Bars
Grungy laneway hideaway Hellcat Maggie stakes her turf in Brisbane City

Grungy laneway hideaway Hellcat Maggie stakes her turf in Brisbane City

By James Frostick 19 Jul 2018

Fans of the Scorsese classic Gangs of New York (or anyone with knowledge of the Big Apple’s bloody past) will have heard the name Hell-Cat Maggie. In the 1840s the name would make blood run cold with fear, but today the name carries friendlier connotations. Hellcat Maggie is a brand-new laneway bar and eatery that embodies the same gritty and charismatic attitude of the famed crim, but instead of brawling with the Bowery Boys, this bar focuses on beers, burgers and breakfast. more

Bars
Make tracks for Fortitude Valley’s new laneway haunt Whistle Dixie
Food & Drink

Make tracks for Fortitude Valley’s new laneway haunt Whistle Dixie

19 Jul 2018

In years past, wishing for a laneway eatery that catered to breakfast, lunch and dinner crowds equally would be considered rosy fantasising. Now, times have changed, as evidenced by the cheekily named Whistle Dixie. This railroad-inspired locale is delivering an all-day service to denizens of Fortitude Valley’s Emporium strip, offering ample space to graze leisurely while daydreaming of the next fantastical arrival. more

Food News
Sydney chef Alex Munoz Labart unveils his flagship Gold Coast dining space, Restaurant Labart
Food & Drink

Sydney chef Alex Munoz Labart unveils his flagship Gold Coast dining space, Restaurant Labart

19 Jul 2018

When renowned chef Alex Munoz Labart decided to move north in search of a sea change, Sydney's loss soon became the Gold Coast's gain. A very significant gain. This week Alex and his wife Karla opened the doors to their first venture, Restaurant Labart in Burleigh Heads, which has been touted as one of the most anticipated new additions to the city's dining scene – and for good reason. more

Restaurants
The round-up: Brisbane's best Greek cuisine
Food & Drink

The round-up: Brisbane’s best Greek cuisine

19 Jul 2018

Opa! Greek food is – without a doubt – one of the most inventive and flavoursome cuisines in the world. Succulent souvlakis, delicious dolmades, crispy calamari, helpings of haloumi – these are some all-time favourites, but they are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Greek feasts. Brisbane boasts a mighty fine selection of Greek eateries to choose from, so we figured we’d save you the hassle of looking and list our picks right here, right now. more

The Weekend Series: southward bound – five hotspots you must try around Byron Bay

The Weekend Series: southward bound – five hotspots you must try around Byron Bay

Whenever the weather report heralds the arrival of mild temperatures and clear skies, we immediately pack an overnight bag and make a hasty pilgrimage south to Byron Bay. The home of coastal vibes, free-spirited fun and a booming foodie scene, Byron Bay is a no brainer for those that really want to put some kilometres between them and the big smoke. Speaking of Byron Bay’s cafe and restaurant scene, we weren’t kidding when we say the Byron Shire is bursting with hotspots. With Splendour in the Grass on our doorstep and warmer temperatures approaching, now is as good a time as ever to acquaint yourself with a few southern destinations. more

Community
What's on in Brisbane this weekend
Event News

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

19 Jul 2018

We don’t mean to alarm you, but it happens to be Splendour weekend. For those of you who didn’t manage to snag tickets (soz), there is still plenty happening right here in Brisbane to keep you distracted from the fact that you won’t be seeing King Kenny in person (soz again, we know it stings). From dimmy and dumplings to local flavours and even a spot of wrestling, we’ve scouted the best things to do in Brisbane on the July 19–22 weekend. more

Events
Savour and snack to your belly’s content at the Night Noodle Markets
Food & Drink

Savour and snack to your belly’s content at the Night Noodle Markets

19 Jul 2018

Good Food Month is in full swing and a plethora of Brisbane’s eateries have been dishing out the flavoursome fare. While we’re all too happy to indulge all month long, we’ve been saving room for the Night Noodle Markets, which kick off next week on Wednesday July 25. For ten days, South Bank’s Cultural Forecourt will host a smorgasbord of Asian food stalls, hawking everything from gelato katsu sandwiches to KFC cheese puffle cones. more

Food
The state on a plate – five interesting things to try at Regional Flavours this weekend
Event News

The state on a plate – five interesting things to try at Regional Flavours this weekend

19 Jul 2018

Folks, that magical time of the year is upon us again – hordes of foodies will be flocking to South Bank for Regional Flavours, eager to sample the best of our state’s fine fresh produce. We’re all over the fact that Queensland is home to some of the country’s greatest natural fare, but there are actually a whole heap of exciting products popping up that you might not have even heard of before. We’ve done some digging to find five must-try items from Regional Flavours that are a little outside the box – go on, we double-dare you. more

Casual Dining
East Brisbane scores a seafood bounty with new fish and chippery The Barra Boys
Food & Drink

East Brisbane scores a seafood bounty with new fish and chippery The Barra Boys

19 Jul 2018

It’s a golden age for perfectly battered fish fillets and golden crunchy chips in Brisbane. Whether you go bonkers for barramundi or crazy for cod, those fiending for a fresh catch should get ready to froth on East Brisbane’s newest fish and chip joint, which is delivering prime seafood morsels that will have you salivating. The Barra Boys have set up shop on Stanley Street, slinging fish, chips and burgers with a timeless approach. more

Event Highlights

Theatre
Lysa and the Freeborn Dames
Until 11 Aug 2018

Lysa and the Freeborn Dames

Exhibitions
Lord Mayor’s Photographic Award 2018
Until 8 Aug 2018

Lord Mayor’s Photographic Award 2018

Food
Art of the Palate
23 July 2018

Art of the Palate

Food
The Weekend Edition x Gerard's Pop-Up Brunch
28 Jul 2018

The Weekend Edition x Gerard’s Pop-Up Brunch

Music
Karakorum: A Medieval Musical Journey
7 Aug 2018

Karakorum: A Medieval Musical Journey

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

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Circus & Dance
Rumble!

Rumble!

Community
Our Collection: Voice in Action

Our Collection: Voice in Action

Exhibitions
Shapeshifters: 3D Printing the Future

Shapeshifters: 3D Printing the Future

Community
Hillsong Church

Hillsong Church

Community
City Hall tours

City Hall tours

Next 07 Days See all events this week
Community
Peaks to Points Festival – Logan

Peaks to Points Festival – Logan

Community
Peaks to Points Festival – Ipswich

Peaks to Points Festival – Ipswich

Food
New Orleans Bourbon Festival

New Orleans Bourbon Festival

Markets
Mount Gravatt Farmers Markets

Mount Gravatt Farmers Markets

Film
Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival

Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival

Play
Newstead’s The Refinery crafts memorable moments and gorgeous gatherings
Gentlefolk

Newstead’s The Refinery crafts memorable moments and gorgeous gatherings

19 Jul 2018

Anyone in the midst of piecing together the perfect ceremony for their upcoming nuptials will agree that finding the right venue is a particularly stressful task. Before you can pop champagne and play Jagged Edge at full volume, you’ve got to secure a suitable space – that’s where The Refinery comes in. This new multi-purpose space comes from the team behind Rogue Bistro and looks to be perfect to celebrate a loving union. more

Play
Good greens – a kokedama and indoor plant pop-up has landed in Winn Lane
Gentlefolk

Good greens – a kokedama and indoor plant pop-up has landed in Winn Lane

19 Jul 2018

Some time in the past couple of years, horticulture went from being a bit of a hobby for some people to a full-blown phenomenon – and quite frankly, we’re thrilled that it’s cool to love plants. Before the indoor plant trend started blowing up, a Brisbane lady by the name of Phoebe Hearsch was trying to figure out a way to spend more time at home with her two pooches, Max and Mort. Fast-forward four years and Phoebe is a one-woman show running her own kokedama and indoor plants business named after her beloved pups, servicing our fine city with little slices of lush on the regular. more

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The Locals Next week: A BRISBANE LOCAL

Lauren Mayberry
Honesty and authenticity in writing is the most important thing to me, and I think that it’s important to embrace the light and the dark because you never fully have one or the other in life either ... ~ Lauren Mayberry more

Weekly Inspire… Theme of the Week: words of wisdom

All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast ... ~ John Gunther

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Smoked Garage
SHOOTS: Smoked Garage, Fortitude Valley