From news of a new Wes Anderson-inspired cocktail bar and kitchen to a new gastropub in Chelmer, 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
If you’re pining for a stress-and-mess free Christmas then Rydges South Bank is your Secret Santa. This December 25 skip sweating in the kitchen and ditch the dishes because Rydges South Bank is hosting not one, but two fabulous Christmas Day dining experiences where you can simply sit back and celebrate with your nearest and dearest. Plus you can warm up for the big day at its Festive Friday Lunches where you can soak up good tidings and great food through November and December. more
Last week, the team behind legendary Caxton Street bar Brewski lifted the lid on My Beer Dealer Alfred St Bar & Bottlo – a two-part Fortitude Valley flagship serving a mind-boggling assortment of craft beers, fine wines and vegan-friendly snacks. Whether you’re looking to blow the froth off a few jars after work or grab something nice to take home, My Beer Dealer Alfred St Bar & Bottlo has you covered. more
Last night, Fortitude Valley locals flocked to Barry Parade to score a seat at the suburb's newest neighbourhood joint, Barry Parade Public House. The bar is serving a range of creative cocktails, rare and vintage spirits, killer Australian wine and craft beers, and a menu of Creole-inspired eats. Sound like your kind of joint? Read on to find out more ... more
The former Little Valley space on Warner Street will soon be home to a Brisbane expansion of a beloved Sydney party spot. Goros – a Japanese-inspired restaurant and late-night fixture – is set to open in early 2025, bringing with it a menu of izakaya-style eats, sake bombs and karaoke. Here's what we know ... more
The team behind Lina Rooftop and Soko Rooftop has brought its brand of lively hospitality to The Star Brisbane. Azteca, a new 126-seat restaurant and bar drawing culinary influence from Asia and Latin America, opened at The Terrace earlier this month, luring in diners with truffle churros topped with chicken liver parfait, yellowfin tuna tacos with salmon roe, free-range pork chops with fermented jalapeno and a beverage list filled with South American wines and caipirinha variations. more
Was October the busiest month of the year for Brisbane's food scene? It's hard to argue otherwise. Every week it seemed like another high-profile venue was opening to the public – it was enough to make our heads spin! Now that we've got our noggins screwed on straight again, it's time to take stock. This month, we welcomed a subterranean dumpling bar plucked from the streets of Hong Kong, an ultra-chic bakery from a crew credited with sparking Melbourne's sourdough renaissance, a moody cocktail bar pouring spirits from the 1970s, a neighbourhood bar from one of Brisbane's best breweries, and a multi-hyphenate hub housed in a World War 2-era navy base. October had it all! Here is what we loved most ... more
The team behind Burleigh-born Cantonese-inspired eatery Mr Hizola's has instigated a northward expansion. Hizola’s Kitchen & Bar is a brand-new eatery tucked away a dumpling toss from James Street, where salivation-inducing aromas and taste-bud-tantalising flavours are the norm. more
There wasn't YouTube, there wasn't a lot of information back then so my recipe was limited, but I experimented a lot ...~ Taro Akimoto more
With two new burgers to choose from and a brand-new Bites menu to boot, Betty’s Burgers is heating up just in time for summer. From fresh burger flavours catered for cheese connoisseurs and crispy chicken fiends to calamari buckets and crispy chicken strips, get ready to switch up your go-to order with these brand-new menu items – all for $9.90 each. Keep reading for all of the delicious details … more
From news of a new location for a virally popular cafe to a Los Cabos-inspired beach club, 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 Star Brisbane's level four dining terrace welcomed another resident this week. Lúc Lắc – the newest restaurant from the group behind Donna Chang, The Boom Boom Room and Blackbird – is showcasing a fragrant and flavour-packed menu of eats inspired by the cuisines of Vietnam and Thailand. Duck red curry, wok-tossed kampot-peppered wagyu beef and crispy escargot and pork spring rolls are just the tip of the iceberg. Read on to find out what else is on offer ... more
One of the biggest success stories of 2024 is penning a second chapter. Snug, the cosy Coorparoo cafe famed for its egg drop sandwiches and hojicha lattes, is opening on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings as a wine bar. Expect a menu of Korean-inspired small plates like yukhoe-style beef tartare with gochujang, clams with doenjang butter and enoki, and abalone dup-bap with salmon roe and burdock root, as well as a punchy wine list populated by top Australian vino. more
The team behind Brisbane City's newly minted bistro and nanobrewery Little Miss Sunshine has struck again, doubling its presence at Heritage Lanes on Ann Street with classic cocktail bar, The Merchant Exchange. Boasting a trove of some of the world's best whiskies, fine wines and a tight menu of snacks, this slick sipping spot is sure to be a popular haunt for fans of top drops. more
Do you fondly remember the childhood nostalgia of the Zooper Dooper? That satisfying hit of sugar and cold made the perfect refreshment after running around on a hot summer’s day. What if you could recreate the experience but with the adult addition of alcohol? Boozicles dares to make this dream a reality. The Brisbane-based purveyors of alcoholic ice blocks have launched this month in preparation for a long hot summer, promising its frosty treats are the best way to “cool down while you turn up”. Read on for more of the ice-cold details ... more
Cocktails. The origins of the name might be murky and highly contested with explanations ranging from docked horses to French egg cups, but there's one thing we can all agree on – they’re damn tasty. For all those cocktail connoisseurs out there with curious minds and adventurous spirits we’ve pulled together a short list of five of the coolest cocktails currently on offer in Brisbane for your quaffing pleasure. Read on and get ready to start sipping … more
From news of a new inner-city cafe serving Vietnamese eats and coffee to a tasty collab from two of Australia's dessert titans, 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
Central, the newest dining destination from the brains behind Southside and Rick Shores, is a one-of-a-kind concept. Housed in a history-laden underground space that was formerly a breeding ground for Brisbane's nascent jazz scene, Central is evoking the essence of central Hong Kong in the 90s. Boasting a head-turning fit-out and a menu that oscillates between dynamo dim sum, rock lobster with e-fu noodles and hulking plates of classic roast duck, Central has all of the makings of a modern icon. more
When Patio opened in Rosalie Village last June, it was an overnight success. A character-filled pub-style venue serving suds from one of Brisbane’s best breweries and a menu of Italian-inspired eats – with that recipe, how could it not be? Well, in good news for Camp Hill locals, the Range Brewing team has done it again with Rays, a sun-soaked new bar and casual eatery that's open now. Expect the brews and bites you know and love, as well as some fresh additions that'll likely become new favourites. more
Looking for an intimate new spot to enjoy a sensational drink and a bite or two? Head to Stan's, the brand-new vinyl bar and cocktail lounge from the team behind Howard Smith Wharves favourite, Stanley. Inspired by old-world Hong Kong, Stan's is a dark and moody parlour serving a menu of Cantonese-inspired snacks (devised by Louis Tikaram) alongside modern takes on timeless cocktails. more
New look, new menu, same old good times. West Village eatery Goodtime has reopened with a refreshed identity, serving a lengthy list of yum cha and dim sum delights alongside a menu of punchy cocktails and Australian wines. Come and take a peek ... more
