From whispers of Brisbane Burger Fest to on-demand wine delivery, 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 last eight years have been an incredible journey for Dan Arnold. The Brisbane-born chef arrived in France in 2010, where he worked at three Michelin-star restaurant l’Espérance, followed by seven years at two Michelin-star Serge Vieira. His experience lead him to earn bronze at the Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific Competition 2016, then placing eighth in the world with his team at the Bocuse d’Or World Final in 2017. Now, Dan has returned home to Brisbane to open his first restaurant, aptly named Restaurant Dan Arnold. more
Anyone familiar with Thierry Galichet’s signature style of hospitality knows that he wears his inspirations on his sleeve. As a proud product of the Burgundy region, the famed chef and restaurateur has instilled elements of his homeland across all of his endeavours. Thierry’s latest project La Cache à Vín presents hearty French cuisine in a stylish and earthy setting, complete with a significant stash of wines from the slopes and valleys of France’s famed viticultural hubs. more
When it comes to building up a cafe concept from scratch, Malcolm Watts seems to have the process down to an art form. Malcom and his wife Danielle have brought a new cafe concept to the burgeoning corner of Wynnum Road and Redfern Street in Morningside – one that plates up honest and hearty fare paired with the kind of service you expect to receive from seasoned hospitality veterans. more
It can be hard to make the most of your weekend without having to bring out the wallet a few times, but as Janet Jackson and Luther Vandross once said, ‘the best things in life are free’ and we still believe them! Here are some great cheap and free things to do in Brisbane so you can spend your time – not money – wisely this weekend. more
No matter what the weather throws at us, we will always find an excuse to get out and about to enjoy everything that our fine city has to offer ... and it turns out it has positively oodles for us. From bacon festivals to beer mixers and gold-coin food trails, we’ve rounded up the best things to do in Brisbane on the July 12–15 weekend. more
Look, we get it – finding time to sit town and devour a good book can be difficult. We all readily admit that we feel better after a good page-turner, so why don’t we make it a regular habit? The trick is finding a book that you know will be good before you start, but you should never judge a book by its cover. We’ve done the hard yards to find five books from Australian (or Australian-based) writers that will stimulate, enlighten and entertain. more
Certain pairings are just meant to be – peas and carrots, Ben and Jerry, horse racing and … rock’n’roll? Hear us out here – while it may not seem like the most orthodox combination, the union of Tattersall’s Racing Club and Triple M has come about to treat us punters to a race day that is set to shake things up. Taking over Doomben Racecourse on Saturday July 21, the Triple M Rocks Tattersall’s Race Day comes with all of the ingredients of a rad race day event combined with some seriously rockin’ additions. more
We’re collecting loose change in anticipation for one of our favourite events on the foodie calendar – the Sunnybank $2 Food Trail! On Saturday July 14, Sunnybank Plaza and Sunny Park Shopping Centre will be hosting a mammoth celebration of Asian cuisine, with several eateries erecting pop-up stalls to hawk a range of tasty bites that’ll only set you back a couple of bucks a pop. more
He may not be a household name, but William of Rubruck sure did leave something beautiful behind. During his life, he embarked on an epic quest to convert the Great Khan to Christianity in the Mongol capital of Karakorum. During this time he kept a thrilling manuscript and itinerarium detailing his adventures, which have been given a special new life thanks to the Brandenburg Choir and La Camera delle Lacrime. Coming to QPAC’s Concert Hall for one night only on Tueday August 7, Karakorum: A Medieval Musical Journey is a truly stunning sonic ride that will make you feel like you’re trekking the Silk Road circa the 13th century … with David Wenham as your personal tour guide. more
Can you imagine life without negronis? We'd rather not even try. If you too are an appreciator of this classic Italian aperitif, then hear this – you can now get a tasting flight of pre-bottled negronis from around Australia delivered to your door. That's six different negroni styles from various boutique bars and distilleries, all made by hand before being bottled (or tinned) and shipped for your sipping pleasure. more
Whether you need an extra layer at bedtime, want to rug up more when binging Netflix on the couch, or even if your office air-conditioning it too cold, it’s always handy to have a blanket handy. This feel-good blanket can keep you comfy while also warming a refugee in need. more
Never ones to stay static, the fashionable fellas from Apartment, A Love Supreme and Club Bless are set to launch a brand-new collection of clothing. Drawing inspiration from music and the crate-digging record culture, the limited drop looks to add a stylish addition to your winter wardrobe. more
Honesty and authenticity in writing is the most important thing to me, and I think that it’s important to embrace the light and the dark because you never fully have one or the other in life either ...~ Lauren Mayberry more
Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all ...~ Harriet van Horne
SHOOTS: Smoked Garage, Fortitude Valley
