Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Blu Grotto Cafe Bar Baroona Rd

Blu Grotto Cafe Bar Baroona Rd

This eclectic venue is a dependable choice for tasty food, from salads and wraps to hearty steaks from the chargrill. Aside from satisfying the stomach, this groovy spot entertains with neon-lit decor, pumping house music and cocktails.

Not the discovery, but the revelation of the "Blu Grotto" is to be credited to the romantic disposition of two German tourists who visited Capri in 1826: Augustus Kopisch, a writer, and Ernst Fries, a painter.

The Grotta was, however, already known locally as "Grotta Gradola", the name being taken from the neighbouring ancient landing place of Gradola and Gradelle, even though it was avoided as a weird and bewitched place not so much because of its narrow access, as because of the legends about monsters and witches that dwelt in it….

The Blu Grotto in Rosalie village is inspired by this natural phenomenon. A dark cavernous opening reveals a mystery of relaxation, fine food and great service.The Blu Grotto has occupied the prime position overlooking the passing parade of trendy Rosalie Village for eight years. The ambience is relaxed and the food affordable and unpretentious modern Australian with Mediterranean and Asian influences.

Whether you are looking for a coffee, cake, cocktail, beer, wine, juice, full meal or share plate from 11.00 weekdays (Excl Mon & Tue) and 8.00 am Sundays until late, then Blu Grotto is the destination for you.

Shop 4 155 Baroona Rd
Rosalie 4064 QLD

Phone: (07) 3876 4653

www.blugrotto.com.au

Monday, August 3, 2009

Tiramisu Latrobe Terrace

Tiramisu Latrobe Terrace

Your Sicilian born host, owner and chef, Mario Curro extends a warm welcome to you & your guests.
Tiramisu Italian Restaurant is located at, 107 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington Brisbane, and offers an award winning authentic Italian cuisine to excite and tantalise you.

107 Latrobe Terrace
Paddington, Brisbane

Phone: 07 3367 3643
http://www.tiramisu.net.au/

La Concetta Given Tce

La Concetta Given Tce

La Concetta offers some very hearty, tasty old school Italian meals that are guaranteed crowd-pleasers.

245 Given Tce
Paddington 4064 QLD

Phone: (07) 3368 1611

Grappino Given Tce

Grappino Given Tce

Mint green and aubergine; chrome legs, Formica tops and vinyl chairs... Grappino is Italian retro "chic kitsch" at its best. Match their delicious, home-style fare with an Italian wine and have a bella sera.

As a typical Trattoria, Grappino's is a bustling place with quality food and value for money. Your dining experience will be filled with laughter as you are surrounded by family and good friends. Its a casual place where you can eat often. There is no fuss about the meals. They are simple and delicious.
Chef Roduner believes in the basics. The simplicity of cooking with a loving respect for nature and food prepared with passion & inspiration.

History
Opened in late 2004, Grappino has grown from strength to strength. The Roduner's moved their family from Switzerland to the picurest valley's of Tasmania before deciding to settle in Brisbane due to its warm climate and quickly growing cosmopolitan lifestyle.
The move proved a success as a real Italian Trattoria was something not in existence in the Brisbane culinary scene.

226 Given Tce
Paddington 4064 QLD

Telephone: (07) 3367 0033
http:/www.grappino.com.au

Vue Lounge Merthyr Rd

Vue Lounge Merthyr Rd

Famous for its great coffee, this popular eatery serves up cafe-style meals by day and more refined, Italian fare after dark. The breakfast burrito is a popular choice with a morning coffee, while for dinner, the slow-baked lamb shanks are a particular specialty.

Situated in New Farm, VUE Lounge is a favourite for locals as well as interstate and international visitors to Brisbane.Serving progressive Modern Australian cuisine VUE oozes style and sophistication and is the place to see and be seen in.

The relaxed and contemporary setting makes VUE the perfect venue for dinner with friends, that very special first date, to entertain important clients or hold a function.Vue is know for serving exceptional DiBella coffee and food, along with great entertainment providing a memoral experience.

Open 7am till 10pm Tuesday to Saturday,
7am till 6pm Sunday and Monday

Shop 83 Merthyr Rd
New Farm 4005 QLD

Phone: (07) 3358 6511
http://vuelounge.com.au/

Vine Caffe Restaurant and Bar Moray St

Vine Caffe Restaurant and Bar Moray St

A great modern bistro with Italian flair, Vine offers a cafe menu during the day and modern Italian dishes with provincial specials at night. The dark polished wood furniture and chocolate leather banquettes complement the renaissance-style artworks and add to the Italian bistro feel. The field mushroom bruschetta is a tasty variation on a familiar starter while dishes like the gnocchi in a Napolitana sauce with sheep's milk ricotta are excellent to follow. Despite the modern twist on the food, the service has all the traditional warmth and welcome that one expects in a good Italian restaurant.

Shop 5 158 Moray St (Cnr Merthyr Rd)
New Farm 4005 QLD

Phone: (07) 3358 6658
www.vinerestaurant.com.au

The Purple Olive James St

The Purple Olive James St

Holding all the charm of the classic alfresco cafes of Europe this well know restaurant also captures the modern class of a gourmet dining establishment. Situated in the ever changing New Farm area, the chic Purple Olive has an accent of the Mediterranean.

Our delicious menus cater for all tastes, while introducing customers to the authentic flavours of Southern Europe. Our menu includes seafood, pastas, risottos, steaks and vegetarian.

With a professionally trained staff, diners are assured of quality and service. At the Purple Olive it’s a certainty, yours will be an exceptionally pleasurable experience.

79 James St
New Farm 4005 QLD

Phone: (07) 3254 0097

Opening hours
Lunch: Friday to Sunday from 12 pm. Dinner 7 days from 5.30pm
www.thepurpleolive.com.au