Farmhouse Kings Cross offers a set menu that evolves roughly every four weeks to reflect the changing seasons. The cuisine falls under the broad umbrella of ‘Modern Australian,’ with a distinctly European flair that overshadows Asian influences. The French-leaning wine list reinforces this European emphasis, though patriotic diners can opt for Australian selections as well.
No 92 is a restaurant and wine bar on Glebe Point Road, serving a Mexican-influenced menu alongside an extensive drinks list.
I’ve been here for evening drinks, and their Friday lunch set menu and enjoyed both experiences.
I stopped in at Glebe institution Badde Manors for hot drinks on a Friday morning.
The wooden cafe interior and golden oldies soundtrack playing make you feel as if you’ve stepped back in time.
Unfortunately, the drinks also tasted like they came from 1970.
I made a reservation at Kyo Yakinku (73 Glebe Point Road) during their opening promotion.
Housed in a terrace, the extensive Japanese BBQ fit-out features individual table extraction hoses and is deceptively large, stretching back from the main road to a semi-enclosed dining area.
While there were some opening week service hiccups, Kyo offers something new to Glebe’s dining scene.
Glebe’s new Ada’s Affair (144B Glebe Point Rd) is an exciting addition to the area’s specialty coffee scene.
Vega Cafe (1/448 Boundary St) brings some much-needed culinary variety to Spring Hill, offering a plant-based Asian menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday.
I am in the middle of moving so, sans fridge, I have visited Vega for lunch, dinner and coffee.
The café took over the space from a Thai restaurant, next door to the incredibly popular Creole Soul Kitchen. Before Vega’s opening, it was not unusual to see Creole tables spill over in front of the Thai, which was never busy.
Newly opened C’est Du Gâteau stands out among South Bank’s aging assortment of casual dining chains, hotel bars and ice cream.
Here’s a French patisserie run by industry veterans just a few dozen meters from one of the last remaining Doughnut Times in Brisbane.
Maybe that contrast makes the croissants taste better. Whatever the case may be, I was really impressed by my visit during opening weekend.