As we contemplate the last days of Summer and what the new season brings to the table, there is still time to get your Thrills on the Grill with one last barbeque meal at home or your favourite restaurant.
Nothing says Summer more than the sizzle of perfectly cooked meat, seafood and vegetables…here are five venues to celebrate as the leaves start to change colour and the air becomes a little cooler:
Authentic Blue & White Vibe
Experience the idyllic and rich culture of the island of Crete without leaving Hobart at Urban Greek restaurant on Murray Street. Be transported to Greece with stunning wall murals of Gods and an authentic blue and white vibe at this warm and welcoming dining destination, where softly glowing pendents hang from exposed ceiling beams and a lively buzz of conversation fills the air.
Food isn’t just about nourishment, it is an embrace and a moment cherished, as every dish carries a whisper of time-honoured family recipes; start with charcoal-grilled octopus and beetroot purée followed by Cretan pork ribs, caramelised with sweet chilli and BBQ sauce, served with a green salad.
Rich Flavours and Warm Hospitality
Discover the culinary gem that is Ahmet’s Turkish Restaurant on Grey Street in South Bank. Indulge in rich flavours and warm hospitality at Brisbane’s authentic Turkish dining experience and be transported to the streets of Istanbul amid surrounds of beautiful wall art, leadlight pendents, patterned table cloths and stacked stone walls as you peruse a menu sure to tempt all palates.
Share meze plates such as charcoaled lamb cutlets, chermoula sauce and tomato bulgur rice, before devouring Ahmet’s famous mixed grill – chicken, beef and Adana skewers with char-grilled chicken wings, served with housemade yoghurt and cucumber dip.
Pub Classics with an Indian Twist
Modern Indian cuisine inspired by Punjab Royalty is what Melburnians find on the plate at The Black Prince on Bourke Street in the heart of the city. Expect an evening of memories to last a lifetime at this new restaurant, where a curved wooden bar invites chilling out on high stools with a cocktail in hand, while green leather booths are ideal for after-work catchups or dinner with your someone special.
Along with Aussie pub classics with an Indian twist such as butter chicken parma, enjoy melt-in-the-mouth juicy rib eye steak, lovingly grilled to your preference served with salad, chips and sauce; or black pepper-crusted chicken tikka, finished in the tandoor.
Contemporary Fusion Fare
Discerning Melbourne foodies looking for a good time find contemporary Pan-Asian bar and restaurant GALOK, in the heart of Chapel Street in Windsor. Combining influences from across the Asia-Pacific, expect new fun ways of bringing fusion to various cuisines at this sleek venue, where neon signage, an onsite gin still and creative cocktails take your dining experience to a whole new level.
Get your thrills on the grill with starters like twice-cooked lamb riblets, cumin, green and red Szechuan spice mix, or roasted bone marrow, bun bo hue spice and a French baguette; moving onto memorable mains like char-grilled Tiger prawns, garlic and katsuobushi butter and lime.
Live Music, Good Food & Vibes
Come for the live music and food, stay for the vibes at T-bone Coombs on Fairhall Street in Woden Valley. This is the new number one place to see and be seen in Canberra to pair a signature T-bone steak with selected beers and wine local to the nation’s capital.
Chill out in fun surrounds of neon signage, comfy leather couches, high tables with stools and potted greenery to ponder a menu offering everything from bar snacks and classics to pizza and steak; don’t go past the signature T-bone steak to share with brandy jus, bone marrow butter and choice of sides.
