James St Food and Wine Trail 2019

Overview

If you're a Brisbanite with a healthy appetite, there's only one place to be between Thursday, July 25 and Sunday, July 28. Take your rumbling stomach and its yearning for something scrumptious down to James Street — and fill it with tasty treats.

Over a massive four-day period — two days longer than usual — the New Farm precinct becomes a foodie wonderland for the eighth year running, once again highlighting the gastronomic delights of the area. That includes devouring delicious dishes and drinks, of course, regardless of what kind of food, beverage or event takes your fancy. And, it also boasts a whole day of market activity.

On Thursday–Saturday, which have been dubbed 'trail days', attendees can follow the roadway to a feast of dishes and drinks — think Greek wine and eats at Hellenika, a feast of duck at Chow House and a five-course dinner at King Arthur Cafe.

Then, come Sunday, more than 20 businesses will unleash their wares, with the lineup spanning everything from crayfish brioche to wine to lamb salad to ragu. Because Gelato Messina now calls the neighbourhood home, you'll be able to tuck into two special dessert concoctions, too, with a baklava slider (featuring fior di latte gelato between lemon- and honey-soaked layers of filo pastry, then topped with toasted pistachios, walnuts and almonds) and a loukoumades sundae (honey gelato paired with honey-soaked fresh loukoumades, honey caramel, and candied pistachios and walnuts) on the menu for the day.

Also on the agenda at the picnic-style event: cooking demos, multiple stages of live music and craft classes. No wonder the road will be closed between McLachlan and Roberston Streets, with the trail's zone expanding over to Pottery Barn and St Barts as well.