Deery Restaurant & Smokehouse @ Story Bridge Hotel

Hello Fellow Nom Seekers!

I was at the Story Bridge Hotel's temporary restaurant during its renovation last year.  I left with the impression that the food was expensive and the quality average.  So when my friend suggested we revisted the now renovated establishment, I had my reservations but I went with the flow.  

Second time around, it was a very different experience.  From the moment we entered the establishment, Fran, our host was very hospitable even though it was a busy Thursday night.  I’ve always known this restaurant as the Story Bridge Hotel but this section is actually known as Deery Restaurant and Smokehouse.  Continue reading...

Lefkas Taverna

Hello Fellow Nom Seekers!

Lefkas is one of my favourite Greek restaurants in Brisbane.  When I first discovered the place a few years back, it was all about simple but well cooked meals, generous in size and cheap in price.  Back in ye ole days, you had to go next door to the bottle shop to get your drinks, it was that pared back.  

Flash forward to today, Lefkas has undergone some changes.  The restaurant itself is two to three times bigger post renovations and has a more up-market feel.  The meals are half the size and twice as much as it was yester year but fortunately the taste is still the same.   Continue reading...

The Norman Hotel

Greetings Fellow Nom Seekers!

I landed in Brisbane for work and as I always do, stay around town which would allow me to sample as much nom as possible. On this occasion, I went to one of my favorite steak place, "The Norman". As test cricket was on at the Gabba, the place was packed (not that it is ever empty)

If this is your first experience at "The Norman", the first thing to do is to find a table (Don't forget to book if you have a group of people) and go the counter to order with your table number. On the way to the counter you will get to pass the honour board. You too could have your name on it if you are willing to eat a kilo of rump steak along with lots of salad, breads and sauces during certain times of the year.

Only Titans need apply

Ordering is an easy process as all cuts are located behind the window counter and patrons get to choose their own cut and ask to be cooked as desired. This time around, I chose the large rib fillet from the Dalby Region in Queensland and the must-have beer battered chips with aioli sauce. As packed as what the restaurant was, my meal was ready within 20 minutes. As usual, the beef was perfectly cook and along with the chips and a few drinks was a very satisfying experience. After all, this restaurant  slogan is "The Norman, Brisbane Worst Vegetarian Restaurant" and it does live to that expectation.

The deets:

Location:
The Norman Hotel
102 Ipswich Road
Woolloongabba  QLD
Ph: 07 33915022

Cost:
Approx $40 for above meal (excluding drinks)

Ambience: 
Casual dining

Nom Again:
Yes, Obelix will return to nom again



Cheers,
Obelix