Overview
Burger-loving Brisbanites no longer need feel pangs of hunger and envy whenever Huxtaburger comes up in conversation. Well, for one day, that is. Melbourne's American-style hamburger haven is venturing up north, but it's for a limited time only.
Huxtaburger head honcho Daniel Wilson will actually be in town to share his culinary style as part of the annual James St Food & Wine Trail, but he couldn't leave without sharing his famed meat-and-bread combination as well. At 12.30pm on Saturday August 1, he'll be signing copies of his new cookbook — aptly called The Huxtaburger Book, of course — at Scrumptious Reads, with the first twenty patrons receiving a free, freshly-made burger.
Arriving early is advised, obviously, but if you do miss out, don't despair. Remember, you can also glean his burger secrets in printed form, and then go home and try to make your own.
Those interested in Wilson's other Food Trail stopover will want to head to the Huxtable dinner at Harveys Bar and Bistro on July 31 for an evening of sit-down deliciousness. Thanks to the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Wilson will be collaborating with Harveys' chef PJ McMillan to serve up a five-course-menu that showcases Victorian's finest produce and plonk. It's a bit fancier than a burger, and a bit more expensive at $140, but sounds just as likely to make your mouth water.
The James St Food & Wine Trail runs from July 31 to August 2. For more information, check out their website or Facebook page.