Guest Post: From Down Under!
It is with great pleasure to bring a guest post from the talented Ron from Australia I adore his blog every post is like a mini foodie adventure, be sure to visit his blog for more-http://thatssoron.blogspot.com/
Winter is here in Brisbane, located in the sunshine state of Australia, Queenland; winter is normally not as cold as the other states. One still can get away with shorts and a jacket; although it does get pretty chilly at sometimes.This winter some kind hearted person has gone and Knitted the town...to warm it up.
After checking out the knit wares, we popped into Vapiano; a fairly new concept type restaurant here in Brisbane. With their modern decor and ambiance ,freshly made pasta and fresh ingredients it Italian Joint has become a big hit here.
Before you get in, you are given a card which is almost like a credit card. Once inside, there are 4 counters divided into the Pasta, Pizza, Salad and Drinks. How it works is, you order, you swipe your card,the food gets prepared right infront of you, you eat and before you leave ... you pay off your credit card.
The food here is mafe with fresh ingrediance, even the basil is plucked fresh from the pot.
How cool was that!!!
Oh that's fantastic....I'll make a mental note to visit when next in Brissy.....and great to see a fellow Aussie blogger on Chow and Chatter. Emma
ReplyDeleteTalk about the world getting smaller. I'm so pleased to see your post about Queensland, my having made friends with a fellow dietitian from there. It must be nice to still be able to wear shorts even during the winter. Here in Seattle, Washington, we're still waiting for summer to come. Oh, I take that back. We had summer on Saturday and the way things are chilling up again and raining, that may be it.
ReplyDeleteThe concept of the restaurant you went to is interesting - the card that sums up your meal for you. I don't think we have anything like that here in the states. But how nice to have everything made so fresh that you even see basil being plucked off of the plant.
I wish Australia was a bit closer to the U.S. It's quite a long flight to get there. Too bad we can't ask Scotty (from the television show, StarTrek) to "beam us up". I'd be there in a heartbeat.
That was cool! I like the luggage and the guy with the hat!
ReplyDeleteMy mum's family is from Queensland and currently living in Brissy... Nice & Thank you...
ReplyDeleteThese are such fun photos! Oh how I wish we could wear shorts here in the wintertime! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love Brisbane because my niece is in the University of Queensland. Very nice place to visit ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Rebecca and Ron! I haven't been to Brisbane, but the lively photos convey how they enjoy summery winter!!
ReplyDeleteRon always features such great food! Awesome guest post!
ReplyDeleteOwh... Thanks Rebecca for featuring me! ur the best!
ReplyDeletelovely post and lovely pictures!
ReplyDeletesending you hugs,
justyna
What a grand guest post. I feel a need to jump on a plane to Brisbane and eat. And walk. And savor.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to visit there sometime!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rebecca, for introducing me to Ron. Loved his guest post. The photos were great and I really liked learning a bit more about Queenland. I'd love to go there!
ReplyDeleteIts getting close to dinner and my mouth is watering!
ReplyDeleteGreat to know a bit more about Aussies!!
ReplyDeleteLovely guest post :)
Cheers,
Gera
hi all so pleased you enjoyed meeting Ron I knew you would lol Rebecca
ReplyDeleteGreat guest post. I alway l;ike Ron's view of the world.
ReplyDeletemimi
Oh dear...I obviously need to get out more...I have never been there!!! Thank you Rebecca, overseas food blogger extraordinaire, for telling me about a great place to eat that is 10 minutes away from my home!!!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Natasha.
mimi thanks
ReplyDeleteNatasha how cool its that !!