Food News
Tanqueray, Matt Preston and Marley Spoon create the ultimate dinner party experience
Food & Drink

Tanqueray, Matt Preston and Marley Spoon create the ultimate dinner party experience

Tucking into a perfectly cooked meal at a restaurant is an enjoyable experience, but there's something to be said for a home-cooked feast with friends and family gathered around a table. Sure, the food may be slightly imperfect and the drinks a little less fancy (unless you also happen to moonlight as an amateur bartender) but the laughs are always louder and conversation decidedly more spirited at home. As the host, there's a certain sense of accomplishment that comes with transforming a collection of ingredients into a meal for your nearest and dearest – you can almost taste the satisfaction with a dash of smugness because after all, you made this. If you're a fan of hosting but don't necessarily have the culinary prowess of a MasterChef, we have some excellent news – Tanqueray has joined forces with Matt Preston and Marley Spoon to create the ultimate dinner party box so you can… more

Events
Enjoy sunshine, bug rolls and boozy ice-blocks at QT Gold Coast’s luxe new pool precinct
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Enjoy sunshine, bug rolls and boozy ice-blocks at QT Gold Coast’s luxe new pool precinct

Picture this – you’ve got a buttery bug-and-crab roll in one hand, a booze-filled young coconut in the other, while a bowl of crinkle-cut fries with vinegar (just like the ones you devoured as a kid) is strategically placed within arm’s reach. The sun is kissing you – it’s not scorching, but it’s just enough to get you thinking about the frozen rum-spiked popsicle that you just ordered and whether you’ll have time for a quick dip in the pool before it arrives at your plush cabana. Sounds like a fairytale, right? It’s not. You can find yourself in that exact situation right now at QT Gold Coast’s newly launched poolside precinct, The Spring. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 260 February 18
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 260 February 18

From news of a new subterranean dumpling spot for Brisbane City to a captivating art-infused degustation series, 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

Bars
Get loud at Brunswick Mall's new two-level music haven The Sound Garden
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Get loud at Brunswick Mall’s new two-level music haven The Sound Garden

Since the arrival of the Fortitude Music Hall last year, The Valley has become the epicentre of live music in Brisbane. Yesterday, the Brunswick Street Mall scored an impressive music-oriented bar and eatery in the form of The Sound Garden. Stretching over two levels, this gargantuan bistro is not only a spacious spot for punters to drink and dine before or after a gig, but it's also a handy spot to catch up-and-coming artists. more

Bars
Rack city – Big Roddy's Rippin' Rib Shack expands to The Valley
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Rack city – Big Roddy’s Rippin’ Rib Shack expands to The Valley

If you've never savoured the saucy goodness at South Brisbane ribs, burgers and wings hotspot Big Roddy's Rippin' Rib Shack, then there's a few things you should know. First, it's okay to get messy – in fact, it's encouraged. Second, a healthy appreciation of The Simpsons is recommended, but not mandatory. Third, last week the barbecue crew expanded north of the river, opening a new location in Fortitude Valley. If you've been meaning to try Big Roddy's locally sourced, tender, melt-in-your-mouth ribs, then now you've got a great excuse to indulge. Remember to don a bib! more

Restaurants
The tide is turning – Wynnum welcomes Bay Terrace Seafood & Sushi
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The tide is turning – Wynnum welcomes Bay Terrace Seafood & Sushi

It's hard to believe that one of Brisbane's prominent bayside suburbs was lacking a quality sushi restaurant, but now sashimi-craving locals of Wynnum have a top-notch eatery to get their fix. Bay Terrace Seafood & Sushi is a new restaurant, wine bar and takeaway joint that is looking to elevate Wynnum's dining scene with quality produce, professional service and a comfortable setting that draws inspiration from a couple of world-renowned seaside hotspots. more

Bars
Surf's up! Suzie Wong's Good Time Bar opens in The Valley
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Surf’s up! Suzie Wong’s Good Time Bar opens in The Valley

Suzie Wong. It's a name that been on the lips of Brisbane's party scene for almost a month. Who is she? Where did she come from? What's her deal? These are just a few of the questions we've asked ourselves ever since it was revealed that Suzie Wong was making her home in the heart of Fortitude Valley's entertainment precinct. Suzie Wong's Good Time Bar is her domain – a Hawaiian-inspired boozer that's less a tiki-themed tipple joint and more of a grungy surf shack serving up cocktails, live music and, well, good times! It's open now – come inside and say aloha ... more


Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 259 February 11
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 259 February 11

From news of an Asian-inspired late-night street-food bar in The Valley to a park-side cafe taking shape in New Farm, 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

Restaurants
Freja's Cafe transforms into degustation-style fine diner Elska
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Freja’s Cafe transforms into degustation-style fine diner Elska

There's a shake-up underway in the heart of the Wilston Village precinct. On Thursday February 6, beloved brunch spot Freja's Cafe will transform into Elska, an intimate restaurant dishing up degustation-style dinners that incorporate native-Australian ingredients and Nordic-inspired techniques. Imbued with a sense of passion and connection, Elska (an old Nordic word for love) aims to help diners broaden their culinary horizons without subjecting them to the intimidating atmosphere of contemporary fine dining. more

Bars
California Lane welcomes corner cocktail and tapas joint Poco
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California Lane welcomes corner cocktail and tapas joint Poco

There's been a shake-up on the corner of McLachlan Street and California Lane – pink-hued dessert joint The Stand has transformed into a pint-sized tapas and cocktail bar. Poco – Spanish for 'little' – packs a lot of goodness into its compact corner space, from mouth-watering cheese platters to cocktail jugs and beyond! more

Restaurants
The round-up: the best all-you-can-eat restaurants in Brisbane
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The round-up: the best all-you-can-eat restaurants in Brisbane

It's time to ditch the tight denim, figure-hugging frocks and muscle tees – this list is for those wearing loose-fitting clothing only. Does hearing the word 'buffet' give you butterflies? Do you fantasise about all-you-can-eat feasts on the regular? If you like to push the limits of your belt (and stomach lining), you need to put these eateries on your hit list. Presenting Brisbane's best all-you-can-eat restaurants – stretchy pants only! more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 258 February 4
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 258 February 4

From news of a large-scale expansion for Bulimba's Revel Brewing Co. to two new locations for Brisbane's premier poke dispensary, 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

Restaurants
The bird is the word at South Brisbane eatery Naked Wings
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The bird is the word at South Brisbane eatery Naked Wings

Nothing gets our engine running quite like the sight of a basket of saucy freshly cooked chicken wings. Usually when we park our caboose in front of this heavenly sight, we've already cleared our schedule so as to fully embrace the ensuing glassy-eyed contentment, where we bask in a greasy post-feast afterglow. That experience isn't for everyone, though – not all eaters consider making a mess (and having to fight the food-nap urge) as a good time. If you're after an experience that's a little lighter and cleaner, we think you'll like Naked Wings. This new South Brisbane chicken joint specialises in lighter, crispier chicken – the kind that won't leave you comatose and have you calling it a day straight after lunch. more

Casual Dining
Betty's Burgers expands with a new location on Albert Street
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Betty’s Burgers expands with a new location on Albert Street

What more can be said about Betty's Burgers that hasn't already been mentioned? From humble beachside origins, the coastal-cool burger joint as blossomed into one of Queensland's biggest success stories. There's no end in sight for the businesses expansion, either – just before Christmas, Betty's Burgers opened a brand-new location on Albert Street, immediately swaying inner-city eaters with it's menu of impressive two-handers, snacks and desserts. more

Food News
Wrap your mitts around the spicy new plant-based burg from Nando's
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Wrap your mitts around the spicy new plant-based burg from Nando’s

Adored Australia-wide for its PERi-PERi-smothered chicken, Nando's has been known to ruffle some feathers, but this time it's doing quite the opposite with a brand new plant-based patty aptly named the Great Pretender. The tasty chicken-alternative is designed to satisfy a range of tastes – from carnivores looking to curb consumption to flexitarians and meat-free folk. more