Name: Bee Month at West Village
Start: 2022-05-01
End: 2022-06-04
Location: West Village

Meet Brooki Bakehouse – Fortitude Valley’s new cake, macaron and cookie destination

By James Frostick 26 May 2022

A cake is the perfect thing to commemorate any milestone or noteworthy occasion. Celebrating a birthday? Cake. What about an engagement or wedding? Yep, cake for sure. Graduation? Cake all the way. Break up? Would you believe it, cake comes to the rescue here too. Brooki Bakehouse is a newly open cakery and bakery conceived by a globe-trotting travel blogger that is whipping up dreamy Parisian-inspired celebration desserts from its elegantly appointed hideaway on Marshall Street. It's also supplying a multi-hued range of macarons, delightfully moist cupcakes, decadent brownies and specialty coffee – a cause to celebrate in and of itself! more

Food & Drink

A team of hospitality elite open striking Albion newcomer, Hervé’s Restaurant and Bar, at Craft’d Grounds

26 May 2022

While head chefs usually create headlines and draw in the accolades, operational virtuoso’s like Hervé Dudognon are the straw that stirs the drink. After stints overseeing some of Australia's best restaurants, the front-of-house wizard is masterminding his own eatery, Hervé's Restaurant and Bar – a slick nosh spot perched on the upper level of Craft'd Grounds in Albion. With esteemed husband-and-wife chef duo Chris and Alex Norman in the kitchen executing a menu of French-inspired treasures, Hervé's has the blue-ribbon pedigree to rival even the most in-demand fine diners. It opens today – here's what you can expect ... more

Event News

Rosé meets Monet – paint, sip and snack under the clouds at Cork, Culinary & Colour

26 May 2022

For those of us who aren't the most creative in our everyday lives, sometimes it can take a little bit of liquid courage to get those artistic juices flowing. Thankfully, the two go hand in hand at Treasury Brisbane's Cork, Culinary & Colour event, which will see the Treasury Hotel Courtyard transformed into a garden-party-style studio on Sunday June 5. more

Food & Drink

Sneak peek – get a glimpse inside Bakery Lane’s NUG. General Store before it opens this weekend

26 May 2022

This weekend, one of Brisbane's best chefs and two of the city's savviest purveyors of interior style will open their all-in-one food, homewares and entertaining emporium, NUG. General Store. Tucked away at the back of Bakery Lane in Fortitude Valley, Sarah Baldwin from acclaimed Fortitude Valley restaurant Joy. and Jarrod Applebee and Shane Phillips of boutique homewares store Finnley Home will cut the ribbon on their multifaceted shopfront, which, in reality is more of a resource for elevated essentials to heighten any home-cooked recipe, beautify any living space and make a dinner party instantly memorable. We were lucky enough to be granted entry for a pre-opening sticky beak – here's what we saw ... more

The round-up: Brisbane’s best cheap eats

Rent is due and you are still a few days away from getting your paycheque – but your stomach is growling and you need to feed as soon as possible for as cheap as possible. Instead of hitting the closest drive-thru and settling for fast food, there are plenty of places around town that offer cheap eats that are damn tasty. It’s time to get creative with how you spend your dollars – stretch your money by taking advantage of the following best value for money meals (and deals) in Brisbane. more

Event News

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

26 May 2022

The sun is finally out, just in time for the weekend! Best we make the most of it. Lucky for us, from Thursday May 26 to Sunday May 29 there is plenty to do in Brisbane – you can celebrate community at a fun-filled street fiesta, eat your way through Brisbane's bug and oyster trail, discover a rising songstress or play after dark at an illuminated art show. Here's our pick of some of the best things to do this weekend ... more

Food & Drink

Party like it’s 1982 – Gelato Messina is re-releasing its Gaytime and Viennetta-inspired hybrid gelato tubs

26 May 2022

For many Australians born in the 1980s or 90s (or maybe just this writer in particular), there is little that can beat the nostalgia-inducing flavour sensation that is the Golden Gaytime. Toffee and vanilla flavoured ice-cream, dipped in chocolate then covered in mouth-watering golden biscuit pieces – what more could you want? That is, unless, the Gaytime is faced with the ultimate contender – the equally (if not more) kitsch Viennetta ice-cream cake. How could one ever decide? Thanks to our friends at Gelato Messina, you don't have to. more

Gentlewoman

Level up your activewear game with luxury label KFIT

19 May 2022

As we enter the chilliest season of the year, getting up in the AM is getting harder and harder. But dark, dreary mornings shouldn't mean that your fitness regime has to go to bed (or rather, stay in it). Thankfully, a new luxury activewear label has entered the game and it’s giving us the motivation to emerge from under the covers and get our sweat on. Let us introduce you to KFIT, your new go-to selection of luxe yet minimalist workout attire. more

Food & Drink

Pippy Fish Cafe brings trawler-fresh seafood and craft beer to Thorneside

26 May 2022

In the heart of a quiet bayside suburb, Pippy Fish Cafe is dishing up a sensational selection of seafood, from tuna tataki and soft-shell crab black baos to fettucine with chilli prawns and steamed black mussels. Throw in a cracking collection of craft beers and Australian wines and it's no wonder that Pippy is booking out on Friday and Saturday nights. more

Destination

Bush-tucker-fuelled cruises and hinterland art trails – discover the top five arts experiences on the Sunshine Coast

26 May 2022

Time spent immersed in creative endeavours is a fantastic means of switching off and relaxing. No screens, no meetings, no message notifications. Just you, the art and a chance to let your mind wander. The Sunshine Coast is undoubtedly one of Queensland's best locations when it comes to immersing yourself in the colourful web of creative pursuits, making it the perfect place to unwind and explore to your heart's content. The picturesque landscapes and colourful locals have woven together a vibrant tapestry of experiences. This means the creativity extends beyond the confines of four walls and is instead just a way of life for many. Here tourists have a plethora of arts and culturally inspired experiences to enjoy, from meandering art trails to bustling artisan markets and peaceful cruises. If the prospect of a weekend spent wrapped in a creative bubble makes your heart soar, consider… more

Event Highlights

Until 4 Jun 2022

Bee Month at West Village

28 May 2022

Earth Rising: JADE & MZAZA In Concert

29 May - 18 Jun 2022

Mad Dance Festival

31 May - 4 Jun 2022

Where We Meet

5 Jun 2022

The Sound Society Roma Street Parkland

11 Jun 2022

QLD Vegan Markets

Events: What's on in Brisbane this week. Start planning your weekend

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SparkLab

Brisbane Comedy Festival

NightQuarter Sunshine Coast

City Hall tours

Songs that Made Me – Jess Hitchcock

Next 07 Days See all events this week

The Last Five Years

BITE Markets

State Library of Queensland Gallery Walk

Karen’s Diner Brisbane

Rollerfit Brisbane

Event News

Kickstart your summer with Calvin Harris and Megan Thee Stallion at Festival X

26 May 2022

While our winters in Australia may be milder than most, many of us still spend the cooler months patiently counting down to the glorious warmth of long summer days. Not only does summer bring picture-perfect escapes at the beach and a constant excuse to cool down with ice-cream or sneaky beverage, but it also welcomes a jam-packed festival schedule. The summer of 2022 is set to take festivals to another level, as international acts are finally ready to travel back to our shores and share their music with Aussie fans. Festival X is no exception to this rule, as organisers bring an epic line-up of electronic and hip hop artists to the Gold Coast as part of the five-show national tour. more

Event News

Painting, sipping and clay play – delve deeper into the Indigenous Art Program with this series of free events

25 May 2022

With upwards of 60,000 years of history on the land we call Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people carry a rich and storied cultural heritage that has been passed down for generations through art and storytelling. Celebrating First Nations artists and their depth of culture, the Indigenous Art Program brings these stories of truth, strength and determination into our streets and laneways, showcasing works in Brisbane’s sprawling Outdoor Gallery. From May 7 to August 7, you can discover the OUTstanding exhibition, which showcases new and existing artworks from 12 emerging and early career artists. Through large-scale banners, light boxes, projections, walking tours, workshops and more, the 2022 program acknowledges our unsung Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heroes and speaks to unresolved issues, conciliation and truth-telling in this country. To help you navigate… more

Food & Drink

The Dish: Brisbane food news you might have missed this week

26 May 2022

There's a lot happening in Brisbane these days, almost too much to keep up with. The Dish is a rapid-fire rundown of Brisbane food news – quick taster-sized tidbits to keep you in the know and, perhaps, tickle your tastebuds. This week we’ve got word of four-course crustacean feasts, disco-themed yum cha dinners and more! more

The Locals Next week: A BRISBANE LOCAL

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Weekly Inspire… Theme of the Week: words of wisdom

My doctor told me I had to stop throwing intimate dinners for four unless there are three other people ~ Orson Welles