In a huge boost for the inner-city dining scene, a new stylish micro-pub is opening to the public today – Thursday April 19 – in Post Office Square. Isles Lane is a charming bar and bistro that is combining Parisian-inspired design touches, a menu of farm-to-table delights and an all-encompassing bar selection to create a versatile drinking and dining destination. more
It's official – Byron Bay's Brookie's Gin is the best in the world. Cape Byron Distillery, which stole everybody's hearts (and tastebuds) when it launched Brookie's Dry Gin back in 2016, has just been awarded top gong at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirit Competition. That's right – Eddie Brooke and the Brookie's team have now been dubbed the kings of gin. more
You know what makes this upcoming weekend that much sweeter? The fact that we have a cheeky mid-week break coming up next week! This coming Wednesday we will be paying our respects to the ANZACs with frothies and two-up, but until then there is plenty happening to keep us busy. From Shakespeare in the gardens to anti-gluten festivals and op-shop balls, we’ve tracked down the best of what’s happening in Brisbane on the April 19–22 weekend. more
If you’ve been to Coorparoo Square recently, you might have picked up the intriguing scent of woodsmoke wafting through the central promenade. No, your mind isn’t playing tricks on you – it’s not bushfire season. That smell is emanating from the precinct’s newest tenant Special Rub, which fired up its imported smokers last week. Specialising in Texas-style barbecue, Special Rub is plating up some beefy bites that will have any red-blooded meat lover salivating, not to mention a glut of extra mouth-watering morsels and thirst-quenching beverages. more
You may have seen The Pop-Up Hotel before – a luxurious bell tent in the middle of Brisbane Festival, on the sandy shores of Kirra at Bleach* Festival, or smack-bang in the middle of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. As its name implies, The Pop-Up Hotel can pop up anywhere at any time ... and this May it's bringing a whimsical night of luxury to Death Valley Fun Camp. more
After two years educating Fortitude Valley residents on the ins and outs of French cuisine, the team behind Eiffel Restaurant (formerly The French Food Shop) has picked up its foundations and moved suburbs. Ghislan and Selma Pourbaix are seizing the opportunity to spread their wings and take their offering to new levels, taking a fine-dining approach to French and European-inspired cuisine that is already having Auchenflower eaters exclaiming ‘mon dieu!’ more
We’re a sucker for a good cooking show, and we’re not ashamed to admit it. From Ready Steady Cook to the Great British Bake Off, the high stakes drama of the kitchen is something we’ll relish the opportunity to view. A new breed of food shows are hitting our screens thanks to the miracle of Netflix, allowing us to feast on food porn of the highest quality. If you have a craving to binge some stellar food-oriented media, you can’t do much better than the crew we’ve assembled here. Don a bib and get comfortable – you’ll be drooling by the end of the first episode. more
Many people tend to come out of their shells after dark. The night has long been associated with things getting a bit freaky, with the cover of darkness allowing us to be our true selves. Under this rationale, it makes perfect sense that one of our city’s most alluring attractions is perhaps best experienced by night. Patricia Piccinini’s Curious Affection is getting the famous GOMA Up Late treatment, bringing a host of eclectic musicians and the chance to see the exhibit after hours. Coming to the Gallery from June 8 to July 6, the program packs a serious punch to match the weird and wonderful nature of Patricia’s groundbreaking exhibit. more
After fallout of the hectic Easter long weekend festivities, it’s easy to forget that we have another public holiday right around the corner. ANZAC Day is fast approaching, so it’s a good idea to plan accordingly. Whether you are choosing to join in on the commemorative events or spending the day with family and friends, it’s handy to know that there are places around town that will be open and trading throughout the day. If you predict a post-march coffee outing or are in need of an ANZAC Day lunch spot, use our handy list to see what’s open. more
When it comes to the Brisbane, there are some pretty iconic names floating around that have played an integral part in shaping our unique arts and culture landscape. One of these names is Artisan, the not-for-profit organisation that has been dedicated to supporting and promoting contemporary craft and design practice for both makers and their audiences since 1970. Following a 20-year stint on the Brunswick Street strip, Artisan is heading to a brand-new home at the thriving King Street precinct. more
Few materials add as much a sense of luxury to our lives as silk. Soft to the touch and sweet on the eyes, there’s a reason that the phrase ‘silky smooth’ is so commonly used. Silk Laundry is a sustainability-focused label that specialises in silk basics for everyday wear. If you like the sound of that, then you’ll like the sound of this – Silk Laundry is opening its first bricks-and-mortar store on James Street this Saturday April 21. more
Hard done by herbivores have been waiting with baited breath for the large-scale roll out of plant-based protein in Australia, and now the time has finally arrived. Lord of the Fries has announced it is the exclusive restaurant partner for Beyond Meat, the celebrity-backed burger made from plant-based protein, meaning the meat-free revolution is upon us. Viva la vegan! more
When it's time for a weekend escape, an overnighter or a day trip, the Gold Coast is generally one of the first spots that springs to mind. Hey, we don't blame you – who doesn't want to spend hours relaxing by the beach with a latte in hand, strolling along the coast, dining by the seaside and returning home with an enviable sun-kissed glow? We're big fans of kicking it beachside and hitting the surf for our getaways, but (as with most things) we decided to delve a little deeper ... into the other side of the Gold Coast – the hinterland. Don't worry, we're not talking about venturing into the depths of the bush where there's no phone reception – lucky, because the hinterland is very Instagrammable. The magic is a lot closer than you think. more
We were still only starting to get to know each other, but the band felt like a home for people who didn't want to be in just any band ...~ Sarah Martin more
One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well ...~ Virginia Woolf
SHOOTS: Pochana, Brisbane City
