Fork Talk: What’s New On The BNE Foodie Scene
Table for chew
As always, Brisbane’s hospo folk have been hard at work cooking, creating and serving up delicious eats that make our hearts warm and bellies full. From James Street’s new residents to TikTok famous matcha spin-offs, we have lots to fill you in on so pull up a seat and devour all the latest foodie news in Brisbane.
ēmmē
This March, James St welcomes its newest resident ēmmē, a charcoal and wood-fire-centric restaurant bringing Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired eats to the high-profile street. Founded by ex-Greca Chef Thomas Lian Tze, ēmmē will live in the previous home of Spoon Deli Cafe and will offer breakfast and lunch to begin with, eventually expanding into dinner. Bringing a new style of dining to James St, Emme will be showcasing a more laid-back yet sophisticated dining experience where good times are promised. This is the hottest new kid on the block so keep your eyes peeled for its opening!
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A Cafe Called Kevin
New Farm welcomes a new member to its leafy streets, a cafe serving up farm-to-table dishes from a restored Queenslander on Brunswick Street. Can it get more Brisbane than that? A Cafe Called Kevin, owned by two hospo stars, is the new foodie hotspot in New Farm to get your dose of fresh, delicious bites. With all produce sourced from the cafe’s own farm in Kurwongbah (just under an hour away from the cafe), visitors can expect the highest quality produce. The menu features beloved classics with a twist, keeping this simple yet undeniably tasty. Did we mention that it’s open 360 days a year? No more umming and ahhing on where to eat on public holidays – hooray!
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Allonda
Looking for a new brekky joint? Cult-favourite Allonda is now serving up delicious bites from 7am to 11am (Tuesday to Saturday) and we couldn’t be more delighted. Known for its *ingenious* burrata bar, the Newstead restaurant is now offering breakfast for all early risers. With a menu full of gourmet morning meals, there’s no better way to kick off your day. Menu sneak peek: turkish eggs with garlic yoghurt and paprika butter and wild mushrooms on toast with za’atar. Must we go on?
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Hanwoori
It’s time to spice up your weekday lunch and hit up Brisbane’s hottest Korean BBQ buffet because, boy, do they have a treat in store for you! Mary Street’s Hanwoori has just launched a $35 Korean AYCE for your weekday lunch. Enjoy a Korean feast without the smoke with chargrilled and slow cooked meats, street food, noodles and soup. Offered from 11:30am, ditch your packed lunch and stroll down from the office for delicious feast – what better way to beat the midday blues! Walk-ins are welcome but if you’re eager to secure a spot, book a table here.
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Little Florence Coffee
BrisTok’s latest obsession, Little Florence Coffee, has just introduced a fun twist on matcha and everyone wants a taste. Their new menu item, the Iced Strawberry Matcha, has attracted crowds day in and out of their Florence Street nook and all we can do is pray this offer sticks around. Be warned though, this might become your new morning go-to!
@stylemagazine_ We tried the viral strawberry matcha at ?Little Florence, Teneriffe and it’s a must try! ?? #fyp #brisbane #strawberrymatcha #matchalatte ♬ hot people use this sound – aedmxn || erika
Monal Dining
Newstead welcomes a new resident, the modern Australian restaurant Monal Dining. An intimate eatery on the corner of Skyring Terrace and Wyandra Street, this new foodie hangout is the brainchild of ex-honto chefs Yogesh Budhathoki and Roman Bhandari. Serving up a limitless menu of delicious eats, it’s the neighbourhood bar and kitchen the locals have been waiting for. Dine alfresco under their giant fig tree while you enjoy their Hokkaido scallops with apple, green chilli and cod’s roe, or maybe their tuna tartare on friend potato, whilst savouring a glass of something tasty from their stocked bar. Want to give it a whirl for yourself (we recommend you do)? Book here!
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Header image: Monal Dining
