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*Article last updated August 2022. Updates for Ekka-inspired food in 2024 coming soon.
The Ekka has returned to Brisbane which means only one thing - the iconic and delicious Strawberry Sundae is available for everyone to enjoy.
Prefer to avoid crowds? We get it — here's where to grab your show-day fix with the following Ekka-inspired food around Brisbane.
Brisbane Ekka food: Show-Stopping High Tea at Treasury Hotel
Treat yourself to an Ekka-inspired high tea at The Lab Restaurant and Bar in the Treasury Hotel. This heavenly feast includes bottomless La Maison Du Thé French hand-crafted teas, dainty gourmet ribbon sandwiches, mini dagwood dogs, supercute cakes and pastries topped with strawberries, fairy floss and popcorn. Book your table here.
When: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August 2022, 1pm - 3.30pm
Where: 130 William St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Price: Adults $50pp (or upgrade with bubbles) and kids $25pp
Brisbane Ekka food: Strawberry Fortress at Belle Époque
Featuring strawberry madeline, pistachio bavarois, strawberry compote and pistachio meringue, the Strawberry Fortress is a sweet tooth’s dream at Belle Époque. When: Saturday 6 - Sunday 14 August 2022 Where: 267 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Brisbane Ekka food: Super Strawberry Sundae at Darvella Patisserie
Check out this beauty — a pink sundae cone croissant filled with vanilla custard and strawberry jam, topped with strawberry chantilly, strawberry powder, and a fresh strawberry.
Every Super Strawberry Sundae purchase will help raise funds for life-changing medical research. Darvella Patisserie will donate $1 from every Super Strawberry Sundae sold to The Common Good - Prince Charles Hospital Foundation. When: From 7am on Wednesday 10, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August 2022 until sold out. Where: 37 Oxford Street Bulimba Brisbane, QLD, 4171
Brisbane Ekka food: Sideshow Alley cocktail at Piano Bar
Round up, round up for this delicious Ekka-inspired cocktail Sideshow Alley at The Emporium Hotel's Piano Bar.T Made with Beefeater pink gin, Mozart White, peach liquor, strawberry milk and hazelnut foam, topped with fairy floss and dried rose petals - sip on the show day flavours everybody knows and loves.
When: Saturday 6 - Sunday 14 August 2022
Where: 267 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Brisbane Ekka food: Strawberry Sundae at Room with Roses
Room with Roses is currently running a limited edition Nostalgia Menu (foodie favourites from the 50s and 60s) which includes an Ekka-Style Strawberry Sundae. Enjoy layers of sliced strawberries, ice cream and Chantilly cream topped with an ice cream cone. When: Monday 1 - Saturday 13 August 2022 Where: 117 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Brisbane Ekka food: Strawberry Pavilion cocktail at The Terrace
Get into the Ekka spirit at The Terrace by Emporium Hotels with a single sip of this taste bud-tempting take on the classic strawberry sundae, the Strawberry Pavilion cocktail. Made with strawberry gin, sparkling rose, myrtle and gum leaf, verjus and strawberry, it’s nostalgic as it is delicious. When: Saturday 6 - Sunday 14 August 2022 Where: 267 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Brisbane Ekka food: Strawberry Sundae Kisses – Strawberry Ice Cream Sour 4.4% ABV at Stone & Wood Brisbane Brewery
This creamy, delectable surprise at Stone & Wood Brisbane Brewery uses over 60kg of fresh Queensland strawberries to take this Berliner Weisse to the next level. Lactose in the boil and vanilla added during fermentation transform this brew into your favourite ice cream treat.
Proceeds will go to The Common Good and the fantastic work they do at The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane via the inGrained Foundation. When: Thursday 4 - Sunday 14 August 2022 Where: 54-58 Brookes St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
Brisbane Ekka food: Ekka Nostalgia Sundae in South Bank
Designed to bring your Ekka memories flooding back, South Bank's hospitality group Alemré has created the Ekka Nostalgia Sundae featuring strawberry ice cream topped with honeycomb, meringue, a Bertie Beetle, strawberry sauce and whipped cream. Available at three restaurants — Ole Restaurant, Vici Italian and Mucho Mexicano Southbank.
When: Saturday 6 - Sunday 14 August 2022
Where: Ole Restaurant, Vici Italian and Mucho Mexicano
Price: $15
Brisbane Ekka food: Strawberry Bellini at Plant Vibes Cafe
Enjoy a Strawberry Bellini with your favourite pastry at Plant Vibes Cafe. When: Wednesday 10 August from 10am Where: 54-58 Brookes St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
Brisbane Ekka food: Strawberries and Cream Cocktail at The Walnut Restaurant
Available all through August, set your tastebuds to the new Strawberries and Cream Cocktail at The Walnut Restaurant.
When: All August 2022
Where: 152 Alice St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Do you know of anywhere else in Brisbane offering Ekka-inspired treats? Let us know in the comments below or email us at hello@highcupoftea.com.au.
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