Pavement Whispers
Bar Miette and Supernormal
Food & Drink

Andrew McConnell announces Bar Miette – a European-inspired terrace bar joining Supernormal in The City

15 May 2024

When the news broke in 2022 that Andrew McConnell was bringing his beloved Supernormal north, the food-loving folk of Brisbane lost their minds. Well, get ready to lose it again – the lauded chef and restaurateur has announced that, in fact, he will actually be opening two venues in Brisbane in the coming months. He’s also announced the venues’ executive chef and, with a resume including Paper Daisy, Rae’s at Wategos and Attica, it’s safe to say that we have a lot to look forward to. more

Bars
Snug, Brisbane's best (and busiest) new cafe, has launched its Korean-inspired brunch menu
Food & Drink

Snug, Brisbane’s best (and busiest) new cafe, has launched its Korean-inspired brunch menu

15 May 2024

If you've cruised down Chatsworth Road in Coorparoo at some point in the past seven weeks, you've likely seen crowds clustered around an olive-hued shopfront. That's Snug, the new smash-hit cafe from rising-star chefs Leaham Claydon and Jianne Jeoung. The cosy venue has been consistently packed since it opened over Easter, with throngs gathering for cups of ST ALi coffee and silky hojicha lattes. The crowds are set to congregate again with the launch of Snug's Korean-inspired brunch offering, which boasts the likes of soft pretzels, scrambled egg-drop sandwiches and omurice with prawns. more

Restaurants
The steaks are higher at Fatcow on James St, the new-look chophouse from Tassis Group
Food & Drink

The steaks are higher at Fatcow on James St, the new-look chophouse from Tassis Group

15 May 2024

If you've noticed the aroma of woodsmoke floating down James Street recently, you probably caught a whiff of Fatcow on James St – the brand-new steakhouse and seafood restaurant from Tassis Group. The super-busy restaurant crew has brought Fatcow back to life in luxe digs on James Street's northern end, pulling back the curtains on a sleek monochromatic space and debuting a spruced up menu filled with live seafood and sublime steaks sourced from Australia's best producers. Part rebirth, part sophisticated glow-up, Fatcow on James St is now primed and ready to gun for a spot amongst Brisbane's best protein palaces. Take a look inside ... more

Food News
Bacchus Winter Menu
Food & Drink

Bacchus Restaurant celebrates winter fare with eight sensational new-season dishes

14 May 2024

The culinary crew at Bacchus Restaurant has found the answer to your encroaching winter blues. Chef de cuisine Manuele Erriu has recently revealed his early winter menu, featuring a selection of new-season dishes he's titled the Winter’s Eight. These eight delectable dishes have been designed to showcase the flavours and produce of the cooler months – and are sure to warm you from the inside, out. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 458 May 14
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 458 May 14

14 May 2024

From news of an elevated Thai restaurant for West Village to a new pizza and pasta bar from the La Bodega team, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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

The Grocer
Grab your tote bag and draft your dream grocery list – Market Day is coming to Jones & Co Grocer IGA
Food & Drink

Grab your tote bag and draft your dream grocery list – Market Day is coming to Jones & Co Grocer IGA

13 May 2024

While grocery shopping tends to feel like a chore – nothing beats scoring some fresh produce and artisanal goodies and elevating your weekly meals. In good news for fans of gourmet groceries, Jones & Co Grocer IGA is set to host a new market day experience from Wednesday May 22 to Tuesday May 28. This multi-store event will be transforming IGA grocers across Brisbane into old-school markets – complete with market prices and bulk bargains. more

Restaurants
Longwang, Tassis Group's new one-of-a-kind venue, has turned an inner-city laneway into a hub of pan-Asian eats
Food & Drink

Longwang, Tassis Group’s new one-of-a-kind venue, has turned an inner-city laneway into a hub of pan-Asian eats

09 May 2024

One of Brisbane's busiest hospitality groups has kicked off a big week with the opening of Longwang, a one-of-a-kind pan-Asian restaurant located in the heart of The City. This custom-built, split-level venue – constructed in a super-slender laneway off Edward Street – has a big-name chef at the helm, who is pumping out a host of flavour-packed dishes like lamb-shoulder massaman curry, stir-fried bug-tail meat 'kung pao' and seared scallops with strange flavour sauce and macadamia. Take a peek inside ... more

The Locals Next week: A BRISBANE LOCAL

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Cafes
Waterfront stunner Riva Kitchen & Events is Hamilton's new brunch-slinging hidden gem
Food & Drink

Waterfront stunner Riva Kitchen & Events is Hamilton’s new brunch-slinging hidden gem

09 May 2024

Looking for a new brunch spot to try this weekend? Hop on the ferry and take it all the way to Northshore Hamilton – that's where you'll find Riva Kitchen & Events. The riverside dining spot and functions hub has just been given a sensational overhaul, with a brand-new look and a killer menu to match. Visit in the morning for pork and fennel sausages with roasted vine tomatoes and fried free-range eggs, or come back in the arvo for chicken schnitzels and char-grilled ribeyes. Either way, with near-unbeatable river views, Riva is definitely a spot you'll want to try. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: the Ramona Trattoria team to level up with Sbagliata, a hand-shaped pasta restaurant opening soon at Portside Wharf
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: the Ramona Trattoria team to level up with Sbagliata, a hand-shaped pasta restaurant opening soon at Portside Wharf

09 May 2024

The brains behind one of Brisbane's best pasta joints is opening another venue and it's shaping up to be a doozy. Sbagliata is the newest restaurant from Ashley-Maree Kent of Ramona Trattoria fame, which is opening at Portside Wharf in August. Ashley will be upping the ante with Sbagliata, installing a separate pasta kitchen dedicated to pumping out a greater assortment of hand-shaped and extruded pastas. There will also be woodfired proteins, Italian wines and a chic, nostalgia-laced design. Here's what we know ... more

Bars
Maeve Wine | Brisbane's best wine bars
Food & Drink

The round-up: discover the finest drops at the best wine bars in Brisbane

09 May 2024

Brisbane is fast becoming an oenophile's paradise – blessed with a robust and diverse wine-bar scene that seems to be always growing. If you're searching for natural and biodynamic newcomers, tried and true old-world wines, or are simply looking to expand your rolodex of juice for your home cellar, then look no further than the following list of Brisbane's best wine bars. more

Events
Paniyiri
Food & Drink

From haloumi to honey puffs – the foodie’s guide to Paniyiri Greek Festival

09 May 2024

Paniyiri Greek Festival is almost back for 2024 and you can practically hear the plates smashing, hands clapping and tender morsels sizzling. The Greek culinary prowess is perhaps the country’s best export – which says a lot about the homeland of democracy. From honey puffs to haloumi, the country is known for its drool-inducing dishes and Paniriyi Greek Festival will be serving it up from our very own Musgrave Park. Keen for a culinary adventure? Take our foodie’s field guide to Paniyiri for a spin. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 457 May 7
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 457 May 7

07 May 2024

From news of an inner-city wine bar with a British twist to a new riverside restaurant from a pasta-making powerhouse, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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
ēmmē, James Street's new fire-powered knockout, is celebrating the beauty of imperfection
Food & Drink

ēmmē, James Street’s new fire-powered knockout, is celebrating the beauty of imperfection

01 May 2024

Looking around ēmmē's gorgeous interior, it's easy to make the assumption that James Street's fiery newcomer is another glitzy addition to the strip. But settle in at a table and stay a while and you'll discover that the restaurant, helmed by a rising culinary talent, isn't an intimidating fine-diner – it's an approachable, dressed-down dining option that's humble at heart. Armed with an all-day menu of woodfired fare and a world-roaming wine list, ēmmē (pronounced 'em') is shaping up to not only be one of 2024's best-looking newcomers, but also one of its most welcoming. Here's why ... more

Cafes
Toby's Estate opens its new flagship cafe in the heart of Newstead
Food & Drink

Toby’s Estate opens its new flagship cafe in the heart of Newstead

01 May 2024

On Wednesday May 1, Newstead locals awoke to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee emanating from a corner space on Longland Street. Acclaimed specialty coffee roaster Toby's Estate has just opened a brand-new flagship cafe in the heart of Newstead, serving outstanding espresso and filter brews alongside its range of high-end limited-edition Flavour Savour blends and Freezus menu. Come and take a look inside ... more

Bars
Pavement Whispers: Gerard’s Bar has closed, but will reopen soon with a new name, new owners and a new lease on life
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Gerard’s Bar has closed, but will reopen soon with a new name, new owners and a new lease on life

01 May 2024

After ten years of damn-good drinks, a long-time staple of James Street's after-dark scene is closing. The team behind Gerard's Bar – a beloved spot for killer cocktails, choice charcuterie and one of Brisbane's best cheeseburgers – has sold the venue to new operators and soon, the space will be reborn as something fresh. Here's what we know ... more

Bars
Pavement Whispers: Milquetoast, a soon-to-open wine bar and dining room with a classic British twist, promises to be anything but bland
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Milquetoast, a soon-to-open wine bar and dining room with a classic British twist, promises to be anything but bland

01 May 2024

A pair of drink-pouring pros are teaming up to open an inner-city wine bar – but not one you've likely seen before. In July, Milquetoast will open in a gritty garage off Elizabeth Street. Here, low-intervention wines and innovative cocktails will be dispensed, while a kitchen pumps out a menu of eats boasting a classic British twist. Don't mind the name – Milquetoast is a bar that's all about championing the underdog and promises to be anything but bland. Here's what we know ... more

Bars
The recap: the best new Brisbane restaurants, bars and cafes this month
Food & Drink

The recap: the best new Brisbane restaurants, bars and cafes this month

01 May 2024

As we move through April and into May, it’s hard to ignore the slight chill in the air. We can feel it in the mornings and as the sun sets, that sensation letting us know that winter is oh-so close. But we’re not letting a slight temperature drop keep us from getting out and about – there are too many new places to check out! April was a big month for newbies, from a charming West End bistro where Queensland produce reigns supreme to a Fortitude Valley cafe slinging plate-sized pancakes loaded with drool-worthy toppings. more

Get quizzical with these limited-edition brews celebrating Quiz Meister's 20th birthday
Food & Drink

Get quizzical with these limited-edition brews celebrating Quiz Meister’s 20th birthday

01 May 2024

Titan of trivia and facilitator of fun Quiz Meisters is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and in signature Quiz Meisters’ style it has opted to get a little quirky with its celebrations. The team set a challenge for brewery partners to create limited-edition beers that reflect the chaotic spirit of a true trivia show. Collaborating with nine craft breweries from across four states, it put together some off-piste pints that we can’t wait to get a taste of! From beetroot and ginger Berliner Weisse to an iced mocha latte ale, these concoctions are sure to knock your socks off. Read on to hear more … more