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Under the Brisbane sun – the best outdoor date spots to wine and dine your beloved in The City
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Under the Brisbane sun – the best outdoor date spots to wine and dine your beloved in The City

Cuffing season is well and truly here, friends. You know, that time of year when the temperature starts to drop, so those single folk among us seek out a special someone to snuggle up to in the cooler months. Whether your boo is new or you've been snuggling for a while, the love rush usually ramps up during the cooler months, making it one of the best times to take your flame out and about to soak up the spectacular winter weather. Here are some of the best sun-soaked outdoor date spots in Brisbane to hit up, whether you're down for a coffee and a croissant, a long lunch by the waterfront or cocktails while you watch the sun set. more

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Pavement Whispers: Volume 315 July 6
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 315 July 6

From news of a music, art and hospitality hub opening next week in Bowen Hills to a new bagel and filter coffee concept from the Zero Fox team, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

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Soothe the lockdown blues with City Winery's drive-through mac ’n’ cheese pop-up Mac In the Box
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Soothe the lockdown blues with City Winery’s drive-through mac ’n’ cheese pop-up Mac In the Box

The recent snap three-day lockdown has been extended to four days, throwing many of our weekend plans into disarray. All is not lost, though, as the quick-thinking crew at City Winery is looking to inject some cheer into our drizzly doldrums with its new drive-through mac ’n’ cheese pivot Mac In the Box. The mouth-watering pop-up launches this afternoon – here's what's on the menu ... more

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Burgs to the ’burbs – Broken Hearts Burger Club opens a new location in Mango Hill
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Burgs to the ’burbs – Broken Hearts Burger Club opens a new location in Mango Hill

With a burger scene as packed as the one we've got in Brisbane, just to be regarded amongst the city's upper echelon is a feat in itself. Broken Hearts Burger Club might be a relative youngster compared to some of Brisbane's established burger-centric operators, but the pop-up turned smashed-patty superstar has quickly earned enough local praise to elevate it to the top of the heap. This week the crew expanded its footprint with a brand-new locale at Mango Hill Marketplace, taking its range of classic hand-smashed handfuls, fries and stellar shakes to Moreton Bay. more

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West Village welcomes a new coastal-inspired outpost from Betty's Burgers
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West Village welcomes a new coastal-inspired outpost from Betty’s Burgers

We love surprises – especially surprise parties! Oh, we love surprise openings too, so you can imagine our delight when we heard that Betty's Burgers had opened a new location at West Village yesterday, Wednesday June 23, and that it was hosting a weekend-long bash to celebrate. Fans of Betty's bang-on burgs and ice-creams are encouraged to mark July 9–11 in their calendars – there ain't no party like a Betty's Burgers party because at a Betty's Burgers party we get the gifts. more

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Fried chicken, cocktails and cold ones – Momo Chicken's new Chermside location offers the works
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Fried chicken, cocktails and cold ones – Momo Chicken’s new Chermside location offers the works

Anyone that's travelled to South Korea will tell you its famed chicken-and-beer halls are a must-try for any tourist looking to get a taste of the country's crackling nightlife. Brisbane's food scene is fortunate enough to be flush with fantastic Korean-style fried-chicken spots and Momo Chicken & Beer might be one of Brisbane's best. The long-running concept has just opened a brand-new site at Westfield Chermside, bringing with it a stacked menu of finger-licking fare and an exciting new bar element. more

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Enjoy brisket ramen and smoked-beef lasagne at Phat Boyz Smokehouse & Kitchen's new low ’n’ slow outpost
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Enjoy brisket ramen and smoked-beef lasagne at Phat Boyz Smokehouse & Kitchen’s new low ’n’ slow outpost

Any unabashed lover of low ’n’ slow barbecue will tell you that their kind are known to travel great distances for the chance to sink their incisors into some terrifically tender morsels. On Saturday June 5, Walloon – the unheralded locality on the City of Ipswich's far fringe – will become a buzzing hub of carnivorous carousing as family-run Phat Boyz Smokehouse & Kitchen unveils its new headquarters and menu of sensationally smoked meats and desserts. Trust us when we say that this is the kind of gear well worth getting in the car for. more


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Baby, it's cold outside – where to score winter-warming fare in The City
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Baby, it’s cold outside – where to score winter-warming fare in The City

We are now in the throes of winter, friends, and we will do just about anything to stay warm. This includes triple-layering our clothes, sleeping with hot water bottles and traversing The City in search of a warm meal. So you can stay nice and snug, we've done the hard yards for you and discovered a bunch of places doling out delicious, belly-warming fare that will cure your case of the hangries and act like a toasty hug. more

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Sip cocktails for a good cause at Italian eatery Vapiano
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Sip cocktails for a good cause at Italian eatery Vapiano

What's better than soaking up mouth-watering bevvies and bites? You'd be hard-pressed to find an answer, but what if some of your well-spent bucks also went towards a charity of your choice? This ideal situation is called Cocktails for a Cause and it's the newest community-minded initiative from pizza and pasta bar Vapiano. Here are all of the important deets ... more

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Licensed to grill – Som Saa brings wok-fried Thai fare to Newstead
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Licensed to grill – Som Saa brings wok-fried Thai fare to Newstead

Just when you thought Brisbane’s buzzing foodie nexus Newstead was completely chock-a-block with top-notch eats, the suburb surprises us with more. New-age Thai eatery and cocktail spot Som Saa officially opened at the base of the Energex head office building on Reddacliff Street earlier this week on Tuesday June 1, enticing the local lunch crowd with a host of playful takes on Thai-inspired wok and grill-based dishes. more

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Want barbecue for breakfast? Enjoy a low ’n’ slow start at Barbecue Mafia's new Coorparoo digs
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Want barbecue for breakfast? Enjoy a low ’n’ slow start at Barbecue Mafia’s new Coorparoo digs

On a crisp Friday afternoon, dozens of barbecue-loving southside locals descended on Coorparoo Senior AFC, each jostling for position to get their hands on a double smash cheeseburger from homegrown low ’n’ slow titans Barbecue Mafia. This isn't a rare sight, especially now that the smoked-meat stalwart has made the Coorparoo football club its permanent home. The Barbecue Mafia crew has hauled its two mammoth smokers to Brisbane's south-east, establishing a new epicentre for bang-on brisket, primo pulled pork, hearty hot links and a newly introduced barbecue breakfast service. more

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Cheerful eats a specialty at The Gap's gourmet takeaway spot Happy Days Food Co.
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Cheerful eats a specialty at The Gap’s gourmet takeaway spot Happy Days Food Co.

As convenient as apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash can be for inner-city folk, the overall selection and delivery radius dips significantly as one ventures further into the suburbs. The team behind beloved Ashgrove eatery Wine & Larder Bistro and vino spot Arcade Wine is stepping up to bring restaurant-quality takeaway fare to residents of The Gap and its surrounding suburbs with Happy Days Food Co. This hole-in-the-wall kitchen is pumping out a host of tasty tempters for those looking to take a night or two off from cooking. more

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Make yourself at home at new Bowen Hills watering hole Half Pint Kitchen + Bar
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Make yourself at home at new Bowen Hills watering hole Half Pint Kitchen + Bar

If there's one thing the Cheers theme song taught us about hospitality, it's that we do want a place (this place being a local bar) where everybody knows our name. Newly open Half Pint Kitchen + Bar in Bowen Hills operates on this warm and approachable mantra, and has created an atmosphere that's almost an extension of one's living room – just with the added benefit of craft beer on tap, juicy burgers cooking on the grill and more board games than you could reasonably keep in the back of your own linen cupboard. more

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Hankering for hawker food – where to find the best Asian street eats in Queen Street Mall
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Hankering for hawker food – where to find the best Asian street eats in Queen Street Mall

Picture this – you're strolling through The City with shopping bags in tow when you suddenly feel a hunger pang. Thankfully for you and your empty belly, you're standing in the middle of a quadrangle with delicious Asian street-food offerings on all sides – all you have to do is make the difficult decision on what to fill your growling goblet with. Whether you're desperate for dumplings or craving a curry, we've put together some of the top places you can snag delicious Asian street eats in Queen Street Mall. more

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Say yassou to Santorini Restaurant Grill Bar, Newstead's home of Greek eats
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Say yassou to Santorini Restaurant Grill Bar, Newstead’s home of Greek eats

The salutary sunsets of Santorini are famed and fabled the world over – and for good reason! The landscape alone makes Santorini worth a visit, but the island's culinary offering is what will likely make it the first port-of-call when we're finally allowed to venture beyond our own borders. Until that time, the team at newly open Santorini Restaurant Grill Bar in Newstead is here to help locals sharpen their knowledge of the essentials. If you're keen to get familiar with the likes horiatiki, gemista and kleftiko, pencil in a visit to Santorini on Kyabara Street. more

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The Ghanem Group's sky-high Mediterranean-inspired rooftop bar Iris opens tonight
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The Ghanem Group’s sky-high Mediterranean-inspired rooftop bar Iris opens tonight

We've heard all about stairways to heaven, but spare a moment for elevators – they'll get you there quicker! If your idea of heaven is colourful cocktails, Mediterranean-inspired eats and some killer views of Brisbane City and beyond, then jump in the elevator at Hotel X and hit the button for its rooftop bar and restaurant Iris. The Ghanem Group's second dining destination at Hotel X officially opens to the public tonight, Wednesday May 5, traversing the tastes of the Mediterranean coast and pairing a vibrant summery essence with some near-unbeatable views. Read on for a look inside ... more

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Weekend sundowners sorted – Spuntini Bar pops up at Howard Smith Wharves
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Weekend sundowners sorted – Spuntini Bar pops up at Howard Smith Wharves

Oh, to be cosied up at one of the many bars that dot Italy's Amalfi Coast, spritz in hand, a plate of snacks at our elbow and a picturesque view spreading out in front of us. Forgive the wistful daydreaming – the travel bug has bitten us, hard. The imaginative crew at Howard Smith Wharves is looking to soothe our wanderlust woes, with brand-new pop-up concept Spuntini Bar acting as a healing balm for anyone chafing at the thought of no Italian sojourn in 2021. more

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Dining on a dime – where to grab Queen Street Mall's best cheap eats this autumn
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Dining on a dime – where to grab Queen Street Mall’s best cheap eats this autumn

Venturing into the city for lunch but want to stick to a budget? Luckily for those strapped for cash, there's no shortage of cheap eats in and around Queen Street Mall, so much so that sometimes the options are a bit overwhelming. If you're searching for a tastebud-tingling feast that will fill your belly but not empty your wallet, we have rounded up some dynamite deals that are being dished out. Read on to find out what you should stick a fork in to ... more