Earth & Sea ( om nom nom)!!

Earth & Sea at Nundah... get inside of meeeeeh.

Italian food! My favourite! This restaurant does dine & takeaway ( incase you want to be fat infront of the tv.. yes please!). 

This place is pretty delicious and pretty cheap too for gourmet Italian!! The menu boasts like 20 different pizzas to choose from and quite a few pastas too~ I DO urge you to try the delicious tortellini but with their bolegnaise sauce!!!

Pastas are about $14.00 and pizzas start at like $18.00 onwards!! The staff are very friendly and attentiveee! we got everything we asked for and the food was fantastic!

There was a slight problem.. the lack of airconditioning!! DO YOU THINK MELON  TASTES NICE WHEN IT HAS BEEN MELTING IN THE SUN? no it doesnt.

The meat lovers pizza was delicious and oh-so meaty!! Everybody enjoyed their food!! i tried someones pesto linguine and that was to-die-for. 

All and all- for the level of gourmet this place is, they did pretty damn good!!!

7/10 om nom nom's <3 love melon!!!!!

P.S.  we were undercharged and were left with like $40 to share with out group. HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENING.

Cupcakes and Carousels :)

Cupcakes and Carousels!

Gympie road, Just past chermside. (its pink so you wont miss it).

If you love cupcakes and the 50's or one at least- you will love this little taste of the 50's and the taste of the delicious cupcakes!!!! The decor is delightful, with colourful chandeliers and comfy booths to sit in!

Service is great, friendly and they dress up cutesy too.

So many delicious gourmet cupcakes to choose from every time and an azming drinks menu!! Milkshakes, Iced chocolates and Coffees are even gourmet here!!

They don't stinge on servings with their milkshakes either and they are reasonably priced at just $4.50!

They also have a savoury lunch menu if your not to sweet on sweets!!

Cupcakes are $4 each but definately worth the splurgeeeeeee!!

Be sure to check out the cupcake menu!! They make special cupcakes for birthdays & weddings and there is a whole folder of these amazing creations!!!

8/10. Lovely afternoon treat xx

Melon x

DEALS DEALS DEALS! OKAY DEAL.

As much we are happy to pay for our number one love: Food!! Its definitely that little bit sweeter when you get it CHEAPER!

We are going to do our best to find you the best deals around brisbane! & let us know if you have any more :) 

MEXICAN : 
- 2 FOR 1 on main meals at Agave Mexican Bar & Grill ( Tuesdays only ) 


SPANISH: 
- 2 FOR 1 ON the Tapas Train at Pinxto Tapas Bar ( Tuesdays only )
- $5 Tapas at Zuri ( Fridays only ) 


JAPANESE:- $15 all you can eat sushi at Zuri on ( Wednesdays only ) 


ITALIAN: 
- $5 pizza night at Barsomas ( Thursdays only ) 


ENJOY THOSE DEALS :) EAT OUT CHEAP !! 

Agave Mexican Bar & Grill. 2 -4-1

Melondria here!

the place 

Situated in between our favorite cluster of restaurants is this delicious Mexican restaurant Agave.

Tuesdays are two-for-one main meals! If this isnt enough to attract you- the menu is fairly well priced. So it is exceptionally cheap.

Bring your boyfriend and your meal is free (just a little tip) or Guys bring your Girlfriend and pretend you didn’t know it was two for one for a cheap skate date!

I’ve never seen our group be so involved in eating- nobody said a word. It was so delicious that nobody stopped for breath! Agave definitely do not skimp on portions so it is great value for money.

Notable menu items to try:

- Spicy Mexican fries - AMAZING! Ours were complimentary because we had to wait quite a while for our food- but this eased the hunger pains!

yeah they were good

Alicias sun 

- The starter of potato & chorizo tarts. These were only $5 and were stacked to high heavens with guacamole, sour cream and refried beans. Definitely worth a try.

- The beef nachos, very generous portions of well, everything! Not your usual plate of nachos it was very flavorsome.

- Caesar Salad- About as interesting as a salad can be! (We aren’t salad fans but I wanted to attempt to be healthy last night). Yeah, the real bacon pieces and toasty bread croutons made the salad go down a bit easier.

the usual but delish as always

The restaurant is less tacky and more of a modern Mexican restaurant. I really enjoyed the booths they have a seating arrangement and they seem to cater for large groups.

Service did let them down a bit.. we waited very long for our food and you have to line up to pay which is rather annoying.. other than that the staff were pretty friendly and happy to help, especially Alicia who got free guacamole!

I urge you to make your way to this festive food house. Especially on a Tuesday & drinks are also cheap so drink eat and ENJOYJ

It was cheap and good but service was slow.. but that may be because it is quite busy on a tuesday ( for the deal) however the paying/lines were a hassle & there were a load of complaining customers in the line, so Melon and Dorito give Agrave 7.5/10  

Everything you want in a box at Kadoya

Located in Elizabeth arcade, Brisbane citv

CHEAP,FUFILLING & FAST

What more could you really ask for?

I regularly eat at kadoya to re-fuel a day in the city or just for a meal that has a bit of everything. It’s not what you would expect, to be such a fulfilling meal, but it is. Oh it sure is, neatly stacked in little compartments, the joys of potato croquettes, fried tofu, side of miso soup, rice and karage (or a range of beef, chicken, fish sides).

This tiny restaurant with its tiny Japanese staff feels like someone has actually brought the store whole, from Japan. Its cute and cosy, just teeney weeney adorable.

Overall, the food rarely disappoints, even when I ordered an extremely spicy noodle soup and was pretty much breathing fire, I could still taste and enjoy the flavours. There have also been several occasions when I go there not hungry at all, but I start eating and it gets my appetite rolling… but that could be a whole other problem altogether. Therefore : Overall good

It’s a little wonderful taste of Asia ! 

Dorito rates Kadoya a 8/10 as it rarely disappoints and is fulfilling to max, especially to those after large meals ! But it does get fairly busy and it will be hard to find a seat,

SO HURRY YO ASS THERE.

Siana

Siana has just opened at the valley and is extremely classayy… so nice.

It is expensive but I am not complaining as the food is very tasty. We went there for dinner, but it is not so much an intimate experience, the lighting and mood of the place is really dim and seems like people are hustling around but the music is blaring in your ears. It is an odd contrast and the sound level does not suit the place at all. Probabaly better for cocktails and drinks ?

The dining tables light up and they have cool plates, cups and waiters who are all very friendly.

Downstairs is the bar and lounge area which has a sweet as clear pool table.

The place is all open and there’s a second level with dining and the third level has a balcony which sounds and looks like it is where the music is screaming from.. some sort of dance floor in a restaurant maybe?

So the food is asian; Indian and thai/chinese style. It is tot-ally YUMMIN, I did not order so well but everyone else’s tasted and looked amazing.

I ordered sticky pork belly, The meat was a bit fatty but the flavours were good.

The curries are very good, the butter chicken in particular, delish !

The naan bread is very very delish and there are several kinds, plain, garlic, lamb chicken… yes yes very good. Entrée’s start at $6 up to $16 and mains range from $20 - $30. But it is all worth it, I swear.7

Oh and not to mention great cocktails, and a huge variety at that. Prices range from $10 – $15.

So this is the perfect place for dinner and drinks and each night they have great deals so check out the website and I thoroughly recommend this place, just maybe, take some ear plugs.

Melon and I rate Siana a 8/10  needs sound control, other than that good food, great atmoshphere and friendly staff J

Check it out : http://www.sianavalley.com.au/


Located : 
HQ South Tower 
512 Wickham Street
Fortitude Valleye

Italian is done 'like this' at Cosi.

 Cosi means "like this" in Italian.

I have found our very own little taste of Italy in Brisbane. Move over fasta pasta and pizza capers an authentic Italian resturant has moved in & its a hidden gem.

 Cosi is a family run quaint italian restaurant with a crazy mustached chef that looks scary but definately creates delicious meals ! we have always joked we would find some mustache hairs in our food... dont worry, we havent!!


OH YES, THE FOOD! Quite fittingly I will start by mentioning the starters... (haha). The garlic pizza bread is a great start but do not eat too and much because there is pasta and pizza to follow!!

The mains!! this authentic Italian menu boasts many different types of pasta from Ravioli, Tortellini, Fettucine, Spaghetti, Gnocchi, Linguine and Lasangne!! The amazing sauces that are on offer and definately worth a mention are the Marinara ( Tomato and seafood sauce) my favourite - the Pesto & Pine nut Linguine and my boyfriend's favorite is the chilli laced

I love pesto !

Amatriciana Sauce! They do a serve a mentionable Bolegnaise sauce but I am loyal only to my mothers homemade sauce !

Mains are about $21-$35, more pricey Steak and Veal dishes also available! But if you are dining here I urge you to try the pasta and their original and Authentic flavours!

The service has ranged from great to not so great- this just depends on what waitress you end up with. But the owner is a lovelylady who will always make you feel at home.

Melon and Dorito rate this hidden gem a 7/10, the service could be consistently better then the rating would rise considerably. Otherwise flavors and ambience are excellent.

Love Melon.

Check it out : http://www.cosiristoranteitaliano.com.au/

Our new cartoon

Big Thanks to Robert Topping for allowing our arms to dance about.

Whatever you like at Pancake Manor.

Located at : 18 Charlotte Street, Brisbane City, QLD 4001

Fulfilment comes with late night snacks or in this case a late night binge.

Pancake Manor is open 24 hours so you can enjoy pancakes, crepes, wedges and drinks at all hours of the night or day.

Inside the Manor

It is a little more than a snack, an overload to be exact - like a carb overload, you will know what I’m talking about if you’ve ever ordered the wedges, everybody starts by picking out the crunchy wedges then you are left with those big potato filled wedges which you start to choke on. The only way to feel satisfaction at this point is to eat the crunchy parts off the wedges. Don’t you judge...nobody likes the whole wedge; it’s all about the crunchiness. Its either that or the option of sipping the “spectacular” house ice tea they serve, which I beg of you do not get. It is far from thirst quenching and is like a diluted soft drink with no fizz. Yuachh.

Strawberry Patch - It is simple its strawberry-licious and it wont disappoint because its simple, safe.

Waffles are also a safe choice. Stick with those for safe choices, please don’t order some boring dish like the Devonshire pancakes… they taste like clumpy flour – UNSAFE.

Waffles. Oh god is that caramel sauce Melon?!

"Random" man hacking at waffles.

If you are looking for something a bit more full on try the Blackforest Cherry pancakes, it has the hint of fruit taste, which may ( keyword) decrease the guilt feeling.

Otherwise if you are just wanting a huge sugar hit in the face /stomach ‘ The Ultimate’ is the way to go – this is a crepe dish loaded with cream cheese, ice cream, cream cream and cream. Go get it!

Melon loves her waffles

Stacks on plate…  peach tea on ice… you can have whatever you like… Late night cakes... So good so right. Gas up the car, pump up the bike.. go get Pancake Manor you can have whatever you like. 

Melon and I rate Pancake Manor a 7.5/10 it rarely disappoints however they could spruce up the menu with some new variety & just maybe… its a little full on.

Check it out : http://www.pancakemanor.com.au/

Chocolate Hangover at MAX BRENNER

What if there was a place that made a meal of chocolate? What if there was a place that served pure melted chocolate for you to completely indulge in? THERE IS! Max Brenner at South bank!

A headless person... and all the chocolate love

Last night, even though we were completely full from Tapas (refer to blog previously posted) we made our way to this chocolate land (to fill our “second” stomach- the one reserved for desert).

Ignore the unknown couple eating... this is Max Brenner 

This place is generally quite busy, there may be a wait-  because it is amazing, but totally worth the wait!!

attacking the waffles..

The waffles are very yummy especially the Tutti Frutti Waffles (strawberries, banana, chocolate ice cream and melted chocolate on top. The menu boasts chocolate meals such as Chocolate Pizzas and pure melted chocolate licks.

One thing I definitely urge you to order is the amazing Chocolate Fondue for two- or for one very hungry person. The fondue includes to pots of pure melted delectable chocolate and bananas, strawberries, Marshmallows and even banana bread! This is priced at around $18 so share or indulge! 

fondue for twooo

Max Brenner makes the most amazing hot chocolates- it is pretty much milk and pure melted chocolate. Bravely order this drink at your own risk!

more MORE MOREEEEE

They offer milkshakes packed with chocolate- one that stands out is the Peanut Butter, Chocolate Milkshake, what a delicious mix! 

Prices range from about $ 5.50 for one waffle and can go up to about $20.00 for larger meals.

This place could offer better service but it rarely disappoints if a chocolate hangover is what you are after so Dorito and I give it 8.5/10

Check it out, you can't make bookings here but stand in line and drool at other peoples meals : http://www.maxbrenner.com.au/ 

 and pure melted chocolate licks.

Melon and Dorito go on a date.

Aw love you too Melon, if only you would
write us that blog about Max Brenner..

I awoke this morning feeling like I’d been hit by a food bus. What I mean is, last night I overate at two places, Tapas, then Max Brenner… which wore me out and made my bones hurt all over.

Over eating is bad, which is plainly obvious. Then this morning Melon wants to get breakfast…shoot me. So instead I had yoghurt with muesli, and sincerely hoping that it did good for my body which cannot handle anymore binging of food, or food at all to be honest.

When emotions run low we all run to the fridge and scrummage what we can. Open my fridge and you have an avocado, bread and cheese, such bare essentials but what you can do with these ingredients is what is important.

Melted cheese on anything is always good, so go on, melt it on there. Avocado is pretty much like healthy butter (ha-ha) so just stack it on bread and maybe you will feel full, otherwise maybe it is time for you to check out our suggestions and indulge in some real food.

much more delish than avocado...

So after the dissatisfaction my fridge had to offer Melon and I went to Starbucks this afternoon to relieve sugar cravings. Try the new strawberries and cream frappe, or the double chocolate frappe (this one is a bit of an overload however). I also had a cheese and bacon Danish ( seems I cannot escape melted cheese!). Melon had a blueberry muffin, which she absolutely adores, so it must be some sort of special blueberry muffin… you can try it I will not.

Melon has won free sushi at Zuri, which means more eating tonight ! 

Hope you also find some place nice to eat tonight :) 

2 FOR 1 TAPAS

2 - 4 - 1, come on can it get any better?!

Pinxto Tapas bar at New farm, 561 Brunswick street Fortitude Valley

Feel like over eating? This will happen at Spanish Tapas bar Pinxto. Two for one means you have to eat two to get it for the price of one, and you’ll be eating extra to get your moneys worth, trust me.

There are a variety of tapas dishes on a train and also hot dishes can be ordered from the very friendly and attentive staff. Your glass will never be empty here, the staff are filling you up and always available to take orders.

half eaten prosciutto dish.

I recommend the hot dishes. My favourite is the spicy pork, also the Croquetas which is fried potatoe with sauce.. .looks yummy and probably is, seeing as Melon  had four plates of it, addicted ! The cold dishes rotate on the tapas train and you will probably feel a bit greedy wanting everything as the plates pass right in front you but do it, indulge please.

I want my croquetas now. 

eat me- my name is spicy pork.

The sangria is amazing here, its like sweet delish then five seconds later you’ll get a hit of alcohol, absolutely brilliant, the tapas food is definitely a good drinking partner.

Zach is enjoying the train experience

Try new things and order a variety, it will definitely broaden your taste buds.

It may not be a fulfilling meal but more so an experience and definately something different ! 
which is why Melon and Dorito rate Spanish Tapas a 6/10

Check it out & tell us what you think :  http://www.pintxo.com/menus.html