The Weekend Edition: What is on in Brisbane

Ben’s Burgers brings the buns in Winn Lane

By Linsey Rendell 24 Jul 2014

Ben’s Burgers has officially filled the hole left by much-loved Flamingo Cafe in Winn Lane, and if the bustle at the burger joint this week is anything to go by, it’s filling it well. Ben’s Burgers is the creation of Ben and Nick Chiu, brothers and co-owners of Apartment in Brisbane City and creators of A Love Supreme. The pair wanted to bring a new vibe to the laneway, tangling together their love of streetwear, good beats and excellent eats, creating a place to kick back with a bunch of friends over a few beers. more

Vanilla Pod opens specialty cake kitchen in Albion

By Lauren Barker 24 Jul 2014

Sweet tooths who haven’t yet been lured in by the sugar and sparkles on offer at Vanilla Pod cafe and deli in Ascot will have no defence against temptation at its new specialty cake kitchen in Albion. more

Pig ‘N’ Whistle pours English ales in Fortitude Valley

By Lauren Barker 24 Jul 2014

Today one of Brisbane’s longest-running hospitality groups will fling open the doors to a classic street-corner pub in Fortitude Valley. more

Food & Drink

Break routine and BYO coffee cup

24 Jul 2014

The act of purchasing your morning cup of coffee is often so ingrained in your nature – the movements well practised and subconsciously robotic – that breaking an element of the routine can be something that takes time and a little extra effort. more

Gentlewoman

Turn heads with a 2 by Lyn & Tony necklace

24 Jul 2014

Mavericks of creation – their work taking on many forms and fields – Lyn Balzer and Tony Perkins have been entangled in a deep collaborative partnership for more than 14 years. more

Gentlefolk

Improve your art of conversation with The School of Life

24 Jul 2014

Those who respect the give and take of conversation but often find their minds grappling for topics can give their banter a welcome boost with The School of Life’s 100 Questions: A Toolkit for Conversations. more

Event News

Iconic New Farm Cinemas to reopen on Brunswick Street

24 Jul 2014

Many Brisbane residents harbour fond memories of the old theatre that has perched on the corner of Brunswick and Barker Streets for almost 100 years. Next week, the iconic venue will reopen as New Farm Cinemas. more

Design

DESIGNerd 100+ card game goes digital

24 Jul 2014

Inviting some of the world’s most influential designers to share their own vast knowledge of their industries, DESIGNerd captures the questions and answers the creative elite believe that amateurs, enthusiasts and dabblers should know. more

Food & Drink

The Grocer: Edible Algae

24 Jul 2014

The idea of eating algae might seem odd at first, but perhaps you’re already happily noshing away on one of the many species without realising. more

Gentlefolk

Up your hiking style with Loyal Stricklin rucksack

24 Jul 2014

Your grandkids will be counting down the days until they inherit your Loyal Stricklin backpack. more

Gentlefolk

Take to a lake with a folding boat by maarno

24 Jul 2014

If you enjoy the whoosh of sea air caressing your face and using every opportunity to shout ‘ahoy’ at your on-sea comrades, but lack a physical boat to call your own, your luck may be about to change. more