Bars
Eleven Rooftop Bar transforms into open-air Mexican restaurant MAYA

Eleven Rooftop Bar transforms into open-air Mexican restaurant MAYA

By James Frostick 09 Jul 2020

The year so far has been unpredictable, to say the least. When it comes to weathering the storm from a hospitality standpoint, many operators believe the best response is to be unpredictable in turn. Local restaurateurs Jason and Katie Coates count themselves among this group. The duo has utilised the lockdown to initiate change on a significant scale, completely overhauling Eleven Rooftop Bar – one of The Valley's most beloved nightspots – and transforming it into MAYA Mexican. The venue will open officially on Saturday July 11, here's what you can expect ... more

Food News
Bangin' news – Bunnings sausage sizzles will return later this month
Food & Drink

Bangin’ news – Bunnings sausage sizzles will return later this month

10 Jul 2020

The enticing smell of caramelised onions, the difficult decision of what sauce will top off your sausage sandwich (always a tomato-mustard combo) and the feel-good factor that your gold coins are going towards charity – oh, how we have missed Bunnings sausage sizzles. A community staple for 26 years, Bunnings' banger-filled barbecues were forced to stop cooking in March due to COVID-19. Following too many months of sizzle withdrawals, the home-improvement heroes are firing up the barbecues again and the much-anticipated return of this charity cook-up will be here sooner than you think ... more

Play
Go crate digging at Paddington's new record emporium Dutch Vinyl
Gentlefolk

Go crate digging at Paddington’s new record emporium Dutch Vinyl

09 Jul 2020

Any music lover or audiophile will tell you that there's no sweeter feeling than lightly dropping the needle on a brand-new record. Although the act of buying a physical release might seem like an outdated way of digesting tunes to some, vinyl records have continued to increase in popularity and so too have record stores. Last weekend Paddington welcomed a brand new music house called Dutch Vinyl, a Melbourne-born business that has expanded north, bringing with it a curated collection of new and old records and an atmosphere that makes flipping through wax an immeasurably enjoyable experience. more

Community
What's on in Brisbane this weekend
Event News

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

09 Jul 2020

Hey, you! Yes, you. We've got the low-down of the best stuff happening in Brisbane this weekend including the likes of vegan markets, new Mexican rooftop bars, record fairs and chocolate festivals. Whether you’re heading outside or staying mostly indoors, there are plenty of fun things to do this weekend. Read on for a few ideas ... more

The round-up: Brisbane's best new restaurant and cafe openings of the year (so far)

The round-up: Brisbane’s best new restaurant and cafe openings of the year (so far)

Look, we get it. Since March there has been a lot happening at home and abroad that has understandably required our attention and shifted our priorities. It's been easy to miss things such as new foodie arrivals, especially when we've been forced to stay inside as much as possible. Seeing that restrictions have eased somewhat, now is a great time to acquaint yourself with these newcomers. We've compiled a handy list of some of the best new restaurant and cafe openings that have occurred over the past few months. more

Get your contraceptive pill delivered to your door with new subscription service Kin
Gentlewoman

Get your contraceptive pill delivered to your door with new subscription service Kin

09 Jul 2020

If you're a gal that pops The Pill on the daily, you probably know there's nothing more inconvenient than trying to make a last-minute doctors appointment to refill a script. Luckily for us, there's a new kid on the block when it comes to supplies and its name is Kin. Australia's first subscription Pill service, Kin sends your contraceptive pill top-ups straight to your door by allowing you to ditch the in-person doctor's visit for a 100 percent online, text-based consult. This means no more rushed appointments, last-minute trips to the chemist, or the dreaded moment you realise you've run out and you need a new prescription (d'oh!). Kin is here to help make this pill an easier one to swallow. more

Property
Karaoke stages, waterfalls and Turkish bathhouses – five baller Queensland pads that you can call yours
Design

Karaoke stages, waterfalls and Turkish bathhouses – five baller Queensland pads that you can call yours

09 Jul 2020

We’ve all fantasised of living in a huge mansion with enough rooms to get lost in. In reality, however, our budgets are a little (lot) more modest – though it doesn’t hurt to dream. With a little help from a certain search engine, we can have a sneak peek at extravagant addresses that just scream luxury. We're not talking your standard six-bedroom, five-bathroom mansions here – we're talking straight-up 80s-drug-dealer yes-I-have-my-own-helicopter ridiculousness – and there are SEVERAL (well, at least five) of these mansions currently on the market in Queensland. So if you've got a spare $8 (or $45) million lying around, time to get out the cheque book and live your Tony Montana dreams. If not, it might be time to arrange that sugar daddy. more

Plastic not-so-fantastic – five ways to help you reduce your reliance this July
Gentlefolk

Plastic not-so-fantastic – five ways to help you reduce your reliance this July

09 Jul 2020

Plastic has emerged as one of the greatest man-made environmental disasters of our time. Synthetic pliable polymers made from petrol have transformed the way we live – it's cheap to produce and long-lasting. Unfortunately for planet Earth, it is those very attributes that have cursed the eco-system as nearly every single piece of plastic ever created still exists in some form today. It has infiltrated every aspect of modern life – from the devices we are using to bring you this article to the cars we drive, the bottles that house our shampoos and cleaning products to the cling film that is keeping your lunch fresh in the fridge – it's all plastic and it will outlive you by a few hundred years. In a perfect world we would all pledge to go plastic-free for good, however, the reality is that it may not be possible to do all at once. Anne Marie Bonneau aka The Zero Waste Chef said it… more

Community
Beauty is in the eye of the bee-holder – the West End hub teaching you how to attract bees to your garden
Event News

Beauty is in the eye of the bee-holder – the West End hub teaching you how to attract bees to your garden

08 Jul 2020

We all know the importance of bees and their role of preserving the ecological balance – bees basically run the world, or keep it going at least. To continue its World Bee Day celebrations and to lend a helping hand to these honey-making superheroes, West Village continues to add an exciting selection of activities and information to its Village Bees online hub dedicated to all things bees, butterflies and nature. If you want to help out our pollinating mates and the ecosystem they protect (both especially suffering due to the bushfires that occurred earlier this year), then one way you can do this is to invite them into your garden. It takes a village – or West Village to be specific – to learn how to attract these crazy critters to your backyard and the West End hub has got gardener (and certified green thumb) Amelia Valenti on its side, ready to take you under her wing and teach… more

Bars
Neighbourhood favourite Suburban Social expands with its brand-new Holland Park local
Food & Drink

Neighbourhood favourite Suburban Social expands with its brand-new Holland Park local

09 Jul 2020

When it comes to nailing a neighbourhood pub in 2020, one must pay attention to all of the details. It's not enough to have a cracking beer selection – a good bar should also boast a warm atmosphere, outgoing and attentive staff, and a food selection that sits a few notches above what could be considered standard. The crew behind Chapel Hill haunt Suburban Social have been delivering on all counts since opening the bar in 2016, but now the team is looking to elevate their game considerably with their second venue, which opened over the weekend in Holland Park. more

Event Highlights

Food
ChocWeek
Until 12 Jul 2020

ChocWeek

Community
Jan Powers Manly Farmers Markets
First and third Saturday every month, 6:00 am to 12:00 pm

Jan Powers Manly Farmers Markets

Festival
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
18 - 27 Sep 2020

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Food
Sweet As – Brisbane Dessert Festival
20 Sep 2020

Sweet As – Brisbane Dessert Festival

Comedy
The Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction
Tue November 17 2020 - Sun November 22 2020

The Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction

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Community
City Hall tours

City Hall tours

Food
BITE Markets

BITE Markets

Exhibitions
Megan Seres – Catherine, Ellen, Florence, Jane

Megan Seres – Catherine, Ellen, Florence, Jane

Community
Saturday Fresh Market

Saturday Fresh Market

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Film
Alliance Française French Film Festival

Alliance Française French Film Festival

Exhibitions
The Australian Collection

The Australian Collection

Exhibitions
Mavis Ngallametta: Show Me the Way to Go Home

Mavis Ngallametta: Show Me the Way to Go Home

Circus & Dance
Latin Friday Nights at Brisbane Square

Latin Friday Nights at Brisbane Square

Food
Friday Night Bites

Friday Night Bites

Food News
Devour tantalising Thai, brunchtime bites and Asian-fusion delights courtesy of the Pawpaw crew
Food & Drink

Devour tantalising Thai, brunchtime bites and Asian-fusion delights courtesy of the Pawpaw crew

09 Jul 2020

When food cravings take over, there's nothing else you can think about. Whether you're thirsting for a morning brew, have a hankering for some pad Thai or you're yearning for freshly made spring rolls – the saying is true that the heart wants what the heart wants, and the stomach deserves what the stomach craves. Thankfully for us, The Venzin Group – the hospitality collective behind Pawpaw, PawPaw Asian Kitchen, Mons Thai and Monocle Coffee – have sprinkled their culinary goodness across town, so no matter what suburb you call home, there's tasty tucker just waiting to be devoured right around the corner. more

Film
The 2020 Alliance Française French Film Festival returns with a roster of uplifting flicks
Event News

The 2020 Alliance Française French Film Festival returns with a roster of uplifting flicks

08 Jul 2020

When Palace Cinemas had to close its doors in March due to COVID-19, the 2020 Alliance Française French Film Festival was pushed back. Thankfully for French cinema lovers, the renowned festival has returned and is ready to roll the film, resuming its 31st season from Tuesday July 14 to Tuesday August 4 at Palace Barracks and Palace James Street. With a standout selection of 28 features from the original March line-up including Cannes-closing features, heartfelt true stories and hilarious comedies, this feel-good film festival is sure to put a smile on your dial. Go on, grab the popcorn and read on for a sneak peek at this year's films ... more

Food News
Get a box of cheesy goodness delivered to your door thanks to Mould Cheese Collective
Food & Drink

Get a box of cheesy goodness delivered to your door thanks to Mould Cheese Collective

09 Jul 2020

Okay, we'll come right out and say it – we love cheese. In fact, we spend a disproportionate amount of our days thinking about, talking about and eating cheese. Whether it's a bitey blue, a creamy camembert or a gooey goat's cheese – it's all gouda (sorry, couldn't resist). If you too possess a deep love for cheesy goodness, we're willing to go out on a limb and suggest you might also appreciate the Mould Cheese Collective – a monthly delivery of happiness to your door.  more

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Dr. Chris Gillies
There are lots of examples of how society can change behaviours and improve livelihoods, so the tools already exist for how we minimise the impact of these issues and improve ocean health ... ~ Dr. Chris Gillies more

Weekly Inspire… Theme of the Week: words of wisdom

If you can put a better thought into a child's head during their difficult years, then I think you've done something worthwhile ... ~ John Curro AM MBE

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