Nocturnal Nick

So I’ve noticed a trend brought about by my school schedule, in that I visit a new restaurant/pub every Wednesday in Brisbane city (on or near Queen street). I have decided to mix up my lunching locations to allow for a series of reviews. I realise that while those that read this blog aren’t able to visit any or all of these, it’s at least something to write about to keep me busy during lunch.

Today’s choice was the Pig n’ Whistle in the middle of Queen street. It’s a great place to people-watch, what with it’s half pub half restaurant layout. The restaurant half is shielded from the thoroughfare by those translucent plastic sheets, allowing for conversation at normal volumes, over a good selection of foods, with constantly varying specials.

Today though, I’ve decided to sit on one of the lower tables in the pub’s half. Comfortable stool seating along with fixed tables allow for sturdy drinking surfaces (or laptoping, as I’ve found today) unlike most street cafe’s or pubs, where tables are constantly wobbling from one pivot to another.

Staff are friendly and in a good mood, at least today. So much so that I’ve handed a resume in, in the hopes of some work soon. They say they have an opening in the graveyard shift, which to be honest I’m perfectly happy with. It’d screw with my body-clock, but its not like it’d interfere with my schooling or anything

While I cannot comment on the food, as I’ve not been wealthy enough to order some today (not to say it’s expensive, just that I’m poor) but I intend to visit again and sample their culinary skills.

This is the first in a series of posts I’ll be writing about local food and drink places.