After capturing the tastebuds of crustacean and champagne-craving Gold Coast locals, travelling seafood restaurant Lobster Shack is coming to Brisbane. From September 6–22, Lobster Shack will be serving up cracking eats from its temporary home on Petrie Terrace. more
It’s no coincidence that The Bloom Room officially opens its doors today, Monday September 3 – the first Monday of spring. The newest arrival from the Venzin Group is a charming flower-adorned locale, which might be one of the prettiest in the hospitality group’s portfolio. With a menu of Instagram-worthy eats, colourful beverages and a manicured fit-out to match, Birkdale’s new blossom is more than just a horticulturalist’s dream hideaway. more
From whispers of seafood trails to gingerbread pancakes, 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
The age of clandestine cocktail bars and alehouses might be nearly a century behind us, but the spirit of the Prohibition age is still alive and well in the contemporary tipple scene. Don't believe us? Just look at Fortitude Valley's newest arrival. Drawing inspiration from the history of the 1920s is TSO Lounge & Dining, a split-level watering hole steeped in local heritage that is offering a modern take on classic cocktails and culinary opulence. more
Along Brisbane City’s riverside stretch, one building stands out among Eagle Street’s skyward-reaching monoliths. The historic Customs House enjoys one of Brisbane’s most prominent river locations, and the institution has recently overhauled its dining offering to take full advantage of space and modern dining trends. Patina at Customs House has reinvigorated the heritage-listed venue’s culinary focus, delivering regional farm-to-table fare in a stylishly contemporary setting. more
Like flowers blooming after the winter chill, springtime is set to bring some new venues perfect for soaking up the warmer weather. The Oxford Garden is the first of these spots to arrive on the scene, opening up recently in the heart of Bulimba’s Oxford Street precinct with a host of share cocktails, magnum rosés and a menu of fresh eats in tow. more
Despite boasting historical origins dating back centuries, high tea remains largely unchanged by the advancing years. At its core, high tea is so much more than an excuse to eat dozens of scones in one sitting – it’s a delightful afternoon ritual that offers diners the chance to selectively splurge on everything from sweets and savouries to tea and champagne. Brisbane has a thriving high-tea scene, with numerous venues breaking out the fancy tiered tableware for scrumptious services throughout the week. We've put together a list of some of this city’s best. more
When the Anthony John Group began the process of relocating the Emporium Hotel to its sizeable Southpoint location, it also marked the departure of a beloved French-inspired hideaway. Belle Epoque – one of the formative tenants of Emporium’s Fortitude Valley hospitality collective – is also on the move, transferring its Parisian-chic patisserie across the river to fresh digs at Southpoint. In addition to its picture-perfect pastries, Belle Epoque will also be delivering champagne breakfasts and a lunch and dinner menu of French classics with a Queensland twist. more
Hallelujah – spring is finally here! While we’re still a few days from fully shedding all of our layers, there’s no better time to blow the dust of our cocktail cabinet. Spring is the perfect entertaining season, and the best way to entertain is with some ice-cold batch cocktails. Picnics, garden soirees, intimate dinner gatherings – not only is it convenient to have the party juice already prepared, but you can save the hassle of clearing fridge and esky space for errant six packs and wine bottles. Break out the punch bowl and wash out the pitchers, it’s batch cocktail season baby! more
Ever since W Brisbane captured our attention when it opened back in June, we have been waiting with bated breath to see what else Brisbane Quarter has in store for the city. Well, the wait is almost over – come September, the world-class dining and entertainment precinct will be opening the first of its tenants to the public. Here’s what we know so far … more
From whispers of new parkside dining precincts to ramen pop-ups, 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
Since its arrival in West End, West Village has been adding some steady doses of new life to the already thriving suburb. Its recent laneway pop-up activations have been getting us salivating, and now it seems we’ll have a more permanent reason to get excited – West Village has just announced the launch of its brand-new food and lifestyle precinct, The Garden Pantry. more
Good things come to those who wait. It’s a proverb that can apply to a variety of situations, but it’s especially apt when it comes to Fortitude Valley’s newest restaurant Hôntô. The sleek dining destination from the team behind LONgTIME opened over the weekend after some frustrating delays, but it all seems to have been worth it. Hôntô’s stark and moody aesthetic paired with a considered menu of reimagined Japanese fare looks to be a genius combination, making the wait entrirely worthwhile. more
On Saturday August 18, Camp Hill locals awoke to a brand-new eatery that they could call their own. Martha Street’s striking new resident Florence is the brainchild of enterprising hospitality duo Elizabeth Florence and Sam Pethely, who have pooled their love of nourishing nosh and seasonal goods for an inspired locale that is already getting brunch crowds raving. more
Red Hill’s newest cafe is built around the five C’s of hospitality – community, comfort, convenience, creativity and coffee (we might have just coined that). Adam Murphy has been collecting ideas and inspiration across a varied career in the industry, and has been showing off the fruits of his labour at his new Windsor Road eatery Gramps Cafe. With a cosily-rustic fit-out, charming service and a menu loaded with curious ingredients, Gramps Cafe is already ticking off boxes across the board. more
The invention of the world’s first petrol-powered vehicle – Carl Benz’s Motorwagen – was a landmark technological revelation. A new inner-city eatery has arrived on Adelaide Street, inspired by the innovation and vision of the 19th-century engineer. Seasoned restaurateur Sam Pask and inspired culinary mind Dylan Cashman have collaborated with Mercedes-Benz Brisbane to deliver Motorwagen, a chic dining destination that aims to evoke the same creative spirit across a sharp contemporary offering. more
For more than five years, Tony and Tanya Harper have been suppling Brisbane with some of the best boutique liquor around. From artisan spirits, craft beers and obscure wine labels, Craft Wine Store has earned it’s share of renown for only stocking the best. In good news for locals south of the Brisbane River, Craft Wine Store has now opened next to Coorparoo Square, offering its curated range and more space for covetable libations. more
If you’re a java junkie, you will no doubt be familiar with some of the struggles it entails. Having access to high-quality coffee is an expensive habit, not to mention the effort that it can sometimes take to track down a good brew. Like most coffee addicts you probably have access to a machine that takes pods, but we all know that even the better options o the market don’t really compare to a barista-made brew. Good news, folks – Pod & Parcel heard you and has come up with an incredible solution. more
Whether you’re a whisky connoisseur from way back or simply like the idea of something boozy being socially acceptable at 10:00 am on a Monday, we’ve found something that is bound to get your tastebuds tingling. Whisky tea has arrived in Australia, thanks to some brilliant minds who are dedicated to changing perceptions around the world of specialty brews. more
From whispers of grown-up arcade games to Howard Smith Wharves news, 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
