Pavement Whispers: Volume 582 November 3
From news of Haigh’s Chocolates unveiling two new stores this week to the opening date for an anticipated Red Hill restaurant, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out …
Gelato Messina and Shadow Baking
Have a sweet tooth and live in or near Ascot? You’re going to flip when you hear that Gelato Messina is not only opening a new gelateria on Racecourse Road, but its also bringing its patisserie-inspired offshoot, Shadow Baking, with it. Both venues will be opening in December at the base of The Windermere on Racecourse Road, joining Italian-inspired eatery Dimmi as anchor tenants of the new high street development project. Founded in 2020 by Messina’s head chefs Tom Mitchell and Florian Fritsch, Shadow Baking is renowned for its clever melding of Australian and French baking sensibilities, serving items like croissants, tarts, breads and unique creations. While details on the exact offering are being kept under wraps for now, we know the fit-out is being handled by Lowry Group. Keep your eyes peeled for more info soon.
Haigh’s Chocolates
Following hot on the heels of its Queensland debut at Westfield Mt Gravatt in August, iconic chocolatier Haigh’s Chocolates is opening two brand-new stores this week. On Wednesday November 4, Haigh’s will cut the ribbon on another location at Westfield Chermside, followed quickly by the unveiling of its Westfield Carindale store on Thursday November 5. To celebrate the new openings, the first 50 customers to make a purchase at Haigh’s Westfield Carindale and Westfield Chermside will receive a free Milk Chocolate Midi Frog. That’s not all – customers who spend $75 or more in-store (between November4–8) will receive a complimentary packet of Milk Chocolate Speckles. “It was truly special to witness the enthusiastic fanfare and welcome from the community at the opening of our first Brisbane store,” says Haigh’s chief executive, Peter Millard. “With Christmas fast approaching, we have no doubt the Westfield Chermside and Carindale stores will be warmly received and can’t wait to share this year’s festive range with customers.”
Happy Pops
A dreamy Sunshine Coast-born dessert concept is expanding to Toowoomba, just in time for the warmer months. Happy Pops is opening a brand-new location on Margaret Street on Saturday November 7, with owner Augusta Puttkammer (a recent recipient of 40 Under 40’s Food Innovation Award) revealing that the franchised store will be the brand’s biggest one yet. Coming in at 100-sqm, Happy Pops Toowoomba will offer the same range as its siblings, with its gelato pops (handmade by the team in Noosa) expected to be the star of the show. That said, Happy Pops Toowoomba will also house the largest toppings station of all locations, which means guests can get more creative than ever. To celebrate the launch, Happy Pops will be giving away 200 free pops to the first customers to enter the doors from 10:00 am.
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Sofia
Save the date, folks – anticipated Red Hill restaurant and wine bar, Sofia, has announced its official opening date, with bookings now live for November 12 onwards. Sofia’s owners – MasterChef alum Alana Lowes and chef Jack Stuart of Blume fame – have been hard at work over the past few months transforming the old Olivetto’s site on Enoggera Terrace into a warm, wine-led local designed for everything from a glass and a bowl of pasta before the movies to a more serious meal. Once open, head chef Ryan Carlson (formerly of Agnes) will dispense a menu featuring timeless, produce-driven dishes, backed by a wine list spanning Australian and international drops, with a strong focus on female winemakers. Be sure to brush up on the Sofia lore before clicking here to make a booking.
Enzo’s Pasta and Pizza
In case you missed yesterday’s news, the team behind Graceville tapas joint and wine bar, Botellón, will expand its presence on Honour Avenue, opening 30-seat pasta and pizza joint, Enzo’s, this December. Owner Maddison Walker has secured a cosy spot next to her mother’s cafe, Hunter & Scout, transforming the tenancy into a warm eatery and bar offering dine-in and takeaway morsels. Botellón’s head chef, Aby Daksha, is overseeing the menu, which will include antipasti plates, six pastas and and six pizzas, with the bar dispensing a tight beverage menu featuring draught beer, two whites, two reds, a rosé, a sparkling wine and an Aperol spritz. The space will include seating for ten inside, plus larger tables for groups on the footpath. Aesthetically, we’ve been told to expect a warm design scheme featuring timbers and tiles. Want more info? Read all about Enzo’s Pasta and Pizza here.
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