Restaurants
Signature | South Bank restaurant | The Weekend Edition

Emporium Hotel South Bank caps off its culinary collection with Signature

By James Frostick 16 May 2019

Over the past year, South Bank’s newest five-star luxury accommodation spot Emporium Hotel has been gradually unveiling its comprehensive drinking and dining offering, from Parisian-inspired patisseries to jaw-dropping rooftop cocktail bars. The last – and by no means least – of the hotel's eateries is set to officially open to the public when Signature commences service on Tuesday May 21. Designed as the culmination of Emporium South Bank’s vision for the intersection between innovation and elegance, the hotel’s crown jewel blends an opulent decor with modern Australian fare and what could be Brisbane’s most outstanding wine list. more

Bars
A slice of Spain in the suburbs – Botellón brings wine and tapas to Graceville
Food & Drink

A slice of Spain in the suburbs – Botellón brings wine and tapas to Graceville

16 May 2019

Typically, once you cross the Walter Taylor Bridge at Indooroopilly and head down Honour Avenue towards Graceville, your options for cosy watering holes diminish. Well, good news for locals of Brisbane’s deep west – a new uber-chic wine bar is looking to change this. Botellón is a cosy Spanish-inspired tapas and vino bar that is blending a classically cool interior with flavoursome share plates that will have you crossing the bridge far more often. more

Bars
Unwined Bar & Kitchen pops the cork on new Racecourse Road hotspot
Food & Drink

Unwined Bar & Kitchen pops the cork on new Racecourse Road hotspot

16 May 2019

A stellar list of vino and a menu of Nepalese-inspired eats are on the cards for Ascot’s newest eatery, which is set to open its doors to the public on Friday May 17. Unwined Bar & Kitchen is setting up shop in the cosy former home of The Stables Craft Bar & Kitchen, shifting gears from the froth-focused offering to concentrate on new-wave wines from young, emerging makers. In good news for Ascot locals, Unwined is also looking to set itself up as a low-key late-night haunt for night owls starved for suitable options. more

Best of Brisbane
The round-up: Brisbane’s best multi-purpose event spaces
Food & Drink

The round-up: Brisbane’s best multi-purpose event spaces

16 May 2019

Whether you’re walking down the aisle, celebrating a milestone birthday or another massive life moment, you don’t want the memory tarnished by the fact your location didn’t match your dream. Brisbane is flush with top-notch function and event spaces, all of which are perfectly suited to housing just about any function you can envision. We’re not talking about the back room at your local pub here, we’re listing Brisbane’s biggest multi-purpose event venues. If you’ve got a big occasion on the horizon, check out this list and see if it’s got what you need. more

Get ready to cast your vote – the annual EAT/drink Awards are back for 2019

Get ready to cast your vote – the annual EAT/drink Awards are back for 2019

Here at The Weekend Edition, we take our eats and drinks very seriously – and we know that you, our dear readers, do too. So, it’s with an incredible amount of excitement that we spill the beans on some news we’ve been keeping under wraps. Our reader-voted epicurean poll that delves into the city’s culinary culture to determine locals’ favourite places to eat, drink and play – the EAT/drink Awards – are back in 2019! more

Community
What's on in Brisbane this weekend
Event News

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

16 May 2019

We hope you’ve got a clear schedule, Brisbane – this weekend is absolutely jam-packed with unmissable events. From Greek feasts and plate smashing at Paniyiri to Bollywood dancing competitions and Game of Thrones parties, we’ve found the best things happening in our city on the May 16–19 weekend. more

Bars
Take a load off at Wilston’s SALT Dining & Lounge Bar
Food & Drink

Take a load off at Wilston’s SALT Dining & Lounge Bar

16 May 2019

Wilston’s Kedron Brook Road dining strip scored a warm and welcoming new eatery in April when SALT Dining & Lounge Bar opened its doors. Owner and youth mentor Danni Suriano has sought to establish a safe place where people can come together over good food and positive vibes. In addition to a menu of inclusive fare, SALT Dining & Lounge Bar is also specialising in decadent desserts and inventive cocktails, injecting some action into the area’s nightlife. more

Play
The Weekend Series: five new shows to cure your post-Game-of-Thrones blues
Gentlefolk

The Weekend Series: five new shows to cure your post-Game-of-Thrones blues

16 May 2019

It’s been packed with mayhem, plot twists and takeaway coffee cups, but the final season of Game of Thrones will soon come to a bittersweet end. In order to combat your post-GoT melancholy, we’ve rustled up five of the best new series that can fill the streaming void. From classic novel adaptations to twisted sketch comedy, these TV shows will help keep you occupied through winter (or let's be honest, probably just the rainy weekend ahead). more

Food
Vino but not as you know – Wine Playground returns to showcase our country’s most progressive drops
Event News

Vino but not as you know – Wine Playground returns to showcase our country’s most progressive drops

16 May 2019

When it comes to the world of wine, things can come across as awfully serious. For those of us who enjoy a good drop, it can be hard to imagine just hanging out with the actual people that make wine – you know, the folk off in the vineyards tinkering and perfecting all of the delicious varieties we enjoy on the regular. One beloved event that puts a personal spin on the world of viticulture is Wine Playground, a day for vino-loving folk to sip and sample drops from some of Australia’s top winemakers – all while the winemakers themselves are present. Returning to Happy Boy (and its sibling Snack Man) on Saturday May 25, this is one sipping spectacular you won’t want to miss. more

Event Highlights

Exhibitions
BRISBANE ART DESIGN (BAD)
Until 11 Aug 2019

BRISBANE ART DESIGN (BAD)

Circus & Dance
Queensland Ballet's The Masters Series
Until 25 May 2019

Queensland Ballet’s The Masters Series

Food
Peking Duck & Pinot Long Lunch
26 May 2019

Peking Duck & Pinot Long Lunch

Community
Hamilton Reach Winter Beach Party
1 Jun 2019

Hamilton Reach Winter Beach Party

Festival
MELT Festival
27 Jun - 7 Jul 2019

MELT Festival

Theatre
School of Rock
12 Jul - 31 Aug 2019

School of Rock

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

Mon 20 May See all events today
Exhibitions
HMAS Brisbane: The Steel Cat

HMAS Brisbane: The Steel Cat

Community
City Hall tours

City Hall tours

Food
Felons Brewing Co. Autumn Feast

Felons Brewing Co. Autumn Feast

Exhibitions
Plantation Voices: contemporary conversations with Australian South Sea Islanders

Plantation Voices: contemporary conversations with Australian South Sea Islanders

Community
Felons Beer Yoga

Felons Beer Yoga

Next 07 Days See all events this week
Exhibitions
ARTHUR BOYD: Landscape of the Soul

ARTHUR BOYD: Landscape of the Soul

Exhibitions
Copper Cohesion: New work by Kate Roberts

Copper Cohesion: New work by Kate Roberts

Exhibitions
The Australian Collection

The Australian Collection

Comedy
Open Mic Comedy Night at Newmarket Hotel

Open Mic Comedy Night at Newmarket Hotel

Exhibitions
I heard it on the radio: 25 years of 98.9FM Murri Country

I heard it on the radio: 25 years of 98.9FM Murri Country

Global
Sold on Seoul – why this South Korean hotspot should be at the top of your travel bucket list
Destination

Sold on Seoul – why this South Korean hotspot should be at the top of your travel bucket list

15 May 2019

For a while now, Japan has held dominion over Australians seeking an exciting and enriching Asian escape. No shade at all to the land of the rising sun, but we’ve caught wind of another holiday destination that is well worth your attention – we’re talking Seoul, South Korea! From the delectable food offering through to the breathtaking vistas and killer cultural scene, this city is a diamond just waiting for you to discover it – not to mention you can get there in just over nine hours. Getting curious? To celebrate the fact that they now do flights directly to South Korea, we’ve teamed up with Gold Coast Airport to bring you the best bits of Seoul. Be warned – this list will incite some serious wanderlust and have you wanting to hop on the next available plane (which you can find here, by the way). more

Captured View All

The Locals Next week: A BRISBANE LOCAL

Elise Greig
I’ve been shaped by this place, it’s in my bones and I believe it’s very important to tell stories from and about this place and many others ... ~ Elise Greig more

Weekly Inspire… Theme of the Week: words of wisdom

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world ... ~ Harriet Tubman

The Street Photographer View All

Mercado
SHOOTS: Mercado, Bowen Hills