Brisbane's Newest Eatery Takes Inspiration From a French Folktale

There's a story behind The Wolfe — and we mean that literally. In fact, the latest addition to the East Brisbane stretch of Stanley Street has a 1000-year-old account of ravenous and resourceful villagers to thank for its name. If you've heard the legend of Morey-Saint-Denis, you'll know what we're talking about. If you haven't, let's just say it involves famished townsfolk from the winemaking French village stealing cattle from nearby communities, then blaming wolves for their misdeeds.

Other than serving hungry patrons beef products, and boasting a drinks list heavy on pinot noir and chardonnay, we're not actually sure how else the folktale comes into play at Paul McGivern's new fine dining establishment — but it's got us talking. And given that owner-operator McGivern is a veteran of Camp Hill's Restaurant Rapide and Hamilton's Restaurant Manx, we're sure there's plenty about the 40-seat a la carte venue that will keep locals buzzing once its doors swing open on Tuesday, February 2.

The seasonal menu is a talking point in itself. Despite the story behind the name, The Wolfe will not serve up French cuisine, but contemporary Australian fare; comprised of five entrees, five mains and four desserts, the menu it will change every four weeks. All made with local ingredients, current offerings include asparagus with hen's egg, comte and olive, plus lamb rump with olive, parsley and goats' feta. And they really do mean local — though they won't be sticking to the legend and pilfering from nearby parcels of land. Instead, the restaurant has plans to set up its own veggie garden in its outside area.

The Wolfe is now open at 989 Stanley Street, East Brisbane. For more information, visit their website.