Bars
From vineyard to The Valley – Gerler Wines officially unveils City Winery

From vineyard to The Valley – Gerler Wines officially unveils City Winery

By James Frostick 20 Mar 2019

The finest wines aren’t the ones with an exorbitant price tag. Rather, the best drops are ones that have a story to tell. Gerler Wines is all about telling stories – from that of its namesake inspiration Carl Gerler to the finer details of the grapes it sources – and the boutique winemaker’s latest project is shaping up to be a significant chapter in its own right. Opening today, City Winery is the result of a three-year process to bring boutique winemaking into Brisbane’s inner city. The micro-winery-cum-restaurant is not only an eye-catching spot for sampling Gerler wines and hearty fare, but also an opportunity for wine lovers to learn about the winemaking process, while simultaneously demystifying the industry for newcomers. more

Restaurants
joy. restaurant brings Japanese and Nordic-inspired fare and intimate vibes to Bakery Lane
Food & Drink

joy. restaurant brings Japanese and Nordic-inspired fare and intimate vibes to Bakery Lane

19 Mar 2019

It’s rare that one gets the opportunity to start a business that not only perfectly reflects your tastes but also is an embodiment of your personality. It’s even more rare that you get to open said business with someone you gel with on a harmonious and symbiotic level. For Tim and Sarah Scott, their forthcoming ten-seater joy. restaurant is the product of their shared vision – an intimate eatery that delivers a purposeful and refined dining experience that is as-yet unseen anywhere else in Brisbane. joy. restaurant opens on Friday March 22, but we've been lucky enough to be granted a peek inside ahead of its anticipated opening ... more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 214 March 19
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 214 March 19

19 Mar 2019

From whispers of a new doughnut and coffee spot to family-friendly cafes, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest 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

Restaurants
The La Lune team invigorate Woolloongabba's dining scene with Corella
Food & Drink

The La Lune team invigorate Woolloongabba’s dining scene with Corella

15 Mar 2019

When you hear the names Paul McGivern and Bailee Dewes attached to any kind of hospitality venture, it indicates a particular standard of excellence. We’re not being facetious – their pedigree speaks for itself. The team that gave Brisbane The Wolfe and La Lune Wine Co is taking a slightly different tangent for its newest concept Corella. Officially opening on Thursday March 14, this Woolloongabba eatery is inspired by the idea of uniting the community around a central meeting point, and eschews the notion of ‘special occasion’ dining in favour of delivering an eatery that can be enjoyed by locals nearly any day of the week. more

The round-up: Brisbane’s best food trucks

The round-up: Brisbane’s best food trucks

Food trucks aren’t a novel concept to Brisbane eaters – mobile food wagons have been slinging street-food for years now. That being said, the food-truck scene is constantly evolving and more and more wagons are hitting our streets every year. From burgers and pizza to gelato and mac ‘n’ cheese, there are plenty of options to try. We’ve assembled a quick hit-list of must-try food trucks worth seeking out when you’ve got a hankering for mobile munchies. more

Community
What's on in Brisbane this weekend
Event News

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

14 Mar 2019

Well, well, well … it looks like the hectic rains we endured during our last stretch of freedom have decided to bugger off for a bit. Total bliss! Don’t let a little sprinkle keep you housebound – there is so much to see and do in our beautiful city at the moment. From gin therapy to Persian banquets and even pig racing, we’ve found the best things happening in Brisbane on the March 21–24 weekend. more

Play
The Weekend Series: five things we are vibing in March
Gentlefolk

The Weekend Series: five things we are vibing in March

14 Mar 2019

The month of March feels a little lost in no man’s land: the excitement of the new year is long forgotten and the sweet bingeing of Easter is yet to begin. But fear not, dear friends, for we have once again dutifully scoured the globe to bring you a taste of the best things happening this month. Think major moves in the war on plastic, Australia’s biggest ocean park and a new hashtag challenge. more

Bars
Maeve Wine brings duck-ham crumpets, rare drops and heritage charm to South Brisbane
Food & Drink

Maeve Wine brings duck-ham crumpets, rare drops and heritage charm to South Brisbane

14 Mar 2019

A mere mention of South Brisbane's Queensland National Bank building may not ring any bells to you, but we can guarantee you're familiar with this heritage-listed beauty. Sitting pretty on the corner of Melbourne and Grey Streets, opposite QPAC and neighbouring Fish Lane, the building has previously lived a rather financial life, but as of today its first floor is home to a more liquid kind of currency. Through heavy heritage copper doors and up winding burgundy steps, Maeve Wine is waiting to deposit some moreish morsels into your mouth. more

Cafes
Grumpy Madam delivers scrumptious mood-boosting brunch to Newstead
Food & Drink

Grumpy Madam delivers scrumptious mood-boosting brunch to Newstead

14 Mar 2019

A top-ten finish on the 2016 season of My Kitchen Rules was all it took to turn Gareth Cochrane from a miner with a passion for home cooking into a bona fide hospitality lifer. The edifying experience ignited the burners of Gareth’s motivation centre, spurring the budding chef to open a cafe of his own. Grumpy Madam is Gareth’s newly open nosh nook – an airy venue that’s all about refined simplicity and familiar comforts. more

Event Highlights

Circus & Dance
Dangerous Liaisons
22 Mar - 6 Apr 2019

Dangerous Liaisons

Food
Champagne Long Lunch at Eden's Table
Until 30 Jun 2019

Champagne Long Lunch at Eden’s Table

Food
Sparkling Springs Spritz and Prosecco Fountain
Every Sunday at 2:00 pm

Sparkling Springs Spritz and Prosecco Fountain

Food
Cheese and Champagne Pop-up
31 Mar 2019

Cheese and Champagne Pop-up

Music
A Flowering Tree
Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 April from 7:00 pm
Saturday 6 April from 2:00 pm

A Flowering Tree

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

Thu 21 Mar See all events today
Exhibitions
Sam Cranstoun: Impossible Conversations

Sam Cranstoun: Impossible Conversations

Comedy
The Opinion

The Opinion

Exhibitions
You Used Me – Andie McGovern

You Used Me – Andie McGovern

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Community
City Hall tours

City Hall tours

Film
APT9 Cinema

APT9 Cinema

Markets
Brisbane City Markets

Brisbane City Markets

Film
Sunset Cinema

Sunset Cinema

Exhibitions
Plantation Voices: contemporary conversations with Australian South Sea Islanders

Plantation Voices: contemporary conversations with Australian South Sea Islanders

Fashion
Ditch your curfew – marie Claire Up Late whips James Street into an after-dark fashion frenzy
Event News

Ditch your curfew – marie Claire Up Late whips James Street into an after-dark fashion frenzy

14 Mar 2019

Folks with a love of fashion and a shopping addiction, your time has come – marie claire Up Late is back at James Street, baby! The annual after-dark extravaganza is set to take over the glitzy fashion mecca on Thursday March 28, offering up amazing deals, goodies galore and a line-up of seriously impressive industry names imparting their sartorial knowledge. Save the date for Brisbane’s premier fashion party, because this one’s going to be a doozy … more

Get inspired and surprised by The Design Conference 2019
Design

Get inspired and surprised by The Design Conference 2019

14 Mar 2019

If genius is considered one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration, then consider your next decade’s quota well and truly taken care of by The Design Conference. Kicking off at Brisbane Powerhouse in May, the event aims to motivate, connect and enlighten creative professionals. more

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The Locals Next week: A BRISBANE LOCAL

Kate Usher
Dance doesn't rely on a shared understanding of language or form and can be incredibly primal in how we see, share and engage with it. It’s egalitarian. I like that ... ~ Kate Usher more

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

The Street Photographer View All

Mercado
SHOOTS: Mercado, Bowen Hills