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Coyotito
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The round-up: get social at Brisbane City’s best spots to eat, drink and party

03 Aug 2017

We don’t need to remind you that the clock is counting down – we’re sure you are keenly aware that the week is nearly over. Since lunch e-mails have been flying back and forth planning after-work drinks, co-workers eagerly regale each other with their upcoming weekend plans, and lovers are firing off a text to their beau with details for tonight’s intimate dinner – the weekend is here and plans are being made. If you are looking to make the most of your weekend evenings as well, The City has got everything you need, from post-work rendezvous spots to sumptuous feasting opportunities and toe-tapping revelry. more

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Doo-Bop Jazz Bar
Food & Drink

The round-up: Brisbane City’s influx of new openings

20 Jul 2017

We don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there has been a lot of activity taking place in The City of late. We’re not talking about the hustle and bustle of the daily commute or the feverish hordes of shoppers hitting the big retailers, we’re talking about food and drink. In the past month alone, Brisbane City has welcomed a huge influx of bars, restaurants and cafes into its midst, proving that the inner-city is still at the forefront of Brisbane’s top-notch dining scene. If you’ve been meaning to check out what’s fresh (and openings still to come), we’ve assembled a handy guide to make your food crawl easier. more

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Bucci
Food & Drink

The round-up: sample Brisbane’s most heart-stopping chocolate dishes

06 Jul 2017

Ladies and gentlemen – the day we’ve all been waiting for is upon us. World Chocolate Day is finally here! On Friday July 7, people across the world will celebrate the sweetest treat to ever exist. To get into the spirit, we decided to find some of the most decadent chocolate-based desserts in Brisbane, because you can’t celebrate World Chocolate Day without some serious indulgence. We know, we’re real sweethearts but it’s our sweet teeth that you should be thanking. more

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The round-up: celebrate World Gin Day with these stellar gin-based cocktails
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The round-up: celebrate World Gin Day with these stellar gin-based cocktails

08 Jun 2017

The calendar year is full to bursting point with miscellaneous food days. International Hummus Day, World Nutella Day, Jackfruit Day, World Porridge Day – the list goes on. Typically we let these days come and go with little fuss, but when it comes to World Gin Day on Saturday June 10, we make an exception. To celebrate this momentous day, we have gone out to some of Brisbane’s best bars to see what crazy gin-based concoctions they are whipping up this year. We’re not talking gin and tonic here (not exclusively) – these are cocktails that that will make you realise why gin is worth celebrating. more

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The round-up: turn your bolognese into bol-amaze with help from Brisbane’s best cooking schools
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The round-up: turn your bolognese into bol-amaze with help from Brisbane’s best cooking schools

23 Mar 2017

Since the advent of My Kitchen Rules and MasterChef, everyone is an armchair expert when it comes to home cooking. It’s one thing to park your caboose on the couch and dish out cutting critiques on an amateur chef’s botched scampi with anchovy butter, but if you are imparting your wisdom through mouthfuls of cereal for dinner then perhaps you need to evaluate your own cooking game. If something such as boiling water makes your palms sweat with anxiety, we suggest you get your head in the game and pick up a few tips from some of Brisbane’s finest cooking schools. more

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Otto Brisbane
Food & Drink

The round-up: Brisbane’s best restaurants and bars with a view

16 Mar 2017

You could be at a restaurant eating the juiciest, most tender steak in the world, or sipping on some of the finest wine money could buy, but would you really enjoy your experience if the atmosphere wasn’t up to scratch? A lot can be said about the importance of ambience when dining out, and one of the best ways to achieve a perfect balance between food and vibe is with a stellar view. If you like to pair your meal with a killer vista or a luxe riverside setting, we’ve compiled a list of Brisbane's best bars and restaurants with a view, for you to get a feast for your eyes as well as your mouth. more

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Toast + Soda (Image: Elisha Veldhuijzen)
Food & Drink

The round-up: must-try munchies – Brisbane’s quirkiest market foods

02 Mar 2017

Here’s a hot tip for you – some of Brisbane’s most innovative cuisine can’t be found at a cafe or restaurant. You have to head to the markets to find the truly unique fare, and believe us when we say that the market food scene is booming. Vendors across town are making headlines overseas with their goods, so you know that we’re onto something good. We’ve compiled a handy hit list of market bites and products that you must seek out this weekend. Whether you love your early morning produce haul or your late-night dessert crawl, make sure you try as many of these quirky eats as possible. more

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The Yiros Shop
Food & Drink

The round-up: ten cheap inner-city lunches for a tenner or less

16 Feb 2017

Put your hands up if you’ve ever experienced this harsh reality bite – payday is still a few days away and you’ve been stung by a few unexpected costs (or maybe you indulged in a costly weekend on the town), reducing your bank balance to a shell of its former glory. We’ve all walked down Struggle Street before, but any thrifty eaters will tell you that it’s not the end of the world. If you can’t stomach another stretch of mi goreng for lunch, we’ve put together a nifty list of spots to grab a bite for ten Dollarydoos or less. Mark our words – the cheaper the grub doesn’t mean the lesser the quality. You can get a bomb feed in Brisbane’s inner city for just a tenner and here is the proof. more

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Gerard's Bar & Charcuterie
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The round-up: New Year’s resolutions minus the cringe factor

05 Jan 2017

We hear you, guys – come early January our newsfeeds are assaulted with a barrage of ‘new year, new me’ posts that are packed with the usual promises to lose that Christmas pudge, quit drinking (again) and maybe take better care of the house plants. To that, we blow one long and loud raspberry. We love you just as you are but if you’re feeling a little bit guilty about not setting any goals yet, we’ve composed a list of New Year’s resolutions that don’t suck and are totally achievable. more

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The year in review: what you loved in 2016
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The year in review: what you loved in 2016

25 Dec 2016

Look, the year 2016 hasn't necessarily been the best. But one shining beacon of hope has been the incredible growth that Brisbane has continued to see over the year. We welcomed a delicious selection of new restaurants, cafes and bars, made our way to some pretty rad events, and basically spent our time soaking up everything that is great about our fine city. We're not ones to dwell on the past, but before we ring in the new year, we thought it only fitting to reflect on the things our readers loved the most in 2016 on The Weekend Edition. Here are our top-ranking stories of the year! more

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The round-up: new places to eat and drink on the Gold Coast this summer
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The round-up: new places to eat and drink on the Gold Coast this summer

15 Dec 2016

How long has it been since your last Gold Coast trip? Days, weeks or months? If your answer is in years, then you need to stop and take a good look at yourself … and then take our advice when we say that sometimes it’s a good thing to venture out and, you know, break the weekend routine. If you’ve got a bit of time up your sleeve over the festive season and were contemplating heading south for a sneaky day-trip or weekender, then we’ve got you covered. From the backstreets of Broadbeach to the Burleigh Heads oceanfront, we’ve taken the liberty of putting together a handy hit list of the top new restaurants, cafes and bars that have opened on the Gold Coast this year. more

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The round-up: classic cocktails reimagined – where to get Brisbane's best
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The round-up: classic cocktails reimagined – where to get Brisbane’s best

01 Dec 2016

Look, when we say variety is the spice of life we really mean it. While there is no harm is sticking with a good thing, sometimes it’s nice to spice things up from time to time. Before you call us out for being suss, let us clarify – we’re talking about cocktails here. We’ve all got our personal favourite when it comes to crafted concoctions, but how do you know if you’ve experienced the best that’s available if you haven’t looked beyond the borders of your local? We’ve scouted Brisbane for some of the most enticing variations on some classics, as well as a few share cocktails to try next time you crave a sophisticated sip. more

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Fromage The Cow
Food & Drink

The round-up: sweet dreams are made of cheese – Brisbane’s cheesiest dishes

17 Nov 2016

Ever heard of the term C.R.E.A.M? It stands for 'cheese rules everything around me'. Give me a bunch of cheeses and I'll Edam all! I know what you’re thinking, “Haha, that joke was a gouda one!” To that I say thank you, friend! I love cheese so much I’ve changed my middle name to Gruyère. I’m not the only one that loves the stuff – several of Brisbane’s eateries are cheese fiends too. To prove it, we’ve put together a list of some of the cheesiest meals in town. If you are lactose intolerant, consider this an apology in advance. This piece might be a bit torturous for you, so I won’t be offended if you’re feeling bleu and can’t read any further. For the rest of you cheese lovers, feast your eyes on these bad boys! more

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The round-up: food you loved as kids – all grown up
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The round-up: food you loved as kids – all grown up

10 Nov 2016

Before you say anything, we know that you can still enjoy fairy bread any time you choose to make some. And yes, you can boil a pot of cheerios and eat them one by one while you watch Netflix – we're not judgemental types (unless you forget the tomato sauce, then shame on you). What we will say is that sometimes your treasured memories are best left alone, and that if you are looking to revisit some of your culinary habits from when you were five, you might be a bit disappointed. Several places around Brisbane are putting a spin on our old favourites, making them more suitable for an adult palette. Here is a collection of some food you loved as kids, all grown up. more

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The round-up: where to get your dance on in Brisbane City
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The round-up: where to get your dance on in Brisbane City

10 Nov 2016

There are two kinds of people in this world – those who love to dance, and the mean jerk minister from Footloose. There’s something so cathartic about moving your body around to music, and even if you’re no Beyoncé it’s still a great way to get the endorphins pumping. You might not think of the City as a hot dancing destination, but we have news for you – there are plenty of places to boogie down. Whether you’re keen to shake it like a Polaroid picture to throwback classics or smash out a killer routine to the sounds of a live band, we’ve scouted out the best places to get your dance on in Brisbane City. more

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The round-up: places you can get smashed avocado in Brisbane for less than $22
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The round-up: places you can get smashed avocado in Brisbane for less than $22

27 Oct 2016

So there’s a bit of a brouhaha going ‘round with this avocado on toast business. If you haven't heard, Bernard Salt recently claimed one of the reasons millennials can’t afford houses is because they spend too much money on smashed avocado on toast – at roughly $22 a pop, by his estimate. Don't let Bernie scare you dear readers. There are plenty of places around town for you to get your beloved smashed avo on toast for less than $22, and you can throw your spare change into a jar to put towards your house deposit. Or you know, a trip to Europe. But if Bernard has truly got you worried that you’ll never be able to afford a house because of your hectic smashed avocado habit, then feel free to save that $22 a week and make it at home! And you can season your avocado with your salty tears of joy knowing that in 125 years you might have saved enough money for a house deposit. Good… more

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GreenHill
Food & Drink

The round-up: your guide to nailing the office Christmas party

13 Oct 2016

As the festive season approaches, thoughts inevitably turn to Christmas parties. It’s only natural! While it’s too early to blast Christmas carols in the office, it’s never too early to plan a killer end-of-year bash. This year, we’ve collated a bunch of spots for those that want to ensure there aren’t any booze-fuelled (and hauntingly embarrassing) shenanigans, friendly competitive activities for you to let the boss win and some great spots to stuff your face (paid for by the company credit card). more

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The round-up: where to feast on fancy fries and chomp on cheerful chips
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The round-up: where to feast on fancy fries and chomp on cheerful chips

08 Sep 2016

There’s nary a vegetable that invokes such positive vibes as potato. These versatile little nuggets are like sexy people – they look great naked, but sometimes when you see them all dressed up it just takes your breath away. Whilst the humble spud stands alone as a hero of the culinary world, these fine food institutions have taken it upon themselves to give their fries and chips some extra jazz. Sweet, carby Jesus, take us to tater-church because we are ready to testify. more