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Kitchen Confidential ‘We realise it’s a bit of a risk’

IT’S not a suburb where you would normally expect a “Melbourne-style” brew cafe to pop up, but the owners of this new joint insist residents are well and truly ready for it.

Ze Pickle at Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast new burger. Called Ya Mum. Photo is for a story in Taste on ugly food that tastes better than it looks.

We’ve found Brisbane’s best burgers

IF you’re on a quest for the perfect burger then stop right here. We’ve been out searching for the ultimate burgers and we think we’ve found them.

Restaurant - Tori and Hiyoko

Don’t turn your nose up at this cheapie

WHAT’S the difference between the ‘home-style’ offerings at this little place and the fancier venues? It’s a little more rustic, but the food is no less delicious.

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Don’t fear, it’s actually amazing

TWO ghosts are said to haunting this historic building in Brisbane’s inner west. Not sure if this is what’s keeping the punters away, but don’t be scared - it’s great!

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You built it. So will they come?

THIS gleaming, if stark, cafe sits at the base of an apartment tower in a precinct already well-serviced with cafes and restaurants. Will the owner’s calculated risk pay off?

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How to get your body back on track

SLEEPLESSNESS, moodiness, headaches, weight gain, fluid retention and diminished libido. Sound familiar? This is the diet for you.

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How much should a good steak cost?

ONE Brisbane restaurant serves up succulent steaks, served with lemon and herbs and not much else. You would think for the price they could throw in a bit of salad.

Yes, the Hamdog really is a thing

Yes, the Hamdog really is a thing

A Australian man has patented this genius idea, a cross between a hamburger and a hotdog, which is sending burger fans crazy.

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Now this is a real meating place

ONE of Brisbane’s most well-known foodies is opening up a new boutique butcher that will provide all the meat for an attached eatery.

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Secret invitee list for Brisbane night spot

THIS new Brisbane night spot is so exclusive that the exact location is being kept a secret until today when invitees to the launch party will be texted the address.

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Bronco guilty of driving offence

BRISBANE Broncos player Joe Ofahengaue has pleaded guilty to a driving offence after he was pulled over on a southeast Queensland freeway.

So, you want to start your own brewery

IF you were going to start up a beer-producing business today, what would be your strategy for success? Is it really worth the effort?

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How to find the local sweet spot

SHE’S known for her super sweet tooth on Zumbo’s Just Desserts, so as the show enters the final stretch this week, Queenslander Brogen Idstein has revealed the top local dessert bars and restaurants.

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Mexican flavours all wrapped up

MEXICAN food is booming in Australia and could soon surpass Thai in popularity. But do those chain restaurants popping up all over the place offer the real taste of Mexico?

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What do nutritionists really eat?

EVER wanted to know what’s inside a nutritionist’s pantry or fridge? We asked two leading dietitians to share their cooking staples and reveal why we should all have them in our kitchen.

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Brisbane’s ‘ramen master’ strikes again

THE search for the city’s best bowl of ramen may officially be over. If you’re looking for some serious comfort food then this is the place to go.

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So, a bunch of cats walk into a bar...

A CAT-friendly cafe is set to make history when it opens in southeast Queensland this weekend.

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What not to do in restaurants

WITH more of us eating out on a regular basis than ever before it’s time for a little recap of the dos and don’ts of modern dining.

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What would happen if I sent it back?

I’M not in the habit of creating a fuss, but after a couple of attempts I knew I couldn’t get through it. Then the waiter came over.

Maravista Farm Kitchen Confidential Fiona Donnelly Queensland Taste September 12, 2016 L-R Josh Smallwood – Rickys, Andy Davies – Locale Noosa, Jules Santisi – Aromas Noosa, Paul Ray – Wood Fire Grill, Mark Ormond – Maravista Farm

Fresh food straight to your plate

THIS group of southeast Queensland restaurants is so serious about plating up fresh food it’s hired someone to grow everything on their own patch of dirt. And he won’t be using pesticides or fertiliser either.

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If you order fish, proceed with caution

THE starters here sound a little odd – fish ‘wings’; goat tacos; oysters with sausage, yoghurt and plankton – but are they any good?

Restaurant - Gerard's Bistro

Alchemy happening in the kitchen

THIS Brisbane mainstay is one of those surprisingly rare restaurants that dabble not in food, but cuisine. The stuff on its plates are as thought-provoking as they are delicious.

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Hotplate winners’ new Brisbane hot spot

THEY took out Channel 9’s Hotplate reality series last year and now Emi Kamada and Marie Yokoyoma are slowly taking over the Brisbane food scene.