I still remember the night I convinced a bunch of friends to come check out Gerard’s Bistro. It was 2012, Ben Williamson had just taken out Brisbane’s Best New Restaurant, and I’d been talking the place up for weeks. Our booking had somehow been cancelled before we’d even arrived. What followed was two hours standing…
Tag: Two Hats
Deer Duck Bistro: Worthy of 2 Hats?
Memory can be a funny thing when it comes to restaurants. Before we left Brisbane for Hong Kong, Deer Duck Bistro was one of those places we visited a few times and always left thinking, yeah, that was pretty good. It had this quirky charm, eclectic without being chaotic, and it sat quietly in that space…
NYC: World #58 & 2* Momofuku Ko
If you’re a foodie, then you’re probably familiar with the name David Chang. For those of you who have been living under a rock for the last decade or so, David Chang is the genius behind the Momofuku Restaurant Group. Â While the name Momofuku is synonymous with high end restaurants; Chef Chang’s beginnings were a…
Aria: deserving of Two Hats!
When considering fine dining in Brisbane, you’ve got your creative and slightly eccentric options – think Esquire and Urbane; but if you’re thinking much more traditional then it’s hard to ignore Aria Brisbane. The Matt Moran restaurant was a welcome addition to the Brisbane fine dining scene when it opened up in August 2009.  Introducing a level…
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