Unforgettable gastronomy.

It was burning in Fitzroy. A classic Melbourne heat wave. Led by a good friend, we were on foot and desperate for relief …

This Shinjuku izakaya delivers an upscale dining experience with great food, plush interiors and views to die for… all without breaking the bank.

If you’re short on yen, big on pizza, and only mildly concerned about your future intestinal wellbeing, there’s just one name in town you need to know.

I’ve been missing out on this New Farm gem for years. Why had no one compelled me sooner?

Don’t tell your dentist.

It is possibly the greatest doughnut on Earth.

No your eyes do not deceive you. That is sugar-glazed cheese and white chocolate.

Meet the Bubur Ayam Goreng McD. What is this ludicrously named McDonald’s treat?

Dine like it’s 2002 … today!

A kind of peaceful and silent cupcake invasion…

It’s that time again. All you’re after is a café that you can trust, that you can always come back to. To serve great food and great coffee, served by friendly people. That cares about how it presents itself. A place you can introduce others to with confidence. Pearl Café is that place.

It seems everyone in Brisbane knows about this insanely popular Paddington breakfast-lunch destination. On the weekend it’s common to encounter a line 10-20 deep and thus it took several months of drive-by reconnaissance to finally decide to just line up like the rest. But was Anouk worth it?

Staying with relatives who have small children is fun. One of the unexpected perks I discovered whilst staying with such relatives in Malaysia was that when you’re living with small children, there’s a good chance there’ll also be small children’s cereal around too. You know, the stuff you really ought not to be feeding to small children. Imagine my delight when I discovered that one of my all-time favourite tooth-destroying cereals was readily on hand. Then, imagine my horror at the discovery of what lay (or, rather, did not lay) inside…

Before I left for my recent trip to Malaysia, Yang made me promise to do at least one post on the hawker food scene there. I think I agreed. In any case, here it is.

A friend (thank you) had recently brought back this bottle of pleasure from her trip to the Northern Territory. Unbeknownst to me, Darwin is apparently a treasure trove of Asian foods and delicacies. If this NT Hot Chilli Sauce (self named due to no name) is anything to go by, I believe it wholeheartedly.

It’s magic in a bottle. I’ll show you what I mean.

This American Brisbane institution makes the best chilli buffalo wings in Queensland and what better a night to feast than on US election night 2008. I hoped to attempt their infamous 3rd Degree. Fortunately on this historic night, I was not disappointed.

Wild Chilli Chocolate, obtained a few months ago at the Portside Wharf Coffee and Chocolate Affair. The following is an unveiling in stages.

And to think it took this long for a chocolate and chilli related post…

Yum Yum Peking Duck creates the best Asian food in Brisbane. Within this tiny Darra restaurant is a fantastic array of Hong Kong / Chinese dishes, so ludicrously delicious, it is a crime that this place is still relatively unknown.

Belle Époque, located in the Emporium complex, Fortitude Valley, is a large and often busy bistro-bar-restaurant that excels in feeling French – from the décor, food, wine, to even the menus, it is unmistakable and highly commendable.

Elizabeth St. Arcade, Brisbane CBD’s Chinatown is home to many casual Asian food dispensaries. Kadoya, a snug little Japanese sushi/hot food combo is one such establishment but they do something a little special. They respect chilli… and oh how I love chilli.