Eat Street Markets

Overview

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, 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, complemented by boutique beers, cocktails and fine wines, all set to the unique aural offerings of local musicians.

If you're heading down over the Australia Day weekend, expect special edition treats from your favourite vendors — we're talking a possible second batch of chocolate Cronut ice cream, a special 'Turkish Delight' dessert gozleme with Nutella, bananas and walnuts, special edition handmade confectionery from New Farm Confectionery and All The Lamb Chops from Redgate Farm — as well as live entertainment and your usual array of local food and wine delights.

Eat Street is on from 4-10pm every Friday and Saturday night. See their website for more details.