From whispers of leafy new eateries to poolside breakfasts, 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 two weeks of rapid-fire openings at Howard Smith Wharves have left us giddy with excitement and it's not stopping any time soon – this weekend will mark the arrival of Jonathan Barthelmess’ highly anticipated new restaurant, Greca. After conquering the tastebuds of Sydney and Tokyo, Jonathan has come to Brisbane, bringing with him tonnes of taramasalata, a surplus of saganaki and deluge of dolmades. Greca officially opens on Saturday December 8, but we couldn’t resist the chance to get in early to have a closer look. more
Making pasta is easy to learn but hard to master, meaning that crafting the best pasta is a skill akin to high art. While too modest to claim a mastery of the pasta-making craft, Nicoló Campagnari is no doubt exceptionally skilled at making mouth-watering tortellini and agnolotti. Today, Monday December 10, Nicoló and Anita Campagnari are opening Ripiena in Fortitude Valley. Ripiena is a hole-in-the-wall pasta joint looking to prove that the perfect pasta is best made (and served) in an uncomplicated manner, letting exceptional ingredients speak for themselves. more
When it comes to little indulgences, one of the greatest gifts in the world is a good brunch. You get the benefits of a sleep-in combined with the deliciousness that is breakfast food – what could possibly top that? Well friends, the answer is alcohol. Thanks to that glorious mid-morning grey area, treating yourself to a few delicious tipples in the a.m suddenly becomes socially acceptable. If this sounds like your scene, we’ve hunted down Brisbane’s best boozy brunches where the eats and drinks work together to make your day infinitely better – bottoms up! more
At this time of publication, there is less than two weeks until Christmas. We don’t want to set off any alarms, but if you haven’t sorted out your festive season gifts yet then time is running out. Don’t panic – we wouldn’t drop this time bomb on you without a way to disarm it before it blows up in your face. To help you out at this stressful time of the year, we’ve put together a handy little list of gifts you can get right now for him, for her, for the little ones, for your furry pals and for small-scale gifting. more
It’s no secret that we have a crush on Kowtow – the New Zealand label first captured our hearts back in 2007 with its stunning range of eco-conscious apparel. Just in time for summer, the brand has launched its debut swimwear collection – and what it’s made from is sure to surprise you. more
Since its revitalisation, the bustling Fish Lane precinct has managed to turn what was once a rather uninspiring space into a hub of culture. The South Brisbane marvel is set to get even more exciting in the coming years – property giant Aria has submitted a development application to overhaul a section of land below a railway overpass and turn it into a lush urban park. more
If you can’t hear sleigh bells by now, you must be in serious denial – Christmas is drawing very darn close. The city hasn’t gone into hibernation just yet, so get out and enjoy your days of freedom! From fabulous brunches to doggy Christmas parties, we’ve found the best things happening around town on the December 13–16 weekend. more
King Street’s food-truck hub is capping off the year with a new look and some engaging entertainment options. Welcome to Bowen Hills has undergone a sprucing, and with this new vibe comes a host of arcade machines. From Air hockey and pinball to giant chess and PacMan, Welcome to Bowen Hills now has everything to keep you occupied on a night out. more
Hot damn, we love a good rags to riches story that also happens to be true – and they don’t come much better than that of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. It’s a classic tale of four blue-collar boys with rough backgrounds that go from zero to hero at a skyrocketing pace. The self-made stars did things their way – they wrote their own songs, created their own sound and changed the face of music as it is today (all before hitting 30 years of age, mind you). Their story has been adapted for the stage with thrilling success – Jersey Boys hits QPAC from January 2, 2019 and you’d better believe it lives up to the hype. more
It’s unlikely us Queenslanders would encounter wild pepperberries, seeing as its native to Tasmania. That won’t stop it being the spice of the season, especially if Meredith Dairy has anything to do with it. The specialty cheese and yoghurt outfit is using the pepperberry to imbue its goats cheese with an addictive and quintessentially Australian flavour. If you’re in charge of putting on the snack spread this festive season, this one is sure to please. more
Let’s be honest – living in hot and sunny Queensland doesn’t exactly fit with a traditional Christmas aesthetic. The store-bought wreaths with plastic holly and fake snow seem like a bit of a cop-out – so why not decorate a little more Australiana this festive season? West Village is holding a bloomin’ great native flower market and workshops, taking over the precinct on Saturday December 22 to make sure you’re all set for when the Man in Red comes down the chimney. more
If you haven’t been to the Woodford Folk Festival, it’s almost impossible to describe it to someone else. Every year on the day after Boxing Day, tens of thousands of people flock to the paradise of Woodfordia to indulge in a constant stream of pure magic in the form of music, live art, performances, debates and more, coming together as a mini-community until it all culminates on New Year’s Day. The all-encompassing vibe may sound like a bit of a stretch, but believe us when we say this is one journey you need to take at least once in your life. more
I’m often attempting to translate my heritage into the space of now. It’s important for me to create images where people are strong and powerful ...~ Lisa Reihana more
Rise above the storm and you will find the sunshine ...~ Mario Fernández
SHOOTS: Mercado, Bowen Hills
