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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

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

The round-up: Brisbane’s best food trucks

14 Mar 2019

Food trucks aren’t a novel concept to Brisbane eaters – mobile food wagons have been slinging street-food for years now. That being said, the food-truck scene is constantly evolving and more and more wagons are hitting our streets every year. From burgers and pizza to gelato and mac ‘n’ cheese, there are plenty of options to try. We’ve assembled a quick hit-list of must-try food trucks worth seeking out when you’ve got a hankering for mobile munchies. more

nodo — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: visit the best all-day breakfast spots in Brisbane

28 Feb 2019

The weekend is for taking it slow – we can’t be blamed if we want to sleep in. We shouldn’t be punished for enjoying our days off by missing the best meal of the day – breakfast! Thankfully, there are some cafes that are forgiving to us sleepyheads, offering all-day breakfast menus so bed heads can enjoy an eggs benny or for dusty revellers that are craving the restorative properties of bacon. more

The year in review: what you loved in 2018 — Best of Brisbane

The year in review: what you loved in 2018

21 Dec 2018

We know we say it every year ... but 2018 was pretty darn excellent. It's been an incredibly exciting year for Brisbane and we've enjoyed every minute watching our sparkling city truly blossom. Considering January is a foggy distant memory, we thought we'd recap the year by looking back at what you, our amazing loyal readers, loved the most over the past 12 months. We present to you, the best of 2018! more

The round-up: Brisbane’s ten best places for lunch as chosen by you — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: Brisbane’s ten best places for lunch as chosen by you

06 Dec 2018

Here at The Weekend Edition, we’re huge fans of the fun lunch. Sure, we have our fair share of desk-bound leftovers and toasted sandwiches, but we jump at the opportunity to explore our culinary horizons when the midday pangs hit. If your two-day-old salad is looking a little limp, we’ve got ten toothsome ideas to bring your lunchtime back to life. Presenting Brisbane’s ten best places for lunch as voted by you, our readers, in The Weekend Edition’s 11th annual EAT/drink Awards in 2018. more

The round-up: 2018's must-try new openings on the Gold Coast — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: 2018’s must-try new openings on the Gold Coast

06 Dec 2018

Heading to the Gold Coast during the festive season? Whether you're venturing down for a day trip, a cheeky overnighter or an extended vacay, you're going to want to eat and drink – and there are a bunch of new additions that we think you should know about. It's been a big year for the Gold Coast, with fine diners, southern bakehouses, rooftop bars and more arriving throughout the year. It can be hard to keep up, so we've put together a handy list of some of our favourite openings on the coast this year, all for your eating and drinking pleasure. more

Bacchus — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: sample the flavours of the season with these must-try spring dishes

11 Oct 2018

Spring isn’t just for wardrobe overhauls, beach trips and post-hibernation fitness regimes – it’s also one of the most exciting periods for food. Eateries across Brisbane are overhauling menus to take advantage of the influx of new-season produce, imbuing dishes with colour, texture and an abundance of flavour. Of course, getting to every restaurant in Brisbane to sample such dishes is no easy task, which is why we’ve collated a quick hit list of spots that are making the most out of spring’s bounty. more

Netherworld — Best of Brisbane

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

04 Oct 2018

It doesn’t take much to see that Brisbane’s bar scene is going great guns this year – the city’s major hubs are thriving with new arrivals. Although we will always have a soft spot for our local, when it comes to weekend drinks we like to try somewhere new. When we need a tip for a new spot to check out, we ask our pals – that’s you. We pitched it to our readers to tell us what new bars they thought were the best of the year in our last EAT/drink Awards, and you didn’t let us down. We’ve put together ten of the best new watering holes worth investigating, as decided by you! more

Eden's Table at The Westin Brisbane | Brisbane's best high tea | The Weekend Edition — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: indulge in Brisbane’s best high tea

30 Aug 2018

Despite boasting historical origins dating back centuries, high tea remains largely unchanged by the advancing years. At its core, high tea is so much more than an excuse to eat dozens of scones in one sitting – it’s a delightful afternoon ritual that offers diners the chance to selectively splurge on everything from sweets and savouries to tea and champagne. Brisbane has a thriving high-tea scene, with numerous venues breaking out the fancy tiered tableware for scrumptious services throughout the week. We've put together a list of some of this city’s best. more

Kin & Co — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: Brisbane’s best Reuben sandwiches

31 May 2018

As undeniable as its popularity is, the exact origins of the Reuben sandwich are hotly debated, which allows for a modicum of freedom as far as evolution is concerned. A classic Reuben is traditionally composed of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing squished between two slices of rye bread, but there’s always room for experimentation. Brisbane’s got a mighty fine selection of sangas scattered across town and we’ve corralled the best Reuben sandwiches from traditional takes to innovative interpretations of pastrami on rye. more

Hai-Hai Ramen — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: where to find Brisbane’s best katsu dishes

17 May 2018

Let’s face it – few foods aren’t improved after being crumbed and fried. That being said, it’s the particular panko-crumbed goodness of katsu that really butters our bread. From curries to sandwiches, katsu dishes offers plenty of variety – and it’s not just chicken that gets the katsu treatment. If you’re keen to catch katsu fever, we’ve assembled a nifty list of spots that will be able to sate a craving. more

The round-up: love at first bite – get your hands on Brisbane’s best grilled cheese sandwiches — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: love at first bite – get your hands on Brisbane’s best grilled cheese sandwiches

12 Apr 2018

We can feel it in the air – a cool change is coming, which means only one thing. Comfort food season has arrived! On our list of satisfying belly warmers, a crispy grilled cheese sandwich is up there. Thursday April 12 marks Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, where grillers the world over will be celebrating the fine art of cheese pull, the look of crispy golden bread slathered in butter and the melting moment when your teeth sink in and all worldly woes disappear. To celebrate grilled cheese sandwich day, we’ve undertaken the daunting task of putting together a definitive list of Brisbane’s best gooey grilled-cheese sangas and toasties that are worth spending your cheddar on. more

The round-up: sap-free ways to celebrate Galentine's Day — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: sap-free ways to celebrate Galentine’s Day

08 Feb 2018

Let’s be honest – for a lot of people, February 14 is an absolute nightmare. Between swarms of stressed out dudes panic-buying all of the flowers in the greater Brisbane area and girls humble-bragging on social media about their ‘man being the greatest #blessed’, the whole affair can be pretty schmaltzy. Drop that cynicism, pals! Don’t be bound by social norms – turn the Hallmark holiday on its head and do things your way. We’ve rounded up the best Galentine’s Day (and straight up Anti-Valentine’s Day) events and ideas to get you through – so you’ll be feeling more Beyoncé and less Robbie Hart when the day rolls around. more

Hello 2018! New restaurants, bars and cafes to get excited about this year — Best of Brisbane

Hello 2018! New restaurants, bars and cafes to get excited about this year

11 Jan 2018

We know it’s only the second week of January but we’re calling it – 2018 is going to be a big one for Brisbane food. The year ahead is shaping up to include some of the most highly anticipated openings we’ve seen in a while, and our mouths have already begun watering at the thought. We’ve looked back on past issues of Pavement Whispers (and thrown in a couple of sneaky new announcements for good measure) to round-up the new Brisbane restaurants, bars, cafes and precincts to get excited about this year. more

The round-up: Brisbane’s best healthy eating spots as voted by you — Best of Brisbane

The round-up: Brisbane’s best healthy eating spots as voted by you

04 Jan 2018

Look, we won’t lie – publishing this list at the beginning of the year is a calculated move. It’s resolutions time, which means that many of us will examine our diets and look to make a change for the better. While cooking healthy at home is crucial to seeing positive results, it’s easier than ever to eat healthy while out and about. Last year we announced the winners of the EAT/drink Food Awards, which included Brisbane’s best healthy eats. We’ve decided to release the top ten vote getters from last year’s awards, giving you a bona fide resource for your resolution success. more

Detour — Best of Brisbane

The year in review: what you loved in 2017

21 Dec 2017

What. A. Year! Although 2017 has flown by, we’re still amazed by all of the fantastic things we got to experience throughout the year. Brisbane boomed with all sorts of happenings, from new bars and eateries to killer events to some massive news-worthy bombshells that already have us looking ahead with anticipation. We figured the best way to recap the year that was is to list what resonated with you the most over the past 12 months. Without further ado, here is the best of 2017! more

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