Get Your Fill Of BIGSOUND Food

6 September 2016 | 3:06 pm | Staff Writer

Music may be food for the soul, but when you need food for your belly, here are the top places to chow down at BIGSOUND.

Business Name: 5 Dogs "Meat x Vegan x Fries"
Answered by: Robert Hueston, Franchiser
Average meal price? $8.50

Sum up your food in three words: Hot dogs, fries, vegan.
What, on your menu, makes the perfect hangover cure and why? Poutine with added bacon. Nothing beats fries covered in cheese gravy and bacon to wipe out any hangover.
What do you reckon is the best mid-gig refuel you offer and why? Hot dog as we serve all types including meat and vegan. It's the perfect eat-on-the-run food.
What makes the ideal late night munch on your menu and why? German dog meal deal!
Bratwurst with fries and a bottle of water to keep you powering through the evening
What's your personal favourite from your menu? My personal favourite is the chili dog, made with a chili-infused bratwurst and homemade chili con carne topped with diced onion and cheese. Sauce it up with mustard and aioli.
Are you rolling out anything special for the hungry masses at BIGSOUND? We have $5 lunch deals that run up to 3pm every day. 

Business Name: Bloodhound Bar
Answered by: David, Owner
Average meal price? $15

What, on your menu, makes the perfect hangover cure and why? The Chicharron Burger. Free range pork belly topped with orange glazed sweet potato, salsa criolla and wholegrain mustard. Served with sweet potato fries and a panca chili mayo.
What do you reckon is the best mid-gig refuel you offer and why? Tequenos. Fried wonton pastry pillows filled with haloumi, mozzarella and jalapenos, served with house made guacamole.
What's your personal favourite from your menu? A plate of mixed tacos, being ox tongue, adobo chicken and dark-beer braised beef cheeks.
Are you rolling out anything special for the hungry masses at BIGSOUND? Kitchen specials all week. Come down and see!
What's your must-see gig from this year's BIGSOUND line-up? Our pre-BIGSOUND party on Tuesday night!
What's your top survive-the-fest tip for BIGSOUNDers? Enjoy as much of the festival as possible. Oh, and don't go too hard on the first night!

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Business Name: Kerbside
Answered by:  Ian Kissane, General Manager
Average meal price? $12

Sum up your food in three words: Tasty pub grub.
What, on your menu, makes the perfect hangover cure and why? Our chicken parmigiana (in our opinion, the best in Brissie) with its lashings of delicious homemade napoli sauce and mountain of melted cheese - your eyes will be bigger than your stomach for this meal.
What do you reckon is the best mid-gig refuel you offer and why? Our nachos - quick, tasty and filling! They come in beef and vegetarian versions.
What's your personal favourite from your menu? You can't go past our beef burger, best washed down with one of our craft beers.
Are you rolling out anything special for the hungry masses at BIGSOUND? Show your BIGSOUND 2016 lanyard and get a free refreshment with meal purchase (T&Cs apply, one per person and excludes dinner deals).
What's your top survive-the-fest tip for BIGSOUNDers? Keep hydrated! Schedule in some regular breaks at your favourite drinking hole - Kerbside!

Business Name: Grill'd Healthy Burgers
Answered byGemma, Marketing
Average meal price? $16

Sum up your food in three words: Burgers done good.
What, on your menu, makes the perfect hangover cure and why? The Big is the best cure for anyone’s hangover. The combination of beef, cheese, egg and bacon is the perfect hangover breakfast burger, and it's balanced with the sweetness of beetroot. If you’re looking for that extra kick, don’t forget to add some of our fresh Australian-grown avocado. The Big was made for those morning-after cravings!
What do you reckon is the best mid-gig refuel you offer and why? The Simon Says. The combination of crispy bacon, chicken and avocado leaves you wanting more after every bite. The Simon Says is satisfying and not so filling that it will stop you from bouncing to the beats at any gig.
What makes the ideal late night munch on your menu and why? Our perfect bite size sliders are perfect for those late night hunger pains paired perfectly with a beer and our famous rosemary-salted chips.
What’s your personal favourite from your menu? This year we’ve added some new burgers to our repertoire. The Smoky Blackbird schnitzel burger has become not only a crowd favourite, but also a personal favourite of mine. The zesty slaw, spicy jalapeños and chipotle mayo is an explosion of flavours for anyone’s taste pallet. A must-try for any burger fanatic.
Are you rolling out anything special for the hungry masses at BIGSOUND? Yes, the $15 Big Sound burger and beer deal – what’s better than a burger and an ice cold beer?
What is your favourite thing about the BIGSOUND crowd? Everyone is out for a good laugh and a great time while enjoying the best tunes out there.
What’s your top survive-the-fest tip for BIGSOUNDers? Keep yourself hydrated with plenty of water and your stomach satisfied with a Grill'd burger (to help you keep dancing all day long). Don't forget that appropriate footwear also deserves a massive tick on your packing list, no one wants blisters when running around the festival.

Business Name: Oporto Fortitude Valley
Answered by: Logan, Store Manager
Average meal price? $12-15

Sum up your food in three words: Fresh not frozen.
What, on your menu, makes the perfect hangover cure and why? Our Double Otropo burger is probably the best cure for hangovers. With pineapple and bacon, two fillets of our freshly grilled chicken, lettuce, mayo and cheese.
What do you reckon is the best mid-gig refuel you offer and why? Chicken Rappa or the new spicy Embruhlo Rappa with jalapeno and lime sauce.

What makes the ideal late night munch on your menu and why? Everything late night is made fresh to order.
What’s your personal favourite from your menu? Double Otropo with chilli sauce in a large meal with garlic aioli dipping sauce.
Are you rolling out anything special for the hungry masses at BIGSOUND? Just ask us for our Bondi Box! You get: one single fillet bondi burger, one small chips, one bondi bite, one regular spicy rice, one can of soft drink - all this for $10.00.
What’s your top survive-the-fest tip for BIGSOUNDers? Eat Well. Live Spicy.

Business Name: Bear Bones Specialty Coffee Roasters
Answered by: Rosco, Owner
Average meal price? $10

What, on your menu, makes the perfect hangover cure and why? Avocado, feta, balsamic reduction and a lemon wedge. It's a healthy fatty start to the day.
What do you reckon is the best mid-gig refuel you offer and why? Smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers and carrot jam. A little something that's not to heavy and not to light.
What's your personal favourite from your menu? We do a fantastic scrambled eggs.
Are you rolling out anything special for the hungry masses at BIGSOUND? Any breakfast with coffee for $12.
What is your favourite thing about the BIGSOUND crowd? Their energy! It's so infectious and intoxicating.
What's your top survive-the-fest tip for BIGSOUNDers? Play hard and enjoy the amazing talent on offer. Look after your friends and get home safely so we can see you for a coffee in the morning.

Business Name: Chur Burger Brisbane
Answered by: Trent – Marketing
Average meal price? $16

Sum up your food in three words: Gourmet, epic and satisfying.
What, on your menu, makes the perfect hangover cure and why? Any of our freshly prepared burgers but the standout is the Chur Beast of two succulent beef patties layered with double bacon and double cheese. Wash that bad boy down with a hair of the dog from our fully stocked bar and if you are still hungry, smash a few mac and cheese croquettes.
What do you reckon is the best mid-gig refuel you offer and why? You can't go past our Southern free chicken, chill mayo, mint slaw and lime taco or even the salt and pepper squid with cucumber and lime salsa with jalapeño mayo.
What makes the ideal late night munch on your menu and why? Heading out for a night in The Valley? Burgers and chilled beats at Chur late into the night. For those with a sweet tooth, check out the chocolate brownie ice-cream sandwich with salted caramel and a peanut crust or our banoffee pie - made the Chur way with salted caramel popcorn.
What’s your personal favourite from your menu? The Signature Burger of crispy pork belly, chili caramel, slaw all topped off with a big serving of aioli.
Are you rolling out anything special for the hungry masses at BIGSOUND? Show your BIGSOUND delegate pass to receive a burger from our everyday menu, chips and post mix drink for just $18 - excludes burger special, signature and Chur Beast burgers, 7 - 9 Sep.
What’s your top survive-the-fest tip for BIGSOUNDers? Keep yourself hydrated, peeps.