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Silly season sorted – here are the top spots to celebrate Christmas in The City
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Silly season sorted – here are the top spots to celebrate Christmas in The City

15 Nov 2023

If you're yet to clue onto the sudden influx of decorations, we have some slightly stressful, but very exciting news for you. Christmas in nearly here, and while some of us have been prepping for the festive season months in advance and already have their Christmas plans sorted (we're looking at you November tree assemblers), for the slightly less organised folk, this round-up is for you. From end-of-year parties and after-work watering holes to Christmas long lunches and festive dinners, this list of top spots in The City is sure to assist in your silly season planning. more

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The round-up: what restaurants and bars are open on Monday night in Brisbane
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The round-up: what restaurants and bars are open on Monday night in Brisbane

02 Nov 2023

If you’ve never experienced the Monday blues then you must be a robot. Just kidding (sort of), but starting the work week after the dizzying delights of the weekend can be a little bit soul destroying. Our solution is to extend some more of that fun into Monday. “How?”, we hear you ask. Simple – book in for dinner out one Monday night. Brisbane’s not as sleepy as it used to be. These days there are countless venues that are open for Monday-night trading, from fine-dining institutions to reliable neighbourhood eateries (and more than a few bars, too). If you want to line up a hot dinner date before the week gets too hectic, or if you're in hospo and are looking to make the most of your weekend, check out Brisbane’s Monday night scene and see what’s open using this handy list. more

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Get the first look at Butter – Gaythorne's sunny new cafe serving sambos, sausage-and-egg muffins and Single O brew
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Get the first look at Butter – Gaythorne’s sunny new cafe serving sambos, sausage-and-egg muffins and Single O brew

26 Oct 2023

Gaythorne locals can stop Instagram refreshing and rubbernecking as they drive down Samford Road – Butter Cafe is now open. The newest concept from a pair of brunch-slinging experts launched late last week, causing an immediate stir with its deli-style toasties stuffed with pastrami and American cheese, Japanese-style sausage muffins and quaff-worthy iced cappuccinos. We popped in to take an up-close look at the offering – here's what we saw ... more

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Croque the block – James & Antler is serving gooey croques and soft-serve frappes on James Street
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Croque the block – James & Antler is serving gooey croques and soft-serve frappes on James Street

12 Oct 2023

The team behind one of the year's best new cafes is looking to go two-for-two in 2023. Mitch & Antler is putting one of its most-popular menu items, the heavenly croque madame, in the spotlight at its new sibling concept James & Antler. This handy sandwich, salad and soft-serve dispensary is now open on James Street and is serving up salivation-worthy riffs on the classic croque (including a hearty version bursting with bolognese and bechamel), deli-style baguettes and specialty coffee. Check it out ... more

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Slim's Quality Burger's first retro-inspired Queensland location is now open in Kippa-Ring
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Slim’s Quality Burger’s first retro-inspired Queensland location is now open in Kippa-Ring

05 Oct 2023

In September, Kippa-Ring welcomed the arrival of Slim's Quality Burgers – a flourishing Sydney-born burger concept that is bridging past and present with a nostalgia-laced offering and technological conveniences. Specialising in sensational West Coast-style burgers and sides, Slim's is giving locals the chance to dine amongst retro surroundings, cruise into the drive-through and then peel out with your order in tow, or put it in park and chow down al-dash-co in their car. more

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If you know, you know – seek out The City's best-kept secrets
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If you know, you know – seek out The City’s best-kept secrets

21 Sep 2023

It's no secret that Brisbane City is a treasure trove of places to sip, snack and shop. That said, not every must-visit spot is easy to find. While some sit in plain sight, other haunts hide underground, down laneways or are disguised by unrelated shopfronts. For many of these places, it’s not so much about their concealed location, but more about the lesser-known menu items, that are, in our opinion, simply under-hyped. If you’re feeling inspired to seek out some of The City’s best-kept secrets, then we suggest you continue reading … more

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Then and now – feel nostalgic with our favourite spots in The City over the years
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Then and now – feel nostalgic with our favourite spots in The City over the years

14 Sep 2023

Brisbane City has always been the perfect meeting point. From the minute our parents' deemed it was appropriate for us to be sent out into the world on our own, we set our sights on The City – after all, it was the ultimate destination for teenage freedom. While our teenage years have passed and we've settled into adulthood, The City remains as our go-to destination for meeting with friends. To take a little trip down memory lane, we asked The Weekend Edition team to reflect on the places they once frequented and compare them to those they favour now – have they changed or stayed the same? more

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Date night sorted – unwind and dine at these Portside Wharf locales
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Date night sorted – unwind and dine at these Portside Wharf locales

14 Sep 2023

Whether you're indulging in a tipple or two with your partner, catching up with pals over dinner or seeing the newest flick, Portside Wharf is the go-to lifestyle destination for the ultimate day or night out. With a myriad of mouth-watering menus to celebrate spring, captivating cinema experiences and unrivalled riverside views, the Hamilton hub is a perfect place to unwind and dine. more

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Big sandwiches from the Big Apple – Joe's Deli opens its NYC-inspired diner in The City
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Big sandwiches from the Big Apple – Joe’s Deli opens its NYC-inspired diner in The City

07 Sep 2023

From the New England-style lobster roll and Philly cheesesteak to Chicago's Italian beef and LA's French dip, sambo lovers have a lot to thank the USA for. Gold Coast-born sandwich slinger Joe's Deli wears its American inspirations on its sleeve. The old-school sambo specialist has made waves with its interpretation of NYC staples – stacked subs and heaving hot dogs. Joe's Deli opened its first Brisbane location over the weekend, unveiling a slick diner-style space where hip-hop blasts and sandwiches are devoured quicker than a New York minute. Take a look inside ... more

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Indulge in Italian eats while soaking up the sunshine at Spring Hill’s Osteria Roma
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Indulge in Italian eats while soaking up the sunshine at Spring Hill’s Osteria Roma

05 Sep 2023

As the days start to get warmer, the desire to spend afternoons and evenings sipping and snacking alfresco becomes almost insatiable. If this sounds like the perfect pasttime for you, then listen up. Alfresco-style restaurant and bar Osteria Roma is dishing up simple, yet tantalisingly tasty Italian cuisine in the heart of Spring Hill, transporting diners to an Italian summer – no plane ticket required! more

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Fishbowl fights the cost of living crisis with new deflation creation, Street Food by Fishbowl
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Fishbowl fights the cost of living crisis with new deflation creation, Street Food by Fishbowl

24 Aug 2023

We see it when we go out to dinner and we see it when we look at our grocery receipt – eating good is a pricey prospect these days. The team behind Fishbowl is looking to ease our financial woes with a new street-food offering. Today the salad-slinger is adding a streamlined selection of satisfying meals that won't break the bank. Here's what's on offer ... more

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Nundah's heritage-listed Royal Hotel shows off its sweet $1.1-million makeover
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Nundah’s heritage-listed Royal Hotel shows off its sweet $1.1-million makeover

27 Jul 2023

One of Brisbane's longest-running pubs has been given a new lease on life. Royal Hotel (formerly known as The Royal), a Nundah mainstay that has operated since 1888, has just received a substantial makeover. In addition to a refreshed public bar and bistro (serving the likes of mini fish ceviche tacos and fried-chicken burgers), Royal Hotel now also boasts a live-entertainment space, which is hosting gigs and comedy shows every week. Read on for a peek inside ... more

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Unearth Brisbane City’s hidden gems with this round-up of top-notch places to sip, snack and shop

26 Jul 2023

We all know Brisbane City boasts a smorgasbord of sites to sip, snack and shop, but with a new cafe, bar, restaurant or retailer opening its doors at what feels like a daily rate, it can sometimes be hard to find our go-to favourites amongst the madness. If you're looking to rediscover some of The City's top-notch spots (in our humble opinion), then be sure to bookmark this round-up of hidden gems. more

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Meet Flying Colours, the wine-slinging spiritual successor to Super Whatnot
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Meet Flying Colours, the wine-slinging spiritual successor to Super Whatnot

13 Jul 2023

During its heyday, Super Whatnot lured in libation seekers with a simple promise – "It's nice here". Flying Colours, Super Whatnot's successor, has a similar catchphrase – "It's nice here, too". We'd go a step further and say that the brand-new venue isn't just nice, it might very well be nicer than its predecessor. Transforming a warehouse on Vulture Street into a multi-faceted hub of neighbourhood conviviality, the West End bar and eatery is already causing a buzz courtesy of its all-are-welcome accessibility, a stellar selection of natural-leaning wines, slurp-worthy cocktails and a seasonal menu of produce-driven eats. Flying Colours looks and feels the goods – take a peek inside ... more

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Curb your carb cravings with a salivation-worthy sambo from Sunny Side Sandwiches' new Paddington site
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Curb your carb cravings with a salivation-worthy sambo from Sunny Side Sandwiches’ new Paddington site

22 Jun 2023

When it comes to succulent sangas, the Sunny Side Sandwiches crew are certainly well-versed. We first fell in love with Sunny Side’s sandwich-centric concept back in 2021, when its flagship sambo slinger opened its doors in Windsor. Less than two years on, the colourful crew have expanded their carb catering to Paddington, taking over baked-goods dispensary Mis•spelt’s site, and introducing its stacked selection of sandwiches to the local community. Hungry for more? Then keep reading for all of the drool-worthy details … more