From news of Bunker Coffee's new salad and deli sibling to a South Brisbane wine store focusing on sustainability, 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
Allow us to set a scene. You're seated in a restaurant – one boasting opulent decor with a brigade of waiters on the qui vive and jacketed chefs in the kitchen crafting a luxurious spread of dishes (many of which are headed for your table). You've got a perfectly chilled martini at your wrist and a thick tome of a wine list within reach when needed. This experience isn't just a fantasy – come November it will become reality when Rothwell’s Bar & Grill opens in The City. Taking a leaf from the pages of the classic bistro dining rulebook, this forthcoming restaurant and bar will deliver the kind of upscale experience one would typically need to travel overseas to enjoy. Here's what we know ... more
We don't want to get your heart racing, but Christmas is coming around the corner very, very soon (we're sure we can hear Michael Bublé coming out of his cave right now). When it comes to festive feasting, plans must be made well in advance if you don't want to miss out on some yuletide joy. Those eager to start celebrating Christmas a little earlier than usual can stop in at The Lab at Treasury Hotel, which is putting on delectable lunches every Friday from November 5 to December 17. more
It's been a long while since the Commonwealth Acetate of Lime Factory in Morningside was tasked with the distillation of alcohol, but soon the original 1920’s stillhouse will be a hive of small-batch spirit making once more when Bavay Distillery officially launches later this year. In addition to producing a range of handcrafted gins, vodkas, rums, and whiskies, Bavay Distillery will also boast a Gatsby-inspired bar serving tiered cocktail trees and an assortment of tasty tapas. Here's the scoop ... more
Dogs are so, so great. They are the most pure creatures on earth and we do not deserve them. Right, now that that’s out in the open we can get down to business – people with pooches are generally keen to take their furry mates everywhere they possibly can, but unfortunately the world we live in is sometimes cruel and prohibitive. It’s ruff (!), but we’ve taken paws (!!) and done the digging (!!!) to sniff out (!!!!) Brisbane’s best dog-friendly cafes and bars. From dedicated hashtags to pup-centric treats, these venues appreciate that it’s a dog’s life. more
It's hard to ignore a craving for burgers. The urge to sink one's teeth into a juicy handful is near impossible to ignore, so our advice is to just go with the flow. Perhaps the flow will take you to Junior Classic Cheeseburger, a new pop-up burger spot slinging sizzling bites that will have you seriously tossing up between double or triple-patty stacks. It's open every Friday, so if you're looking to step out for a fun lunch, pop this one on your list. more
So you know how to spend your weekend in Brisbane, we have rounded up some ripper events – from street-wide fiestas and riverside high teas to theatrical playgrounds and farm-gate trails. more
Agnes Bakery was born from necessity, but stayed around because of popularity. When the city shut down in the wake of COVID-19 restrictions, 'pivot' became the word of the day and experimental concepts started proliferating around town. Of all the operators that swivelled in order to keep their businesses afloat, few garnered such a rapturous public response as Agnes' pop-up woodfired bakery and bottle shop. The bakery's delightfully crusty loaves of malted sourdough, cinnamon-coated doughnuts and charred and flaky Basque cheesecakes quickly cemented themselves as must-have items, and its smoked butter became a thing of legend. More than a year on and several pop-up appearances later, Agnes Bakery is celebrating the opening of its permanent woodfired dispensary on James Street today, Thursday October 21. There will be danishes, kouign-amanns, choux buns and cakes by the slice – there… more
When we hear the words 'whisky show' a few things come to mind – mainly atmosphere-lacking convention centres, tweed jackets and stale chat. Here to prove that we should never make assumptions is Whisky Whisky, a special blend of whisky appreciation coming to Fish Lane on Saturday November 13. more
Anyone that has moved house or apartment knows that packing up your life and shifting it elsewhere can be a real pain in the backside. Imagine, then, packing up a cafe – one deeply entrenched in its local community – and relocating it a couple of suburbs over. That's exactly the process that the team behind The Smug Fig has just completed. The East Brisbane-born cafe has just moved to Stones Corner, taking the opportunity to elevate and enhance its look and menu, reopening as one part cafe, one part neighbourhood bar. more
When you think about it, an antipasti platter has almost all the right ingredients one needs to make a primo pizza. Meat, cheeses, vegetables – the only thing missing is dough and a dollop of sauce! The crew behind Say Cheese – one of Brisbane's most beloved grazing table, platter box and gift-delivery services – is spreading its wings, securing a site of its own on Bennetts Road in Camp Hill that serves as Say Cheese's headquarters by day and doubles as a slick suburban pizzeria by night. Spread is taking a simple but considered approach to its slices, serving familiar favourites elevated with the use of gourmet cheeses, mouth-watering meats and enticing extras. more
We've finally arrived at the momentous occasion – Teneriffe Festival is descending upon Vernon Terrace this weekend! Bringing with it a bevy of brews, bites, beats and feel-good vibes, the street-wide fiesta is set to be one fun-filled day out. So you know what to do this Saturday October 23, we have curated the ultimate Teneriffe Festival guide. Here are our must-do picks ... more
Ever spent a movie length's time doom-scrolling through Netflix's endless rows of content or let the popcorn go cold whilst you Google "movies similar to ..."? If you nodded yes, then we have a solution for you. Indecisive streamers, meet viewie – the new app helping you find TV shows and movies from creators you love and trust. more
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