoples vote for his Steak Sandwhich
The afternoon continued with loads of wine companies from around Australia doing a roaring trade whilst Kate Ceberano belted out her songs and others
a great arvo for all from what i saw.....
what a huge day....
This morning Noosa Farmers Market was a great morning out i just had to have german sausage and later in the morning a taste of Dutch pancakes mmmmmmmmmmmm scrummo
the Variety and Quality of produce fantastic whilst there caught up with chef friends from around Australia
David Coomer from Star Anise in WA seemed to be impressed ,and Bruno and Catherine Loubet just had to purchase some Pane au chocolate (must admit they smelled so so good)baked at the markets in the tent
After Markets it was back to Food Event where food Critics
John Lethlean- The Age
Lizzie Loel - The Courier Mail
Tony Love-The Adelaide Advertiser
Matt Preston-Vogue ET
Simon Thomsen-The Sydney Morning Herald
Dani Valent-The Sunday Age
were cooking with helpers for the masses
Tony Love won the peoples vote for his Steak Sandwhich
The afternoon continued with loads of wine companies from around Australia doing a roaring trade whilst Kate Ceberano belted out her songs and others
a great arvo for all from what i saw.....
Friday, May 1, 2009
Bjorn Again and Noosa Food Event
The whos who of food in Australia descended on lions park in Noosa last night and lots of wine consumed .Bjorn Again the band were truly amazing,and of course with Abba songs there was dancing.check out www.noosafoodandwineevent.com.au .
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