Normally I'm pretty good at keeping secrets, but in this case, I refuse. I wish this gorgeous…read morelittle place wasn't so isolated but I guess some of the best shops are. It's easy enough to find and very easy to identify with clothing out the front. There are also some old bicycles out the front with so much vintage quality that the first image that came to my mind was Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck haphazardly riding one of them. This place is littered with all things Vintage: on the walls, on racks, hanging, draping, sitting, resting, everywhere. There's even a lovely little record player you can marvel at. It's obviously a house that's been transformed into a shop and every room you move through is a new adventure with new things to play with. There's a sweet little selection of clothing and I didn't see one item of it exceed $40. And the tag not only features the price of the piece, it also identifies what era it belongs to. Lovely. Boys, be happy too; in other shops you're usually assigned one rail if you're lucky. Here, you get a whole room complete with cowboy boots to try on. Grab a coffee while you sing along to "Under the Boardwalk" and then take some time to pop downstairs and browse the furniture. The back stairs give way to a den-like basement that holds this part of the store with things including an old keyboard, television, suitcase, and a bundle of chairs that look like they were lifted straight from your grandma's living room. This place is the collective creation of two lovely ladies who obviously live and breathe all things vintage, and I'm definitely a fan of their work. It's a novelty little place with so much charm and potential. Massive snaps to whoever did their design and logo as well, because that was a really enticing factor for me.

Hey, I'm not a big vintage clothes buyer so posting a review here is probably a little cheeky. I…read morejust wanted to add my 2cents though and say that I'm very VERY pleased that the girls here stock clothes that are size 12 and 14. There is a very cool vintage clothes store in West End that also posts pics of their wares on Instagram and Facebook but I've notice it only seems to have size 8 and 10. Huh? Marilyn Monroe would be disgusted! So, thank you CYKAS - keep stocking 12s and 14s. Us 'real' curvy women will love you forever. And keep posting your clothes on IG and FB. You have the best stuff. For the record, I ended up buying a beautiful wool cape which I wore to a wedding recently. Now a firm favourite in my wardrobe.

Upstairs we waited in a typical pre-Summer Brisbane, sweltering in 35+ degree weather. Led down a…read moreshort stair-well and entering into the dark, we appeared to leave Brisbane and be transported to a prohibition 1920s Speakeasy of exposed brick, corridors and a long wall adorned with men with moustaches. This is important to note for reasons unknown. Once underground your modern-day dress almost felt out of place and more akin to an Evelyn Waugh novel. Perhaps you'd be sitting across from a Mitford sister, or some other Bright Young Thing. It all felt a little bit Midnight In Paris when Woody Allen's script sends Owen Wilson's character back to the roaring days of Hemingway. The Walrus Bar (you'll have to visit to answer the question, "Why Walrus?"), headed by Krystal Hart (recently crowned Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender for 2013) and with support behind the bar from some of this town's finest (including a few familiar faces from Canvas), is home to some 300 spirits; rum; cheese and charcuterie and 30 Cuban cigars. As well as my usual cocktail friend (Southsides), I happily sipped on an Indian punch (Panch Phora Punch) which was a rich and seductively easy to drink. This is a rum bar primarily and the majority of lighting within the bar is from the glass cabinets containing every rum you could imagine. Of course, it is never wise to enjoy such decadent drink on an empty stomach and The Walrus have you sorted with a menu of small plates. The Walrus Bar has to be seen to be believed so rather than me waffle on any further - just visit this underground lair which you'll forget resides underneath The Regatta.

What could be better than an underground, intimate bar that has one of the most ridiculous rum…read morecollections going as well as the ability to make just about any cocktail known to man ? An underground bar that feeds you massive bowls of free popcorn and cashews laced with what can only be a combination of sugar, Tabasco sauce and unicorn tears - that's what! Wear your snazzy gear because you won't bet let in otherwise. Bring your friends, devour the cheese and charcuterie selections. Drink things. Test the bar staff. Be impressed with their skills and cocktail nerding. Do it. Do it all.

I could not resist stopping by when I saw through the window one of the owners shaping pasta in the…read morekitchen. I ordered the classic carbonara, which they make without cream. Divine. Quite possibly the best pasta I've ever had. And I've had some killer pasta. The friendly couple who runs the café is from Italy. This place should be tried by all locals looking for authentic Italian. The "bar" was disappointing, only bottles no tap! Other than that, meals and desserts are mouth watering and real.

This is a little hidden gem waiting for discovery! Walking…read moreby, it may not seem like much- but once you order and taste the pasta- you will understand. The food here is *amazing*. Every dish is freshly handmade. The cakes and desserts are made in house. The cheese, flour and other ingredients are authentically Italian. Local beer is served, a very decent corkage is applied for BYO wine, and there is a variety of little rooms for your choosing. Only downsides- and this only really applies in summer and can easily be overlooked, as there is no air-conditioning. However, this is very much compensated by the authentic flavours and honesty of true Italian pasta and dishes.

Lovely French style bistro. The entrance to this new restaurant is a simple open door wedged…read morebetween the topless girls bar and a chemist. A steep set of stairs takes you to three funky and understated dining spaces above the shops. Two are all black, the third one with the bar in it is all white and stark. Amazing high ceilings, we imagined ourselves in Melbourne!! Talking food, we shared starters and desserts, the appetisers are not big but full of flavour. The desserts are huge! For mains our party had the steak )medium rare) and the chicken, the food tasted as good as it smelled. Forget your cholesterol count for a day! Service was friendly and fast. I can highly recommend this new addition to the Brisbane dining scene for lunch or dinner!

The duck confit with pumpkin risotto was delicious, the risotto was so cheesy, and the reduction so…read moretasty. Yum!

I made a deal with myself that I was allowed gluten today to try Mr & Mrs G's grand sandwich…read moreselection. Your not the boss of me so no judgement! It was pretty much worth it. Opting for the garlic scented lamb shoulder with panzanella salad, labna quenelle and balsamic dressing, I'm confident I won best sandwich choice amongst our table considering it was also the cheapest at $14.50. This pitta was bursting with tender, fresh roast lamb that was gently hugged by the supporting flavours. Sure it left me feeling totally satisfied but I didn't feel heavy. Just content. Service still lacks here a little for me when the side of sauce my dining companions ordered didn't come until after they'd finished and when looking at their choice of a rare roast beef sandwich, I did struggle to see the $16 value. Still, it's a decent and perfectly casual lunch for under $25 if you pair with a bottle of sparkling mineral water and the river views? They're free.

I do enjoy the atmosphere of this bar overlooking the Brisbane River. They have an extensive list…read moreof cocktails and a relaxed but polished vibe. It's warm with a slightly Moroccan vibe that balances well with the wide open views of the water. The service is always great, but be warned, this can be a hot spot and you may have to wait for a drink on busy nights. I have enjoyed every cocktail I've sampled here and will return again when in the area.

Quaint. The coffee shop and bar are well out of sight from…read morethe streets on either side of the passage that connects them. Disability access is from the Elizabeth St side. Look for the sign boards to guide. You go here as the coffee is good and it has a pleasant vibe in a secluded spot. They have been here for a long while so doing something right. Worth exploring.

What a fabulous find down the alleyway! Big kudos to my friend who suggested this location…read more It was the first night they were a bar so we decided to check it out! They were super friendly and let you enjoy the space and your company. They serve you water as soon as you are seated and then ask you what you'd like. I had the Lucy while my friend had the Coffee Ale. The sizes come in Pony, Mare, or Stallion! My friend loved the coffee ale. I'm not the biggest beer fan but the Lucy was light. We started to chit-chat with the bartenders and they showed us this chili vodka! He had me at "Chili..." My friend had the Bloody Mary and she kept raving how it was tomato soup for adults. She loved it! The bartender was great and nervous about creating a drink for me. We went with a pineapple chili vodka with a touch of mint. Yum! It needs some fine tuning but the foundation is set. We were having a great time and as if beer to vodka wasn't enough, we moved right along to tequila! Yes, some quality tequila and verdita. I'm a huge fan and they explained to us how quality tequila is for sipping. We didn't want to leave but the time had come. Thankfully, I know I'll be coming back very soon. Thanks for a great Introduction.

We were looking for a good place to stop for lunch and grabbed a bit to eat. Food was good and…read moreatmosphere fun. It took a few minutes to locate the restaurant as it was down an alley lined with murals. Staff was pleasant and friendly. Would stop by again

Good halloumi! Get it on the eggs benny or on its own. They know how to grill it up good…read more I usually come for brunch it's a nice underground cafe in the heart of Brisbane. Counter service and find your own seats most of the time. Relax grunge vibes. Very unique. Come with friends and just have a great gab.

How could we go to French Martini and not even order its namesake drink? Easily really when their…read morecocktail list is that tempting you forget that there are classic cocktails equally delicious worth your time and attention. I went with the Tiramisu Martini and from the biscuit crumbs around the glass to the delicately decadent combination of cream, vanilla infused alcohol and chocolate this was one dessert in a glass I don't mind sipping. I also had a sip of a friends raspberry and chilli cocktail - interesting but not for this spice-adversed sook! And cheese lovers be warned there is baked camembert on the menu. Yes we went there. Yes, we cleaned that all-too-small ramekin until there was no gooey cheesey goodness left. Yes, we'll be back.

Confit duck!…read more Stopped in here on the Brisbane southbank area to quell our growing hunger. The waitress who served our food was very attentive and very "french". We both decided on the two course deal. You can do either a starter and a main or a main and desert. We ended up taking the starter and main options. The starter came out being Salade de chevre chaud and was presented very professionally and tasted just delicious. For the mains we decided on Confit Duck and the "Fish of the Day" being coral trout. Both dishes we presented nicely and the flavours all worked very well together. Great food with great service and wifi access. Magnifique!

I visited Tuscany Supper Club two weeks ago and I have attempted to write the review several times…read moresince then but have had trouble. I think it is impossible to review TSC in my normal fashion as it is not actually a restaurant, it is an experience- as one of the other Yelpers said. I could tell you what we ate and what was absolutely incredible about each course and what minuscule flaw I found in them too, but there would be no point as your menu would be completely different any way. I loved TSC but the person I went with thought it was average. I loved that I was eating authentic Italian food cooked with fresh ingredients by an Italian family who welcomed us into their home. If you are unfamiliar with the way the evening goes, you essentially have a set menu, 3-4 courses, seat 10 people on one big table and enjoy the night together. I love this concept so much, if I were able to open my home up Id ask TSC if they'd allow a franchise. We sat with strangers, ate dinner, talked, laughed, learnt and had a lovely evening. The quality of the food is outstanding, the service is wonderful and you feel like you're at a dinner party with friends. I appreciate that this food experience is not for everyone, but if you are a "Foodie" or identify as a "Gourmands" and you live in Brisbane, you need to visit this place at least once. I'll be going again, if for no other reason to see what whacky people are there on the night with me.

It's not actually a "restaurant" as such, but an adventure…read more The Tuscany Supper Club is run by three adorable Italians who migrated to Brisbane a few years ago and then missed their family cook-ups so much that they decided to start their own for their new Brisbane family and friends (when defining "family and friends" as the old cheesy "a stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet"). Lucky, lucky us. Every other weekend each month, on a Saturday or Sunday night, follow the directions in your confirmation email to a little slice of Italian life. The menu for the evening generally has a subtle theme to it - I've been to "cheese" nights and "seafood" nights. The food may not be "restaurant quality" but it's made with enthusiasm and love, and they both taste delicious. Donata, Guia and Andrea are more than happy to tell you any stories behind any of the items of food you're eating, whether that explanation happens at the start of the night, as they bring each course out, or at the end of the night if you can cajole them into standing around the table for a chat while everyone rubs their bellies. Andrea grew up in a fishing village, so if the meal is seafood, then his family's recipes are probably behind it. There's usually at least one look-in for a form of pasta, and the dessert is always light enough to not steal focus from the entree and mains, the real stars of the show. The cost of the evening is merely a donation toward the ingredients, set at a minimum of $50 per person at a table that seats up to ten. BYO is fine (and may I suggest vino, vino, vino!). You don't have to bring a crowd of ten - get adventurous and suit up to make some new friends over a meal. I've been to TSC three times and I have to admit that only one of those times was I adventurous enough to dine with strangers (the other two times, my group booked up the whole table - I'm also taking credit for TSC increasing their maximum number of diners from 8 to 10!). It was, of course, a wonderful night - because only wonderful people would get involved in such a thing. As more and more people find out about TSC, the waiting time for a dinner reservation gets longer and longer, so email them ASAP and get involved. It's also worth liking TSC's page on facebook, because occasionally last-minute cancellations will free up a seat or two and bring your weekend some bonus excitement and delicious food. In fact, I got so excited about TSC again while writing this review that I've emailed for a new reservation. See you there?