By Leigh O’Connor.
What do you call a hangover from too much wine? The Wrath of Grapes!
We’ve all done it…drunk too much the night before and woken up feeling like death the next morning.
As we prepare to celebrate the end of another year and the promises a new one holds, we are sure to overindulge in some form or another.
Hangovers are the body’s way of reminding us of the hazards of taking it to the next level – diarrhea, fatigue, headache and shaking are all the classic symptoms of overindulgence.
Hangovers begin after blood alcohol levels start to fall, according to some experts, the worst symptoms occur when levels reach zero. Here are five cures for the morning after and five cafes to beat your hangover:
•Hair of the dog – drinking to ease symptoms is called ‘hair of the dog’, the notion is that hangovers are a form of alcohol withdrawal, so a drink or two will ease the withdrawal.
•Drink fluids – hangovers can include diarrhea, sweating or vomiting, making you even more dehydrated, even just a few sips of water might help your symptoms.
•Get some carbohydrates into your system – many people forget to eat when they drink, toast and juice are a way to gently nudge levels back to normal.
•Drink coffee or tea – caffeine may not have any special anti-hangover powers, but as a stimulant, it could help with grogginess.
•B vitamins and zinc – people whose food and beverage consumption contains greater amounts of zinc and B vitamins have less severe hangovers.
Find next-level burgers and comfort food drawing inspiration from Canadian roots at Burger Junkie on John Street in Launceston. This laid-back fast food joint oozes rustic charm with wood and exposed brick interiors, along with a statement graffiti-style wall mural; settle into a Chesterfield leather booth to peruse a menu sure to excite all burgerholics, while sipping an ice-cold brew.
There’s nothing better than a burger to ease hangover pain and there’s plenty to choose from at this eatery…wrap your mouth around a Dirty Double – double beef patty, double cheese, bacon, hash brown, sarsaparilla braised onion, chipotle mayo and BBQ sauce; or a buttermilk fried chicken burger, with bacon, cheese and ranch sauce.
Located in the vibrant Gold Coast suburb of Miami, Caffeine Kings has transformed an old laundromat into an exceptional coffee house, serving all-day breakfast and cool-tune music. Located on Gold Coast Highway, this funky venue boasts matte-black graffiti-covered walls like a little backstreet Melbourne laneway; setting the scene for memorable meals from a modern Asian fusion menu, along with craft beer and killer cocktails.
An early morning beach walk may dust away the cobwebs before stopping in for a brew of choice and breaky plates like a burrito bowl with bacon, scrambled egg, avocado, cheddar, aioli, spicy black bean corn salsa and saffron rice.
Focusing on fresh and healthy food, locally-loved café on the Phillip Island block Mon Dieu brings a taste of the country to locals and visitors seeking farm-to-plate fare. Nestled in a cosy cottage-style building on Church Street, this eatery presents a family-friendly vibe by day and a more romantic dining destination for special occasions in the evening.
Grab your other hungover mates and head down for avocado nduja bruschetta, topped with whipped goats’ cheese, salsa verde, pickled fennel, nduja and arugula, served on cape seed loaf; or cauliflower hash, with smoked salmon, truffle seasonal greens, pumpkin Hollandaise and fried egg.
A chic oasis of distressed timber, whitewashed walls and palm frond murals creates a zen-like vibe for Bateau Bay locals to chill out with a coffee and bite to eat at Café Mocha. This Bateau Bay Road eatery has sunny alfresco tables to soak up rays on balmy days, while indoors white subway tiles and beach seating with comfy cushions provide the ideal spot to linger over a leisurely brunch.
Beat hangover blues with a signature plate of Middle Eastern-style sweet potato flatbread with hummus, pickled cabbage, cherry tomato, avocado, feta, dukkah and a poached egg; or truffle scrambled eggs, on caramelised sweet potato, sautéed mushrooms, kale, halloumi and truffle oil.
Mount Lawley foodies seeking brunch fare to tempt all palates head along Beaufort Street to find Betty and Dave’s. This retro-style café is easily recognisable from the graffiti wall mural outside, while indoors presents a kitsch vibe of super lush vintage leather couches and knick-knacks, ideal for lingering over a coffee and bite to eat.
Chow down on Betty’s housemade buttermilk chicken burger with melted cheese, slaw, pickles and mayo on a brioche bun; or devour roasted ruby and sweet potatoes, topped with a fried egg, spring onion, Parmesan, chorizo, herbs and spices.
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