The Dish: Brisbane food news you might have missed this week
There’s a lot happening in Brisbane these days, almost too much to keep up with. The Dish is a rapid-fire rundown of Brisbane food news – quick taster-sized tidbits to keep you in the know and, perhaps, tickle your taste buds.
Crabfest at Bar Alto
New Farm institution Bar Alto is launching another special five-dish menu, this time celebrating all things crustacean with a dedicated crab menu. All February, the Bar Alto kitchen will be banging out some of its favourite crab dishes, which will be available alongside the restaurnat’s regular menu. Highlights include crab-filled maritozzi (spanner crab and remoulade in a brioche bun), sand crab and zucchini fritters with Espelette pepper mayo, gnocchi with spanner crab, chilli, lemon, olive oil and pangrattato, spanner crab tortellini with bisque and trout caviar, and Bar Alto’s famous sand crab spaghetti alla chitarra, boasting a whole sand crab, hand-cut spaghetti, chilli, garlic, vermentino, cherry tomato and basil. The Crabfest menu is available all through February – click here to make a booking.
Meet Me For Sunset at WET Deck
If there’s one thing that Brisbane summers deliver on, it’s exceptional sunsets. We can’t think of many places better suited to catching the last rays of the day than at W Brisbane’s WET Deck and thankfully the crew is giving us plenty of excuses to visit. WET Deck is hosting a collaborative activation between Sunchasers x SABO, which has transformed the venue into a summer sanctuary complete with Veuve Clicquot cocktails, live DJ sets and a curated menu of bites. Every day from 3:00–6:00 pm, guests can come and soak up the ambience for WET Deck’s Meet Me For Sunset sessions. Go large with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot paired with truffle arancini for $120, or opt for a bottle of Cloudy Bay sparkling with truffle arancini for $75. If there’s a better pairing than sunset and sparkling, we’d like to hear about it. Book a spot here.
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Summer at Bar Miette and Supernormal
When we’re looking for somewhere to sip and snack through summer, we tend to seek sun-kissed spots offering a cool breeze – bonus points if there’s a view of the water. Granting all of our warm-weather wishes are Supernormal and Bar Miette, perfectly positioned over the Brisbane River in The City. This summer, the two venues are upping the ante, with a line-up of delectable happenings to keep the good times rolling throughout January. Every Sunday, Supernormal is serving up bo ssäm – a generous Korean feast of beef short rib, rice, house-made preserves and ferments, and mountains of soft herbs. Available from 11:30 am, this spread is designed for the table to share. Upstairs at Bar Miette, you can bask in the terrace breezes every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 pm for the Miette Grill. Alongside the eatery’s regular menu, the team is serving up a rotating menu of grilled delights ideal for summer snacking. Sample the likes of Hervey Bay scallops cooked in the half shell with Cafe dé Paris butter, Yamba king prawn skewers with lemon and aioli, Margra lamb rack, and Tuna Siciliana with pine nut and raisin dressing, to name just a few. If you’re looking to start the working week on a high, Bar Miette’s Burger Night has you covered. Served only on Mondays from 4:00 pm, the Bar Miette burger is stacked with an Angus beef patty, cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato and Westmont pickles, sandwiched between a Martin’s potato bun with Miette burger sauce. All burgers are served with fries and pair perfectly with a beaujolais or beer, followed by Miette’s new Valrhona ‘ice magic’-topped sundae. Head to the Supernormal or Bar Miette website to make a reservation.
Oyster Frenzy at One Fish Two Fish
If you consider yourself an oyster aficionado, you’ll be thrilled to learn that One Fish Two Fish is bringing back its much-loved Oyster Frenzy. From January 22–26, the Kangaroo Point seafood spot is taking diners on a deep dive into oyster territory. For $95 per person you can immerse yourself in a mountain of molluscs, as the team guides you through six thoughtfully crafted and expertly prepared oyster courses. The menu starts classically with natural oysters served with lemon and Tabasco, followed by toppings such as barbecue mornay with crispy pancetta, oak-aged chardonnay vinegar mignonette with native pepper berry, and tarragon butter gratin. Oyster Frenzy is available during dinner from Wednesday to Saturday, and lunch from Friday to Sunday. Head to the One Fish Two Fish website to book.
ZA ZA TA’S DRAG BRUNCH
Sashay into the last Saturday of every month – ZA ZA TA’s Drag Brunch is back, henny! The Middle Eastern eatery is hosting a kiki not to be missed, so gather your best pals and get ready for a morning filled with glam, giggles and prizes fit for a queen. Hosted by dazzling duo Thin Lizzi and Chocolate Boxx, you can expect drag bingo, trivia and show-stopping performances, plus beats from DJ Disco Donna that will have you lip syncing for your life. Kicking off at 11:00 am, the brunch will serve up a three-course menu of Middle Eastern-inspired flavours, plus a two-hour drink package for $89 per person. If you’re keen to step things up a notch, upgrade your brunch ticket for an extra $25 to get three hours of unlimited signature cocktail jugs, beer, wine, sparkling and soft drinks. The first Drag Brunch is set for February 22 – jump on now to secure your spot.
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