Christopher's Fine Food and Wine has become a favourite of locals in the southern Brisbane suburbs since its opening in 1989. With a huge range of wines, tapas and gourmet homemade cuisine it's no wonder they pull a good local crowd.
I ventured to Christopher's for lunch and was immediately impressed. They've worked hard on creating an atmosphere of cool and calm, and it works. Dim lighting, relying mainly on natural outdoor light through the entrance, and chic furniture make Christopher's look a class above other businesses in the area.
The staff were friendly and greeted us within seconds of our arrival. They were more than helpful, and eager to make our dining experience a memorable one.
The consensus on coffee's was an all-round thumbs up. Using Merlo coffee as their supplier, Christopher's presented us with great looking coffee's that were smooth with a rich, bitter aftertaste. Delightful.
The meals arrived quickly with no mistakes. They were presented well, and everyone seemed impressed.
But here's the only problem. Half of my friends didn't enjoy their meals. A bit bland was one response. Too doughy, was my friend's thoughts on her pizza. Another's chips were soggy and old. We were almost surprised that these meals weren't as impressive as every other part of our experience had been. What was going to be a 5 star rating suddenly turned into about a 3.5 star rating.
Overall it was an enjoyable few hours, Christopher's just about ticked every box. Maybe the chef was just having a bad day. read more