Cafes
Savour seafood and spritzes up high at Kangaroo Point's new cliffside cafe Joey's

Savour seafood and spritzes up high at Kangaroo Point’s new cliffside cafe Joey’s

By James Frostick 28 Oct 2020

The Kangaroo Point cliffs boast some of the best views in all of Brisbane, which is why diners need to be incredibly excited for the arrival of Joey's – the brand-new restaurant and bar that is taking full advantage of the cliff's stunning vistas. Several of Brisbane's hospitality elite have come together to craft a venue that blends quintessential sun-dappled Queenslander vibes with a chic and summery European feel, which is definitely a combination we can get behind! more

Exhibitions
Get lost in Museum of Brisbane's new cosmic exhibition Man & Wah: CELESTON 2
Event News

Get lost in Museum of Brisbane’s new cosmic exhibition Man & Wah: CELESTON 2

26 Oct 2020

We may not be able to travel to other countries at the moment, but it seems we can take an excursion to space (figuratively speaking, of course). So we can reach for the stars and discover the wonders of the universe, Museum of Brisbane is firing up the rockets with the launch of its new cosmic digital installation CELESTON 2, which has been created by Brisbane creative duo Man & Wah. If you're ready to embark on an other-worldly journey, read on to find out more about this eye-catching exhibition ... more

Food News
Byron Bay restaurants and foodie heroes team up to support Melbourne’s hospitality industry
Food & Drink

Byron Bay restaurants and foodie heroes team up to support Melbourne’s hospitality industry

28 Oct 2020

This week we were gifted with the great news that Melbourne is finally coming out lockdown, with the city's cafes, restaurants and pubs able to reopen come Wednesday October 27. To help the city's struggling hospo industry get back on track, dining and drinking destinations across Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers are joining forces for a new initiative, aptly called Byron for Melbourne. From Friday November 6, the charitable collaboration will see various venues in the beachside towns raise awareness and money all in the name of a good cause. more

Tasmania reopens its borders to most of Australia – the Queensland coronavirus news you need to know

Tasmania reopens its borders to most of Australia – the Queensland coronavirus news you need to know

With everything that's happening at the moment, our social-media feeds and news websites are becoming inundated with waves of coronavirus-related information – almost too much to keep up with! To help you stay on top of the most-important announcements, we've put together a regularly updated rundown of the day's top stories – some lighthearted, some a bit more serious, but all worthy pieces of information. more

Current Events
The Iconic is holding a Halloween sale with a whopping 30-percent off (almost) everything
Gentlefolk

The Iconic is holding a Halloween sale with a whopping 30-percent off (almost) everything

28 Oct 2020

It’s been a rough year and do you know what helps with a rough year? Some good old-fashioned retail therapy. Whether you want to get a jump-start on your Christmas shopping or you're just craving that sweet dopamine hit you get from adding multiple items to your cart, there has never been a better time to flex those index fingers. Luxe online retailer The Iconic is celebrating Halloween by gifting us all with 30-percent off almost everything on its site, starting now. You know what to do! more

Food News
Score the best in bubbly booze at new online bottle-o Fizztopia
Food & Drink

Score the best in bubbly booze at new online bottle-o Fizztopia

27 Oct 2020

The silly season is fast approaching, and that usually means a few trips to the bottle-o for some celebratory bubbly. Helping you streamline the sparkling stuff straight to your home is Fizztopia, a new online bottle shop that exclusively sells bubbly beverages. Created with fizz fans in mind, the store stocks a tried-and-tested range of craft beers, ciders, seltzers, sparkling wines (hello, pet nat) and even non-alcoholic alternatives that taste just like the real deal. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 281 October 27
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 281 October 27

27 Oct 2020

From news of a new inner-city coffee bar from Industry Beans to an overwater cocktail bar, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know (while also supporting our local hospitality industry). When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

Bars
Get cosy at The Valley's larder-meets-wine-bar Lloyd's General Store
Food & Drink

Get cosy at The Valley’s larder-meets-wine-bar Lloyd’s General Store

26 Oct 2020

In a perfect world, every street would boast some combination of three local essentials – a cafe, a bar and a delicatessen – of its own. It's wishful thinking, sure, but there's good news for locals that live on or closer to the northern end of Brunswick Street. Lloyd's General Store is a new three-in-one hotspot has just opened where Brunswick Street meets Gregory Terrace. Serving coffee and croissants by day and wine and charcuterie by night (as well as acting as a providore the entire time), Lloyd's is comfy, convenient and oh so charming. more

Event Highlights

Community
Spring at Portside Wharf
Until 3 Nov 2020

Spring at Portside Wharf

Food
Queen Street Mall Departures Lounge
Friday October 30 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday October 31 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday November 1 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Queen Street Mall Departures Lounge

Food
Destination …. Pool Terrace!
Friday October 30 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday October 31 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday November 1 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Destination …. Pool Terrace!

Food
An Intimate Culinary Melbourne Cup Experience
3 Nov 2020

An Intimate Culinary Melbourne Cup Experience

Circus & Dance
Humans
18 - 22 Nov 2020

Humans

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

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kids
SparkLab

SparkLab

Food
Pigs Are Going Pink

Pigs Are Going Pink

Exhibitions
Ben Quilty – Still life after the virus

Ben Quilty – Still life after the virus

Community
City Hall tours

City Hall tours

Next 07 Days See all events this week
Free
The Boundary Pub Trivia

The Boundary Pub Trivia

Community
Medibank Feel Good Program

Medibank Feel Good Program

Exhibitions
The Storytellers

The Storytellers

Food
Day of the Dead at El Camino Cantina

Day of the Dead at El Camino Cantina

Markets
Brisbane City Markets

Brisbane City Markets

Food
Good Food Month brings all-star chef reunions, yum cha high tea and one-off pop-ups to Brisbane
Event News

Good Food Month brings all-star chef reunions, yum cha high tea and one-off pop-ups to Brisbane

22 Oct 2020

If we can take something positive away from the hardships that 2020 has thrown at us, it’s a galvanised appreciation for the act of dining out. While the pivot of many of our favourite foodie haunts to takeaway was admirable (and delicious), we would be lying if we said we didn’t miss the atmosphere of sitting down to a meal at a bricks-and-mortar venue with our nearest and dearest. What a concept! Returning just in time for Brisbane’s dining scene to come out of a COVID-induced hibernation, Good Food Month is taking over our city with a series of unmissable epicurean experiences this November. more

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