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The recap: the best new Brisbane restaurants, bars and cafes this month
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The recap: the best new Brisbane restaurants, bars and cafes this month

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

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The wait is over – Baker D. Chirico has cut the ribbon on its jaw-dropping Newstead bakery
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The wait is over – Baker D. Chirico has cut the ribbon on its jaw-dropping Newstead bakery

Finally, after a few years of anticipation, Baker D. Chirico has opened its Brisbane flagship. The renowned Melbourne-born bakery lifted the cloche on its Newstead location last weekend, drawing in crowds eager to get a fix of its French, German and Italian-inspired goodies. We were there to catch all of the opening day action – read on to see what's available right now and to get the scoop on what is still to come ... more

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A WW2-era US Navy base is now home to The Officers Mess – a casual dining hub on New Farm's riverfront
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A WW2-era US Navy base is now home to The Officers Mess – a casual dining hub on New Farm’s riverfront

If you've trotted along the New Farm riverwalk near Oxlade Drive recently, you might have seen some action going down at the heritage-listed mess hall perched on the banks of the Brisbane River. The space has just been reborn as The Officers Mess, a new dining and events hub overseen by a pair of chefs with fine-dining credentials. Boasting its own bakery, cafe and bar, The Officers Mess is perfect for a pronto pastry fix, leisurely lunches, sun-dappled snacking and breezy evening beverages. Take a peek inside ... more

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

Keep your head up king, your crown is falling – and a public holiday is coming your way. While Charlie boy actually turns 76 on November 14, we here in Queensland are granted the day off to celebrate the birthday of our divinely appointed monarch this Monday October 7. If you’re keen to get out and about amongst your fellow peasants, we’ve compiled a handy list of places that will be trading throughout the day – have a gander! more

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Pavement Whispers: West End to welcome Cafe Disco – a new eatery and wine bar with a DIY ethos
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Pavement Whispers: West End to welcome Cafe Disco – a new eatery and wine bar with a DIY ethos

West End's evolution into one of Brisbane's most exciting neighbourhoods to dine will continue next month with the opening of Cafe Disco. This Hardgrave Road haunt will serve a tight menu of eats inspired by Bangladeshi cuisine alongside killer caffeine from Passport Specialty Coffee and a selection of wines from unheralded small producers. Here's what we know ... more

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Gold Coast icon Paddock Bakery is popping up at Justin Lane to sling sweets, sandwiches and Single O coffee
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Gold Coast icon Paddock Bakery is popping up at Justin Lane to sling sweets, sandwiches and Single O coffee

If you live in or travel through The Valley every day, leave home a little bit earlier this week. Why? Paddock Bakery has just launched an extra-special pop-up shop at Justin Lane on Alfred Street, where its slinging handcrafted sweets, picture-perfect pastries, a super selection of sandwiches and specialty coffee from Single O from Monday to Friday. Perfect for a pre-train ride treat or a lunch bite, put a visit to Paddock's pop-up in your diary ASAP. more

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From Filipino-inspired desserts to colourful beverages, Tarragindi's Lola's Coffee Bar is more than a viral sensation
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From Filipino-inspired desserts to colourful beverages, Tarragindi’s Lola’s Coffee Bar is more than a viral sensation

If you're tapped in to TikTok food trends, you're likely well aware of the bevy of colourful beverages dominating our For You Pages. Lola's Coffee Bar is one of Brisbane's finest purveyors of viral drinks, but did you know that the cosy cafe serves much more than strawberry matcha? Lola's is dishing out an array of Filipino-inspired foods, from pandan cakes and pork-stuffed pandesal to ube shakes and crispy empanadas. more


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Schnitzels, snags and strudel star at Bavarian Sizzle, Coorparoo's German-inspired eatery
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Schnitzels, snags and strudel star at Bavarian Sizzle, Coorparoo’s German-inspired eatery

Despite being mad for schnitzels and snags, Brisbane has a distinct lack of German-inspired eateries. Well, that might be changing with the recent opening of Bavarian Sizzle, a brand-new restaurant that specialises in traditional German grub. Serving everything from Bavarian brunch items to bratwursts, Black Forest cake and beer, Bavarian Sizzle is one spot we'll happily say 'prost' to. more

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The round-up: what's open this Ekka public holiday
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The round-up: what’s open this Ekka public holiday

The show bag pavilion is packed with prizes, the rides are fully operational, and the dagwood dogs are ready to be dipped. It’s Ekka time and that means a little mid-week day off for those of us in the greater Brisbane area. The show day public holiday is on Wednesday August 14 this year, and even if you’re not feeling the urge to throw yourself into some classic show-day shenanigans, there’s plenty of fun to be had! We’ve compiled a handy list of cafes, bars and restaurants that will be trading throughout the Ekka public holiday, so wherever you end up you'll be best in chow! more

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Beverage buzz – the famed Mont Blanc coffee has arrived in Brisbane and we know where to get a taste
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Beverage buzz – the famed Mont Blanc coffee has arrived in Brisbane and we know where to get a taste

There's a new drink on the market that is setting our Instagram and TikTok feeds abuzz. The Mont Blanc, a drink created and made virally popular at vaunted Melbourne cafe Good Measure, has made its way to Brisbane, with an increasing number of local cafes putting a spin on the cream-topped sipping sensation. We've done a quick tour around town to find the spots where you can get a Mont Blanc right now – here's what we found ... more

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Brooki Bakehouse and Whittaker's team up for a must-try cookie collab
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Brooki Bakehouse and Whittaker’s team up for a must-try cookie collab

Do you fancy a fine chocolate? Crave a chunky cookie? Well do we have news for you! For two days only, Brisbane cookie connoisseurs Brooki Bakehouse will be partnering with Aotearoan chocolate artisans Whittaker’s, Whittaker’s to roll out a limited-edition Creamy Caramel Cookie. This is one confection you won't want to miss – here are all the sticky details ... more

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Start the week on the right note at Monday Cafe, the new inner-city eatery from the Hey Mr crew
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Start the week on the right note at Monday Cafe, the new inner-city eatery from the Hey Mr crew

Brisbane City is not short on exceptional coffee spots, but when it comes to full-service cafes ... let's just say that there's plenty of room to improve. The team behind popular New Farm cafe Hey Mr is looking to increase the amount of daytime options available to inner-city denizens with Monday Cafe, a spacious new brunch and lunch spot that quietly opened on Adelaide Street in early July. Expect to find a bunch of Hey Mr's Asian-inspired favourites alongside freshly baked pastries and specialty coffee, plus a tight lunch menu featuring pasta and snacks. more

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Tarragindi's bright new cafe Dijon is gunning for the title of Brisbane's top toastie spot
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Tarragindi’s bright new cafe Dijon is gunning for the title of Brisbane’s top toastie spot

Brisbane's appetite for sandwiches continues to swell. A brand-new dispensary of tempting two-handers is tingling taste buds over in Tarragindi, with the brains behind beloved cafes Deedot Coffee House and Never Been cutting the ribbon on Dijon. Here, crispy toasties and fresh sandwiches are flying out the door, as is a selection of chunky NYC-style cookies, Biscoff-infused shakes and cups of specialty coffee. more

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Brisbane City welcomes Bar Miette, Andrew McConnell’s new European-inspired terrace bar
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Brisbane City welcomes Bar Miette, Andrew McConnell’s new European-inspired terrace bar

Gimlet. Supernormal. Cumulus Inc. Cutler & Co. Marion. These are some of Australia’s most lauded venues, all with two key things in common – their founders, Andrew McConnell and Jo McGann. The duo has made their mark in Melbourne with their dynamic and varied array of venues and now, luckily for us, they have set their sights on Brisbane. Their first venue, Bar Miette, is an entirely new concept for Andrew and Jo, and we were treated to a special preview ahead of its official opening. more

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Ach Wine Bar | Brisbane's biggest food openings of the year (so far)
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The round-up: Brisbane’s biggest food openings of the year (so far)

And just like that, we're in the second half of 2024. Yep, the first six months of the year were a blur, but that was to be expected with the cracking pace of new openings we were covering every week. Before we commence our sprint onwards, we'd like to catch our breath and reflect on the good things the first half of 2024 has brought us, including striking French-inspired wine bar and bistro hybrids, cosy cafes serving Korean-style eats, cornetto-slinging Italian bakeries, fetching fire-powered restaurants and Instagram-conquering cafes. Here's what we loved, in alphabetical order. more

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Sandos, soba and strawberry matcha shine at Supernova, The Valley's new Japanese-inspired cafe
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Sandos, soba and strawberry matcha shine at Supernova, The Valley’s new Japanese-inspired cafe

The team that brought you James & Antler's virally popular croques has struck again with Supernova – a brand-new cafe that's causing a stir with a menu of Japanese-inspired creations. Foodies are flocking to devour Supernova's black Angus katsu sandos and artfully presented soba-noodle salads, which are available alongside kare pan (crispy curry bread), honey toast topped with whipped mascarpone, syrup and fruit and colourful strawberry matcha. more

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Chomp on deluxe toasties at Press'd Wine Co., Milton's bright new vino and gin bar
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Chomp on deluxe toasties at Press’d Wine Co., Milton’s bright new vino and gin bar

Fond nostalgia-inducing memories of cheesy toasted sandwiches and tuna melts are being given a glow up at Pressed Wine Co., Milton's brand-new meeting spot. Here, luxe lobster bisque, French-onion-inspired and truffled-mushroom toasties are being dished out alongside cheese and charcuterie boards, steak frites, a stellar selection of gins, and a wine list featuring old- and new-school vino. Take a look around ... more