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| Lady Marmalade- website photo |
As the dawn horizon turned an orange hue and the loud speakers announced the start of the Brisbane marathon in the distance, Milly the dog leapt into action with the Husband in tow as we headed off full of good spirits for our wind-down run leading into next week’s City-to-Surf. Our trio, plus one, ran away from the marathon maestros towards Toohey Forest and new running territory. This morning’s run was a delight for a few reasons: a novel trail, including some bush track; a mountain climb; perfect weather conditions; great running companions and a comfortable pace. Where else would one prefer to be on a gorgeous Sunday morning?
Kilometre one to three was familiar terrain from Highgate Hill, under Eleanor Schonel Bridge and onto the Brisbane Corso. We then deviated towards Fairfield Road and the Yeronga War Memorial Park. Having attended cross country events and the adjacent Yeronga swimming pool, I have never appreciated the historical significance and beauty of the Yeronga Memorial Park. We ran along the noble avenue of trees, each tree assigned name markers, honouring fallen soldiers. We wove our way via cycle way and parkland, including Koala Park and Mayfield Gardens towards Toohey Mountain. It was only a light touch of the Toohey Forest this morning. The lure of bushland and alternate trails will entice a BOTR return for more training runs. Kilometre eight was undoubtedly our slowest pace as we ascended a number of stairs rapidly gaining 100m elevation up Mount Toohey. We then enjoyed a descent towards the Moorooka –Tarragindi cycleway, with an easy run through the Tarragindi recreation reserve and a welcome third comfort stop for Milly. The last few kilometres combined a stretch of green parkland through Ekibin Park, Thompson Estate Reserve and AJ Jones recreation reserve to our breakfast destination.
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Lady Marmalade was recommended by a work colleague and is a worthy breakfast café candidate. It is located at Stones Corner in a quaint old building with a history of incarnations from dispensing money to birds. The menu runs all day and offers appealing options that suggest a requisite repeat visit. There are a few quirky elements to this breakfast spot that enhance the experience; from the plastic animal table numbers to the addition of patchwork blankets for those cooler winter mornings. The majority of seating is outside under an old veranda, delightful on an early weekend morning but, potentially, a weekday shortcoming given the busy Logan road location. The husband ordered the Bacon, ‘Haloumi and Tomato with allspice chutney and Kewpie mayo on a crusty bun. All elements were perfect and, despite Milly looking on hopefully, there was nothing left on the plate. The Grill Dog was accompanied with groans of satisfaction from Bronwyn (nothing in the league of the scene from ‘When Harry met Sally’ but nonetheless the sounds of a very satisfied diner). The warm crusty bun contained pulled pork, onion jam and cheese with a delightful nacho topping, a perfect balance of lime and avocado. Bronwyn was halfway through her munching before we realised we hadn’t captured the unadulterated bun for the blog, hence the half eaten offering in the photo. I ordered the special, which was a sweet potato hash, smashed avocado, grilled chorizo, feta, romesco and toasted almonds. It was very tasty but, somehow left me with a little plate envy gazing at Bronwyn’s Grill Dog. The romesco (capsicum, tomato and garlic sauce) and chorizo were the dish highlights and for the price ($12.50) it was value for money, perhaps a couple dollars extra and a more generous serving would have elevated the dish for me.
For BOTR , the moniker of Lady Marmalade is their delicious condiments, from the onion jam, allspice chutney and the flavoursome romesco, along with friendly service, an appealing menu and great prices, it has the whole package.
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