Cafes
Curious cuisine – Sydney's Devon Cafe opens its first Brisbane location

Curious cuisine – Sydney’s Devon Cafe opens its first Brisbane location

By James Frostick 21 Feb 2019

What started as a quirky brunch nook in the heart of Surry Hills has blossomed into a slick hospitality empire in the making. After conquering Sydney's tastebuds with three stellar eateries, the Devon Cafe has made its first in-roads into the Queensland market with its first location north of the border. Devon Cafe opened at Westfield Garden City this week, debuting its heralded range of Asian-inspired breakfast and lunch items, as well as some brand-new goodies exclusive to Brisbane. more

Bars
Settle in at Brisbane City's new European-inspired street-side bar The Pouring Room
Food & Drink

Settle in at Brisbane City’s new European-inspired street-side bar The Pouring Room

21 Feb 2019

Only a few weeks removed from the well-received opening of inner-city food hall Harvest on Queen, RMS Group has doubled up with the launch of adjoining wine bar The Pouring Room. Serving an array of worldly wines, a smorgasbord of cheese and charcuterie, plus a la carte breakfast and lunch bites, The Pouring Room is already shaping up to be a dependable haunt for coffee meet-ups and post-work revelry. more

Treats
Miss Sophia's Gelateria brings Froot-Loop gelato and chocolate fountains to Kedron
Food & Drink

Miss Sophia’s Gelateria brings Froot-Loop gelato and chocolate fountains to Kedron

21 Feb 2019

Kedron cafe Farm House has been a stalwart of the suburb’s dining scene, and now owner Amanda Scott has doubled up on the local love, establishing an authentic gelato spot right next door. Miss Sophia’s Gelateria is bringing a dash of whimsy and fantasy to Kedron, blending traditional Italian techniques with imaginative flavour pairings and blessing the suburb with a colourful array of decadent treats. more

Best of Brisbane
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Food & Drink

The round–up: spice things up with some of Brisbane’s best Indian restaurants

21 Feb 2019

Quintessential Indian cuisine is arguably one of the most satisfying foods one can possibly enjoy – endless variations, aromas and tastes, backed up by a great range of unique dishes. Brisbane is stacked when it comes to top-notch Indian eateries, offering tastes from the country’s various regions. If you like curry, naan or tandoori, we suggest you cast your eye over this spicy list of eateries. more

The Weekend Series: help save the environment with these plastic-free essentials

The Weekend Series: help save the environment with these plastic-free essentials

Look, we’re going to level with you. The planet is in a bad way, and it’s our fault. Non-biodegradable materials are clogging waterways and landfill in record amounts, which is playing havoc with our ecosystems and the environment at large. The high use of plastic is partially to blame, but it’s not all doom and gloom. Loads of companies across Australia and the world are fighting the good fight by creating plastic-free variants of regular household items. These reusable goods are functional and stylish, while also reducing the amount of plastic waste we produce. We’ve made a quick hit list of plastic-free essentials you should own to help do your part in saving the environment. more

Grooming
The round-up: Brisbane’s best barbers
Gentleman

The round-up: Brisbane’s best barbers

21 Feb 2019

The boutique barber business is booming with the advent of beard culture, the return of rockabilly and the mania of Movember. Stylish gentlemen are hitting the streets with sleek styles, carefully coiffed cuts and formidable facial hair. In our post-metrosexual society, men are finding it easier to bridge the divide between rugged manliness and clean-cut class. Male grooming is now a big thing, and barbers are more relevant than ever. The new crop of style-savvy scissor-smiths is a far cry from your father’s short-back-and-side specialist, and we’ve rounded up some of the big names in Brisbane’s barber scene. more

Casual Dining
Winner winner – sample Chokh Di’s Thai-style charcoal-roasted chicken
Food & Drink

Winner winner – sample Chokh Di’s Thai-style charcoal-roasted chicken

21 Feb 2019

It’s a tale as old as time – a traveller in a foreign country has a whirlwind encounter with someone that would change their life forever. In Dan Finn’s case, his encounter wasn’t necessarily a romantic one, unless you count falling head over heels for Thai cuisine a love story (we do). While exploring northern Thailand Dan encountered a chap in Chiang Rai dubbed the ‘Chicken Guy’ – a local vendor of succulent charcoal-roasted chicken whose simple fare enamoured Dan’s tastebuds. Now, Dan is bringing a piece of the Chicken Guy’s fare to Brisbane, cooking up his own interpretation of northern Thai street food at a series of pop-up events. more

Community
What's on in Brisbane this weekend
Event News

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

21 Feb 2019

Friends, the weekend has rolled around and we couldn’t be more thrilled. There’s plenty to see, do and eat on your precious days off, so clear your schedule and loosen your belt – it’s time to indulge! From gin festivals to mud crab races and plenty of lols, we’ve found the best things happening in Brisbane on the February 21–24 weekend. PSA: in case you haven't heard, we're in for some wild weather this weekend – keep an eye on the BOM website and individual event pages for weather updates and possible cancellations. more

Interiors
Made by Morgen combines practical design with a creative flourish
Design

Made by Morgen combines practical design with a creative flourish

21 Feb 2019

Having both practical knowledge and creative sensibilities in equal abundance is a rare thing – most people tend to lean one way or the other. The design world unearths some of these multitalented gems, with maker and creative Nick McDonald as a prime example. His brand, Made by Morgen, strikes the perfect balance between expert craftsmanship and creative passion. more

Comedy
From drag divas to sensitive bogans – five fresh faces you need to see at Brisbane Comedy Festival
Event News

From drag divas to sensitive bogans – five fresh faces you need to see at Brisbane Comedy Festival

21 Feb 2019

If you’ve felt a dull tickling sensation in your funnybone lately, it’s probably because the Brisbane Comedy Festival is almost upon us for another year. The 2019 edition is stacked with some seriously impressive (and famous) local and international comedians, but we thought we’d shine a light on some emerging talents that you might not have had the pleasure of discovering yet. From sensitive new age bogans to drag divas, we’ve found five fresh acts appearing at this year’s Brisbane Comedy Festival that will make you bust a gut. more

Event Highlights

Community
Girls' Day Out
23 Feb 2019

Girls’ Day Out

Film
Movies Under the Stars
Every Friday night in February from 7:30 pm til late

Movies Under the Stars

Festival
BrisAsia Festival 2019
Until 3 Mar 2019

BrisAsia Festival 2019

Theatre
Single Asian Female
Until 19 Mar 2019

Single Asian Female

Theatre
Cinderella
26 Apr - 5 May 2019

Cinderella

Festival
Big Pineapple Music Festival
25 May 2019

Big Pineapple Music Festival

Events: What's on in Brisbane this week. Start planning your weekend

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Exhibitions
Sam Cranstoun: Impossible Conversations

Sam Cranstoun: Impossible Conversations

Food
Weekends at The Defiant Duck

Weekends at The Defiant Duck

Food
Sundays at the Pig

Sundays at the Pig

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Comedy
Jeff Green

Jeff Green

Comedy
Michael Shafar

Michael Shafar

Comedy
The Stevenson Experience

The Stevenson Experience

Comedy
Damien Power

Damien Power

Food
A secret tropical party is bringing bottomless spritzes to Brisbane
Event News

A secret tropical party is bringing bottomless spritzes to Brisbane

21 Feb 2019

Psst … can you keep a secret? Usually our lips are sealed, but when it’s something this exciting it would be a crime not to share it with our readers. We’ve caught wind that an exclusive tropical-themed party is popping up at a secret location in the CBD for one day only – and it’s bringing bottomless spritzes with it. Keep Saturday March 2 clear in your calendar, because the Secret Foodies are coming to town. more

Clothing
daniella caputi weaves generations of talent into minimalist masterpieces
Gentlewoman

daniella caputi weaves generations of talent into minimalist masterpieces

21 Feb 2019

The phrase ‘less is more’ is wildly popular because of its truth, particularly when it comes to the world of fashion. What is still seen as a vastly fast industry churning out trend-based pieces is starting to slow down, as the next generation of makers steps up to create change not only aesthetically but socially. Daniella Caputi is one such individual, dedicated to crafting minimalist garments made with expert care. Her eponymous label personifies this new wave – it’s all about quality over quantity. more

The Grocer
Crack some canned laughter – Newstead Brewing Co. teams up with the Brisbane Comedy Festival
Food & Drink

Crack some canned laughter – Newstead Brewing Co. teams up with the Brisbane Comedy Festival

21 Feb 2019

We’re all set to bust a gut laughing for four weeks straight at the Brisbane Comedy Festival, but crying tears of laughter is bound to deplete and dehydrate. Newstead Brewing Co. – reliable quencher of thirsts across Brisbane – has relieved our salivation-deprived gasps with a beer specially brewed for the funny festivities. Canned Laughter is a limited-edition brew that pairs perfectly with belly laughs. more

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The Locals Next week: A BRISBANE LOCAL

Rob Kemp
It's a massive satisfaction to have seen through a ridiculous endeavour ... ~ Rob Kemp more

Weekly Inspire… Theme of the Week: words of wisdom

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage ... ~ Lao Tzu

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SHOOTS: Mercado, Bowen Hills