Cafes
The Wolfe
Food & Drink

The round-up: the best BYO spots in Brisbane

08 Nov 2018

Everyone agrees that any BYO restaurant is a great way to enjoy a bit of extra value while dining out, but many don’t know how many spots around town allow customers to bring their own drop. Not only are there plenty of restaurants where BYO is acceptable, but also several bars encourage patrons to BYO food and other eateries welcome patrons to bring their own drop on special nights of the week. We’ve compiled a handy list to help you make a choice of where to take that special bottle of pinot this weekend. more

Cafes
Subterranean brunch hub Six Feet Under opens in Newstead
Food & Drink

Subterranean brunch hub Six Feet Under opens in Newstead

01 Nov 2018

It seems only fitting that a cafe called Six Feet Under would open on Halloween, but before you start envisioning a morbidly themed outpost with ghoulish fare, read on. Newstead’s newest coffee and brunch nook is a modish meeting spot with a multitude of inventive dishes that step outside of the typical cafe square. more

Cafes
From beans to brews – Fonzie Abbott expands its Albion digs with new taphouse
Food & Drink

From beans to brews – Fonzie Abbott expands its Albion digs with new taphouse

01 Nov 2018

It’s not unusual to see the name Fonzie Abbott at your local caffeine dispensary – the coffee roaster has been a player in the scene for years now. Recent months have seen the coffee roaster’s name affixed to several beer taps at discerning watering holes around town, heralding an exciting change for the Albion crew. After a few months of tinkering and experimenting, Fonzie Abbott has jumped into the beer game, installing a full-blown brewery at its Albion location. The changes don’t stop there – Fonzie Abbott’s home has undergone a head-to-toe makeover, adding a new taphouse, beer garden and roaster to the mix. more

Cafes
The round-up: Brisbane’s ten best breakfast spots as voted by you
Food & Drink

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

01 Nov 2018

Brisbane, it’s time to wake up and smell the bacon. Breakfast is one of, if not the most important, meals of the day, so it’s crucial that it’s enjoyed correctly. Whether you’re partial to pancakes or have a hankering for hash cakes, Brisbane’s breakfast scene’s got something for you to devour. The most recent EAT/drink Awards revealed your picks for best breakfast in Brisbane, and we’ve got to hand it to you – you’ve got some great taste. If you’re looking to bolster your breakfast game this weekend, have a peep at this list of Brisbane’s ten best breakfast spots as voted by our readers. more

Cafes
Two culinary all-stars open charming Grange cafe Huskk
Food & Drink

Two culinary all-stars open charming Grange cafe Huskk

25 Oct 2018

A pair of globetrotting hospitality lifers have put their accumulated knowledge towards bolstering Brisbane's cafe scene. Grange’s newest arrival Huskk is a sunny brunch haven from two savvy veterans of Michelin-starred institutions, plating up quintessentially wholesome cafe fare that foregrounds produce sourced from the finest small-scale providers. more

Cafes
Gabba + Co plates up nostalgic Australian tastes at Trafalgar Lane
Food & Drink

Gabba + Co plates up nostalgic Australian tastes at Trafalgar Lane

25 Oct 2018

A stir of activity at the base of Woolloongabba’s Trafalgar Lane building got tongues wagging of a new multi-faceted and community-oriented arrival. The team from Osteria Epoca are the brains behind Gabba + Co, a casual and relaxed venue that will adapt to the needs and wants of locals. Opening today, Wednesday October 24, the eatery and bar will be looking to woo diners with a menu of all-time classics made from Queensland’s abundance of top-tier produce and given some adventurous tweaks. more

Cafes
Enjoy parkside vibes and ethical sensibilities at New Farm's The Frond Cafe
Food & Drink

Enjoy parkside vibes and ethical sensibilities at New Farm’s The Frond Cafe

11 Oct 2018

Although it remains a major income stream for Australian farmers, there is still a considerable operational and revenue-based divide between crop growers and the corporate buyers behind our largest grocery chains. This discrepancy inspired Hadeel and Anders Doehler to step away from their respective careers as a chemical engineer and medical physicist to open The Frond Cafe. New Farm’s newest nook is taking an ethical approach to casual hospitality, delivering wholesome seasonal fare sourced directly from our hard-working farmers. more

The Locals Next week:

Cafes
Bacchus
Food & Drink

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

Cafes
Brisbane City's new specialty coffee and salad outlet Only. delivers the essentials
Food & Drink

Brisbane City’s new specialty coffee and salad outlet Only. delivers the essentials

27 Sep 2018

Although flush with top-notch specialty coffee outposts, Brisbane City’s ever-growing demand for the good stuff means that there will always be room for more. The latest addition to The City’s heaving coffee scene is Only. – a minimalist outpost tucked into the Eagle Street-end of Queen Street. The team behind Only. has chosen to hone in on two perpetually in-demand items – specialty coffee and salad – for its new nook, and time-poor inner-city workers are already responding with rapturous enthusiasm. more

Cafes
Teneriffe welcomes Gerler's cellar door and cafe Carl's
Food & Drink

Teneriffe welcomes Gerler’s cellar door and cafe Carl’s

20 Sep 2018

While we struggle to contain our salivation at the thought of an inner-city winery to call our own, the team behind Gerler wines and the forthcoming (and secretive) City Winery has decided to give us a little taste of what to expect. Gerler’s newly released output is being poured at Teneriffe’s trendy cafe-meets-cellar-door Carl’s, where not only can we sample the fruits of viticultural labour, but also a range of moreish eats from sunrise to sunset. more

Cafes
Chu The Phat
Food & Drink

The round-up: what’s open on the Queen’s Birthday public holiday

20 Sep 2018

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve been able to enjoy a long weekend. It seemed like the first half of the year was absolutely littered with days off, and the latter months have been lacking. Well, the Queen’s Birthday long weekend is finally upon us, which means three days of rest and relaxation before the final slog through to Christmas. It’s not up to us to say what you should do with your extra day off, but if you’re inclined to get out of the house, we’ve assembled a hit list of eateries that will be open on Monday. more

Cafes
The Coop Bistro
Food & Drink

The round-up: Brisbane’s best cheap eats

20 Sep 2018

Rent is due and you are still a few days away from getting your paycheque – but your stomach is growling and you need to feed as soon as possible for as cheap as possible. Instead of hitting the closest drive-thru and settling for fast food, there are plenty of places around town that offer cheap eats that are damn tasty. It’s time to get creative with how you spend your dollars – stretch your money by taking advantage of the following best value for money meals in Brisbane. more

Cafes
Miss Jones
Food & Drink

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

13 Sep 2018

Although gastronomic innovation is often seen as something more suited to the realm of fine dining, it’s our cafes that are really pushing the envelope when it comes to expanding the craft. Our annual EAT/drink Awards showcase some of the most exciting openings that pop up around town, and 2017's awards proved to be no exception. The year that was saw some fantastic outposts springing up around town, with colour, coffee and conscious eating a consistent thread among the leading vote getters. All in all, we feel very blessed to have such a vibrant cafe scene, so without further ado, we’d like to present Brisbane’s best new cafes as voted by The Weekend Edition’s discerning readers. more

Cafes
Fortitude Valley's newest laneway California Lane opens to the public
Food & Drink

Fortitude Valley’s newest laneway California Lane opens to the public

06 Sep 2018

After several months of gestation, the younger sibling of Winn and Bakery Lanes is finally open to the public. Boasting a schmick al fresco dining area and several new faces, California Lane is the third food and shopping hub from the Apostolos family, which takes inspiration from Fortitude Valley’s formative history and pairs it with a colourful West Coast vibe. more

Cafes
Birkdale’s brunch scene sprouts a new arrival in The Bloom Room Cafe
Food & Drink

Birkdale’s brunch scene sprouts a new arrival in The Bloom Room Cafe

06 Sep 2018

It’s no coincidence that The Bloom Room officially opens its doors today, Monday September 3 – the first Monday of spring. The newest arrival from the Venzin Group is a charming flower-adorned locale, which might be one of the prettiest in the hospitality group’s portfolio. With a menu of Instagram-worthy eats, colourful beverages and a manicured fit-out to match, Birkdale’s new blossom is more than just a horticulturalist’s dream hideaway. more

Cafes
The round-up: indulge in Brisbane's best high tea
Food & Drink

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

Cafes
Parisian chic – Belle Epoque opens its chic new patisserie at Southpoint
Food & Drink

Parisian chic – Belle Epoque opens its chic new patisserie at Southpoint

30 Aug 2018

When the Anthony John Group began the process of relocating the Emporium Hotel to its sizeable Southpoint location, it also marked the departure of a beloved French-inspired hideaway. Belle Epoque – one of the formative tenants of Emporium’s Fortitude Valley hospitality collective – is also on the move, transferring its Parisian-chic patisserie across the river to fresh digs at Southpoint. In addition to its picture-perfect pastries, Belle Epoque will also be delivering champagne breakfasts and a lunch and dinner menu of French classics with a Queensland twist. more

Cafes
Florence delivers down-to-earth fare and wholesome magic to Camp Hill
Food & Drink

Florence delivers down-to-earth fare and wholesome magic to Camp Hill

23 Aug 2018

On Saturday August 18, Camp Hill locals awoke to a brand-new eatery that they could call their own. Martha Street’s striking new resident Florence is the brainchild of enterprising hospitality duo Elizabeth Florence and Sam Pethely, who have pooled their love of nourishing nosh and seasonal goods for an inspired locale that is already getting brunch crowds raving. more