From our family to yours we hope you have a wonderful christmas.
Have a great new year!
Hopefully santa will be extra good to you.
Enjoy your holidays!

Remember Bart, someone so special can never be forgotten.
Thinking of you and your family with sympathy.
From the team @ Brother Espresso

Christmas Trading Hours...

Watson's Building 127 Margaret Street

Wednesday 24th December Open till 12 noon

Christmas Day 25th December - Sunday 4th January Closed

Monday 5th January Open

Wickham Terrace Building

Wednesday 24th December till 12 noon

Thursday 25th December - Sunday 4th January Closed

Monday 5h January - Monday 12th January Open till 12 noon

Monday 19th January Normal summer trading hours

CHRISTMAS HAMS

Make a special occasion one to remember using Certified Organic Kurobuta Hams. Beautifully marbled, pink, tender and juicy meat with the wonderful flavour of REAL pork.

Bone in leg ham $22.15/kg

Easy carve leg ham $29.35/kg

Easy carve shoulder ham $25.75

Place orders before December for delivery Thursday 18 December. Please register your interest by dropping us an email.

Cycling Cafe Culture is alive and well at Brother Espresso if last Saturday was anything to go by. Keen to hang out with other fun and healthy cycling nuts we are open 8am -11am Saturdays.

New Menu ...

Yes the menu is undergoing some changes. Along with already popular favourities there will be some new additions, it is so close l can almost taste it.

Now Showing!

Local talent and photographer Thomas Calder is hanging some of his awesome collection in the cafe. Be sure to check it out!

Congratulations!
The winner of the Nouva Simonelli Oscar home espresso machine is...
Mandie McPherson

Brother Espresso stamp of approval
On a recent trip to Melbourne l managed to sneak in a few coffees, grab some inspiration and have a goddamn good time checking out some cafés.
If you are down that way be sure to check out these guys …
Batch Espresso, 320 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
The Maling Room, Corner Maling and Canterbury roads, Canterbury
Brother Baba Budan, 359 Little Bourke Street Melbourne
Thanks for the ride Ants.
LG

Meet our only lass ...
Captain Salad
Carly Hibberd
What is your favorite drink? Short Macchiato
What is on this season? Kimya Dawson
Who inspires you and why? Cadel Evans - Never say die attitude Elmo - Just want to be tickled
A little about yourself? 165cm 53kg Dark brown hair

A little coffee history...
When coffee was first introduced into England in the late 1600s, it was largely drunk by men only, and in coffeehouses rather than at home. Doctors welcomed this as a substitute for drinking alcohol in tavens, but married women were not so happy with the new drink. In 1674 a group of London women put out "The Women's Petition Against Coffee."

The Women's Petition Against Coffee
Representing to Publick Consideration the Grand Inconveniencies accruing to their Sex from the Excessive Use of that drying, Enfeebling Liquor.Presented to the Right Honorable the Keepers of the Liberty of Venus.By a Well-willerLondon, Printed 1674.

We thought we would give you the oppurtunity to respond To the Right Honorable the Keepers of the Liberties of Venus, there will be a little something for the best response.

Employee of the month (not) ...
Senior Barista Extraordinaire
Luka Matuzic
What is your favorite drink? Ristretto - Not some under extracted brew, it must be full flavored sugary goodness, the technique should be from the heart.
What is on this season? Cajun - possibly the best seasoning ever.
Who inspires you and why? No one, l am driven by my own desires.
A little about yourself? l am to secretive and selfish to let anyone know who l really am.

It's been awhile ...

Sorry it has been so long since our last post. Unfortunately Jimmy (the original Brother Espresso Barista) has left the building, we all wish you the best of luck mate. With the departure of Jimmy we introduce a couple of new faces Bart & Luke, it has been pretty full on getting everyone up to speed.

Talking of full on it seems everyone is celebrating a birthday this month around here Sam, Bart, Luke and John (the god father of Brother Espresso) remember anyone celebrating a birthday this month on your birthday ...

BYO can opener!
On street parking is available at Brother Espresso.

Lest we Forget ...
The rise of boutique coffee!

Work at Brother Espresso...
Please contact us if you have experience in hospitality and would like to work with us. We are currently looking for motivated barista's who are experienced in espresso prep etc. The position will include ongoing training, flexible hours and above award wage.

Hamish and Andy Party Marathon (54 hours non-stop)

We happened to be celebrating Cooper's 1st Birthday Friday night and much to our surprise Hamish and Andy made an appearance. Good times!

Walking out the door...
Nothing replaces an espresso machine but for those who can't swing by before work for coffee the AEROPRESS just maybe the answer.
It is an entirely new way to make coffee...
• Water and grounds are mixed together for ten seconds.
• Then gentle air pressure pushes the mix through a micro-filter in 20 seconds.
• The total brewing time of only 30 seconds results in exceptionally smooth flavor.

Win a Home Espresso Machine...
Purchase any Brother Espresso whole bean coffee products from either Brother Espresso outlet between 26/05/08 and 27/10/08 and complete your details on the entry form found in store and you could win a Nuova Simonelli Oscar home espresso machine. The prize draw will be conducted at 127 Margaret Street at 11:00 EDST on 28/10/08.

Organic Porridge Anyone...
Gone are the days of double egg, bacon and sausage rolls with ketchup for breakie. No, instead munch on down some of our Organic Porridge accompanied by a coffee. Yes the menu has undergone some changes to accommodate the cooler weather. You have to try the Moroccan Meat Ball Turkish Pocket now a regular along with already popular pockets.
Soup Kitchen...
Winter Warming Dish of choice seems to be soup this season the kitchen is mixing it up regularly keeping the punters keen for more.

Infectious track bike disease...

Nothing to do with coffee but very cool check it out. fyxomatosis - The fixed gear / track bike disease - photography - Vintage Track Frames - Velo entertainment for kids, big and small.

Wickham House Menu Update
We are pleased to announce that from Monday our Wickham House shop will have a delicious range of foccacia sandwiches for your lunch.
Fillings include Pancetta and cream cheese & smoked chicken and salad.

Fresh New Food ...
We have added new items to our menu , shaking and stirring things alittle and adding new twists on already popular items.

• Brancourts Yoghurt with 100% fruit purree and pulps
• Organic Porridge
• Roast Beef Turkish Pocket
• Hot Pots (rotating selection at chef’s discretion e.g. Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup/Moroccan Meat Balls)

4ZzZ 102.1fm Subscriber Discount Outlet

What does this mean for the lucky 4ZzZfm subscribers... a 10% discount on our whole bean collection. Listen out for our announcement which is being produced by 4ZzZ as we speak and is scheduled for prime time radio.

4ZzZ is an independent community radio station broadcasting fresh local and underground music and local and alternative news.

4ZZZ is self-funded - please subscribe to help the station continue to broadcast.

Brother Espresso GRINDHOUSE premiere ...

Opens 3 April 2008 at Dendy George Street Brisbane and we are the catering partner, swing by for a coffee and you might be lucky and score a free ticket to the premiere.

Grindhouse (MA15+) 190 mins
Synopsis: This original and uncut presentation of Grindhouse is Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's homage to the trashy drive-in and 'grindhouse' double features of the 1970s. Grindhouse is made up of two films: Robert Rodriguez's PLANET TERROR and Quentin Tarantino's DEATH PROOF.
The film is screening off a 35mm print exactly as the original version was intended, complete with 'fake' trailers (by directors such as Eli Roth & Edgar Wright), intentional print scratches and intermission.
PLANET TERROR:
After an experimental bio-nerve gas is accidentally released at a remote U.S. military base in Texas, those exposed to the gas turn into flesh-eating, mutating zombies out to kill. An assortment of various people who include stripper Cherry, her shady mechanic ex-boyfriend Wray, a strong-willed doctor, the local sheriff, and an assortment of various people must join forces to survive the night as the so-called 'sickos' threaten to take over the whole town and the world.
DEATH PROOF:
A deranged stuntman stalks his victims from the safety of his killer car, but when he picks on the wrong group of badass babes, all bets are off in an adrenaline-pumping, high speed, white-knuckle automotive duel of epic proportions, where anything can happen!
Director:Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez
Cast:Kurt Russell, Rosario Dawson, Vanessa Ferlito, Zoe Bell, Bruce Willis, Rose McGowan, Josh Brolin, Danny Trejo.
Origin:USA
Website:Click here to open in a new window
Trailer:Click here to open in a new window
Distributor:Roadshow
Rating Advice:Strong violence, Blood and gore, Coarse language and sexual references.

Easter Holidays ...

Watson's Building & Wickham House

Good Friday 21st March - Easter Monday 24th March Closed

Tuesday 25th March Open

SHAVE DOWN ...

We have all shaved down and now it is up to you all to dig deep and donate in support of the Leukaemia Foundation. The money we raise will directly support patients and their families when they need it most.

Happy Birthday!
Brother Espresso @ Watson's Building is celebrating its first birthday today. So young yet we have comes so far and best is yet to come. Thanks for all your support over the past twelve months.

New addition to the Breakie menu ... Toast Toppers
Tomato, Spinach and Cheese
Baby spinach leaves, thinly sliced tomato and cheddar on sourdough.
Antipasto with Basil
Marinated artichokes quarters, drained chair grilled capsicum and drained char grilled eggplant slices. Sprinkled with baby basil leaves on sourdough.
Tuna and Avocado
Sliced avocado, tuna and grated cheddar on sourdough.
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese
Cream cheese, sliced smoked salmon and baby rocket leaves on sourdough.

Gone Fishing!
No not really but we will be closed Saturday 23rd of Feb. Sorry to all you Saturday morning regulars.

BE BRAVE & SHAVE
Every hour of every day someone in Australia is diagnosed with leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma. The money we raise will directly support patients and their families when they need it most. On March 13th 2008 the boys at Brother Espresso will shave down, we hope you all dig deep and donate in support of the Leukaemia Foundation.

Brother Espresso T-Shirts (sweatshop free)
Be seen in our T-Shirts on the streets of Brisbane and your next coffee is on us.
Any interstate or international fans for a t-shirt visit the Fictive website (www.fictive.com.au)
Only $35.00 (@ Brother Espresso)

Australia Day scrapped…and replaced with Australia Week!
Australia Day has had its day. We need Australia Week – to properly celebrate our great nation. Australia Week (we can only dream) we will be closed this Saturday the 26th of January and Monday the 28th of January.

Is Not Magazine now in the cafe ...
Is Not Magazine is the work of five young Melburnians. It is independently published and is unique in all the world. Is Not Magazine is a magazine in the form of a 1.5m x 2m bill poster. It now enriches Brother Espresso's walls and brings reading to life. Approach it from any angle and embark on a treasure hunt to find a story that ends in another location.