I will confess that a visit to the butcher isn't exactly part of my daily routine, in fact I think…read moreit's been years since I've been to one. I seem to recall that on my last visit to a butcher I was wearing my elementary school uniform and still referring to someone as 'mummy'. However, I still have a little bit of knowledge on the subject and I know for a fact that this particular butchery is big. I can only think of one other in Brisbane that may be larger (Patton's Big Gun in Underwood). The large room is spacious but lined with fridges full of every cut of meat under the sun (or protected from it in air-conditioned comfort). I didn't see any exotic meats, it was mainly variations of pork, chicken and beef, but they came in any shape or form you could possibly want. The room at the back where they prepare and package everything is also visible from the front, which I find somewhat comforting as well as a little gross to look at.

This is an excellent butcher with a good extensive selection of meat. Everything looks fresh and…read moreyou can see inside to where they cut the meat, everything is obviously kept very clean. Prices are very good, better than what you would get at Coles/Woolworths etc. We got cubes of goat and made a curry. It was delicious.

PROS * Good quality fresh seafood…read more* Decent range for a suburban place * Prawns are advertised as Australian caught * Good range of fresh whole fish * Assortment of frozen seafood too * Easy to find parking, either in their lot or on the street within 50 metres CONS * Prices are not cheap * Range is good for local place, but this is not a big fish market by any means * CASH ONLY - they have a cash machine if you need to make a withdrawal This place has been open for a while now, and always seems to be doing good business - so they must be doing something right. Popular with people from all cultures and backgrounds. It's the best seafood place in the Springwood/Underwood area - if you don't want to take a longer trip to one of the bigger fish markets.

Not much difference with other fish market. The differences are not more than a dollar per kilo…read more Some of their fishes are more expensive by up to $3 a kilo. Waste of time to drive there for seafood. Your local seafood will probably cheaper

This stylish Japanese BBQ seems incongruous to its suburban surroundings. The decor, menu and…read moreservice all seem to belong to an uppity city restaurant. Not that I'm complaining because where it's situated is convenient for me to get to plus there's easy parking. Shinbashi has a $35 all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ which is always a popular option. I fyou go this route, make sure to try their fantastic wagyu and marble beef. However, my husband and I always splurge on their $99 Signature Selection for two. It includes these tasty additional extras like Bacon asparagus and Bacon rice cakes. There's also this buttery cheese, sweet potato dish which takes about twenty minutes to cook up on the BBQ but is worth the wait. The service here is great. They always remember to refill my green tea and there's this delicious complimentary soup which comes in a teapot that you can easily fill up on and ruin your dinner if you're not careful. If you live further afield, Shinbashi Yakiniku is definitely worth the drive out to Underwood.

Hidden away in Underwood near the Big Gun butcher, lives this Japanese BBQ place; Shinbashi. All…read moreyou can eat or a la carte (I recommend the latter), you won't leave empty stomached. Being a Japanese BBQ place you basically cook the meat on the hot plate in front of you and dip in delicious sauces before noming down. Staff are genuinely helpful. There's Japanese rice beer to match, though I didn't see how that was going to be consumed amongst the plethora of meats in front of me. Also good to know - the meat is delicious, because it is marbled with delicious fat. I went on a Tuesday night and it was packed. Defs popular amongst the locals.. Or those who know its there. So man up, make the drive, and give this place a go :)

Not only does this place sell quality fruit and vegetables at better prices than those you'll get…read morein a supermarket, it's all laid out so carefully that you almost feel guilty picking up an orange and ruining the meticulous arrangement. The outer walls of the store are lined with the artful display of fruit while the floor space is full of wooden platforms upon which rest loads of fresh produce. All fruit markets seem to have this open feeling and are always pleasantly cool no matter the temperature outside, but it's so obvious that care has been taken to make this one aesthetically pleasing, which gives it a little something extra.

The best Malaysian food in the country. Well, that I have found anyway. They don't do everything as…read moreit's just a little food court venue however what they do is excellent! Gems like Ba Ku Teh and Mee Goreng are just so well done and delicious. My fave is the charry Char Kway Teow with all of those little authentic touches that make it amazing!

Wow it's been a long while since I stumbled on this place…read more It's as good as ever. Stopped in for brunch. The Breakfast Bun was delicious, tasty and filling. The Yumington was a sweet breakfast treat that filled the brunch craving. Coffee was excellent and worked well with brunch. Not too bitter - a Goldilocks blend, just right. The decor seems the same from all those years back. It's got a good atmosphere so why change what seems to work. As I said good as ever.

I found Extraction Artisan Coffee almost 4 years ago by accident. And what a wonderful chance…read moremeeting it was. Located at the back of an industrial area near Springwood, this hidden gem of a coffee place is well worth the visit. You will return time and time again. Apart from the amazing range of gourmet food, their house blend 'Gratitude' coffee which is roasted and produced on-site is to die for. Extraction caters for all dietary needs, and it is very proud of the fact that it uses and respects sustainable practices. I love the way that it supports local industries including the dairy and meat farmers. I also love the fact that the staff are continually being involved in community events, and they excel in the way they give back to the community and inspire their customers to do the same. You feel like family. Ordering at the counter is fast and helpful and the table service is amazing. Everyone is so friendly, and continually making your dining experience wonderful. Coffee, friends, food and good times are the essences of Extraction. There are so many different places to sit and enjoy reasonably-priced coffee and food. Large, small and medium tables are surrounded by couches and antique chairs. The decor is eclectic but not pretentious. Apart from the exquisite range of coffee, Extraction also has their amazing range of cold drip coffee plus a huge assortment of tea if that's your thing. Go and try Extraction Artisan Coffee. It's a great place to meet people, relax, chill out and enjoy yourself surrounded by friendly and attentive staff. And on a personal note, for breakfast, you can't go past the vast array of choices, but for this man, the scrambled eggs are done to perfection and the locally produced bacon is exquisite. I love this quote from their online menu which really sums up the whole Extraction experience: "Sharing food and enjoying coffee together is the equivalent of saying you matter."