It was with great delight that I read in Brisbane Times this morning that Brisbane is destined to have a fixed fresh food market a la Paddy's Market in Sydney. The planned location is the old Myer building in Coorparoo. The building has been abandoned for 3 years and will receive a refurb and face-lift prior to the establishment of the market. The first floor of the building will be dedicated to gourmet food- delicious fruit and vegetables accompanied by delicatessens, fishmongers and butchers. Do I hear a Hell Yeah?

The markets are scheduled to open in September with trading hours reported to be from 7am to 6pm Thursday through Sunday.

Excellent!