The team behind one of the year's best new restaurants is looking to go two-for-two in 2024. In September, Sarni – a new sandwich joint and bar from the Ach crew – will open on Racecourse Road, serving deli-style sandwiches, small plates, wines and craft beers. Here's what we know ... more
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
Great news for Geebung locals – a big-name coffee roaster has just opened a brand-new cafe and wholesale hub in your neck of the woods. Melbourne-born brand Roasting Warehouse unveiled its Brisbane expansion last month, showcasing a whopping range of blends alongside stacked focaccia sandwiches and a tight brunch offering. Take a peek inside ... more
In recent years, women have shattered barriers in traditionally male-dominated fields, and the culinary world is no exception. Once seen as a boy’s club, the chef scene is now witnessing a surge of talented female chefs making their mark. Pipit Restaurant is championing this movement with its Girl Gang dinner this August. more
When it comes to world cuisine, we have a lot to thank the country of Mexico for. While a lot of us are no strangers to a humble burrito, true Mexican food enthusiasts know there is so much more to it – fresh flavours, crisp textures and simple recipes are what make an authentic Mexican dish truly great. Other countries have also borrowed from Mexico’s rich and vibrant culinary culture to create food fusions that we could only dream of – so whether you’re a purist when it comes to your pozole or you don’t mind a bit of Tex-Mex action, Brisbane has got you covered. We’ve rounded the best spots to get your Mexican food fix in Brisbane – let’s taco ‘bout it. more
There's a lot happening in Brisbane these days, almost too much to keep up with. The Dish is a rapid-fire rundown of Brisbane food news – quick taster-sized tidbits to keep you in the know and, perhaps, tickle your taste buds. This week we’ve got word of Southside's duck dinner, the TikTok-famous desserts and more! more
The countdown is on to the official opening of The Star Brisbane, the glitzy centrepiece of the long-gestating Queen's Wharf development. Even with the precinct's multi-stage opening slated to commence on Thursday August 29, the team behind The Star Brisbane is still dropping news of venues joining its cadre of dining destinations. In September, Ghanem Group – the team behind Blackbird, Donna Chang and more – will open Lúc Lắc, a restaurant and bar showcasing the flavours of Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore in chic tropical-inspired surrounds. Here's what we know ... more
The time has finally come. Perhaps one of Brisbane’s most anticipated restaurants, Supernormal, is ready to open. Forget the neon-lit, industrial, Tokyo-inspired aesthetic of its Melbourne counterpart, however – Supernormal Brisbane embraces its subtropical home, penning a new chapter of its story with a warm, welcoming setting, refreshed menu and energetic team. Ahead of its official opening on Tuesday July 23, here’s everything you need to know about Andrew McConnell and Jo McGann’s second Brisbane venture. more
After many months of waiting, Naldham House – DAP & Co.'s landmark hospitality hub – is finally set to open to the public on Thursday July 18. Housing a European-style brasserie, a sun-soaked alfresco terrace bar and a late-night cocktail joint (plus one more venue still to be announced), Naldham House is poised to make a pivotal mark on Brisbane's dining scene. Take a tour inside before the venue launches later this week ... more
If you took a venue's name on face value, you might raise an eyebrow at the prospect of visiting Milquetoast. But the new inner-city wine bar, which opened last week inside a converted garage off Elizabeth Street, couldn't be further from its namesake. Offering a cracking collection of low-intervention wines, hyper-creative cocktails and a playful menu of British-inspired eats that’s available until late, Milquetoast is a one-of-a-kind addition to Brisbane's bar scene that is breaking the mould in the best ways. more
After a significant refurbishment, long-running James Street institution Cru Bar & Cellar is back and is better than ever. The cherished wine bar, restaurant and bottle shop softly reopened earlier this month, showing off a luxurious new look alongside a retooled menu and a bolstered cellar list weighing in at more than 2000 bottles. Though modernised and elevated, Cru Bar & Cellar's makeover maintains the service-centric spirit that has made the iconic venue a fixture of the scene for more than 20 years. Take a peek inside ... more
Earlier this year, we revealed that the team behind top-tier inner-city drink spots Frog's Hollow Saloon and Alice had taken over custodianship of The Alliance Hotel in Spring Hill. Well, after a few months of hard work, the team is now ready to show off a suite of exciting new elements, including a spruced-up bistro serving salivation-worthy game meat, a classically charming front bar, four versatile function spaces and a list of Australian whiskies touted as the biggest collection in the country. Take a peek inside ... more
In bad news for beer lovers, long-running Petrie Terrace boozer Brewski has announced its imminent closure. The Caxton Street staple, which has been slinging suds since 2013, is set to shut in August alongside its bottle shop offshoot My Beer Dealer. Though heavy news for Brisbane's hop-loving populace, there's hope that this isn't the last we'll see of the Brewski crew. We caught up with the brains behind the operation to chat about Brewski's legacy, its closing festivities and potential existence beyond Caxton Street. more
Brisbane's hottest new dining destination isn't located in The City or Fortitude Valley – it can be found right near the Virgin terminals at Brisbane Domestic Airport. The Independent is a brand-new nosh spot where travellers departing from or visiting our fine city can enjoy fare from a rotating roster of some of Australia's finest chefs. The venue's first chef in residence is none other than Luke Mangan, who is putting his acclaimed talents towards a menu showcasing Queensland's finest produce. Got a flight coming up? Head to the airport a little bit earlier for seafood towers, Mooloolaba prawn rolls and tuna sashimi tacos. more
Just as diverse as it is delicious, Middle Eastern cuisine is to thank for some of our favourite foodie experiences. From a late-night kebab to fine-dining flair, the rich flavour profiles and even richer cultural heritage has made Middle Eastern a culinary chameleon. Sourced from some of the world’s oldest living cultures, the region’s tradition of sharing with friends and family lets Levantine food not only fill your belly but soothe the soul. From shakshuka to shawarma, we’ve rounded up the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Brisbane to transport you to this epicentre of culinary history. more
The team behind Gold Coast-born and family-run distillery Granddad Jack's has sold its Albion distillery to new owners ahead of a planned expansion to Europe later this year. Fans of the distillery's craft spirits and cocktail bar are encouraged to pop in for one last drink before the venue closes on Saturday July 6. more
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
In the final days of June, the team behind some of Brisbane's best beer-centric bars turned on the taps at its brand-new neighbourhood suds slinger, Clover. Taking over the former Suburban Social space on Holland Road, Clover is looking to settle in as a new go-to spot for pints of creamy Guinness and crisp craft beers, classic cocktails and low-ABV spritzes, cracking pub-style fare, and out-of-the-box snacks. Pop in and pull up a stool! more
After months of anticipation, we now finally have the official word on when Destination Brisbane Consortium's Queen's Wharf precinct will open to the public. On Thursday August 29, The Star Brisbane will cut the ribbon on its new hotel, casino and a number of dining concepts. At the same time, 7.4-ha of public space will also be unveiled. Here's what you can expect ... more
Don't get us wrong, when the temperatures dip we are just as likely as anyone to seek out the warm hug that a bowl of broth-filled ramen and pho provides us. But, every once in a while, we get a craving for something noodles that we can really sink our teeth into. That's when we turn to biang biang noodles – strands of dough slapped and stretched into chewy belt-width beauties that were once a culinary curiosity in Brisbane, but are now increasing in popularity. Keen to try? Here are five spots to get some bang-on biang biang noodles in Brisbane ... more
