Restaurants
Elska gets a glow up – the inventive fine diner unveils its new home in New Farm
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Elska gets a glow up – the inventive fine diner unveils its new home in New Farm

If you were put through the wringer in 2020, then you're more likely to subscribe to the 'new year, new me' mantra for 2021. Everyone deserves a fresh start after the year that was, but perhaps none more so than the team at Elska. The daring eatery made a splash when it opened in Wilston early last year before, well, you know – but now the restaurant is hitting its stride with a brand-new New Farm premises! Elska officially opened on Merthyr Road over the weekend, showing off its innovative amalgam of native-Australian ingredients and Scandinavian methodology, plus a considered wine list to match. more

Bars
Slipstream Brewing Co. lifts the lid on its Yeerongpilly brewpub extension
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Slipstream Brewing Co. lifts the lid on its Yeerongpilly brewpub extension

Brisbane's craft breweries have carved out a unique niche in Brisbane's drinking and dining landscape, with many evolving into the go-to local for folks wetting their whistle on a weekend. Slipstream Brewing Co. in Yeerongpilly has established itself as one of these neighbourhood watering holes, luring in families and friendship groups with its range of sip-worthy sessionable beers. After more than four years of operation, Slipstream brewing has reached a threshold – it has become too popular to stay small, but too intrinsic to the community to pack up and depart for larger pastures. The Slipstream team has found a happy medium – taking over a neighbouring mechanic's warehouse, the crew has expanded its Yeerongpilly footprint, opening a spacious brewpub and beer garden with its own kitchen (and a larger bar, of course). The new-look Slipstream debuted last week – take a look inside… more

Cafes
Start your morning at new Lutwyche coffee and brunch locale Namu Cafe
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Start your morning at new Lutwyche coffee and brunch locale Namu Cafe

The bustling thoroughfare Lutwyche Road receives its fair share of peak-hour traffic, with commuters focussed on getting from A to B. Well, now there's a reason to slow down next time you're cruising along. Namu Cafe is a brand-new hidden gem tucked away just off the main road in Lutwyche serving specialty coffee and simple brunch classics – a perfect pit-stop pairing that's set to make the morning slog a bit more bearable. more

Casual Dining
Macca's is giving us a taste of New Zealand with its new Cookie Time McFlurry
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Macca’s is giving us a taste of New Zealand with its new Cookie Time McFlurry

When it comes to sweet treats, our Kiwi friends sure know what's up. Plenty of New Zealand's cult-status confections have made their way to our shores, from Whittaker's Peanut Slabs and Cadbury Perky Nanas to Pascall Pineapple Lumps and of course, Cookie Time. In a tastebud-tantalising twist of events, McDonald's is taking your favourite baked beauty, mashing it up and pouring it over its universally adored soft serve to create a new ice-cream flavour – the Cookie Time McFlurry. more

Food News
Enjoy a taste of the outback with meat delivery service Horizon Grazing
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Enjoy a taste of the outback with meat delivery service Horizon Grazing

The scorching midday heat, the smell of bug spray mixed with sizzling snags filling the air and a grumbling tummy getting louder as the minutes tick by – a Saturday arvo barbecue is an undeniable part of the quintessential summer experience. If you’re keen to pick up the tongs one coming weekend, we suggest ordering your next bevy of barbecue bites from Horizon Grazing – a paddock-to-plate experience that’s delivering ethically raised meat straight to your door. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 296 February 23
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 296 February 23

From news of City Winery's forthcoming Eagle Street cellar door to Bowen Hills' new hub for all things coffee, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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

Cafes
Treat yourself to cookie-dough waffles, woodfired pizza and brunch bites at Carseldine Central
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Treat yourself to cookie-dough waffles, woodfired pizza and brunch bites at Carseldine Central

Those who call the 4034 postcode home will be very familiar with Carseldine Central, a convenient shopping pit stop located just off Gympie Road. For the uninitiated, we think it's high time you take a stroll through the retailer haven, which is also bountiful with delicious dining destinations. From decadent dessert spots and authentic Italian restaurants to family-run caffeination stations and Asian-inspired eateries, there's something to satisfy even the most hard-to-please palate ... more

Bars
Get a glimpse at the flirtatious fare at Foritude Valley newcomer Bisou Bisou
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Get a glimpse at the flirtatious fare at Foritude Valley newcomer Bisou Bisou

On Monday February 22, Fortitude Valley's newest accomodation arrival Hotel X will open its doors to guests. On the same day, the award-winning group behind restaurants such as Donna Chang, The Boom Boom Room Izakaya and Blackbird Bar & Grill will lift the cloche on its brand-new Parisian-inspired restaurant and lobby bar Bisou Bisou. We've been given an advance look at the restaurant's mouth-watering menu, which blends the indulgent flavours of French cuisine with some quintessentially Queensland touches. Take a look inside ... more


Casual Dining
Cheeky Poké Bar expands to the inner city with new Ulster Lane location
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Cheeky Poké Bar expands to the inner city with new Ulster Lane location

As folks gradually start to trickle back into The City in greater numbers, the inner-city dining scene is starting to build up momentum once more. Arriving just in time to cater to the spike in the local lunch rush is Cheeky Poké Bar, which is opening its brand-new location today, Thursday February 18. Tucked away off Elizabeth Street in the newly revamped Ulster Lane, Cheeky is serving its range of protein-loaded poke bowls, wonton tacos and salivation-worthy snacks via a slick grab-and-go friendly format. more

Restaurants
Savour experimental Italian at Mario's – the new restaurant and aperitivo bar from the Mama Taco crew
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Savour experimental Italian at Mario’s – the new restaurant and aperitivo bar from the Mama Taco crew

The Luigi's Italian crew has been a fixture on Hardgrave Road's dining strip for years, luring in tastebuds thanks to its envelope-pushing take on Italian fare and with its recent foray into Mexican cuisine at Mama Taco, a few doors down. This year sees the team returning its focus to its Italian roots, transforming the Luigi's space into Mario's – an enticing dining and street-side aperitivo spot taking a contemporary approach to the storied cuisine. more

The Grocer
Add a pep to your step with a thermogenic brew from Beforeyouspeak Coffee
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Add a pep to your step with a thermogenic brew from Beforeyouspeak Coffee

For many (including us), coffee is a non-negotiable part of the morning routine. Whether you need it to roll out of bed, shake the incessant brain-fog or you're more of a mid-arvo sipper, there's a new brew that's guaranteed to give you a little extra kick with your caffeine. Now that we've got your attention, allow us to introduce you to the Octane blend by Beforeyouspeak Coffee. more

Food News
Superfoods and sweets combine for Gelatissimo's new gelato with benefits range
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Superfoods and sweets combine for Gelatissimo’s new gelato with benefits range

When we're on a health kick, usually the first indulgence we cut out is dessert, and the unequivocal queen of sweet treats is ice-cream. If you simply cannot quit the frozen delicacy (we are in the same boat, by the way), we've just caught wind of a new iced goodies range that ranks a bit better when it comes to ~ health ~. Enter Gelatissimo's new gelato with benefits range, a trio of superfood flavours that won't completely ruin your 'new year, new me' resolutions. As long as you can restrain yourself to two scoops or less, that is. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 295 February 16
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 295 February 16

From news of Wandering Cooks' forthcoming relocation to an update on Cheeky Poké Bar's inner-city expansion, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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

Restaurants
La Costa Restaurant brings the tastes of the Italian seaside to Fortitude Valley
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La Costa Restaurant brings the tastes of the Italian seaside to Fortitude Valley

After a staggered-yet-steady revitalisation process that has transformed Foresters Hall building on Brunswick Street, the team behind La Costa Bar, Cielo Rooftop Bar and La Valle has today – Friday February 5 – unveiled the final piece of the puzzle. La Costa Restaurant is the culinary hub's dining centrepiece, taking cues from the Italian coast for its seafood-heavy menu and relaxed Riviera-style interior. more

The Grocer
What's poppin'? Golden Gaytime popcorn, that's what
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What’s poppin’? Golden Gaytime popcorn, that’s what

There are few things etched in childhood memories quite like a Golden Gaytime ice-cream. An enduring symbol of summertime happiness, the frozen national treasure has lent its name and signature crumb to spark joy in a whole new way. Friends and fellow sugar fiends, Golden Gaytime popcorn is a thing and it's a hard yes from us. more

Treats
Swiftly satiate your sweets craving with The Mason Baker's cupcake ATM
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Swiftly satiate your sweets craving with The Mason Baker’s cupcake ATM

Let's be real, a serious cake hankering (cankering?) can strike at any moment. Usually if you're at work or at home, you can quickly pop to the shops to quell the craving. But what if you're out on the town? The geniuses at The Mason Baker have introduced a novel concept that is designed to ensure cake is never far from reach. A bright-pink cupcake ATM has appeared in Fortitude Valley, giving revellers a chance to indulge in The Mason Baker's delightful jar cakes while in peak party mode. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 294 February 9
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 294 February 9

From news of a new location for a beloved bakery to South Bank's Italian-inspired pizzeria and 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. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

Restaurants
Now open – OTTO Brisbane unveils its new ristorante and osteria in South Bank
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Now open – OTTO Brisbane unveils its new ristorante and osteria in South Bank

It's not often that a restaurant that already boasts impressive river views gets a chance to upgrade to a better location, but when such an opportunity knocks, it's wise to answer. Celebrated inner-city restaurant OTTO Brisbane has made a move from its perch at 480 Queen to South Bank, inheriting the architecturally striking riverfront site formerly home to Stokehouse Q. OTTO Brisbane opens the doors to its new 700-sqm restaurant today, Wednesday February 3, meshing its hatted menu of Italian fare with the sights and sounds of its breezy location on the banks of the Brisbane River. more

Restaurants
Asian street food gets a modern makeover at Paddington's Given Kitchen & Bar
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Asian street food gets a modern makeover at Paddington’s Given Kitchen & Bar

Given Terrace is making a comeback. Paddington's major dining and retail thoroughfare has just welcomed a fresh culinary concept from some established operators – one that specialises in some savvy fusion. Given Kitchen & Bar is a new dining spot bringing together a multitude of Asian cuisines, honouring provenance and tradition yet fusing and modernising their intricacies to create something of its own. more