Eat Street Markets Ship a Taste of Asia to Brisbane

Have you ever sipped a daiquiri under the Barbie-head chandelier at Lychee Lounge? Check. Dined whilst sat cross-legged on a rug at Garuva? Check. Visited the gents' with a one-way mirror at the Regatta? Check. But have you had dinner in a shipping container?

Well, every Friday and Saturday night from November 8, you can do just that. Brisbane's patron saint of markets, restaurants and cafes, Peter Hackworth, will transform Hamilton Wharf into a foodie's dream, creating a gastronomic spectacle never seen in Brisbane before.

The team from Eat Street Markets, including Hackworth, John Stainton and Jacki MacDonald have worked together to deliver 60 shipping containers to the wharf, creating a street market with originality coming out the ears. The goal is to "recreate in Brisbane the hustle and bustle of the fabulous food markets of Asia" according to Hackworth, a goal that is set to be achieved by inviting local chefs to whip up their take on South-East Asian cuisine, complimented by boutique beers, cocktails and fine wines, all set to the unique aural offerings of local musicians.

For the first two weeks, the markets will partner with Containerval music and arts festival, showcasing a vast array of Queensland's artists and musicians in various containers and tents along the riverside.

To help create MacDonald's vision of a "magic space filled with long strings of lights, delicious food, flowers, fresh produce, art and music," Eat Street Markets will also coincide with the Brisbane International Film Festival's open-air cinema, spoiling moviegoers for choice when it comes to pre- or post-film snacks.

The grand opening is November 8 and Eat Street will continue from 4-10pm every Friday and Saturday night. See their website for more details.