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who: Los & Turner Travel Associates

why we love them:
Because Helen makes planning your holiday so easy. Tell her what you want and she finds the best deal, best time and all that other travel pallarver stuff that we never think of.

where can you find them too:
Helen Wilde

www.travel-associates.com.au
Unit 3C, Centro on James,
19 James Street, Fortitude Valley.
ph: 07 3809 0500
m: 0410 544 801
            
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who: Lock Stock & Barrell

why we love them: cos they sell grog. Not just any old grog - but the good stuff. To top it all off they have just got Beer Lao in stock and it goes really well with Asian Food and Asian Food is my food of the moment.

where can you find them too: 
www.lockstockbarrel.com.au
Phone: Jimmy 0407 017 930
Email: james@lockstockbarrel.com.au
            
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who: Rebekah Kington Design

why we love them:
Because Rebekah is really clever and designs websites. She did this one! She's funny too!

where can you find her too:
www.whipcreative.com.au
0419 854 065
            
perfect freestyle
who: freestyle escape

Why we love them: Freestyle Escape is luxury and decadence in accommodation on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. There is a choice of two gorgeous houses with insane views of rainforest and the ocean. Fantastic for a weekend getaway with friends, family or even a bit of romancing! Loaded with all the mod cons Freestyle escape really is like being perched in heaven!
Freestyle also offers art classes - you have got to check it out.
If your lucky you might even meet the gorgeous Martin and Tom!

Where you can find them too:  
www.freestyleescape.com.au
07 3254 2077
            
ripple

who: Ripple Mobile Massage

why we love them: Who wouldn't!!! A gorgeous massage delivered to your door on request. Ripple have therapists from the gold coast to the sunshine coast and everywhere in between. Plus it makes a great gift idea for anyone not to mention one totally decadent hens day. Ripple does wraps, pedicures, facials - all the delicious pampering you could possibly wish for.

where you can find them too:
www.ripplemassage.com.au
p: 0438 567 906 and speak to Ali.
            
elandra

who: elandra , north stradbroke island

why we love them: because it is a slice of paradise on our doorstep. A ferry ride away and you feel like you are a million miles away. Three gorgeous houses to choose from at Point Lookout, 5 minutes from the beach. The 3 houses are all together so it is great for a group holiday.

where you can find them too:
www.elandra.net.au
p: 07 3409 8455

            
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who: Biznaga Travel Company

why we love them:
Because they offer excellent cultural holiday experiences.

where can you find her too:
www.biznagatravelcompany.com
+61 2 8003 4007 (in Australia) or +34 647 068 231 (in Spain)
            
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who - Go See Touring

why we love them - because they organise really fun and sometimes kooky tours to fascinating places. Plus they are all a bit crazy there too and know how to have a good time!

where you can find them too -
www.goseetouring.com
ph 1300 551 997
1371 Racecourse Road, Ascot. QLD.


            
sunnybanksmall

why we love them: What is there not to love? An Asian hub of all things good- right on our doorstep! Butchers, bakers, grocerers and fresh produce. All in the one spot...

where you can find them too:
http://www.sunnybankplaza.com.au
            
            
            
            
FOOD SHOPS WE LOVE!
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Penisi Cuisine

Italian, Latin American, Agentinian, Moroccan, Greek, Middle Eastern, Spanish and French.
Fantastic produce from South America - chillies, spices, sauces, maize and. Variety of amazing smallgoods such as jamon, variety of chorizo, blood sausage and cured meats. Tagines, clay tapas pots, tortilla presses & paella burners - this place is an absolute treasure trove for food enthusiasts.
Address - 17 Balaclava Street, Woolloongabba.
Ph - 07 3891 7643
opening hours - monday to friday 7am - 5.30pm and saturday 7am - 4pm.
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Samios Foods

Mediterranean Foods
Salted Baccala, vine leaves, spices, nuts, pulses - almost everything your heart desires is stocked in the shelves here. The ladies behind the counter are very knowlegable and are more than happy to share a laugh and a recipe! Coffee paraphanalia, cake tins, pasta machines, knives and bread embosses line the walls. By the way - the bread here is amazing!!!


Address - 36 Annerley Road, Annerley.
Ph - 07 3391 2169
Opening hours - monday to friday 7am - 5.30pm.
saturday 7am - 4.30pm.
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Garboro's

Asian Foods
Garboros is centrally located in the valley. It looks like a garage from the front but wander in and a whole world of Asian delacacies awaits you - not to mention a fairly hefty area down the back full of cooking bits and bobs - sticky rice cookers, steamers, steamboats, portable BBQ's. Try not to be in a hurry - cos this place has lots of nooks and crannies to explore. They also have a great selection of frozen dumplings and pastries if you are planning a partay!
Address - 6 Marshall St, Fortitude Valley. QLD
Ph - 07 3852 1946
Opening Hours - 7 days a week. Early to late.
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BEST BUDGET FOOD BOOK!

This is a great  book on the market that you must have. Its the second edition  of Brisbanes Cheap Eats. Mei Yen and her team of lucky taste buddies have done a great job in uncovering many of Brisbanes hidden foodie treasures. PLUS I have written the foreword of which I am honored cos I think its a great reference!


Brisbane Budget Bites covers cheap places to eat and shop - it is a must for every one and anyone wanting to explore Brisbanes off the beaten track foodie haunts.

Buy one and work your way through it - not only will you discover a Brisbane you never knew existed you will also experience food that you never knew you could get in Brisbane. Explore our diversity and you will be very pleasantly surprised.

Jump on here to find out where to get your copy from. $15.95 each - a great present price!

www.brisbanebudgetbites.com.au

            
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Taste Trekkers by Sally Lynch • Cooking School Brisbane  • Local and International Food Treks  •  As seen on TV!