Pavement Whispers: Volume 521 August 19
From news of Anyday team’s first Brisbane City restaurant to a pretty-in-pink hotpot, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out …
Golden Avenue, Brisbane City
Acclaimed hospitality group Anyday will open its seventh Brisbane venue – and its first in The City – when Golden Avenue launches on Tuesday August 26. Adding to a portfolio that includes hôntô, sAme sAme, Agnes, Biànca and most recently Idle, the new Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant will sit within a historically preserved pocket of Brisbane City. At the helm are Anyday co-owner and chef Ben Williamson and group head chef Adam Wolfers, whose mastery of Levantine cuisine will shape the concept. The modern menu features a range of delicacies cooked from multiple wood ovens and coal grills, with highlights including charcoal-grilled king prawns with black lime and ghormeh sabzi, charcoal-grilled meats, kibbeh nayyeh with urfa chill and sheep curd, and traditional Lebanese desserts. Designed by Jared Webb of J.AR OFFICE the space will mirror timeless Moroccan riad architectural form with glass panelling, pink juparana granite, green tinged off-form concrete and seven retractable roofs to ensure an abundance of natural light and fresh air. Keep your eyes peeled for our feature on Golden Avenue this week.
O Bagel is opening in South Bank
Later this year, co-founders Nick Jang and Henry Kim will cut the ribbon on a fifth O Bagel outpost on Little Stanley Street in South Bank. The brand has earned a cult following around the Gold Coast and Brisbane with daily house-baked bagels and satisfying filling combos. From slow-cooked brisket and house-made sauces to herb-flecked cream cheese and citrusy whipped fetta, the O Bagel menu transforms the humble breakfast staple into a crave-worthy go-to for any time of day. Whether you’re a fiend for a buttery morning bagel, midday work lunch or afternoon treat, stay tuned for more details to come.
Donana Mini Hotpot reveals a new flagship location in Westfield Chermside
Attention lovers of hotpot, the colour pink or solo slurpers, news just broke of Donana Mini Hotpot’s new flagship location at Westfield Chermside next month. Deemed by the Donana team as a “next-level hotpot experience [which] celebrates the joy of eating solo, in the most fun, cosy and Instagrammable way possible,” the new 90-seater Chermside outlet will feature the iconic pop of pink, arching neon lights, custom-designed seating, a sleek bar serving curated beverages and over 80 premium ingredients for diners to master their perfect hotpot – oh, and there’s themed merch too. Opening date to be revealed soon.
Janus Deli expands to Slacks Creek
After receiving high praises from Gold Coast sandwich fans, Janus Deli is creeping further up the Pacific Highway to Slacks Creek. Founders Dean and Ryan have had this location on their radar for a while and jumped at the chance to reimagine a former roastery cafe into their third Janus Deli hotspot. The Janus Deli team is excited to bring big energy and equally big sambos to the Slacks Creek community and passers-by. Positioned a stones throw away from Swedish furniture empire IKEA, we’re imagining many cheesy sangas to be consumed on a sneaky weekend trip.
Fiery ‘Tales of Fire’ Laphroaig Dinner at Agnes
For one night only, the inimitable Agnes restaurant – Brisbane’s smoky sanctuary of wood-fire cooking – will host an unmissable collaboration, Laphroaig Tales of Fire: Agnes x Jake Kellie (arkhé). On Wednesday September 3, co-owner and head chef of renowned South Australian restaurant arkhé, Jack Kellie, will commandeer the wood-fired kitchen at Agnes, joining forces with chef Ben Williamson and the iconic spirits of Laphroaig. Across two sittings, 5:00 pm and 8:30 pm, guests will immerse in a shared-style set menu paired beautifully with three bespoke Laphroaig cocktails and a curated whisky tasting flight – for $220 per person. It promises a rare alchemy of elemental cookery and elegant dram pairing, bringing flame-kissed food and smoky liquid warmth together in a way only Agnes can deliver. Secure your seat at the table here.
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The Hideout Specialty Coffee reveals its new kitchen and coffee education room on 340 Adelaide Street
The crew behind a beloved fixture of the inner-city coffee scene have announced the completion of its full kitchen and coffee education room. While maintaining a focus on high-quality brews, The Hideout Specialty Coffee team has expanded its offering to now include a full kitchen menu featuring a Korean-inspired fusion brunch, a dedicated coffee education room, in-house pastries, catering (both for food and coffee) and more coffee events for the public. The Hideout is celebrating the exciting news by offering a free coffee with any food order today, Tuesday August 19. Head down to the 340 Adelaide Street store today for a quick pick-me-up and to check out the latest renovation.
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