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QUICK UPDATE // Historic Boggo Road Gaol is now open for functions
/ Brisbane Institute of Art launches its creative range of autumn workshops /
When you’re planning to celebrate a special occasion, you want to feel confident that your guests will be attended to, your setting will be welcoming, and that your food and drinks will be delicious. With the choice of five distinctive venues in one central destination, Iceworks forms an idyllic backdrop to any function you may be envisioning. Its resident restaurant, bar and lounge, as well as its connected Dowse Bar and The Railroom, offer a varied selection of versatile spaces that are perfect for birthdays, weddings, corporate events, conferences and more intimate private dining. The skilled team at Iceworks is adept at creating memorable events that are tailored to individual preferences and tastes. Whether you are partial to classic, vintage-inspired glamour or prefer a more contemporary style, the team can help you find a function space to set the scene for your upcoming occasions. Located directly across from Suncorp Stadium, Iceworks is a distinctive, award-winning venue perched on a corner of central Paddington. To find out more about holding your events in one of Iceworks’ stylish spaces, you can hop online and make your way to the ‘functions’ tab on its website – or give the venue a call to speak to one of the friendly team members. 155–157 Given Terrace, Paddington T. 3367 9800 iceworks.com.au
PHOTOGRPAHY BY ROGER D’SOUZA
IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS WITH AN ICEWORKS FUNCTION
TUCK IN TO A SOUTHERN-STYLE BREAKFAST AT MIGHTY MIGHTY Carnivores take note, Mighty Mighty Cue & Brew channels the best parts of American smokehouse cuisine into a single venue, halfway across the globe. In addition to its hearty lunch and dinner feasts, Mighty Mighty is now serving Southern-style fare for breakfast on weekends. The eatery’s signature brisket has found its way onto the breakfast menu as part of the mammoth Mighty Mighty Breakfast, and there’s also Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles, as well as barbecued pineapple with yoghurt and granola. The indulgent fare is the perfect antidote to an evening spent sampling Mighty Mighty’s extensive list of US craft beers. Shop 6/7, 100 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley T. 3666 0184 mightymighty.net.au
FOSSICK FOR TREASURES AT PADDINGTON ANTIQUE CENTRE & CAFE
Often, it’s the least assuming locales that conceal the most vibrant energy and delicious menu offerings. And whilst the quaint structure that houses Cafe Auchenflower may be humble, this tucked-away setting has gained a reputation for providing outstanding food, coffee and service. Each day from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, the cafe’s team serves up superb Blackstar coffee, all-day brunch, and a tempting selection of housemade salads and baked goods. Regulars vouch for the deliciousness of Cafe Auchenflower’s Two Little Pigs dish, with its plentiful helpings of housemade beans, sausages and pancetta.
Discovering the bygone trinkets of an antique store can prompt your mind to wonder about the stories that come with each piece of history surrounding you. Paddington Antique Centre & Cafe is filled with timehonoured treasures – including high-quality Danish furniture from across the seas – alongside an assortment of ornaments, jewellery and charming wares awaiting a new possessor. Home to an assembly of antique dealers and passionate, knowledgeable staff, the ever-changing centre is welcoming three new dealers to its family in April, including The Antique Guild, Novel Lines and Via Roma. Those who have visited the centre may verify that a brief pop-in can easily become a number of hours spent in blissful archaeology mode. And yet, hunting for riches is a wearisome endeavour – so after a day spent uncovering adornments, it can be good to have a coffee merchant nearby. The cheerful centre’s new-look cafe offers the perfect setting to rest shopping bags and minds, and refuel with some freshly baked scones. The eatery’s menu also lists gluten-free lemon slice, rice-based quiche and roast vegetable and quinoa salad with harissa dressing. Keep your eyes on the centre’s fascinating foyer exhibitions and displays that change each month.
97 Haig Road, Auchenflower fb//cafeauchenflower
167 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington T. 3369 8088 paddingtonantiquecentre.com.au
FEAST ON ALL-DAY BRUNCH SELECTIONS AT CAFE AUCHENFLOWER
April/May Calendar: BEER MASTERCLASS
HIMALAYA WITH GARRY WEARE
STYLING SESSIONS
PIZZA-MAKING WORKSHOP
BRISBANE FARMERS MARKETS
Sample a range of brews at The Alliance Hotel on April 5. thealliancehotel.com.au
Meet the trekking legend on April 15 at World Expeditions. worldexpeditions.com
Be styled by Di Cant and Jenny Gaskell at Brisbane Arcade. brisbanearcade.com.au
Learn to make woodfired pizzas at Il Locale on May 3. togninis.com.au
Shop for produce every Sunday at East Village Cannon Hill. brisbanefamersmarket.com.au
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