I feel like dessert places get easy high ratings. Maybe that just reflects what a valuable part of…read morelife dessert is. In any case, this one here offers a range of conventional and a few more creative gelato flavors, competitive prices, and sorbets for those who can't or won't do gelato. I ordered my go-to mint chip, supplementing it with a hazelnut flavor (this place seems to be big on nuts). The mint was the perfect combination of sweet and minty. The hazelnut one was respectable, though not enough to dissuade me from wanting more mint. I would add that the cone was tasty too-not some cardboard kind of thing-and it did not cost extra (which some gelato places do). What I've found on repeat visits is that their flavor selection is rather limited and very focused on the nut flavors, which are good but are not always what I want. It's got a pretty nice Teneriffe location near some respectable restaurants, many of which offer their own perfectly good looking desserts. I'd call that a first world problem.

Every time I'm in Italy I always end up substituting some kind of main meal for a larger than…read moreaverage daily fill of Gelato and the reason being is that authentic ITALIAN gelati is just so much better than what I'm usually able to find here in Oz.... until now! La Macelleria makes amazing traditional gelato. One that Nonna would be proud to serve up as her very own! This is mainly, that both of the owners are actually Italian and come from the hallowed grounds of Artisanal Gelato making in Bologna in Italy's north. Which I feel makes their flavour and the consistency of the gelato really sing (like a gondolier)! This new Teneriffe treatery uses tried-and-tested Italian gelato flavours like Baci or Vaniglia with a few interesting Australiana variations thrown in for good measure like Salted Caramel and an Australian Kiss which is like a Baci but made with macadamias! They also make coffees (which good Italian store doesn't), sorbet, gelato cakes, affogato gelato sticks to melt into espressos (yum!), and gelato shakes. The worst part about this awesome gelataria is that it's so close to where I work, or should I say lucky... Gelati doesn't have calories right? Or at least you can work it off wandering the Teneriffe boardwalk with your tasty takeaway treat in hand

FroYo might be so 2013, but on a day edging close to 40 degrees, who am I to argue with the…read morecurrency of food trends? I was on a post-gym, pre-groceries hunger busting mission and frozen yoghurt took out the grand prize. YoFlo has newly opened in Gasworks in the space where Gurts used to be. They hail from Byron Bay and focus on the healthier side of yoghurt with additional breakfast options like paleo Bircher bowls. Those in the froyo know will take to the set up like ducks to water. 1. Pick up your cup. It's a one-size fits all affair. 2. Fill cup with your selected yoghurt. There were 5 or 6 flavours when I visited and range from fat free, dairy free and all are gluten free. Flavours included coconut, strawberry, mango, choc-hazelnut and plain. I made a healthy yogurt version of the Aussie neopolitan Classic with the strawberry, coconut and choc-hazelnut. While you'd easily stop me and say, "But isn't it just another frozen yoghurt place?" and I'd be inclined to agree, I also feel it's important to point out these guys yoghurt did taste far less sugary sweet than others I've had. 3. Select your toppings! YoFlo's toppings do stand to be healthier than most. Fruit, seed and nut mixes take precedence over the very limited sugary toppings like brownie squares and M&Ms. 4. Weigh and pay. It's $2.90/100g.

From the owner: Fresh fruit, fresh and frozen yoghurt and takeaway coffeeread more

I come here all the time it's amazing. People are nice and service is great. The food here is also…read moregreat highly recommended.

Amazing flavors. I want all of them. I wish I could eat there every day. Super delicious.read more

There are so many franchised bingsu places offering the same flavours but with different…read morepresentations. However, Nominom stands out just a bit more with its attention to detail. With 8 flavours and counting, you can choose your authentic korean bingsu flavours like injeolmi (soybean), misugaru (mixed grain), matcha and black sesame or your western flare of Nutella brownie, Oreo & chocolate. Each bingsu is crafted behind the scenes and looks magnificent when it is carried out! The portions are very generous and to devour a bingsu bowl, you need at least 2 to 3 people. Also, I love how the owners have great attention to detail. They freeze the bowls before piling the shaved ice and toppings on it. The shaved ice remains cold and powdery during the consumption duration and not a melted mess like other bingsu shops. The average price of the bingsu ranges from 14 to 15.5 AUD. My favourites are ranked from top to bottom: 1) misugaru with red bean, almond flakes and mochi 2) black sesame with red bean, mochi and a blanket of grinded black sesame powder on top of the shaved ice 3) matcha: scoop of tangy matcha froyo, red bean and a generous blanket of matcha powder on top of the fluffy shaved ice A side of milk is served to drizzle into the bingsu. Don't forget to eat your toppings or create a well in the bingsu because the milk will not absorb into the bingsu! Seating is limited! So for large groups, prefer to wait or walk a couple of circles to active your tummy for some delicious bingsu

NEWS FLASH: BRISBANE IN FROYO EXPLOSION…read more It seems January 2013 marks the month Brisbane opened its arms and embraced the FroYo trend that's been so prolific abroad. Similarly, it seems just as some of my fiercely dedicated froyo friends have overdosed to a point of no return, I'm launching into an all-consuming rose-coloured-glasses love for FroYo. Yep, I'm *that* late to the band wagon. Nominom (pink branding) is the second froyo chain to swing their doors open and share their self-serve frozen yoghurt goodness with Brisbane punters. Unlike it's friend up the road, Noggi (green branding), Nominom is DIY service. It was a rather non-conventional late lunch but who was I to argue with their twee bubblegum pink branding? Your path to FroYo enlightenment at Nominom is the standard self-service routine: + Pick your cup (one size - large), fill it with as many flavoured frozen yoghurts that you think you can handle (they'll be rotating their flavours and when I stopped by there was original, chocolate, blueberry, taro, green tea and a few others) + Shuffle along to the toppings station. They've set their toppings out into good (fruit), treats (candy, jelly bubbles and biscuits) and cereals. + Your final destination: weigh-in and cash register. The moment of truth to see just how well you've decked out your FroYo cup. I had put chocolate and green tea with watermelon and blueberries and it came to $6.38 for what I'd guess was about 300grams. They're running a 50% offer for the opening week so for $3.15 I was ready to take my cup of froyo home. The flavours of the yoghurt didn't pack as much punch as I'd want. The yoghurt could have been a little more tart and the flavours more pronounced. This is 100% personal preference, but I like the idea of being able to select the size of cup I'd like rather than a one size fits all and maybe this is something they'll introduce as they find their groove. It's great to see Brisbane embracing a new "food trend" and I hope people love it for a long time, not just a good time.

What's a girl to do on a Friday afternoon in between meetings? When the mercury is above 25 degrees…read moreget gelato, that's what. So as it was, I found myself in between meetings a few Friday afternoons ago and when faced with the decision to sit in one of the new casual bars along Oxford Street or try Nom Nom, I opted for the lure of freshly made on-site gelato. A regular cup with two flavours of salted caramel and coffee to be precise. There's not many aires and graces in store but who needs fanciful distractions when the product is this good. The gelato is made on-site daily and is the result of the owner's study of gelato making in Italy and desire to bring what he'd learnt back home. The fruits of his labour show in a well-edited range of flavours from classic vanilla bean to more trend-driven combinations. Either way, given the high quality ingredients you don't need much to enjoy this gelato. Take a small cup, fill with your favourite flavour and wander down to perch yourself in the park. It's the perfect antidote to a busy day and certainly brings you back down to earth!

A small, low-key gelato place amidst some larger businesses near the local movie theater, this one…read morehas plenty to offer. Intriguing flavors, good sorbet options (and the cones are vegan and also delicious), and it's not that expensive. It's likely the mint that will keep me coming back.

Who said FroYo was over?…read more TuttiFrutti is conveniently located in the food court area of the Myer Centre and the set up is not unlike many other frozen yoghurt stores. If you're familiar with the concept you'll take to this one like a duck to water. It's a pay by weight (around the $2.80/100g mark) and this particular group claim to have some 80 rotating flavours. With the humid days hanging around Brisbane, I've been fast coming to enjoy a combination of salted caramel, coconut and red velvet topped with strawberries and shredded coconut. The average cup will set you back $5-$7 with a few froyo flavours and 2-3 toppings.

I had the best experience at the launch party at Chester Bakery and Bar. I really like the concept…read moreof bakery by day and bar by night. They were showing off a few items on their menu and gorgeous cocktail creations. My favorite was the rum punch. It is refreshing and before you know it, you need a refill. The food was incredible. Wagyu beef sliders with guacamole. Yes! I also loved the croquettes they were serving. For desert, the brought out brownies bites and strawberry tarts. I could have had a whole tray of strawberry tarts. The staff were SO nice!!! Even with so much going on and trying to keep up with the demands, the made sure you had a drink in your hand and you were having a great time. This made a great impression on me. I haven't been to the area so that made it even more appealing to come back. If this is just the preview of what kind of food and drink Chester B&B will serve, I will definitely be making the trek back real soon and bringing my friends!

It seems almost wrong 'updating my previous review' for Chester Street because the difference…read morebetween the same venue post-renovation and reformulation is vast. Seemingly as soon as they store opened under the hands of Damien Griffith, it shut for a little face-lift. While locals have been enjoying the fruits of a pop-up bakery while the renos were underway, the curtains were finally lifted this week in a series of test kitchen dinners and finally the grand re-opening on Friday. I was fortunate enough to attend one of the test kitchens (as a guest of the venue), and being on a table with other food bloggers meant we were able to sample almost 80% of the menu. From bar bites including a wagyu burger (my favourite), braised leek & bacon croquettes, fresh gravlax, creamy hummus with spiced lamb (which could have come with more than one slice of bread given the ample serving of hummus - it easily fed 6 of us), and a duck and mushroom pie (for the price, myself and others on the night agreed it could come with more of a ploughman's plate arrangement. The duck was moist and the side of pear chutney complimented it well). There's mains like the grilled barramundi (not amazing and a little dry in parts) or the lamb (this was the hero dish from everyone at the table). And, if there was still any room left there's a range of desserts by Jocelyn Hancock including my personal favourite the chocolate and almond cake with espresso creme fraiche. There's also a passionfruit tart, deconstructed eton mess and citrus cake. The space is beautifully simple with white subway tiles leaving way for the main attraction; the wood fired oven. Bakery by day, bar by night, this concept as are many born from Damien Griffith, is an ambitious one. But, if there's anyone in Brisbane to make it work it's this guy. It's novel to think that the same spot that can provide you a fresh loaf of ciabatta or sourdough at 7am can be feeding you delicious meals (either constructing a meal from the bar bites and sharing amongst a group or taking advantage of a main to yourself) and cocktails (try the Aperol Peach Spritz for a Summer refresher) at 7pm in the same day. I think this venue's versatility, location just a hop, skip and jump from James Street and combination of accessible fuss-free food with a focus on premium ingredients gives it an edge as the new "hot spot" in the area.

I'd read some very good things about Lick and decided to head out there to taste for myself. I had…read morea couple questions about flavors that were answered well enough. (I'm American; I had no idea what Redskin whaaaat! even meant.) The shop was empty aside from me, so I had a pleasant and quiet lick. Both flavors I had tasted pretty good, though the texture was not quite what I'm used to, but I can't put my tongue on what about it wasn't usual to me.

Look. It's okay. Cute place. Nice vibe. Fairly large selection of flavours. Just something a bit…read moreoff. Too creamy and not enough flavour in my opinion. Sorry. I can only talk for the flavours I have tried (white peppermint choc, nut brown butter with salted roasted almonds, rum & rasin, coffee & hazelnut & burnt caramel). In retrospect, that list is quite extensive, so something must be right to keep me coming back! But what do I know! Try it for yourself!

In keeping with the froyo trend, we now have a dedicated froyo place in Southbank! Yay! Brand…read morespanking new and in a handy location right near the cinemas (and my office). Here's what I super love about this place: SELF SERVE You can serve yourself from a really good range of frozen yoghurt flavours, including a couple of dairy-free options. From what I saw the flavours are mostly fruit-based with a couple of chocolate versions - I'd like to see some green tea in there at some point, and hopefully there will be different flavours available on a regular basis. THEN, once you've made whatever combination of yoghurts that you like, and as much or little as you like, then you head on over to the toppings bar and finish that sweet creation with a flourish. You can choose from all sorts of fresh fruits, or you can go super decadent and add chocolate or candy. Or both! Again, as much or as little as you want. The cost of the end result is calculated by weight, and while I'm not sure exactly what the weight:cost ratio is, I got myself a decent amount of delicious lychee froyo with fresh strawberries for under $4. Pretty sure I'll be having froyo for lunch on a regular basis this summer.

This place has the most delicious dairy free chocolate frozen yogurt, ever. There are several…read morelocations around Australia so enjoy, my lactose intolerant comrades!