The Farm House team opens Southeast Asian eatery Oh Boy, Bok Choy! in Stafford

By James Frostick 17 Jun 2021

If you're frequently mesmerised by the smell of massaman curry, salivate at the thought of steaming piles of pad see ew and get excited when you spy a plate of miso-glazed eggplant, this one's for you. The team behind beloved Kedron cafe The Farm House and Miss Sophia’s Gelateria is applying its culinary nous to the world of nighttime nosh with new Asian-inspired eatery Oh Boy, Bok Choy!. Officially opening today, Thursday June 17, Oh Boy, Bok Choy! is serving a myriad of tastes with an inclusive lean, adding an all-are-welcome dining option to Stafford's busiest streets. more

Food & Drink

Fried chicken, cocktails and cold ones – Momo Chicken’s new Chermside location offers the works

17 Jun 2021

Anyone that's travelled to South Korea will tell you its famed chicken-and-beer halls are a must-try for any tourist looking to get a taste of the country's crackling nightlife. Brisbane's food scene is fortunate enough to be flush with fantastic Korean-style fried-chicken spots and Momo Chicken & Beer might be one of Brisbane's best. The long-running concept has just opened a brand-new site at Westfield Chermside, bringing with it a stacked menu of finger-licking fare and an exciting new bar element. more

Event News

Homegrown sips will take centre stage at Treasury Brisbane’s all-Australian wine and cheese soiree

18 Jun 2021

Wine is the tipple of choice when the mercury begins to dip below 20 degrees (heck, any weather calls for a glass of the good stuff), so we are pretty grateful that Australia is sprinkled with top-notch grape-juice makers. These homegrown wineries will bask in the limelight on Friday June 25 when Treasury Brisbane comes alive with beats, eats and tipples for Wine & Cheese – Australian Edition. If you're eager to sip and snack under the stars then read on to discover more about this enchanting event ... more

Food & Drink

Sprout Artisan Bakery unveils its chic James Street shopfront

17 Jun 2021

Croissants are great – we'd never throw shade at the pinnacle pastry item. But it's hard not to forsake the flaky classic when peering at the range on offer at Sprout Artisan Bakery's brand-new James Street store. Peanut butter and jam morning buns, fennel-and-orange danishes, and double-chocolate croissant buns filled with chocolate cream are almost too tempting to refuse – and that's before we spy the 24-hour handcrafted breads! With this new location now up and running, Sprout is upping the ante. Read on to find out what's available at James Street's newest carb and coffee dispensary ... more

The round-up: plan a roadtrip to some of the best country bakeries in Southeast Queensland

Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell were onto something when they sang 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough'. There's no valley low or river wide enough to keep us from getting to some brilliant baked goods. There's no distance far enough, either – which is good because some of the best bakeries in Queensland are found outside of Brisbane. Heading on a roadtrip soon? Perhaps we can convince you to add a delicious detour into your itinerary with these must-visit bakeries ... more

Event News

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

17 Jun 2021

We are creeping closer and closer to the weekend, friends! So you can make the most of your couple of days off, we have rounded up the best things happening in and around the city from riverside food festivals and cob-loaf parties to dazzling exhibitions and bewitching ballets. Keep reading for a few more ideas ... more

Destination

Fly under the radar and tick these ten secret things off your Brisbane bucket list

16 Jun 2021

Brisbane is a breeding ground for fun. Top-tier restaurants, stellar sipping spots and grand galleries are just some of the things that keep locals and visitors busy. But there's more to our river city than what meets the eye, with plenty of fun out-of-the-box activities waiting to be discovered – if you know where to look. Here's ten not-so-obvious things to do in The City ... more

Food & Drink

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

17 Jun 2021

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 a multi-course duck feast, sake masterclasses, cheese-and-beer pairings, cheap-as-chips martinis, and more! more

Design

Quay joins the riverside ranks at Mirvac’s Waterfront Newstead development

17 Jun 2021

Located in the heart of Newstead at 57 Skyring Terrace, Quay is the latest chapter in development group Mirvac’s $1 billion Waterfront Newstead community. River views, prime location and excellent amenities are just some of the drawing cards of the project, which has already sparked interest from prospective buyers with more than 50 percent of apartments in the $180 million residential project sold. Here's a closer look inside ... more

Food & Drink

Take a plant-based break – vegan KitKat is coming soon to your local confectionery aisle

17 Jun 2021

Whilst we love to switch to plant-based alternatives where we can, getting one's hands on a vegan treat that isn't sugar-free (read: tasteless) or costs the same as our lunch proves to be a difficult task. Thankfully, the big brands are now jumping onboard the plant-based train and offering vegan versions of their beloved sweets. Enter snack-making machine Nestlé, which is finally making plant-based dreams come true with the launch of KitKat V, a vegan alternative to the OG KitKat. more

Event Highlights

Until 20 Jun 2021

Grazed and Grown – Riverside Events

Until 14 Nov 2021

Entwined: plants and people

Until 10 Jun 2022

Saturday Fresh Market and Sunday Discovery Market

Until 30 Jun 2021

Rom Coms & Nom Noms

10 Jul 2021

Not On Your Rider

29 - 31 Jul 2021

Karen From Finance at The Tivoli – Brisbane Comedy Festival

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SparkLab

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Blak Superheroes by Dylan Mooney

State Library of Queensland Gallery Walk

Flying Mallets – Chamber Music Concert

Brownie Festival

The Brewers Lunch – Networking Event

Food & Drink

Macca’s celebrates 50th birthday with limited-time-only 50-cent Big Mac

16 Jun 2021

Attention penny pinchers and burger lovers – fast-food icon McDonald’s Australia is celebrating turning the big five-zero this year and in a blessed turn of events, we are getting all of the gifts. The first present we get to unwrap? A 50c Big Mac. more

Design

Get a taste of the rural life with Tiny Away’s first Queensland tiny house

11 Jun 2021

Sure, the temps may be low and it's harder with each passing morning to escape our toasty beds but we're calling it – winter is the perfect time to explore the great outdoors. If you're up for a spot of adventure, Tiny Away's small homes make for the ideal getaway. The company's latest tiny house, Kookaburra Cabin, is ideally situated on a property just 90 minutes out of Brisbane and is its first off-grid offering in Queensland. more

Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 312 June 15

15 Jun 2021

From news of three new venues opening in Woolloongabba to Brisbane's first dedicated Portuguese tart shop, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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 Locals Next week: A BRISBANE LOCAL

More variety means more things to see, more reasons for people to come out and a better nightlife for everyone to enjoy ... ~ Jamie Fleming more

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