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Raise a glass – where to celebrate National Margarita Day in Brisbane
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Raise a glass – where to celebrate National Margarita Day in Brisbane

Whether you like them shaken, stirred or frozen, the mighty margarita is a great sip for any occasion. To celebrate the much-loved libation of cocktail connoisseurs from all over, Tuesday February 22 marks the special day on the calendar where you have an excuse – nay, duty – to indulge in the classic Mexican concoction of tequila, lime and triple sec. If you’ve got a hankering for a marg, we’ve found some spots around our great city that are celebrating National Margarita Day. Cue some Jimmy Buffet and get ready to raise a toast to the ultimate sweet and salty blend! more

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Takeaway Thai feasts, cellar door tastings and whisky dinners – soak up the rest of summer at Eagle Street Pier
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Takeaway Thai feasts, cellar door tastings and whisky dinners – soak up the rest of summer at Eagle Street Pier

We're nearing the end of summer, folks, and we are sad to see the silly season go. Before summer winds up, waterfront entertainment and dining destination Eagle Street Pier is squeezing out all of the season's goodness like a ripe orange. Not quite ready to farewell balmy nights spent feasting, imbibing riverside cocktails and catching up with friends? Here's how to spend the final weeks of February living it up by the river's edge ... more

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Chocolate nachos, lobster-filled banquets and waterfront views – delight your date at Portside Wharf
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Chocolate nachos, lobster-filled banquets and waterfront views – delight your date at Portside Wharf

Attention, lovebirds! Valentine's Day is coming up fast with florists making huge orders, restaurants booking out and chocolate boxes flying off the shelves ahead of Monday February 14. If you're yet to lock in plans for you and your darling dearest, we know a riverside locale that is full of romantic activities – Portside Wharf. We're talking candle-lit dinners, cocktails by the water and rom-coms galore ... more

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Bao-filled high teas, lion dances and banquets galore – celebrate Lunar New Year at this inner-city hub
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Bao-filled high teas, lion dances and banquets galore – celebrate Lunar New Year at this inner-city hub

The upcoming flip of the calendar not only brings a new month (it's nearly February already?), but a new celebration – Lunar New Year. This auspicious occasion injects a dose of colour, vibrance and delicious eats in to Brisbane and there's no better place to soak all of this up than Treasury Brisbane. The inner-city destination has got plenty of exciting events to help you welcome in the Year of the Tiger – from succulent banquets and lion dances to wishing trees and out-of-this-world high teas. more

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Indulge in crackin' crustacean delights at this luxe lobster-roll pop-up coming to Kingscliff
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Indulge in crackin’ crustacean delights at this luxe lobster-roll pop-up coming to Kingscliff

Haven't got plans for the upcoming January 26 public holiday? Well, consider this next piece of news as a sign to pack up the car and head south – to Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club, to be exact. It's here where you'll discover a lunch experience so mouth-watering, so indulgent and so sumptuous that you'll be going back for seconds – Lobster & Co.’s famous lobster rolls! Read on for all of the decadent details on arguably the most lavish pop-up dining experience of the summer ... more

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Dancing, drinks and delicious eats – we've planned the ultimate night out at the Ballet International Gala
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Dancing, drinks and delicious eats – we’ve planned the ultimate night out at the Ballet International Gala

In case you missed it, the Ballet International Gala is pirouetting into town from January 26–30. Event-goers will be treated to a sizzling ballet showcase starring principal dancers from iconic institutions like The Royal Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Astana Opera and even our own Queensland Ballet. So you can have the ultimate night out at the theatre, we have pulled together a top-tier itinerary that will have you grabbing your tutu and tip-toeing around some delicious pit stops surrounding QPAC. more

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Rooftop soirees and culinary trips to Tokyo – countdown to midnight at Brisbane Quarter
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Rooftop soirees and culinary trips to Tokyo – countdown to midnight at Brisbane Quarter

With 2022 imminent, it's time to lock in your New Year's Eve plans. If you're seeking a flavoursome feast to fill your belly, free-flowing champagne to wet your whistle with and live entertainment, we know just the place to perch this December 31 – Brisbane Quarter! So gather your mates and prepare for an evening filled with delicious food, great vibes and incomparable views of the fireworks. Oh, but first, read on to choose your New Year's adventure ... more


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Live tunes and flavoursome fare – celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Portside Wharf
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Live tunes and flavoursome fare – celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Portside Wharf

As the humid weather and constant soundtrack of carols signifies, Christmas is creeping closer. When Santa has been and gone, it's time to pop some bottles, put on your boogie shoes and celebrate New Year's Eve. So you can salute the new year with top-tier eats, sparkling sips and some stellar live entertainment, Portside Wharf has got a solid line-up of events happening around the riverside precinct. Think world-class Italian feasts, cocktail-filled soirees and live singers under the stars ... more

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Puttin' on the (sp)ritz – sesh by the river at Eagle Street Pier's pop-up Aperol bar
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Puttin’ on the (sp)ritz – sesh by the river at Eagle Street Pier’s pop-up Aperol bar

Spring is quite possibly our favourite time of year in Brisbane. Picnics in the park, alfresco sipping sessions and indulging in our cracker culinary scene are just some of the ways we love to spend spring in The City. We've recently discovered there's a new spot to while away your afternoons in this bloomin’ great season – at the Aperol Spritz Pop-Up at Eagle Street Pier. From Thursday November 11 to Saturday December 18, this breezy hub will transport you to Capri while you sip on Aperol cocktails and feast on bar snacks from some of Eagle Street Pier's most beloved restaurants. more

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Summer Nights at BQ is bringing Amalfi Coast vibes to Brisbane Quarter
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Summer Nights at BQ is bringing Amalfi Coast vibes to Brisbane Quarter

UPDATE MONDAY NOVEMBER 15: Please note that this event has now sold out. With international travel back on the cards for certain parts of the country as of this month, our wanderlust grows with the possibility of finally being allowed to explore outside our borders. Alas, us Queenslanders are probably going to be staying put a little longer – but that doesn't mean we can't live out our globetrotting dreams right here in Brisbane. Mediterranean vibes will be in full force on Thursday nights in November at inner city dining and drinking destination Brisbane Quarter, which is kicking off its pop-up playground Summer Nights at BQ on November 11. Picture a beach-inspired Malfy Gin bar and a DJ spinning chill-out tunes, and you're on the money, friend. more

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Unite against violence this November at the White Ribbon Breakfast
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Unite against violence this November at the White Ribbon Breakfast

With so much happening the past year and a half, some of the most important social issues we face as a country have taken a back seat. One such matter is domestic and family violence, a pertinent problem that bares a staggering set of statistics that cannot be ignored. To help put the spotlight back on this heartbreaking issue and what we can do to collectively take a step in the right direction, the Queensland Government has once again organised the White Ribbon Day Breakfast. Taking place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday November 26, this morning meet-up aims to to educate and inspire change – and fill some hungry bellies in the process. more

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A crackin' Christmas lunch awaits at The Lab at Treasury Hotel
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A crackin’ Christmas lunch awaits at The Lab at Treasury Hotel

Please note these lunches are now sold out! We don't want to get your heart racing, but Christmas is coming around the corner very, very soon (we're sure we can hear Michael Bublé coming out of his cave right now). When it comes to festive feasting, plans must be made well in advance if you don't want to miss out on some yuletide joy. Those eager to start celebrating Christmas a little earlier than usual can stop in at The Lab at Treasury Hotel, which is putting on delectable lunches every Friday from November 5 to December 17. more

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Trek through an internationally inspired bazaar at Global Fiesta by Regional Flavours
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Trek through an internationally inspired bazaar at Global Fiesta by Regional Flavours

Taste-testing exotic eats, out-of-the-ordinary activities and learning about different cultures are some of our favourite parts of travelling. With globe-trotting adventures off the cards (for now), we're looking to get our fix of cultural goodness right here at home – and this might be easier than you think thanks to Global Fiesta by Regional Flavours. Taking over South Bank Parklands from October 16–17, the second event in the three-part Regional Flavours food-and-wine series will spotlight the city’s rich multicultural diversity through world-class fare, top-notch entertainment and some of the best culinary whizzes our state has to offer. Here is a taste of what each stage at this jam-packed event will have on offer … more

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Movies and mouth-watering fare – Dine with Dendy at Portside Wharf
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Movies and mouth-watering fare – Dine with Dendy at Portside Wharf

Organising date night, especially if it's a mid-week meet-up, can be a tricky task to please both parties. If a visit to the cinema and a flavoursome feast by the river is you and your partner's dream date, then you'll be pleased to learn that Portside Wharf is serving this up in spades thanks to its Dine with Dendy deals. Read on to find out how you can make the most of your cinema experience at the waterfront precinct ... more

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Around the world in 80 mouthfuls – win the ultimate weekend at Global Fiesta by Regional Flavours!
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Around the world in 80 mouthfuls – win the ultimate weekend at Global Fiesta by Regional Flavours!

While the strange times we are living in seemingly continue to get stranger, there is one thing we can count on to unify us – the power of food. Returning in 2021 with a brand-new format, Regional Flavours is a shining example of the joy that comes from celebrating all things edible. The beloved festival has transformed from a single-weekend affair to a series of three epicurean adventures plotted over the course of the year, ensuring that the foodie joy has been spread generously and we can get an even more in-depth taste. more

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Pop bottles in the sunshine at the inaugural Will & Flow Longest Lunch hosted by Chandon
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Pop bottles in the sunshine at the inaugural Will & Flow Longest Lunch hosted by Chandon

Hey you! Yes, you. If you're reading this, consider it your permission to daydream for the next few minutes. Imagine that you've miraculously managed to gather your favourite crew to all be available on the same day –you've finally planned that long lunch you've been dreaming of all winter. You take your seat at the alfresco table and the sun kisses your cheek with warmth, yet there is that perfect crisp spring breeze keeping the temperature just right for soaking up some rays. The gentle sound of the river's ebb and flow soothes you as you reach for your glass, pure bliss washes over you as you take that first effervescent sip. Your mouth starts to water as a delectable scent floats from the kitchen and the clink of champagne flutes is music to your ears, signalling that the silly season has truly begun. Okay, time to wake up and mark Saturday October 16 in your diary – you can… more

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It's the most wonderful time of year – especially at this Festive Masquerade Celebration
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It’s the most wonderful time of year – especially at this Festive Masquerade Celebration

Here at The Weekend Edition, we're in a limbo-like state – half shocked that the festive season is so rapidly approaching, but also hanging out for a good old-fashioned Christmas shindig. In the whirlwind of the end-of-year wind down, it's easy to overlook the planning stages of your party planning. Luckily, the festive folk at the spiffy new-look JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa have come through with the ultimate end of year bash – its Festive Masquerade Celebration. more