IT is a beautiful day in Brisbane city and the first Tuesday markets at St Stephen’s Cathedral are in full swing.
Four office workers from the Brisbane archdiocese communications and engagement team are eager to hit the markets and buy a treat.
The Catholic Leader’s Michael Howard heads straight for the gluten-free donut stand – one he’s seen around Brisbane’s other markets.
The classic cinnamon donut, he says, tastes amazing.
“This stall is always great, always good food, cheap prices, plus friendly service,” he said.
“(I) will definitely be coming back; I mean who wouldn’t want a fresh donut right outside your door.”
Around the foodie stands are fresh fruit and vegetable grocers as well as clothing stalls and other specialty items.
The Catholic Foundation’s Jackson Hickey and Brisbane archdiocese social media co-ordinator Kloe Standish line up for the churro stand.
“You can’t beat churros for breakfast,” Mr Hickey said with a laugh.
The atmosphere was buzzing, he said, and he was eager to see how packed the markets would get around lunch time.
Mrs Standish said she had a “little craving for the churros after seeing the stall and I will say they did not disappoint”.
“They were cooked fresh and were very crunchy and tasty, and it was a fun experience getting to sprinkle my own amount of cinnamon after they were ready,” she said.
The market scene was very lively for its first day at the Cathedral precinct, she said.
“It was great seeing a variety of food options of sweets and savouries, as well as local farmers produce and local creative stalls,” she said.
Centacare’s Michelle Ventura Rodriguez said she was so excited to have the food markets so close to work.
She said it was hard to pick what to get with so many options, but “the churros and cheesecake were both a delicious and welcome morning treat to tie one over until lunch”.
“Also welcome to have a fresh buzz in the Cathedral precinct with all the fresh fruit and veggies, craft and delicious food stalls to explore especially on these beautiful sunny spring days.”
The market stalls wind their way around St Stephen’s Chapel, past Mercy House and behind the cathedral leaving plenty of green space for people to line up and sit to eat.
