{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"My mate in…","title":"27. Brisbane x The Green Edge","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":299,"description":"In this episode, I catch up with my mate in Brisbane, Stephen. Stephen shares one of his favourite spots for vegan food: The Green Edge, a vegan grocery store, deli and cafe in Windsor.\nStephen talks about some of the delicious plant-based comfort food on offer, including his go-to spaghetti and meatballs and their wood-fired pizzas. The Green Edge is believed to be Australia's oldest vegan grocery store, and there's plenty to explore beyond the cafe menu.\nThey also have a vegan deli counter, an ice cream cone counter with more than 20 flavours, and some great mint hot chocolates. Sounds like a pretty good reason to visit!\nStephen also tells us about VEKKA, the vegan take on Brisbane's famous EKKA (Royal Queensland Show), where you can find vegan versions of classic show food like Dagwood dogs and show bags.\nThis is a special episode for My Mate In… as it's the first one recorded on location! Stephen and I are Laravel community friends who first met at Laravel Live Japan in May. In November, we were both in Brisbane to present at Laracon AU, so we took the opportunity to catch up in the beautiful gardens at Gardens Point.\nThe outdoor recording brings a little more of Brisbane into the episode. There are birds, passing lawnmowers, and even a water dragon spotted during our chat. It's a reminder that sometimes the best conversations (and unexpected wildlife encounters!) happen when you get out and about.\nIf you're looking for more Brisbane food recommendations, check out my earlier episode with my other mate in Brisbane, Jess, who shared her favourite local spots: 12. Brisbane x Big Roddy's Rippin Rib Shack, Cobbler & The Woods Neighbourhood Bar","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/-nZaSXQvZ9htapGtC3uA6ZSAw46fAbfqqg66OA9B7HU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNDI3LzE2Njgy/MTE0OTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}