HOT: Shamelessly Glitzy Work, Brisbane Powerhouse
The stage for Shamelessly Glitzy Work was decked out in a curtain of glittery lurex with three microphones arranged like a Pointer Sisters set. As the lights went down, three girls dressed in...
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HOT: Eco Fashionista
Today I want to do a shout out to ex-Brissie girl Alex Hume, the brains behind Eco Fashionista, a new online boutique for luxury eco fashion from Australia and around the world. On Thursday 26 November...
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HOT: Pintxo Spanish Taperia, 561 Brunswick St, New Farm
Pintxo (pronounced Pincho) Spanish Taperia in New Farm combines an old concept (thanks to our Japanese friends at Sushi Train) with a new style of Spanish cuisine. The net result is a cool new...
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RSVP: Eco Fashionista Trunk Show
Just a reminder that Eco Fashionista’s first Brisbane trunk show will be held at Red Sea Gallery, New Farm, on Thursday 26 November 5-8pm in conjunction with the award-winning New Farm day spa...
View ArticleHOT: Arj Barker, Original Style Bits ‘n’ Pieces, Powerhouse, New Farm.
Australia’s adopted son, comedian Arj Barker, has just completed his tour of duty in Brisbane on the Turbine Platform at the Powerhouse. I’m sorry to say his final show was Sunday December 13th and...
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HOT Gig List – January to March
Today we say hi to our new contributor CC, a cool ex-Aussie who now calls East London home. Her motto is ‘with great musical wisdom, comes great musical responsibility’ and she’ll be bringing you...
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HOT: Thai Charms Restaurant, 1/92 Merthyr Rd, New Farm
There’s a little strip of shops across the road from Merthyr Village where it seems restaurants have difficulty in keeping business. In the few years that the Jetsetting Parents have become New Farm...
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HOT: Cafe Bouquiniste, 2/121 Merthyr Rd, New Farm
A bouquiniste is someone who sells books, but Cafe Bouquiniste is a little workers cottage cafe which sells all manner of nice things, not just books. I can just imagine how much fun the owner...
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NOT: Grasshopper Asian Kitchen, Shop 6, 36 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe
Today we have a guest blog from Jetsetting Mum, a lady who knows her Asian food (being Chinese and the cooking force in her family). Having received a tip-off from Jetsetting Joyce that Grasshopper was...
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NOT: Miss India New Farm, 620 Brunswick St, New Farm
In colour theory, red is the colour that’s supposed to stimulate the appetite. So it makes sense that Miss India has chosen to deck out its chain of ‘instant Indian takeaway’ stores in bright swathes...
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HOT: Coco Bella Espresso, Cnr Lamington and Welsby Streets, New Farm
Today’s guest post comes from the Jetsetting Parents, this time sampling the new casual cafe/restaurant Coco Bella Espresso in New Farm. This eatery site in New Farm has seen quite a few changes of...
View ArticleHOT: The Ballad of Backbone Joe, World Theatre Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse,...
The Ballad of Backbone Joe doesn’t make any deep statements of social commentary or explore thought-provoking issues – but it is inventive and fun. The Suitcase Royale are a trio of rag ‘n’ bone...
View ArticleHOT: Northern Style Thai Massage Spa, Shop 6, 27 Lamington St, New Farm
Today, another guest post from Jetsetting Mum, a fan of Thai massage. I am partial to Thai massage and it’s always on my “must-do” list every time I visit Thailand or transit through. Therefore, I...
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HOT: Rangla Punjab Indian Restaurant, 938 Brunswick Street, New Farm
Today we have another guest post from Jetsetting Mum as she makes her way through the Indian restaurants in her neighbourhood… On my latest count, in the suburbs of Fortitude Valley and New Farm, there...
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HOT: Agra Indian Cuisine, 79 James St, New Farm
Once a month, a group of misfits I’ve known for a couple of years now descend upon a chosen local Indian restaurant for a night of beer and banter over a few hot curries and typical Indian...
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HOT: Vespa Pizza, 148 Merthyr Rd, New Farm
The hunt for the perfect, tell-your-mates-about-it wood fired pizza continues….only this time I had 7 friends in tow, so I could sample various offerings on the menu over a few glasses of red, yum!...
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HOT: Vue Lounge, 83 Methyr Road, New Farm
Today we have another review from Jetsetting Mum, who is our eyes and ears on the streets of New Farm! Her latest post gives us the low down on the very popular Vue Lounge. Jetsetting Dad and I have...
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HOT: Cibo Espresso, 4/85 Merthyr Road, New Farm
Another HOT review today from the Jetsetting Parents, as they sample more of the great treats that the ever growing community of New Farm has to offer. Coffee Culture is well and truly alive in New...
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HOT: Bar Alto, The Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm
Many a Sunday session has been had on my favourite bend in the Brisbane River – whether it be footy in New Farm park, a BBQ and beers at Merthyr Bowls or a people watching, bubbles-sipping sunset at...
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HOT – Beautiful Noise (Brisbane Festival 2011) – Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
If you haven’t noticed, Brisbane’s putting on a bit of show at the moment! Kicked off with RiverFire last weekend and now in full swing with nightly laser shows, cultural events, music, dancing,...
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