Restaurants
Windsor welcomes smokin'-hot pitmaster's paradise Proof BBQ & Booze

Windsor welcomes smokin’-hot pitmaster’s paradise Proof BBQ & Booze

By James Frostick 18 Jul 2019

Booze, barbecue and bang-on service – these are the three Bs that form Proof’s prime directive. The latest in Brisbane’s long line of stellar suburban bars is redefining public-house hospitality, luring in locals with a combination of good grub, good drink and good chat. If meat by the pound and whiskey by the drink sounds like your idea of a good time, follow the scent of wood smoke down Newmarket Road to Proof BBQ & Booze. more

Restaurants
Phat Boy brings tantalising Thai feasts to Brisbane Quarter
Food & Drink

Phat Boy brings tantalising Thai feasts to Brisbane Quarter

18 Jul 2019

Alyssa Phadungkiat believes that we all have a cheeky child within us, one that emboldens us when we indulge. Debating going back for one more scoop, slice or mouthful? “Do it,” says the child. “It will be worth it,” they assure us. It’s this unseen but ever-present force within that has inspired Alyssa’s latest concept Phat Boy at Brisbane Quarter. Further bolstering her portfolio of Thai eateries, Phat Boy sees Alyssa and her team pushing the cuisine further forward, taking classic Thai flavours and elevating them to greater mouth-watering heights. Phat Boy officially opens today, Monday July 15, so if you’re looking for a spot to treat yourself (and the little greedy-guts within) to some guilt-free feasting, look for Phat Boy’s newly illuminated sign. more

Bars
Say hello to Fortitude Valley's newest public house Hotel Carrington
Food & Drink

Say hello to Fortitude Valley’s newest public house Hotel Carrington

18 Jul 2019

It's no easy task taking not one, but three heritage-listed tenancies in the heart of The Valley and turning them into a cohesive hospo hub with mass appeal. That said, if anyone has the savvy saloon know-how and public-house nous to pull it off, it's the crew behind The Montague Hotel in West End. Peter Stark and his tavern-trained team have just opened Hotel Carrington – the anticipated pub situated on the corner of Wickham and Gipps Street. This isn't your regular pub – Hotel Carrington's spruced-up interior is home to two beer gardens, a sports bar, on-site bottle shop and a kitchen pumping out a greatest hits of Mod Oz eats. more

Community
What's on in Brisbane this weekend
Event News

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

18 Jul 2019

Deck the halls with boughs of … wattle? Look, we may not have snow but it’s certainly been chilly enough lately to warrant a bit of Christmas in July action – we can at least pretend, right? However, this weekend is not just about celebrating the festive season six months early – from free prosecco sorbet to chicken and beer festivals, we’ve found the best things happening in Brisbane on the July 18–21 weekend. more

Alice Nightingale | The Locals Panel Series | The Weekend Edition

Sustainability and style – The Locals Panel Series talks fashionable forward thinking

In May, some of Brisbane’s finest culinary minds dispensed their foodie wisdom. In June, a panel of awe-inspiring artisans delved into the inner-workings of the design world. This month, some of our city’s sharpest sartorial figures will gather to talk about the current state of style – from giving fast fashion the flick to making a sustainable statement. On Wednesday July 24, The Locals Panel Series gets suited and booted for a forum on fashion, featuring conversation between beloved designers, stylists and members of the fashion media. more

Food
The Brisbane BBQ Festival returns to celebrate all thing searing, smoking and sizzling
Event News

The Brisbane BBQ Festival returns to celebrate all thing searing, smoking and sizzling

18 Jul 2019

What do eye-watering shiny glazes, the crisp sound of crackling , the heady aroma of smoke filling the air and the feeling of juice dripping down your fingers have in common? You can find them all in the same place – The Brisbane BBQ Festival. Returning to the sporting fields at Victoria Park on the July 27–28 weekend for two days of all-out carnivorous feasting, this annual affair is set to get people drooling. more

Play
The Weekend Series: five non-music-related activities to upgrade your Splendour in the Grass experience
Gentlefolk

The Weekend Series: five non-music-related activities to upgrade your Splendour in the Grass experience

18 Jul 2019

Yeah yeah, we know you’re all about the music. But hear us out. The fine folks at Splendour in the Grass have been perfecting their extra-curricular offerings each year, adding an impressive compilation of escapes for when you need a break from your intensely ‘festive’ mates or the beats of the Tipi Forest. Whether you want to get crafty, hang out with Dr Karl, have a good belly laugh, smash some organic doughnuts or flee the festival altogether, we’ve got you covered. more

Exhibitions
GOMA heats up with its scorching homegrown Winter Up Late program
Event News

GOMA heats up with its scorching homegrown Winter Up Late program

18 Jul 2019

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (we hope it’s cosy down there), you’re probably aware that GOMA has been overtaken by a number of absolutely jaw-dropping exhibitions and installations. As well as the dual efforts of national treasures Margaret Olley and Ben Quilty adorning the gallery walls at the moment, the building’s façade is permanently bathed in the evening light of James Turrell’s epic Night Life installation. To celebrate this trio of talent, GOMA has curated a killer Winter Up Late line-up for every Friday night in August – so if you like your music loud and your art after hours, you’ll want to read on … more

Event Highlights

Community
Triple M Rocks Tattersall’s Race Day
20 Jul 2019

Triple M Rocks Tattersall’s Race Day

Community
Gasworks & Chill
Every Saturday in July from 3:00–6:00 pm

Gasworks & Chill

Food
Champagne Long Lunch at Eden's Table
Until 31 Aug 2019

Champagne Long Lunch at Eden’s Table

Community
Alice Nightingale | The Locals Panel Series | The Weekend Edition
24 Jul 2019

The Locals Panel Series: Part Three

Food
Wine & Cheese of New Zealand
13 Aug 2019

Wine & Cheese of New Zealand

Community
Ben Folds: A Dream About Lightning Bugs
26 Aug 2019

Ben Folds: A Dream About Lightning Bugs

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

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Exhibitions
Mandy Quadrio – The Country Within

Mandy Quadrio – The Country Within

Exhibitions
Quilty

Quilty

Community
City Hall tours

City Hall tours

Exhibitions
Agatha Gothe-Snape and Wrong Solo – Certain Situations

Agatha Gothe-Snape and Wrong Solo – Certain Situations

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Food
Rum Club with Diageo

Rum Club with Diageo

Community
World Press Photo Exhibition 2019

World Press Photo Exhibition 2019

Exhibitions
Foot Square 2019 Competition

Foot Square 2019 Competition

Food
Winter Festival at Riverbar and Kitchen

Winter Festival at Riverbar and Kitchen

Film
Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival

Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival

Food
Kickstart your heart – a specialty laneway coffee festival is coming to The Valley
Event News

Kickstart your heart – a specialty laneway coffee festival is coming to The Valley

18 Jul 2019

Somewhere along the line, coffee went from being a humble (albeit tasty) bean juice and evolved into a full-blown subculture. Brisbane has taken a firm grasp on the coffee-as-a-hobby phenomenon, fostering a caffeine culture that rivals its southern brethren. If you take your java seriously – or even if you just appreciate a good brew – there is a rad festival coming our way to celebrate all things to do with the good bean. The Lanes Coffee Festival is taking over Fortitude Valley’s three famous laneways on Saturday July 27, bringing a swag of experts together to enjoy, educate and discover. more

Best of Brisbane
Corella | Best restaurants in Woolloongabba | The Weekend Edition
Food & Drink

The round-up: where to find the best restaurants in Woolloongabba

18 Jul 2019

A few minutes beyond the boundaries of Brisbane's cultural epicentre South Bank and a hop over the Story Bridge from Fortitude Valley sits an inner-south suburb that is home to some of Brisbane's best dining destinations. Woolloongabba has long been an underrated area for top-notch nosh, but Brisbane's best kept secret isn't staying low-key for long. From within the shadow of The Gabba to the suburb's back streets, several restaurants are thriving. If you're looking to expand your culinary horizons, have a gander at our list of some of the best restaurants in Woolloongabba. more

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Weekly Inspire… Theme of the Week: words of wisdom

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world ... ~ Harriet Tubman

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