Bars
Release the hounds – BrewDog officially opens its Brisbane brewery

Release the hounds – BrewDog officially opens its Brisbane brewery

By James Frostick 20 Nov 2019

Picture Brisbane's craft-beer brewing scene as a dog park, and every pooch within it represents a local brewery. If you look around, you'll notice there are dogs of every shape and size marking their territory, from grizzled veterans with greying muzzles to hyperactive newcomers eager to play. Tomorrow, Thursday November 21, BrewDog opens its first (and highly anticipated) Australian brewery and taproom, marking a the arrival of a new big dog on the scene. With a reach spanning continents and 94 bars (yes, you read that right) to its name, you'd think a hound of this size would be an intimidating arrival. Not so! This canine is shaping up to be an incredibly friendly addition to the park, eager to be a constructive and supportive contributor to Brisbane's thriving craft-beer market. BrewDog is officially off the leash, and it wants to get to know you. more

Restaurants
Ehden Bar & Kitchen brings a taste of Lebanon to West End
Food & Drink

Ehden Bar & Kitchen brings a taste of Lebanon to West End

20 Nov 2019

Simon Barakat grew up in the kitchen. Long before he was opening restaurants of his own around Brisbane, Simon was assisting his father Sayed at Hamilton's iconic Gino’s Italian, learning the trade from the tender age of 13. After years cooking sublime Italian fare, Simon is returning to his Middle Eastern roots, opening Ehden Bar & Kitchen on Montague Road in West End. Inspired by his father's tales of his childhood in Lebanon, Simon is shining a light on the Middle Eastern cuisine, paying homage to his familial and cultural roots while also creating a gathering place for others to make fond memories of their own. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 249 November 19
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 249 November 19

19 Nov 2019

From news of a new brewery in Brisbane's north to an inner-city move for Jocelyn's Provisions, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

Community
Christmas in Brisbane brings magic, wonder and free fun this festive season
Event News

Christmas in Brisbane brings magic, wonder and free fun this festive season

15 Nov 2019

The tinsel is out of storage, the ornaments are polished and the oven is prepped at a perfect pavlova-cooking temperature – we think it’s safe to say that the festive season has well and truly arrived! Christmas in Brisbane is truly a magical time where our city comes alive to celebrate in a uniquely Australian way – after all, who needs snow when you have sand? From enchanted gardens to festive beats, we’ve found the best things happening during Christmas in Brisbane across The City, South Bank and Roma Street Parkland. more

The round-up: the best BYO spots in Brisbane

The round-up: the best BYO spots in Brisbane

Everyone agrees that any BYO restaurant is a great way to enjoy a bit of extra value while dining out, but many don’t know how many spots around town allow customers to bring their own drop. Not only are there plenty of restaurants where BYO is acceptable, but also several bars encourage patrons to BYO food and other eateries welcome patrons to bring their own drop on special nights of the week. We’ve compiled a handy list to help you make a choice of where to take that special bottle of pinot this weekend. more

Community
What's on in Brisbane this weekend
Event News

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

14 Nov 2019

In the wise words of Nelly, it's getting hot in here and even though it's not officially summer yet, it sure as hell feels like it with all of the amazing events happening across this fine city of ours! From boozy first birthday parties, saucy NSFW shows and fanciful feasts to gigs galore, we've round-up some of the city's top happenings from November 21–24. more

Food News
Festive feasts – the best spots for you and your crew to eat and drink this Christmas
Food & Drink

Festive feasts – the best spots for you and your crew to eat and drink this Christmas

15 Nov 2019

Apart from the joy of giving, the next-best part of Christmas is obviously the abundance of amazing food that we get to fill our bellies with. The silly season is the perfect time to indulge in all of your culinary desires, as well as the perfect excuse to gather your friends and family for some quality time around the table. Whether you’re plotting a boozy girls lunch, planning a feast fit for the fussiest family members or you’ve been tasked with finding the office Christmas party spot, we’ve got you covered – here are the best places to eat and drink in Brisbane this festive season. more

Gifts
Lose the gift card – let hampers help you out this Christmas
Gentlewoman

Lose the gift card – let hampers help you out this Christmas

15 Nov 2019

Christmas – a season of merriment and joy for some, sheer panic for others. The primary cause of this panic? Gifting. Specifically, gifting for those hard-to-buy-for types. What do you buy for the dad who has everything? How do you please the mother-in-law with impossibly high standards and an unhealthy attachment to her shih tzu? Some people are near impossible to shop for and, unlike crop circles and bigfoot, there aren’t any Reddit threads devoted to solving these mysteries. Here’s where The Hamper Emporium steps in. more

Cafes
Katsu, congee and coffee – West End nook The Garner covers all the bases
Food & Drink

Katsu, congee and coffee – West End nook The Garner covers all the bases

15 Nov 2019

Ethan Dou has already made his mark on Brisbane's coffee scene with his respected boutique brew nook Street Lab Specialty Coffee, but the avowed foodie craved the chance to try his hand at a cafe-style concept. After linking up with friend and chef Jerry Huang, the tandem snagged an ideal spot on the leafy West End strip of Browning Street. The duo's new cafe The Garner pairs Ethan's coffee nous with Jerry's menu of nourishing nosh, serving up delectable brew and brunch fare imbued with Asian-inspired quirks. more

Clothing
Bandsome is bringing menswear back to (sustainable) basics
Gentleman

Bandsome is bringing menswear back to (sustainable) basics

14 Nov 2019

It’s an exciting time for menswear – the once hard-and-fast rules of dapper dressing have been thrown out the window in favour of experimental style. But where do you turn to when your neon bum-bag and platform sneakers inevitably fall out of fashion? To basics. A good tee and a reliable pair of pants are the bread and butter of most men’s wardrobes no matter what they throw on top. Bandsome is a brand that understands this, so it’s dedicating itself to producing the best basics out there in sustainable style. more

Event Highlights

Community
Not Now, Not Ever. Together. Breakfast
22 Nov 2019

Not Now, Not Ever. Together. Breakfast

Community
Tattersall's Celebration Season Race Day
23 Nov 2019

Tattersall’s Celebration Season Race Day

Music
Camerata – When the World Was Wide
28 Nov 2019

Camerata – When the World Was Wide

Exhibitions
CRE8 2019
28 Nov 2019

CRE8 2019

Free
Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols
7 Dec 2019

Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols

Food
New Year's Eve 2020 at Press Club
31 Dec 2019 - 1 Jan 2020

New Year’s Eve 2020 at Press Club

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

Wed 20 Nov See all events today
Exhibitions
Little Big Bingo

Little Big Bingo

Community
Welcome the Indooroopilly Style Family

Welcome the Indooroopilly Style Family

Exhibitions
New Woman Exhibition at Museum of Brisbane

New Woman Exhibition at Museum of Brisbane

Food
Holy Spritz pop-up

Holy Spritz pop-up

Community
Victoria Park Christmas Putt Putt

Victoria Park Christmas Putt Putt

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Exhibitions
Spoken: celebrating Queensland languages

Spoken: celebrating Queensland languages

Community
City Hall tours

City Hall tours

Health
Intro to Pilates 4 Week Course

Intro to Pilates 4 Week Course

Food
Festive Flavours at Hilton Brisbane

Festive Flavours at Hilton Brisbane

Community
Medibank Feel Good Program

Medibank Feel Good Program

Product
E tū is turning festival waste into everyday bags
Design

E tū is turning festival waste into everyday bags

14 Nov 2019

It may be hard to believe but there was once a time when camp gear cost a pretty penny because it was made from rugged materials and built to last. These days, you can pick up a two person tent for as little as $12. The availability of low-cost camping equipment coupled with the rise in summer music festivals has created a perfect storm with a report from Green Music Australia revealing that one in five attendees at Falls Festival, Party in the Paddock and Unify purchased a new tent for the festival and that punters were four times more likely to abandon it if their friend did it too. While it's indeed a bleak scenario, there is a glimmer of hope – Melbourne's E tū is turning the tide on festival waste and transforming discarded tents into everyday bags. more

Food
Buon appetito! Salumi Sagra returns with another authentic Italian feast
Event News

Buon appetito! Salumi Sagra returns with another authentic Italian feast

14 Nov 2019

It’s important to take the time to stop and smell the salumi. Day to day, a busy lifestyle can mean the closest you get to a culinary experience is nibbling a breakfast bar in peak hour traffic. The busy person’s version of an Italian feast? A late-night takeaway pizza. Here’s where Salumi Sagra steps in, with a flavourful five-course Italian lunch to remind us what authentic Italian cooking tastes like. So slow down and plate up on Sunday November 17 at West Village – your taste buds will thank you later. more

Bars
Step right up – Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq opens at UPSTAIRS at Toombul
Food & Drink

Step right up – Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq opens at UPSTAIRS at Toombul

14 Nov 2019

It's hard not to succumb to the allure of a carnival – the bright lights, adrenaline-fuelled attractions and covetable prizes make for an exhilarating experience. That being said, carnivals are typically transient, with various roaming operations popping up for a few nights of fun before moving on. Aside from the EKKA, it's hard to know exactly when you'll be able to savour convivial funfair delights again. Well, until now. Today, Thursday November 14, marks the arrival of Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq – a modern interpretation of the classic carnival spectacular. This all-in-one entertainment concept is bringing the dazzling spectacle of the fairground to Toombul's new dining playground UPSTAIRS, from its cutting-edge arcade games, sideshow thrill rides and menu of eye-popping eats and drinks – on offer seven days a week. more

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The Locals Next week: A BRISBANE LOCAL

Stella Donnelly
Learning to say no was the biggest learning curve for me, because you have to be quite cut-throat about it ... ~ Stella Donnelly more

Weekly Inspire… Theme of the Week: words of wisdom

If you can put a better thought into a child's head during their difficult years, then I think you've done something worthwhile ... ~ John Curro AM MBE

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