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Anise

  Editorial Review

Editorial Review

Nestled among the diverse restaurants that line Brunswick Street is Anise, which is a great addition to the already thriving array of restaurants that make this part of the city truly unique. Anise is distinctly original in its own right, with an intimate setting that seats patrons around the bar, where they can choose from around 300 wines and from the mains and tapas menus. The restaurant is incredibly popular and regularly booked out, so it is best to orchestrate your timing to avoid disappointment. Anise has been established for eight years, which is testament to its alluring character and ambience. Alongside the comprehensive wine list, which is one of the largest in Brisbane, there are a number of tempting aperitifs to cleanse the palate before dining.

The menu at Anise will certainly not disappoint and for a reasonably snug venue there is much on offer. Anise has recently launched a brand new menu which certainly complements its designer style. Those after taste sensations will be tempted with dishes such as a plate of Anise's famous figs. For mains choose from one of the five well-presented meals such as the double-roasted duck with William pear, accompanied with a frisee and poached egg salad. Those who would prefer to experience the whole hog can dine on a five-course degustation menu. Whether your palate is traditionalist or contemporary, the flavours and techniques combine terrifically to ensure that no tastebud is left bereft.

Ben Upton, January 2009