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CHAPTER 5 . BRISBANE
Albert St. at Charlotte St.& 07/3220 0044. Reservations recommended at lunch. Main courses A$12–A$20
(US$7.80–US$13); foccacias and panini A$7–A$8.50 (US$4.55–US$5.55). AE, DC, MC, V. Sun–Thurs
7:30am–10pm; Fri–Sat 7:30am–11:30pm. Bus: Downtown Loop.
SUPER-CHEAP EATS
Govinda’s Value VEGETARIAN If you’re a seasoned vegetarian traveler in
Oz, you already know to seek out the Hare Krishnas’ chain of Govinda restaurants.
This one serves vegetable casserole, dahl, samosas, deep-fried kofta balls,
and other tasty stuff. The atmosphere is pretty spartan, but who cares when the
food is so satisfying? This is a stimulant-free zone, so don’t come expecting alcohol,
tea, or coffee. They do takeout.
99 Elizabeth St. (opposite Myer Centre), 2nd fl. & 07/3210 0255. A$8 (US$5.20) all-you-can-eat; A$7
(US$4.55) students and seniors. No credit cards. Daily 11:30am–2:30pm; Fri 5:30–8:30pm. Sunday Feast
5:30–8:30pm, with lectures and dancing. Bus: Downtown Loop.
IN NEW FARM
New Farm Deli & Café CAFE FARE Well-heeled locals and the corporate
crowd pack this cheery deli located at the rear of a shopping complex. Try to get
a seat outside. Loads of inventive pastas, filling focaccia sandwiches, and gourmet
burgers stack the menu, and there are blackboard specials such as hot
pancetta, and tomato and mushroom risotto. Service is fast and pleasant. It’s
BYO, and there’s no corkage fee.
900 Brunswick St. at Merthyr Rd. & 07/3358 2634. Main courses A$3.50–A$13 (US$2.30–US$8.45). AE,
DC, MC, V. Mon–Sat 6am–6pm; Sun 7am–5pm. Closed public holidays. Bus: 167, 168, or 178.
IN MILTON
Arrivederci Pizza Al Metro PIZZA Cheapest of the bunch along the Park
Road restaurant strip is this pizzeria with airy indoor seating and some alfresco
tables. They offer a range of mostly basic but tasty toppings like salami, peppers,
cheese, and mushrooms. It’s a humble joint, but it’s a nice night out if you bring
a bottle of red, dine outside, and then stroll up the street to people-watch and
window-shop.
1 Park Rd. & 07/3369 8500. Reservations recommended Fri–Sat dinner. Pizzas for 2 A$13–A$17
(US$8.45–US$11); pizzas for 4 A$20–A$28 (US$13–US$18). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 10am–late. Train: Milton.
Bus: 410.
IN MT. COOT-THA
The Summit MODERN AUSTRALIAN It would be hard to find a better
view of Brisbane than from this spot. A teahouse of some kind has been on this
mountaintop for more than a century. Part 19th-century Queenslander house
and part modern extension, the restaurant has wraparound covered decks with
a view to the city and Moreton Bay. A changing menu features local produce and
dishes with Asian and Mediterranean influences, teamed with Australian wines.
Try grilled swordfish steak from North Queensland, or grilled kangaroo loin on
rosemary skewers. And when you’ve finished dining, spend some time on the
observation deck—at night the city lights provide a glittering panorama.
At the Mt. Coot-tha Lookout, Sir Samuel Griffith Dr., Mt. Coot-tha. & 07/3369 9922. Fax 07/3369 8937.
www.mtcoot-tha.com. Reservations recommended Fri–Sat nights. Main courses A$25–A$33 (US$16–US$21);
Chef’s Selection 3-course menu A$46 (US$30); 2- or 3-course early-bird menu A$24–A$30 (US$16–US$20)
available from 3pm if you finish by 7pm. AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 11:30am–midnight; Sun brunch 8–10:30am;
Christmas Day for lunch only, New Year’s Day, Boxing Day (Dec 26), and Good Friday, dinner only. Bus: 471.
From Roma St. Transit Centre, take Upper Roma St. and Milton Rd. 3.5km (2 1 ⁄4 miles) west to the Western Fwy.
roundabout at Toowong Cemetery, veer right into Sir Samuel Griffith Dr., and go approximately 3km (2 miles).
Free parking.