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Epicurean Edge
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Masterchef, ah, you fine old beast. We often find ourselves of an evening tucked into the couch with our plate of Heston Blumenfeld inspired cuisine and glass of Chardonnay, yelling abuse or encouragement at the contestants. Yep, there’s a lot of culinary wannabes out there and we’ve found just the...
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Becoming A Buona Forchetta On James Street Bucci Style
I have to admit that I have a slightly unhealthy obsession with all things Italian lately. Having returned from a trip to Sicily, I thank my good graces that the opening of Bucci on James Street kept my European fantasy alive in Brisbane. After much success in Port Douglas, the... -
Enrich Your Senses
Walking into the hall, I am given my wine glass and glass holder. Brace yourself, I tell myself. Let’s not overexcite the senses. It’s impossible to not be excited by the call of the sweet and the savoury, not to mention the wine. With a variety of stalls that entice... -
Enrich Your Life
If I had to identify one sole reason to attend Enrich this weekend, it wouldn’t be the myriad of free wine tastings or the array of beautiful, locally sourced produce on offer, as glorious as this all may be. No, it would in fact be the presence of one individual... -
A Taste of Cloudland's New Menu
When you’re invited to Cloudland to taste the new menu you don’t think, “yeah, why not” or “but I was really looking forward to my Aqua Zoomba”. You think, heck yes and then wonder if it would look bad if you left your car in the Valley on a Wednesday... -
French Brisbane
Bonjour mes amis! Comment ça va? Quels sont vos plans pour ce week-end? What’s that? You don’t have any fabulous soirees pencilled in yet! Quelle horreur! But never mind, don’t fear – we all-knowing pigeons have got you covered. From the 14 March to 1 April, Brisbane’s cinemas will be... -
Join us in the Cellar at Verve
“This weekend we’ll go out. We’ll go to the city, see a show and have dinner, I promise.” If the characters from The Godfather had a restaurant in Brisbane they frequented, this would be it. Dimly lit with curtained off rooms at the back for private dining and possible business... -
The Villager Is Our Saviour
It’s 9PM on Friday night. You’ve had a few drinks to celebrate the fast approaching weekend, your stomach is rumbling and famished but the thought of that day old kebab that may well be your only option for dinner at this hour is more haunting than the hunger. You venture... -
Live Like A V.I.Pigeon At Lychee Lounge
This little birdie is too cool for school, as I headed out to the exotic Lychee Lounge on a school night. Located in Brisbane’s trendy ‘burb, West End, it doesn’t matter what day of the week it is, it’s always hip and happening in this oriental style lounge. The dark,... -
Get Social on Brunswick
The depths of The Brunswick Social basement harbours the secret to perfect Hong Kong dumplings Urban legend has it that basements are fearful places alive with monsters and creatures of the dark. Naturally, descending the steps of The Brunswick Social for the first time, a bird would feel their feathers... -
Feed Your Loved-One Like a True Master Chef: Spring Hill Deli
A good, home cooked meal is bound to get you at least to second base. Spring Hill Deli have supplied us with two amazing recipes that will heat up the kitchen, and your love life. All the ingredients can be bought from Spring Hill Deli. Smoked Salmon Pasta Ingredients: 1... -
Feed Your Loved-One Like a True Master Chef: Black Pearl Epicure
If you’re over the whole Valentine’s Day free-for-all at some of the restaurants (sometimes it’s like holding hands with your significant other and five other couples) why don’t you stay at home and cook this delectable recipe from Black Pearl Epicure for your lover. They’ll be impressed, we promise! Roasted... -
We Want Your Happy Face
Close your eyes, click your heels together and say, “There’s no place like Harajuku Gyoza”. From the moment you step into Harajuku’s doors, you’re whisked away on a spectacular adventure that drops you smack in the middle of the fast paced and completely mesmerising world of Tokyo. This place is... -
Date Night V.I.Pigeon Pass Style at Blue Room Cinebar
A few nights ago, this pigeon found herself on a hot date with George Clooney (…her boyfriend tagged along too). We rendezvoused at Blue Room Cinebar, just off Rosalie Village. Now, it just so happens that this bird about town had purchased herself a Good Guide V.I.Pigeon Pass and was... -
Blue Room Cinebar is the Only Rule in Dating
Organising a date can be a bit stressful. Especially if it’s the first date. You want to seem keen but not cloying, refined but not aloof. We’ll let you into a secret. Three words. Blue Room Cinebar. No one can say no to this boutique cinema that moonlights as a... -
West End Twilight Markets
The corner of Wilson and Boundary Streets in West End may look like a mundane bank car park by day, but come Saturday afternoon, the area undergoes a bespoke metamorphosis to become something truly special: the West End Twilight Markets. The seductive aroma of organic coffee wafts onto the street,... -
Cabiria
On a star filled evening this pigeon flew straight into the arms of Cabiria and fell in love. You can’t blame this lovebird though, Cabiria is a woman who knows what she is and seduces without apology. Nights of Cabiria is a famous Fellini film, and if you’re at all... -
Ortiga
Brace yourselves, as I have an incredibly announceable announcement to make: Wikipedia is not reliable! Yes I know, sorry to drop that bombshell on you, but I thought it best that you learn the news from a truly reliable source – we all know pigeons are the real secret keepers.... -
Food Tour T
When it comes to cuisine, I have a tooth sweeter than American candy and a Moroccan tagine with my name on it. So when the description of our Sensational Flavours tour read “from sweet to spice and all things foodie nice” I was pretty sure I’d hit the jackpot (I’m...