Bars
Mr Chester Wine Bar brings a splash of New World finery to The Valley

Mr Chester Wine Bar brings a splash of New World finery to The Valley

By James Frostick 27 Jul 2017

The times, they are a-changin’ and so are our tastes. The categorical boundaries that classify and sometimes limit venues are crumbling, leading to an incredible new wave of hospitality across Australia. Mr Chester Wine Bar is cresting that wave in Brisbane, bringing with it a New World approach to wine and atmosphere – removing the pretension and making education (as far as wine is concerned) fun again. Pairing undeniable taste with a great selection of wine and cheese, Mr Chester Wine Bar is breaking the mould in the Fortitude Valley bar scene. more

Restaurants
Fun lunch is sorted – Burger Face launches with $2 burgers
Food & Drink

Fun lunch is sorted – Burger Face launches with $2 burgers

27 Jul 2017

Yep, your eyes aren’t deceiving you – $2 burgers are a reality. Burger Face is making a splash in the local scene, announcing its arrival with a promotion that will make your belly backflip in excitement. Today you can get your hands around burgers for less than what it costs for a serve of fries. If you are a user of UberEATS or Deliveroo, we suggest scrounging for some loose change between now and lunchtime. more

Bars
Winner Winner
Food & Drink

The round-up: get stuck in to Brisbane’s best chicken wings

27 Jul 2017

What do you when you’ve got the hunger pangs and want to eat a dozen of something? The answer is simple – chicken wings! National Chicken Wing Day is coming up – on Saturday July 29 to be exact – so what better time to assemble a list of Brisbane’s best. If you fall head-over-heels in love at the sight of a basket of crispy golden wings, then maybe wear a helmet while reading this here round up. more

The Weekend Series: catch up on all the big announcements from San Diego Comic-Con

The weekend just gone was a big one for anyone that loves blockbuster movie and television announcements. San Diego Comic-Con is one of the biggest yearly sci-fi and pop-culture conventions in the world, with production studios using the event to make huge announcements on hot properties in the realm of cinema and TV. This year was no different, with new trailers being released for dozens of highly anticipated shows and films. If you were too busy on the weekend to refresh your YouTube homepage, we’ve compiled a list of the must-watch trailers so you aren’t out of the loop when your friends and co-workers start raving with excitement. more

Clothing
Wrap yourself up in wearable art from Sydney's Wah Wah
Gentlefolk

Wrap yourself up in wearable art from Sydney’s Wah Wah

27 Jul 2017

Whoever said knitted sweaters weren’t punk rock obviously has never seen the stylish beauties crafted and distributed by Wah Wah. The creator of cool and cosy clothes is renowned for teaming up with bands to reimagine album artwork as comfy jumpers. Before winter ends, consider adding a couple of these eye-catching numbers to your wardrobe. more

Providore
Sip and snack on the finer things at Portside's Sense of Taste
Food & Drink

Sip and snack on the finer things at Portside’s Sense of Taste

27 Jul 2017

We’re calling it – the age of the humble local bottle shop is over. Well, not over completely – there will always be a place for a quick pre-game pit-stop. But after seeing what is on offer at Portside’s newest food and drink emporium Sense of Taste, it’s going to be hard to settle for anything else. Sense of Taste is a home for experiences, not only material goods – where customers get sample some premium tastes in addition to stocking up on cheese, smallgoods, craft beer, fine wine and top-shelf spirits more

Community
What's on in Brisbane this weekend
Event News

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

27 Jul 2017

Hello weekend, my old friend – I’ve come to live it up again (trust us, when you sing that to the tune of this certified sad banger it totally works). Now that we’ve casually revealed our love for Simon & Garfunkel, let’s get down to the business of maximising your post-working week pleasure. From Harry Potter parties to rock’n’roll football and fancy food trails, we’ve done the hard yards to help you find the best of what’s on in Brisbane this July 27–30 weekend. more

Food News
Queensland's best and brightest celebrated at the Electrolux Appetite for Excellence Awards
Food & Drink

Queensland’s best and brightest celebrated at the Electrolux Appetite for Excellence Awards

27 Jul 2017

We could have already told you that Brisbane’s got one of the best and fastest growing hospitality scenes in Australia, but it’s nice to see others catching on as well. Australia’s best young culinary talent is being celebrated at the annual Electrolux Appetite for Excellence Awards, which is including a host of Brisbane all-stars. The judging panel has announced nominees for its 2017 ceremony, which is being held outside of Melbourne or Sydney for the very first time. more

Exhibitions
Art after hours – check out top tunes and talks when the Marvel exhibition stays Up Late
Event News

Art after hours – check out top tunes and talks when the Marvel exhibition stays Up Late

27 Jul 2017

The best things often take on a bit of an edge after dark – the lights dim, the music gets louder and the atmosphere changes completely. Things are just a little bit more exciting, you know? This is the premise of GOMA’s absolutely killer Up Late sessions, where night owls can gain exclusive access to world-class exhibitions with a side of live music and quality chat. The latest instalment sees the awesome Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe exhibition host six unique sessions across Friday nights starting from July 28, treating punters to some of the best live acts in the business. more

Event Highlights

Exhibitions
The Carousel
Until 16 Aug 2017

The Carousel

Food
Regatta Fair
28-30 July 2017

Regatta Fair

Food
Eats & Beats
Until 28 Jul 2017

Eats & Beats

Music
You're the Voice
29 Jul 2017

You’re the Voice

Community
Parks Alive
5 - 6 Aug 2017

Parks Alive

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Exhibitions
The Dust Never Settles

The Dust Never Settles

Community
Cosy Winters by Rekorderlig pop-up

Cosy Winters by Rekorderlig pop-up

Exhibitions
Lucent

Lucent

Exhibitions
Dina Broadhurst Exhibition

Dina Broadhurst Exhibition

Festival
Bavarian Brewfest

Bavarian Brewfest

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Film
Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival 2017

Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival 2017

Theatre
Short+Sweet Festival: Strands

Short+Sweet Festival: Strands

Exhibitions
Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe

Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe

Exhibitions
International and Asian Collection

International and Asian Collection

The Grocer
MoCU brings boutique beer direct to your door
Food & Drink

MoCU brings boutique beer direct to your door

27 Jul 2017

The worst thing about going to the bottle-shop is the process of deciding what you want when you get there. If you arrive without a dedicated plan of attack, you can find yourself wandering the shelves in search of the perfect drop. MoCU takes the hassle out of finding the right beer by sourcing the best boutique drops from around the world before sending them straight to you. more

Community
Get in touch with the natural side of life at Parks Alive
Event News

Get in touch with the natural side of life at Parks Alive

27 Jul 2017

Here in Brisbane, you would be forgiven for taking the abundant natural beauty for granted. One of the crowning jewels in our lush landscape is the Roma Street Parkland – home to many a beautiful flower, the shadiest trees, the softest grass and an all-around wholesome place to spend time. Whether you’re tossing a football around, nibbling on a picnic or just kicking back, it’s easy to forget that the Parkland isn’t just some effortlessly occurring paradise – turns out a heck of a lot of hard work goes into keeping the place looking ace. Parks Alive is returning to the Roma Street Parkland on August 5 and 6 to shine a light on all of the behind-the-scenes action, as well as showing us how to make the best of our enviable environment. more

Recipes
Start your morning right with an egg and bacon galette
Food & Drink

Start your morning right with an egg and bacon galette

27 Jul 2017

They say getting out on the wrong side of the bed is a sure-fire way to start your day on the wrong foot. Well, for us our day starts off poorly if we haven’t had a decent breakfast. Sure, muesli and fruit is great, but in the colder months we find something warm to be preferable. Katrina Ryan from The Golden Pig Food & Wine School contributed to the gargantuan anthology The Great Australian Baking Book, which features great savoury day starters such as Katrina’s delicious recipe for egg and bacon galettes with caramelised onion. more

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Paula Walden
Every challenge presents an opportunity to learn and grow. I’m grateful and feel inspired by change and challenges ... ~ Paula Walden more

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