Japan has gifted the world an incredible array of culinary marvels – sushi, shabu shabu, yakitori, udon, the list goes on. Perhaps one of the most versatile staples of Japanese cuisine is donburi, a deceptively simple rice-bowl dish that is being given a gourmet overhaul at Rosalie newcomer Uncle Don. more
Few things can brighten our day quite like a gluten-free doughnut from Nodo. Also, nothing makes our week like hearing that Nodo has opened in Hawthorne! That's right – the incredibly popular cafe and gluten-free doughnut dispensary has unveiled its slick new digs on Hawthorne Road, bringing along its full range of brilliant brunch bites, invigorating coffee and, you guessed it, its range of no-dough doughnuts. Take a peek inside ... more
The snap lockdown just before Easter weekend threw us all for a bit of a loop, casting plans into disarray and causing some devastating cancellations for events we were all looking forward to. However, you can't keep a good thing down – and one of the casualties of that fateful weekend has risen like a phoenix from the ashes to provide us with the glorious party that was snatched away at the last minute. Treasury Brisbane has rescheduled its much-anticipated Cheese, Wine and Bubbles soiree to Friday April 30, taking over its magical courtyard with top-tier bubbles, worldly wines, culinary delights and live entertainment (all COVID safe, of course). more
Ice-cream is amazing by itself, but it's hard to deny that just about every scoop of ice-cream can be improved with a tasteful (and tasty) topping. But what if the topping was weaved into the ice-cream itself? We're not talking about crudely crushed and mashed in confections – think ingredients smoothly blended and imbued in each spiral of soft-serve. Ice Dream in South Bank has taken some cues from international dessert trends for its Grey Street pop-up, where all sorts of tasty combinations are whipped up in a flash. more
Ah, the humble parmigiana – the classic Aussie pub staple has gone through more than its fair share of gastronomic makeovers, but the iconic combination of a juicy crumbed chicken breast topped with rich napoli sauce, a slab of ham and oodles of bubbling cheese is impossible to beat. We’re not here to chew your ear off about how great parmies are (you’re already aware) – we want to know where you can find the best parmy in Brisbane. Here at The Weekend Edition, we take our food research very seriously but we ultimately know that it is you, dear readers, who have been chowing down on parmies across all corners of Brisbane. So, please tell us – where can we score the ultimate in the pub-feed hierarchy? Let us know in the form below! Brisbane's Best Parmy Voting Form 2021 … more
Attention, foodies! Everyone's favourite food and wine festival Regional Flavours is returning to South Bank Parklands this year – but with an exciting new twist. Instead of a single weekend event, 2021 will see Regional Flavours serve up some of Australia’s most celebrated chefs and local producers across a delectable three-part event series from June to October. Kicking off the tastebud-tempting festival is Grazed and Grown, which is set to bloom in our city from June 18–20. Bring your appetite, because you'll need it for this delicious event. more
Sure, coffee and sushi might be an odd combo if you consume both at once, but when it comes to our top grab-and-go picks, each respective choice ranks highly. Bowen Hills is the lucky beneficiary of new eateries Soul Black and Uno Sushi, a new two-for-one destination serving – you guessed it – specialty coffee and Japanese fare. Perfect for morning pick-me-ups and hearty midday munching, this tandem is shaping up to be quite the harmonious union. more
It’s a well-known story – you decide to level up your dining experience by growing your own produce and fall into the trap of thinking that maybe this time your plants won’t die from neglect. Fast forward a few weeks and all you have is a withered mess to clean up and you find yourself (yet again) reaching for the plastic-wrapped supermarket substitute. Sound familiar? Never fear, friends, because we may have the solution for you to become a green thumb – it’s called Micropod. more
Like a certain orange feline, we have an unhealthy obsession with lasagne. If we could sleep in a bed of lasagne, we would – and we would eat ourselves out of it in the morning too. If you share our unequivocal adoration for the cheesy carb creation, then we have some truly great news for you. The culinary geniuses at DALTON Catering (the new owners of CJs pasta) are dishing up kilograms upon kilograms of the saucy stuff via a super convenient lasagne drive-through. Before you hop in the car and start drifting corners Vin Diesel-style, let us divulge a few important details ... more
Prepare yourselves for a feast, curious carnivores – Treasury Brisbane’s top-tier steak restaurant Black Hide by Gambaro is putting on a dinner degustation for the ages. Featuring steaks with impressive marble scores, sumptuous sea-sourced bites and worldly wines, this is one sensational feed you won’t want to miss out on. more
We've been truly blessed when it comes to exciting pop-ups on this year's calendar – string-fuelled live gigs, huge science festivals and curiosity-piquing events are just a few highlights so far. A strong contender for the most dazzling event of the year is about to enter our stratosphere and is bringing with it some truly spellbinding showcases. Arriving at the City Botanic Gardens in May is Botanica – Contemporary Art Outside, a huge display of illuminating site specific artworks that will light up the park after dark with picture-perfect projections and immersive installations from May 7–16. more
This time last year, we were in the midst of very uncertain times. The beloved treat slingers at Cadbury were there to comfort us through this difficult period, offering solace by reviving their iconic Marble block (bless their cotton socks). This year, the dessert kingpin has decided to up the ante for its newest creation by combining two of our favourite flavours. Please give a warm welcome to Cadbury's newest chocolate block – Caramilk Marble. more
Following a successful season opening with ACT 1 – which featured two hit productions – La Boite Theatre is pulling out all of the stops for a thrilling ACT 2. Kicking off this month and running until August, the exciting second act of the theatre's 2021 season features two diverse main stage productions, a fresh-faced music series and a brand-spanking-new program of HWY events. Order some bubbles, take your seat and settle in for a night at the theatre. more
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