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The year in review: 2020’s biggest openings — Best of Brisbane

The year in review: 2020’s biggest openings

23 Dec 2020

Wowee. What a year. We all went through it, there's no need to remind you. What we care to focus on are the positives. Despite 2020 being the most difficult year ever for our hospitality friends, our fine city was still blessed with some phenomenal new cafe, restaurant and bar openings – a feat that should be celebrated. So while many of us are trying to forget most of the year that was, we're excited to look back on the hospitality heroes that made this year one to remember ... at least for our tastebuds. more

Stanley | Brisbane's best dumplings — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: Brisbane’s best dumplings

05 Nov 2020

Group dining often comes with a few pitfalls and hazards, but there is nothing worse than indecision - some people don’t want a large meal, some want fresh ingredients, others need vegetarian options. When division is rife, more often than not the humble dumpling saves the day. The dumpling has become a staple dinner option at many Asian eateries around Brisbane, and all of them are wonderful. We’ve taken the guesswork out of the gyoza and decided the gather up these delicious bundles of joy into a definitive list of dynamite dumpling spots. more

The round-up: get fired up for Brisbane’s best Korean BBQ — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: get fired up for Brisbane’s best Korean BBQ

03 Sep 2020

When it comes to pairing salivation-worthy deliciousness with hands-on interactivity, Korean BBQ is one cuisine that marries the two perfectly. Picture this – a plate piled high with choice cuts of meat waiting to be seared to perfection on the hot grill in front of you. Throw in a veritable buffet of sides and baby, you’ve got us hooked! To us, Korean BBQ is woefully under-appreciated, which is why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to spread the love and give you a rundown of the best joints to get your teeth into some Korean BBQ goodness. more

The round-up: Brisbane's best new restaurant and cafe openings of the year (so far) — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: Brisbane’s best new restaurant and cafe openings of the year (so far)

27 Aug 2020

Look, we get it. Since March there has been a lot happening at home and abroad that has understandably required our attention and shifted our priorities. It's been easy to miss things such as new foodie arrivals, especially when we've been forced to stay inside as much as possible. Seeing that restrictions have eased somewhat, now is a great time to acquaint yourself with these newcomers. We've compiled a handy list of some of the best new restaurant and cafe openings that have occurred over the past few months. more

The round-up: Brisbane’s best markets — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: Brisbane’s best markets

28 May 2020

For us, the perfect weekend always starts with a visit to our local farmers market. Sometimes we go for the fresh produce, other times we simply go to catch up with friends and snack on some tasty market grub. Thankfully our local farmers markets have stayed open throughout the COVID-19 lockdowns, with a greater focus on social distancing implemented to keep us safe while we support our independent farmers. If you're keen to avoid the grocery stores and get some fresh air at the same time, consider having a browse of this list of some of Brisbane’s best markets, with each packed with fresh food, sublime coffee, and some great community atmosphere. more

The Cupcake Patisserie | Brisbane's best cupcakes — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: where to find the best cupcakes in Brisbane

05 Mar 2020

Look, big cakes are great – amazing even. That being said, sometimes we want to devour more flavours than what can be typically packed into a single slice. This is why we love a cheeky mixed assortment of cupcakes – we get the same sweet hit but with just a bit more variety. Brisbane boasts a bunch of phenomenal cupcake parlours around town, some perfect for an impulsive snacking session, others ideal for custom catered packages. Is your sweet tooth trembling at the thought of fluffy cake topped with frosting? Read on, dear readers, and enjoy this round-up of the best cupcakes in Brisbane! more

Golden Lane — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: dine on dim sum at the best yum cha in Brisbane

05 Mar 2020

If there is anything that we love more than steamed dumplings and pork buns, it’s large quantities of steamed dumplings and pork buns. Yum cha is one cuisine that we will always have room in our stomach for, and it is a good idea to come hungry. If you are a novice when it comes to authentic Chinese yum cha, we suggest ticking a few spots off this list to get the best experience. more

The round-up: Brisbane’s best bento boxes — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: Brisbane’s best bento boxes

30 Jan 2020

Offering almost unparalleled choice and value for money, the traditional bento box is one of the best options for lunch. Brisbane is slowly fostering a bento culture worthy of the meal, with restaurants serving up the popular option from the City to the suburbs. Leave your sandwiches and leftovers at home – bento boxes are the way to go for lunch. If you don’t know where you can grab a bento near you, allow us to blow your mind with this list. more

The year in review: 2019's biggest openings — Best of Brisbane

The year in review: 2019’s biggest openings

19 Dec 2019

After the blockbuster year Brisbane's food scene experienced in 2018, you'd be forgiven for thinking that 2019 would be hard-pressed to to follow suit. Now that we sit on the precipice of a new decade, we've got the perfect vantage point to look back on the year that as. From our point of view, 2019 has not only matched 2018's gargantuan effort, but has even surpassed it! This year Brisbane was the beneficiary of several new restaurants, bars, cafes, breweries and live-music venues – with homegrown heroes and international names establishing must-try venues all over town. From Howard Smith Wharves consolidating its position as Brisbane's go-to dining precinct to the emergence of Fortitude Valley's Ada Lane as a hospitality juggernaut in its own right, 2019 has proven to be a landmark year in Brisbane's history. To celebrate this milestone stretch, we've cast our eye back over 2019 and… more

Junk Bar | Brisbane's best cocktail bars | The Weekend Edition — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: Brisbane’s ten best cocktail bars as voted by you

12 Dec 2019

With party season officially upon us, it may feel like a cocktail is permanently attached to your hand like a delicious, Vermouth-tasting third limb (we definitely aren't complaining). Earlier this year, we asked The Weekend Edition readers to vote for their favourite (and most frequented) cocktail bars for the 2019 EAT/drink Awards, and we have heard you loud and clear. The battle for Brisbane's best cocktail bar got serious, so we suggest if you consider yourself a cocktail connoisseur of sorts, that you make a pit-stop at every entry on this fish-bowl sized list – the ten best cocktail bars in our great city. more

Told You So | Brisbane's best coffee spots | The Weekend Edition — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: Brisbane’s ten best places for coffee as voted by you

05 Dec 2019

We're approaching the end of the year, which means energy levels are understandably running a little bit low. We need a bit of help getting our head into the game for the final stretch, so a strong caffeine hit is just what we need. Thankfully Brisbane’s got no shortage of exceptional coffee joints to choose from. This year’s EAT/drink Awards saw thousands of our valued readers submit their choice for Brisbane’s best, and we got some incredible selections. If you’re nodding off more often at work or simply enjoy a perfectly poured brew, we’ve assembled the top ten vote getters for Brisbane’s best coffee spot. more

Little Valley | Brisbane's best new restaurants — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: Brisbane’s best new restaurants as voted by you

17 Oct 2019

We’re the first to admit it – Brisbane is absolutely brimming with innovative minds that are willing to take a chance in the often-fickle world of hospitality. Our dining scene continues to go from strength to strength thanks to the creative culinary wizards choosing to put their passions on a plate – and as a result, we have a kick-ass roster of amazing restaurants that have opened in the past 12 months. Naming the best would be an impossible task – so that’s why we left it up to you, our trusted readers, during our most recent EAT/drink Awards . You all have great taste – here are the spots you chose as the ten best new restaurants in Brisbane. more

Netherworld | Brisbane's ten best bars — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: Brisbane’s ten best bars as voted by you

12 Sep 2019

Brisbane’s bar culture is booming, meaning we are never short of spots to get a cheeky knock-off cocktail or blow the froth off a few cold ones on a weekend. We’re not just lucky in the quantity stakes, we’ve also been blessed with a quality collection of watering holes. This year’s EAT/drink Awards asked readers to tell us which bars they thought deserved the honour of being named Brisbane’s best, and we’ve got to hand it to you – you’ve all got great taste. Although the title of Brisbane’s best bar was hotly contested, we’ve managed to narrow it down to a top ten list – with a little help from you all, of course. more

Billykart Kitchen | Brisbane's best cafes | The Weekend Edition — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: Brisbane’s ten best cafes – as voted by you!

22 Aug 2019

There's never been a better time to be a brunch lover or coffee craver in Brisbane. Our cafe scene is going from strength to strength, and now every suburb boasts a top-flight breakfast spot vying for the title of the city's best. It's a hard task definitively picking a top cafe, which is why we gave the task over to our readers! This year's EAT/drink Awards were some of the most hotly contested in recent memory, and the category of Brisbane's Best Cafe was naturally amongst the biggest vote getters. We've collated your votes and have assembled a list of Brisbane's ten best cafes, as decided by The Weekend Edition's readers! more

LONgTIME | Brisbane's ten best restaurants — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: Brisbane’s ten best restaurants as voted by you

25 Jul 2019

The past 16 months has seen Brisbane's restaurant scene boom in terms of its profile and standing amongst Australia's major cities. New restaurants opened, and several old favourites underwent significant shake-ups. This meant that the stage was set for the most anticipated EAT/drink Awards in recent memory, and our readers didn't disappoint. The 2019 EAT/drink Awards were some of the most hotly contested in the lifespan of the competition, and our marquee categories naturally drew a lot of attention. After an entire month of voting, the winners and runner-up venues have been announced, but there were many other fine establishments that still received an overwhelming amount of votes. This year we have a brilliant crop of culinary destinations comprising the upper echelon of Brisbane's Best Restaurant vote getters, so we figured we’d acknowledge the cream of the crop and list the ten… more

Maeve | Brisbane's best late-night dining | The Weekend Edition — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: Brisbane’s best late-night dining spots

20 Jun 2019

The sun set hours ago, most restaurants are closing but you still haven’t had dinner. A few years ago this situation would typically lead to some dire, regret-inducing fast food desperation, but no more! Now there are more and more eateries opening into the wee hours to ensure we never have to settle for something unsatisfactory. If your stomach is rumbling later than usual, cast your glance over this list of Brisbane’s best late-night dining spots to get your grub on after dark. more

The round-up: snack your way through South Bank's cheap eats — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: snack your way through South Bank’s cheap eats

30 May 2019

Look, perhaps eating out has given your wallet a walloping, but who are we to judge? We love the finer things in life! Being frugal doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the tasty goods available around town, it just means you need to make some smarter choices. South Bank’s major food hub is full of top-notch eateries, and many of them have well-priced options and deals that you’d be a fool to ignore. If you’ve got a little bit of cash left over, have a look at this list of South Bank’s cheap eats and keep your splurge streak going. more

The round-up: Brisbane’s best multi-purpose event spaces — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: Brisbane’s best multi-purpose event spaces

16 May 2019

Whether you’re walking down the aisle, celebrating a milestone birthday or another massive life moment, you don’t want the memory tarnished by the fact your location didn’t match your dream. Brisbane is flush with top-notch function and event spaces, all of which are perfectly suited to housing just about any function you can envision. We’re not talking about the back room at your local pub here, we’re listing Brisbane’s biggest multi-purpose event venues. If you’ve got a big occasion on the horizon, check out this list and see if it’s got what you need. more

The round-up: where to find Brisbane's best American food joints — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: where to find Brisbane’s best American food joints

09 May 2019

Look, we know the American political system is in a bit of a shambles right now, but let's not forget that the United States is still one of the best countries in the world for food lovers. Burgers, French fries, hotdogs, deep-dish pizza, po' boys, cheesesteaks – this is the kinda stuff we like to devour. If you're also a fan of America's diverse array of eats, you'll want to cast your eyes over this comprehensive list of Brisbane's best American food spots. more

Lucky Egg – Brisbane fried chicken — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: where to find the best fried chicken in Brisbane

21 Mar 2019

Put down the KFC bucket – no matter how many secret herbs and spices are sprinkled on top, the best fried chicken in Brisbane cannot be found at a fast food joint. Fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food and is exponentially better when made with love and care. Several locales in town are known for crunchy wings and flavoursome fillets, so if you only settle for the best, you are going to want to put these places to the test. more

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