Budding restaurateurs, designers on the rise and aspiring moguls would be wise to take note – The Locals Panel Series is putting the microphone in front of Brisbane’s best and brightest, and encouraging them to dispense their wisdom for us all to devour. In partnership with West Village, The Weekend Edition is helping draw together several notable industry experts across food, design and fashion to spill the beans on industry life and growth.

The first of the series – taking place on Wednesday May 8 – targets our stomachs, and will see three of Brisbane’s sharpest culinary minds discussing the city’s booming dining scene and the future of food as we evolve as a discerning market. While the full line-up for the night is still being kept a secret for now, we can reveal that superstar chefs Ben Williamson and Josue Lopez, and Angela Hirst from storied foodie incubator Wandering Cooks will be participating in the debut session moderated by food and travel writer Morag Kobez – reason enough to secure your tickets ahead of time.

The evening will kick off at 6:00 pm when the doors open. Guests will be receive a drink upon arrival before mingling with nibbles in the colourful surrounds of The Bromley Room #2. The panel will kick off at 7:00 pm sharp, with a moderated discussion and Q&A session running for approximately one hour.

Tickets for The Locals Panel Series: Part One are strictly limited and are on sale now. Be sure to act quick, as they might disappear before your very eyes!