Ikea is always a fun place to be, looking around for unique furnitures which you could do yourselves at home, with a reasonable price on them (I guess this depends on personal thoughts..) and getting ideas on how to spice up your rooms from simple decorations etc. The Swedish food offered in Ikea ranges quite a variety of different types of food, however there are only a few Swedish dishes offered with the rest being just modern Australian dishes. And, everyone basically comes here for their Swedish meatballs which is probably the most famous dish of all in Ikea.
There are many various types of street food in Indonesia which is uncountable basically, the way I see it.. From fried food to salads on the go, from traditional food to asian-styled-quick steaks, from soft drinks to iced fruit drinks, from soup dishes to stir fries and so on so forth... Everytime I go back, street food is one of the foods that I have to try and eat, though you kind of have to know where to go, since some may be not so healthy or clean.. One of the most famous Indonesian soup dishes are called 'Bakwan' which is basically Indonesian meat balls which is similar to your usual typical asian meatballs..
Wok Noodle is just one of the many Chinese restaurants on the 3rd floor of Ciputra Mall in Surabaya. Although it may not be one of the famous or popular restaurants, it does offer a wide range of Chinese dishes from the basic traditional dishes to the Chinese Indonesian fusion dishes..
I'm sure many of you would have heard about Fine Food Queensland 2014 which will be held in Brisbane Exhibition & Convention Centre on April 15-17 (Sunday - Tuesday). If you haven't, then you can simply go to their website and have a read through about it. But, without further ado, let me summarise the event for you all.
The largest food industry event in Queensland will open its doors to members of the retail, food service and hospitality industry. It is a trade-only-event. Started in 1995 and for over two decades, it has held its event in Queensland and Australian Wide (FFA). It will be held for only 3 days in Brisbane and is filled with many actions including the focus on local produce this year, showcasing food, drink and equipment supplies, food and drink samples, master classes and live demonstrations. Over 6500 visitors and over 200 exhibitors on site, it will be such a great way to connect and make new networks, for yourself or for your company.
Meeting with national and international suppliers do not only get you to realise the various suppliers and distributors available however, it will also allow you to connect and learn new or more knowledge. Alastair McLeod, Kirsten Tibbals, Phillip Johnson and Matt McAllister will be present at the show.
New Elements in this year's show includes the following;
- Brisbane Markets Fresh at Fine Food – showcasing fresh produce, locally grown and paying homage to the global movement Eat Local;
- Chefs on the Couch – a panel discussions of local and interstate chefs discussing what’s hot and what’s not, and how to survive and thrive in this industry;
- ACF Chefs Competition - live kitchens where local and interstate chefs will battle against each other in a series of cooking challenges using ingredients selected by the Australian Culinary Federation;
- Caterers Kitchen - where exhibitors prepare/present products and menu inspiration ideas to the audience;
- Business Program - centering on the business of food presented by local talent focusing on local needs and local and international trends;
- The Beverage Theatre – where free masterclasses will take place, from wine tasting to food and beverage matching and the popular Coffee Academy.
As the hospitality industry is growing quickly with more new restaurants and cafes, new equipments, new international and local suppliers, the ever-so-informative event will open your eyes to the wonders available in store for you in the future. From coffee to alcohol, from pastries to dairy, from meats to seafood, from Europe to Asia, everything you could ever think of will be present at the show.
So come and join Fine Food Queensland !! You won't regret it.
Visit their website now for more info: http://www.finefoodqueensland.com.au
Breakfast? New Farm? So many places to choose from.. and here lies Pablo, in the long road of Brunswick Street where restaurants from the West to the East is everywhere to be found.. Though parking may be a hassle, and weekend at its busiest as its free, you'll definitely not regret coming down in the morning for breakky or even for brunch.. Pablo isn't in the middle of the busiest area which I do quite like since the busyness of the other side may leave an impact while you're eating or such..
Ever since Moose & Gibson opened their doors last year, there was always a part of me that wanted me to visit and give it a try but somehow never got the chance to.. not sure why exactly.. However, when I was contacted to try out the event that they had going on which was their Silent Cinema Tapas night which included a Tapas menu along with a silent cinema showing on the walls.. Quite simple but interesting event to have, especially if you don't get that type of event happening around in Brisbane, eating Tapas and watching a movie.. who could simply resist?