Bars
Uh Oh Spaghettio brings late-night pasta and party vibes to Bakery Lane

Uh Oh Spaghettio brings late-night pasta and party vibes to Bakery Lane

By James Frostick 24 Sep 2020

No shade to the 1:00 am burger, pizza slice or kebab (you've saved our butts many a time), but sometimes we wish we had a bit more of a culinary selection to choose from when it comes to our post-party feed. Arriving on Friday September 25, Uh Oh Spaghettio is a neon-lit late-night pasta parlour that's committed to keeping our stomachs lined all night long, serving up cacio e pepe, Peroni-infused mac'n'cheese, bolognese-topped chips, new-wave wines and signature cocktails until the wee hours. more

Gifts
The Borrowed Nursery plants a new Brisbane location at Colwill Place
Gentlefolk

The Borrowed Nursery plants a new Brisbane location at Colwill Place

24 Sep 2020

While all eyes have been drawn to the work currently being undertaken restoring prominently positioned retail strip Colwill Place in Windsor, the revitalised hub's first tenant has already quietly opened behind it. Beloved Gold Coast-born plant, pot and gift store The Borrowed Nursery has just sprouted a second locale in an old mechanic shed at behind the precinct, establishing a must-visit treasure trove of locally grown plants, bespoke ceramic vessels and artisan-crafted gifts. Oh, and the space doubles as a venue for hire! Here's what you need to know about this charming newcomer ... more

Cafes
Get a boost from Fortitude Valley's colourful coffee pit stop UltraViolet
Food & Drink

Get a boost from Fortitude Valley’s colourful coffee pit stop UltraViolet

24 Sep 2020

The Spring Hill-end of Brunswick Street has long been a neglected part of the busy promenade, a peculiarly quiet zone despite sitting just a few hundred metres away from the entertainment precinct. Committed to bolstering the area's fun quota is UltraViolet Coffee – an eye-catching hole-in-the-wall dispensary that's injecting some colour into Fortitude Valley's fringe. more

Food News
The round-up: your guide to hard seltzers – the unofficial drink of summer
Food & Drink

The round-up: your guide to hard seltzers – the unofficial drink of summer

24 Sep 2020

So, let's talk about seltzers. In particular, hard seltzers. It's pretty much being dubbed the unofficial drink of summer, but what the heck is a seltzer? It's pretty simple. It's boozy, fizzy water and it's starting to dominate the normally sugar-heavy and calorie-laden RTD market. Seltzers have been big business in America for a while, and it's now making waves in Australia, with a bunch of breweries and booze makers (from the big players to the local outfits) jumping on board to create their version of the carbonated sort-of-healthy sip. Traditionally, seltzers are 'brewed', kind of like beer, with fermented grain or rice creating the booziness – or there are some brands simply adding alcohol to fizzy water. Either way, these gluten-free, low-calorie, not-too-sweet sips are gathering steam, and it looks like they are here to stay. To help you navigate, we've popped together… more

The border bubble expands to Byron and more – the Queensland coronavirus news you need to know

The border bubble expands to Byron and more – the Queensland coronavirus news you need to know

With everything that's happening at the moment, our social-media feeds and news websites are becoming inundated with waves of coronavirus-related information – almost too much to keep up with! To help you stay on top of the most-important announcements, we've put together a regularly updated rundown of the day's top stories – some lighthearted, some a bit more serious, but all worthy pieces of information. more

Exhibitions
GOMA to showcase contemporary Queensland artist Gordon Bennett's bold works and yet-to-be-seen pieces
Event News

GOMA to showcase contemporary Queensland artist Gordon Bennett’s bold works and yet-to-be-seen pieces

24 Sep 2020

One of our favourite activities in Brisbane is strolling through our riverside cultural precinct and thankfully, for art enthusiasts, this is back on the cards. One exhibition to add to your calendar is Unfinished Business: The Art of Gordon Bennett, which shines a spotlight on the art and legacy of one of Australia’s most influential contemporary artists, Gordon Bennet. Opening at the Gallery of Modern Art from Saturday November 7 and running until Sunday March 21, 2021, this striking exhibition will showcase the Queensland-based artist’s most popular and playful artworks and many yet-to-be-seen works from his collection. more

Local
Hidden gems – explore off the beaten track and adventure through Noosa's natural wonders
Destination

Hidden gems – explore off the beaten track and adventure through Noosa’s natural wonders

24 Sep 2020

There’s no better way to cure a case of cabin fever than an adventure to destinations yet visited – and Noosa has an abundance of natural wonders and hidden gems to explore! You can traverse through lush rainforest in national parks, go on heart-pumping hikes across vast sandy dunes, discover native wildlife and more in this dazzling scenic region. We think it's about time you gave into your wanderlust and got back to nature, so here are a few ideas to put on your Noosa bucket list. more

Exhibitions
Explore European-inspired art at Museum of Brisbane's new exhibition Bauhaus Now
Event News

Explore European-inspired art at Museum of Brisbane’s new exhibition Bauhaus Now

24 Sep 2020

As many art lovers would know, The Bauhaus is arguably the most influential art and design school in history, later becoming an avant-garde movement that transformed modern art across the world. Through post-war migration in the 1930s, this movement even made its way to our little river city, and significantly influenced everything from modernist art to design and architecture. If you want to find out the secrets behind this story and check out some eye-catching European-inspired artworks while you're at it, make tracks to Museum of Brisbane for the new exhibition Bauhaus Now, open now until April 18, 2021. more

Recipes
Get a little taste of summer in Sicily with Julia Busuttil Nishimura's coffee granita with whipped cream and brioche
Food & Drink

Get a little taste of summer in Sicily with Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s coffee granita with whipped cream and brioche

24 Sep 2020

Whether it's for breakfast or a snack, granita and brioche is the epitome of a summer treat. As the granita melts, the cream and coffee merge to make a kind of slush, which is every bit as delicious as it sounds. This must-try recipe from Julia Busuttil Nishimura is featured within the pages of her new book A Year of Simple Family Food and is an ode to summer holidays in Sicily, where there are no rules and granita with whipped cream and brioche becomes a perfectly acceptable breakfast. Tip, you may need to start the brioche the day before you want to eat it so you can let the dough prove overnight in the fridge.  more

Accessories
Step up your picnic spread with a little help from The Somewhere Co.
Gentlefolk

Step up your picnic spread with a little help from The Somewhere Co.

24 Sep 2020

If the swooping birds haven’t given it away, it’s officially spring, which means one thing – picnics! Rolling out a rug and whiling away the afternoon with a plethora of cheese and a cheeky pet-nat is undoubtedly one of our favourite past times. But somewhere along the line, someone made the executive decision that all picnic rugs had to be plaid. Well, to that The Somewhere Co. say nay. The brand is here to save you from the status quo with a stunning range of pretty picnic rugs, cooler bags and miscellaneous goodies. more

Event Highlights

Food
Treasury Special Offers
Until 30 Sep 2020

Treasury Special Offers

Community
Medibank Feel Good Program
28 Sep - 28 Nov 2020

Medibank Feel Good Program

Film
Brisbane International Film Festival
1 - 11 Oct 2020

Brisbane International Film Festival

Community
Field Days
2 - 5 Oct 2020

Field Days

Community
Noosa Open Studios
9 - 18 Oct 2020

Noosa Open Studios

Workshop/Class
Independent Australian Authors Symposium
14 Nov 2020

Independent Australian Authors Symposium

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Lobster Day at One Fish Two Fish

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Circus & Dance
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Exhibitions
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Exhibitions
Minjerribah Arts Trail

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Community
What's on in Brisbane this weekend
Event News

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

24 Sep 2020

Whether you want to dance to ABBA, throw back a few frothy ones or go adventuring to nearby islands, you will surely be satisfied with Brisbane's calendar of events this weekend. Not sure what to do yet? Read on for a few ideas ... more

Bakeries
Ginger’s Kitchen is the cookie subscription service set to bring fresh-baked perfection to your door
Food & Drink

Ginger’s Kitchen is the cookie subscription service set to bring fresh-baked perfection to your door

24 Sep 2020

No matter what genre of treats your particular sweet tooth craves, it is a universally acknowledged truth that freshly baked cookies are amongst the God tier. An oozing chocolate chip (or perfectly plump raisin if you swing that way), chewy middle and slightly crisp outside are all of the elements required for total mouth bliss. If you’re a total sucker for the dopamine hit that can only come from a perfectly crafted disc of doughy goodness, we’re going to let you in on a secret – there’s a Brisbane-based cookie subscription that will soon be sending monthly parcels of baked goods direct to your destination. more

Music
Songs at Sunset to fill West Village with tunes, tapas and tipples
Event News

Songs at Sunset to fill West Village with tunes, tapas and tipples

23 Sep 2020

Concerts have been mostly absent from the calendar this year, but they are making a welcome comeback across our vibrant city – and boy, we have missed them so. If you've been itching to treat your ears to an afternoon of sweet tunes, West End lifestyle and entertainment precinct West Village is hosting Songs at Sunset, two twilight opera performances in the lush surrounds of The Common on Friday October 9 and Saturday October 10. more

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