Long-standing coffee house Alen’s Espresso has been brewing Mocopan coffee from its George Street digs for years, and now it’s flicked the page to a brand-new chapter with the opening of a health-focused cafe right next door. more
A new food delivery service has hit Brisbane streets, carting lunch packs full of organic, vegetarian and gluten-free nosh to Newstead, Fortitude Valley and the CBD. more
As November edges towards December and the festive season ramps up to ridiculous, make your end-of-year catch-ups count for more than just a good feed. Next time you dine out in Brisbane, you could be helping out the city’s homeless folk by simply adding a few dollars to your bill at the end of the night. In the six weeks leading up to December 31, StreetSmart will be teaming up with some of your favourite restaurants to run the 11th DineSmart campaign, which will see 100% of all donations going towards grassroots services and projects aimed at promoting sustainable change for people who are at risk or homeless. Put your money where your mouth is at big-hearted venues like Chop Chop Chang’s, Hatch & Co., Bucci Restaurant, Peasant and South Side Diner, or browse the full list of participating restaurants online. more
A new gourmet burger and beer joint has fired up the grills in New Farm. more
City workers searching for a cup of specialty coffee need look no further than Strauss, a new coffee joint tucked down a pedestrian laneway off Elizabeth Street. more
Get those tastebuds in training for an epic three days of feasting at the Brisbane Good Food & Wine Show this weekend. Sample nibbles from some of Queensland’s best food producers, learn from the country’s most beloved celebrity chefs and soak up the inspirational atmosphere, which is sure to have you dragging out the idle cooking aprons and unused kitchen utensils when you return home. The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre will be filled with tempting aromas from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm this Friday November 8 through to Sunday November 10, thanks to an incredible line-up of exhibitors and a packed program of workshops and masterclasses. Sign up for a delicious adventure like a Journey Through Coffee with Nespresso, meander through Cheese Alley, and gain expert insight from food icons like Maggie Beer and Matt Moran. Find all the details and tickets online. more
Gut-loving goodies abound at new superfood bar, Coco Bliss. Think moreish bowls filled with buckinis and fresh fruit, cold-pressed juices crammed with greens, and not a refined granule of sugar in sight. more
Cavemen have congregated on Given Terrace in Paddington, where a new paleo cafe is plating up fresh greens, wholesome juices and plenty of protein. more
The old Swampdog has a new mate. He may have a nasty habit of pilfering cupcakes, but his coffees are so good we’d forgive this vulture just about anything. more
A creaky old corner store in Annerley has been stripped down and dressed up, forming the perfect suburban retreat for steamy Brisbane days. more
Be it the lazy corner cafe, award-winning restaurant, hole in the wall or latest bar, there’s a place to eat and drink for everyone in Brisbane. The year 2013 has been a big one for food and drink venues, and it’s time to recognise the unheard of, the institutions, the rising stars, the midnight pit stop and the unbeatable. more
This little Highgate Hill duckling is all grown up, shedding its former moniker and daytime garb for a new name and late-night trading hours. more
The passion project of local photographer Ben Stone, Artspace Espresso sees food, coffee and art mingle in blissful harmony. more
We like to live by the mantra that ‘good food month’ happens 12 times a year, but as the nation’s largest food festival kicks off in cities around the country, we’d have to agree that October is set to be spectacular. Good Food Month is set to turn on Brisbane’s tastebuds this month, with a range of unique offers and special events happening in dining venues around the city. The Let’s Do Lunch series will see esteemed Brisbane restaurants offer some fantastic specials, while Hats Off Dinners will encourage hatted chefs to cast their usual menus aside and get creative in the kitchen. Check out the full program online. more
The bright and breezy little sister of Pawpaw is bringing casual-cool to the suburbs. more
A sweet new offering has sprouted inside an idle garage, creating another community-minded space for West End. more
Live music venue The Waiting Room has witnessed a lot of things in its time, but the new cafe that’s popped up inside its paunch has got to be one of the loveliest. more
Tucked inside the Australian Estates Woolstore on Macquarie Street, Mr. Rush Espresso Bar is pumping out signature coffees while helping to promote artistic development across Queensland. more
Encouraging creatives and soon-to-be entrepreneurs to take that first leap, The Rabbit Hole Ideation Cafe is a cafe and workspace that fosters collaboration and happy work habits. The electric and inspirational venue is about to celebrate its second birthday and has recently opened on Saturdays. Check out The Rabbit Hole on The Street Photographer. more
The good folk behind new caffeine joint The Tiller Coffee have crafted a relaxing retreat on the cusp of Alderley and Newmarket. more
