Restaurants
Poca Madre, the Calida crew's breezy Mexican-inspired oasis, is now cooking in South Bank
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Poca Madre, the Calida crew’s breezy Mexican-inspired oasis, is now cooking in South Bank

12 Sep 2024

It’s been a busy year for Alemré Hospitality Group. The operators behind Calida, Ole Restaurant, Vici Italian and Downtown Istanbul have recently welcomed a brand-new concept to its portfolio in the form of Poca Madre. Spanish slang to describe something impressive, cool or awesome, Poca Madre is looking to live up to its name with a menu of flavour-packed Mexican-inspired eats, from drool-worthy quesabirra tacos to slow-cooked beef cheeks and prawn tostadas. Oh, and Poca Madre also has a dedicated margarita bar serving agave flights and loads of tequila-infused tipples. more

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Pavement Whispers: Hong Kong comes to Brisbane at Central, the new dumpling restaurant from the Southside and Rick Shores team
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Pavement Whispers: Hong Kong comes to Brisbane at Central, the new dumpling restaurant from the Southside and Rick Shores team

12 Sep 2024

The subterranean home of Brisbane's earliest jazz club will soon be born again as Central – a moody dumpling bar and restaurant inspired by the famously lively dining scene of 1980s Hong Kong. It comes from the team behind Southside and Rick Shores, with a menu of delightful dim sum, wok-tossed winners and barbecued dishes expected to be available alongside subtropical-inspired cocktails. Central is slated to open in October – here are all of the need-to-know details ... more

Bakeries
Experimental pastry maker Croix Croissant has opened a second bakery in Newstead
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Experimental pastry maker Croix Croissant has opened a second bakery in Newstead

12 Sep 2024

Love a quirky pastry but hate travelling long distances to get it? Then you'll be jazzed to hear that innovative Hillcrest bakery Croix Croissant has opened a second dispensary in Brisbane's inner north. Last week the team opened the doors to its new location on Commercial Road in Newstead, a light and bright haunt dispensing the likes of pandan croissants, Biscoff-infused crolls and croissant cheeseburgers. Come and take a peek inside ... more

Casual Dining
The Ballpark, Hamilton's new sports bar, is in a league of its own
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The Ballpark, Hamilton’s new sports bar, is in a league of its own

12 Sep 2024

Portside Wharf’s newest resident is looking to change the game for Brisbane sports bars. The Ballpark opened its doors last week, revealing a home run of a design. Kitted out with three Australian-first baseball batting cage simulators, pool tables, premium dart boards and screens to catch local and international fixtures, The Ballpark beckons Brisbane sports lovers for a one-of-a-kind experience that’s bound to hit it out of the park. more

Bars
Soko | Brisbane's best rooftop bars | The Weekend Edition
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The round-up: soak up sun or starlight at the best rooftop bars in Brisbane

11 Sep 2024

When the weather is turning it on, there's no better feeling than getting elevated. We love flocking to our closest rooftop bar, getting sky high and soaking up the rays while taking in a killer view. Brisbane's skyline is slowly filling in with some top-notch rooftop bars, and we've taken it upon ourselves to list some of Brisbane's best. Forget your fear of heights – once you take in the vistas at these elevated haunts, you'll never want to come back down to earth. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 475 September 10
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 475 September 10

10 Sep 2024

From news of a new French-style deli opening in New Farm to news of the Brewski team's next move, 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

Food News
Bacchus welcomes a new chef de cuisine and unveils a fresh spring menu to celebrate the occasion
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Bacchus welcomes a new chef de cuisine and unveils a fresh spring menu to celebrate the occasion

09 Sep 2024

Bacchus Restaurant is now helmed by fresh vision, with the culinary destination recently welcoming Marco Sfamurri as chef de cuisine. The kitchen’s spring menu intends to usher in this new season with a flurry of freshness and flavour. Bacchus’ traditional degustation has evolved into the grand tasting menu, which makes its debut as a shared feasting experience. Keep reading to find out more … more

Restaurants
Lose yourself in the moment at Attimi, Paddington's new degustation restaurant from Dario Manca
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Lose yourself in the moment at Attimi, Paddington’s new degustation restaurant from Dario Manca

05 Sep 2024

At brand-new Paddington fine diner Attimi, chef and owner Dario Manca wants guests to slow down, be present and embrace the here and now. Taking a creative approach to high-end Italian cuisine, the chef is delivering a degustation-centric offering that will likely have diners fully immersed in the experience. Attimi is officially opening on Friday September 6 but we were given a sneak peek inside – here's what we saw ... more

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

05 Sep 2024

August is often considered a month of transition, as Brisbane defrosts in anticipation of the warmer months and the city buckles in ahead of September's cultural extravaganza. But August this year was noteworthy in its own right, with a string of big-ticket hospitality openings capturing the attention of foodies. This month, Brisbane celebrated the official opening of The Star Brisbane (and it's signature restaurant), a multi-hued nightspot where everything is for sale, a restaurant showcasing the culinary traditions of Italy, an inner-city bistro with its own microbrewery and a suburban cafe serving schnitzels, strudel and German-made suds. Here's are the openings that we loved in August ... more

Restaurants
Ritual and art collide at Sokyo – The Star Brisbane's cutting-edge Japanese restaurant
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Ritual and art collide at Sokyo – The Star Brisbane’s cutting-edge Japanese restaurant

05 Sep 2024

Amongst all of the blockbuster announcements surrounding The Star Brisbane's soon-to-be realised dining offering, one name stood out. Sokyo, The Star Sydney restaurant acclaimed for its modern (and often theatrical) interpretation of Japanese-inspired cuisine, has expanded to Brisbane. Led by executive head chef Alex Yu, Sokyo is already causing a stir with its artist-like approach to dining, reflected in its elaborate sashimi platters, flavour-packed mains and delicately crafted cocktails. Come inside and take a peek ... more

Bars
Pavement Whispers: Alfred Street Bar & Bottlo, a new hybrid boozer from the Brewski team, is opening in The Valley
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Pavement Whispers: Alfred Street Bar & Bottlo, a new hybrid boozer from the Brewski team, is opening in The Valley

05 Sep 2024

On Friday August 30, beloved Caxton Street craft-beer joint Brewski officially closed its doors. While a sad day for long-time lovers of the pioneering boozer, it's not all doom and gloom. The Brewski crew has secured a new space in The Valley, where it will open Alfred Street Bar & Bottlo – a hybrid between Brewski and its artisanal liquor store offshoot, My Beer Dealer. It's set to open next month – here's what we know ... more

Events
Supabad Kitchen is pairing Asian flavours and native-Australian ingredients for a new pop-up series
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Supabad Kitchen is pairing Asian flavours and native-Australian ingredients for a new pop-up series

05 Sep 2024

A pair of up-and-coming-chefs are pooling their talents on a brand-new pop-up that's embracing the untraditional and showcasing native Australian ingredients with a Japanese-inspired spin. Supabad Kitchen is making its grand debut with its first event at Straits on Saturday September 14 – expect paperbark-smoked emu tataki, wagyu beef spring rolls and vinyl tunes. more

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Pavement Whispers: Mademoiselle, a new French brasserie from the team behind Rise Bakery, is en route to Portside Wharf
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Pavement Whispers: Mademoiselle, a new French brasserie from the team behind Rise Bakery, is en route to Portside Wharf

04 Sep 2024

After spoiling the people of Portside with a decadent champagne bar and an always-packed patisserie cabinet, the Rise Bakery team has set its sights on a new venture. Restaurateurs Harry Ohayon and Maxime Bournazel are set to apply some French flair to a second venue at the precinct, Mademoiselle. Taking over a 245-sqm site at the riverside hub, Mademoiselle will pay homage to beloved brasserie traditions with a tight menu of French cuisine and a touch of chic design. Keep reading to find out more … more

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Pavement Whispers: Volume 474 September 3
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 474 September 3

03 Sep 2024

From news of a new waterfront restaurant from the Sum Yung Guys team to a Euro-tinged restaurant taking over an old West End church, 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

Food News
The first stage of Queen's Wharf and The Star Brisbane has been unveiled
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The first stage of Queen’s Wharf and The Star Brisbane has been unveiled

29 Aug 2024

After years of waiting, Queen's Wharf's has kicked off its multi-stage opening, leading with the debut of The Star Brisbane and its suite of world-class amenities. Locals are now able to peek inside The Star Brisbane's resort hotel and event space, ascend to its jaw-dropping Sky Deck, and book a seat at a number of its eagerly anticipated dining destinations. Don't delay any further – read on to get a peek inside ... more

Restaurants
Italian, with a twist – Doughcraft in The City is now trading at night as a ristorante and pinseria
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Italian, with a twist – Doughcraft in The City is now trading at night as a ristorante and pinseria

29 Aug 2024

Doughcraft has already cemented itself as one of Brisbane’s best boulangeries, but could it soon also earn a nod as one of the city’s best Italian restaurants? If early reports from the debut of Doughcraft’s brand-new nighttime service is anything to go by, the multi-hyphenate concept might also earn a spot on the strength of its Roman-style pinsa, handmade pasta dishes and selection of tantalising appetisers. We took a look at Doughcraft’s new evening offering – here’s what we tasted … more

Bars
Pavement Whispers: Rays, a sunny new neighbourhood bar from the Range Brewing team, is in the works in Camp Hill
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Pavement Whispers: Rays, a sunny new neighbourhood bar from the Range Brewing team, is in the works in Camp Hill

29 Aug 2024

After the runaway success of its Paddington pint pourer Patio, the Range Brewing team is set to open a another neighbourhood bar – this time in Camp Hill. Rays by Range will open in the old Ze Pickle space on Martha Street in late-September, with work underway to transform the site into a sun-soaked haunt that'll be serving Range beers, LATTA wines and a tight menu of pizzas and share plates. Here's what we know ... more