This week, get to know some of Liquidity’s most creative minds, whether they have a way with design, occupy The Gourmand & Gourmet office or have us snorting coffee out our noses from their wit.
Elise Traynor
Describe yourself in 5 words? Eccentric, happy, laid back, smart-arse.
If you were an animal, what would you be? This panda, specifically.
If you could have a super power what would it be? The ability to cook bacon in an instant!
The last thing you purchased? Cold-press coffee
Best way to spend $10? On a pint of beer.
I’m listening to… Jess telling me how disgusting my milkshake looks. I guess that’s why there are no boys in my yard (sorry, that was awful).
The best gift that you have ever received? An inflatable kids pool shaped like a pirate ship.
What would you request for your last meal on earth? I want to be classy and say pork belly but honestly it would be my body weight in beef burritos.
What does a typical day look like for you? Press snooze on my alarm 3+ times, drag myself out of bed, drink litres of iced coffee, create some pretty stuff, go home, have some beers with my house mates, re-watch every episode of criminal minds, sleep.
Favorite city… other than Brisbane? Hue, Vietnam.
3 people you couldn’t live without? My sister, my housemate Maddii and my best friend from back home, Sharnii.
Favorite Brisbane coffee spot? Death Before Decaf.
Favorite Brisbane restaurant ? Chop Chop Changs!
Place for a drink? Sabotage Social.
Biggest Indulgence? Espresso Martini from Junk Bar.
Latest Brisbane discovery? Greaser.
What’s next for you? I have no idea, I barely know what I’m doing 5 minutes from now. Maybe do some more travelling.
Ranyhyn Akui
Describe yourself in 5 words? Only need one: awesome
If you were an animal, what would you be? A tiger – I’ve already got the roar down-pat.
If you could have a super power what would it be? Teleportation – free travel and the option of robbing a few banks
The last thing you purchased? Coffee
Best way to spend $10? More coffee! Two of them! It’s like buying happiness!
I’m listening to… Nova, so unoriginal of me I know
The best gift that you have ever received? The world! On a necklace, but still.
What would you request for your last meal on earth? Can it be a buffet?
What does a typical day look like for you? Right now? Total insanity: 16 hours of non-stop activity
Favorite city… other than Brisbane? Paris – oh the pastry!
3 people you couldn’t live without?
My dad, who bails me out whenever I’m broke, my personal trainer friend who keeps me skinny, and my boyfriend who keeps me sane (tries to anyway).
Favorite Brisbane coffee spot? Ugly Mug in Auchenflower– the owner knows me so well he gets my coffee started as soon as he sees my car pull up.
Favorite Brisbane restaurant? You want me to pick one? Top five: South Side Diner, 85 Miskin St, Popolo, Salt and La Quinta.
Place for a drink? The Walrus Club or Alfred & Constance
Biggest Indulgence? Raw cookie dough
Latest Brisbane discovery? Pear and green tea cocktail jugs at Chop Chop Changs
What’s next for you? Finishing my double degree and finally being able to put all my energy into just one thing
Julia Hulbert
Describe yourself in 5 words? Quite terrible with numbers.
If you were an animal, what would you be? An elephant shrew – my nose has incredible elasticity.
If you could have a super power what would it be? Time travel
The last thing you purchased? William Shakespeare’s Starwars – Verily a New Hope
Best way to spend $10? Stockholm black tea blend – The Tea Centre
I’m listening to… Hugh Laurie singing the world into a soft-jazz sandwich
The best gift that you have ever received? A good quality blender. But I haven’t been given one yet. If anyone is interested, it will be the best gift I ever did receive.
What would you request for your last meal on earth? Tea and scones.
What does a typical day look like for you? Nothing like Elizabeth Bennet’s.
Favorite city…other than Brisbane? Netherfield – where the eligible gentlemen earn such a generous fortune.
3 people you couldn’t live without? The coffee babe at Low Road Cafe, Simon Kindt (poetry god) and Ma.
Favorite Brisbane coffee spot? Gallery B – Newmarket.
Favorite Brisbane restaurant ? Artie & Mai – Albion
Place for a drink? The Bearded Lady
Biggest Indulgence? Rocky road
Latest Brisbane discovery? Dandelion & Driftwood – epic tea combinations
What’s next for you? World domination as the next warrior princess.