During the day, Paddington welcomes visitors to some of the nicest and most chilled out cafes and restaurants. Anouk is one of those places you just need to stop by when in Paddington due to their cool artsy decor, lovely staff and amazing food. It's one of those place where you could just sit for hours sipping on one of their fresh fruit smoothies and none of the staff would hurry you out.
Now the first time I went to Anouk, they had the menu that is posted on their website. On a recent visit, I was informed that they now have an all day menu so alas the website is out of date. The photo below is from the recent brunch at Anouk; Goats cheese on toasted sourdough with a tomato rocket salad sprinkled with dukkah (and a side of bacon for good measure) with a lemon and lime Anouk iced tea.
They have an extensive drinks list and it takes every effort not to order more than 1. I do like this new all day menu, however, I do wish the bubble and squeak on the old menu was a feature; that was an out of the world dish.
Website: http://www.anoukcafe.com/
Editor's Note: So I have been particularly tardy in the last few months with blog updates and subsequently may or may not have photos which accompany the next few updates. I sincerely apologise if the lack of photographs that accompany posts tarnish your food-bebe experience.
I am absolutely digging the lane way vibe Brisbane is starting to emit throughout every pore of the CBD. We are a small city, yes, but we are starting to get creative with the space we have. We're upping the stakes and putting ourselves on the culinary map of Australia, and perhaps, the world. Working in the heart of the city, I often get the opportunity to eat at establishments other than food courts or the 'lonely cafe on the corner' for my lunchtime breaks. A foodies dream.
Burnett Lane is home to The Survey Co and it has settled in quite well. It is a classy and elegant restaurant in a lane way you would otherwise avoid if you didn't know better. I stumbled across the not-then opened Survey Co when using the lane way as a thoroughfare between meetings in different offices. Naturally, I stalked the website until its opening and have been back a countless number of times.
I love the atmosphere of Survey. Just enough lighting in the dining areas, nice open kitchen and amazing service. The food is just as pleasing. The lunch meals are a perfect portion size; not too light but not too heavy. The dinner meals are a fresh take on modern Australian and their menu changes seasonally. I have recommended this place to a number of friends and colleagues and the reception has been very favourable. I think it's a very lovely spot for more intimate dining events; a date perhaps or small birthday dinner.
Do try The Survey Co and support our new lane way friends!
