Take a peek inside B. Lucky and Sons

Take a peek inside B. Lucky and Sons

From the players who brought us Strike Bowling and Holey Moley Golf Club, comes the latest grown-up playground – B. Lucky & Sons. Opening September 27, here’s a sneak peak behind the ‘pawn shop’ facade. I was invited to a media preview at the venue and it looks...
Fortitude Valley Police Station

Fortitude Valley Police Station

Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1935 and the Fortitude Valley Police Station. Fortitude Valley Police Station was built in 1935 on the corner of Brookes and Wickham Streets, Fortitude Valley, the building is made of brick and sandstone. Image credit –...
Nostimo Restaurant masterclass

Nostimo Restaurant masterclass

When I recently received an invitation to take part in a intimate masterclass with Chef David Tsirekas, Chef in Residence at Nostimo Restaurant, where he was going to showcase his signature dish, Pork Belly Baklava, I couldn’t reply ‘yes’ quick enough. I’ve long had a...
Postcards from the Great Houses of Ipswich

Postcards from the Great Houses of Ipswich

Heritage homes are a passion of mine and when the opportunity arises to take a peek inside, I’m there. Recently Great Houses of Ipswich opened three magnificent privately owned, heritage homes to the public. The Ipswich Regional Branch of the National Trust of...
The Courtyard at Victoria Park

The Courtyard at Victoria Park

I love Victoria Park. So much so that I celebrated my birthday there last year. The venue is truly beautiful, while there are a number of function spaces available to hire, they also have the prettiest putt putt golf course in Brisbane, a relaxed dining bistro serving...