South Bank Regional Flavours Festival 2015 Guide

South Bank’s annual food and lifestyle event, Regional Flavours, returns this weekend with a spectacular showcase of culinary delights from local producers.

Regional Flavours 2015 will spread throughout South Bank’s lush parklands, spilling into Little Stanley Street and River Quay.

Aspiring cooks will have the chance to catch celebrity chefs in action, while sampling tasty tidbits from the precinct’s best restaurants and Queensland’s top artisanal producers.

Little Stanley Street will be transformed into a food truck parking-lot, while River Quay will showcase its award-winning restaurants through pop-up stalls and live entertainment.

With fresh produce and demonstrations from over 80 providores, there is sure to be something to satisfy every tastebud. We’ve narrowed down our top picks for the two day event below.

The Hunting Club Presented by LIVEFIRE

As the new host of The Hunting Club this year, LIVEFIRE are set to dish up a selection of soul foods and local craft beers matched by brew guru Matt Kirkegaard. Other tasty tipples include mulled wine and local wines by Clovely Estate. Football fans and foodies will have the opportunity to catch Liverpool FC vs. Brisbane Roar live on the big, outdoor screen this Friday evening.

Eat – Show – Tell

We all do the daily dinner dance, trawling through the cupboards and cookbooks in the hope for an inspirational new dish to put on the table. Expand your culinary mind at a cooking demonstration from eight celebrity chefs.

Food Connect Producer Showcase

Discover the benefits of ecological food production and learn how to buy local, seasonal and sustainable produce.

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If you haven’t already planned your food-induced dawdle down Little Stanley Street here are our top picks from this year’s food vendors and bars:

South Side Diner (Food Truck)

Hankering for some classic American eats? Get these on your fork.
Classic shrimp cocktail & chipotle mayonnaise
BBQ lamb ribs with red cabbage slaw
White chocolate and macadamia brownie

Cove Bar & Dining (Food Stall)

Indulge in culinary delights, bites and brews while you enjoy the live entertainment on River Quay’s stunning River Green.

Bites:
Pearl barley salad w/ grilled chicken
Seasoned Barra & Mackerel Thai Style Fish Cakes
Banoffee peanut butter spring roll w/ kaffir lime whipped cream

Brews:
Burleigh Brewing Pale Ale
Burleigh Brewing Duke Helles
Piston Head Lager
Soft drink

LIVEFIRE (Food Truck)

LIVEFIRE will be serving up a selection of meats, sourced from the best Australian producers.

Spicy hickory smoked chicken wings with chipotle aioli
Hand cut thrice-cooked chips with chilli salt, rosemary garlic salt or gravy
Smoked brisket and gravy rolls

Next Door Kitchen & Bar (Food Truck)

Get your gangsta fare and give the prohibition era the nod.

Gangster chicken wings with blue cheese mayonnaise
Two cheese polenta bites with harissa sour cream
Chocolate salted caramel brownie

Ahmet’s (Food Truck)

Street food inspired by the middle east: Turkish Gozleme.

Spinach, feta & mozzarella gozleme
Spiced chicken mince, spinach & mozzarella gozleme
Spiced beef mince, mushroom, spinach & feta & mozzarella gozleme

South Bank Surf Club (Food Truck)

If you prefer your seafood served up in true Surf Club style, these guys have the freshest catch.

Salt & pepper calamari
Whiting fillets and chips
Wasabi prawns

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With such a huge program packed with entertainment, planning ahead for the day is a good idea. The full program for Regional Flavours 2015 can be found online. We also recommend looking at your transportation options as it’s sure to be a huge event, you can find information on getting there and around the precinct.