Bars
Raise a glass to Alfred St Bar & Bottlo – the new hybrid Fortitude Valley haunt from the Brewski team
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Raise a glass to Alfred St Bar & Bottlo – the new hybrid Fortitude Valley haunt from the Brewski team

04 Nov 2024

Last week, the team behind legendary Caxton Street bar Brewski lifted the lid on My Beer Dealer Alfred St Bar & Bottlo – a two-part Fortitude Valley flagship serving a mind-boggling assortment of craft beers, fine wines and vegan-friendly snacks. Whether you’re looking to blow the froth off a few jars after work or grab something nice to take home, My Beer Dealer Alfred St Bar & Bottlo has you covered. more

Restaurants
Cuisines collide at Azteca, The Star Brisbane's colourful new Latin American and Asian-inspired restaurant
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Cuisines collide at Azteca, The Star Brisbane’s colourful new Latin American and Asian-inspired restaurant

31 Oct 2024

The team behind Lina Rooftop and Soko Rooftop has brought its brand of lively hospitality to The Star Brisbane. Azteca, a new 126-seat restaurant and bar drawing culinary influence from Asia and Latin America, opened at The Terrace earlier this month, luring in diners with truffle churros topped with chicken liver parfait, yellowfin tuna tacos with salmon roe, free-range pork chops with fermented jalapeno and a beverage list filled with South American wines and caipirinha variations. more

Bars
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

31 Oct 2024

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

Food News
Betty’s Burgers just debuted a bunch of new menu items with some real bite that won’t break the bank
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Betty’s Burgers just debuted a bunch of new menu items with some real bite that won’t break the bank

31 Oct 2024

With two new burgers to choose from and a brand-new Bites menu to boot, Betty’s Burgers is heating up just in time for summer. From fresh burger flavours catered for cheese connoisseurs and crispy chicken fiends to calamari buckets and crispy chicken strips, get ready to switch up your go-to order with these brand-new menu items – all for $9.90 each. Keep reading for all of the delicious details … more

Restaurants
Southeast Asian cuisine shines at Lúc Lắc, The Star Brisbane's new restaurant from Ghanem Group
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Southeast Asian cuisine shines at Lúc Lắc, The Star Brisbane’s new restaurant from Ghanem Group

24 Oct 2024

The Star Brisbane's level four dining terrace welcomed another resident this week. Lúc Lắc – the newest restaurant from the group behind Donna Chang, The Boom Boom Room and Blackbird – is showcasing a fragrant and flavour-packed menu of eats inspired by the cuisines of Vietnam and Thailand. Duck red curry, wok-tossed kampot-peppered wagyu beef and crispy escargot and pork spring rolls are just the tip of the iceberg. Read on to find out what else is on offer ... more

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Bars
Korean flavours and punchy wines headline Snug's new evening service
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Korean flavours and punchy wines headline Snug’s new evening service

24 Oct 2024

One of the biggest success stories of 2024 is penning a second chapter. Snug, the cosy Coorparoo cafe famed for its egg drop sandwiches and hojicha lattes, is opening on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings as a wine bar. Expect a menu of Korean-inspired small plates like yukhoe-style beef tartare with gochujang, clams with doenjang butter and enoki, and abalone dup-bap with salmon roe and burdock root, as well as a punchy wine list populated by top Australian vino. more

Bars
The Merchant Exchange is serving top-shelf whiskies and luxe lounge bar vibes in The City
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The Merchant Exchange is serving top-shelf whiskies and luxe lounge bar vibes in The City

24 Oct 2024

The team behind Brisbane City's newly minted bistro and nanobrewery Little Miss Sunshine has struck again, doubling its presence at Heritage Lanes on Ann Street with classic cocktail bar, The Merchant Exchange. Boasting a trove of some of the world's best whiskies, fine wines and a tight menu of snacks, this slick sipping spot is sure to be a popular haunt for fans of top drops. more

Restaurants
Southside’s inner-city sibling Central is serving Hong Kong-inspired eats in a striking subterranean setting
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Southside’s inner-city sibling Central is serving Hong Kong-inspired eats in a striking subterranean setting

17 Oct 2024

Central, the newest dining destination from the brains behind Southside and Rick Shores, is a one-of-a-kind concept. Housed in a history-laden underground space that was formerly a breeding ground for Brisbane's nascent jazz scene, Central is evoking the essence of central Hong Kong in the 90s. Boasting a head-turning fit-out and a menu that oscillates between dynamo dim sum, rock lobster with e-fu noodles and hulking plates of classic roast duck, Central has all of the makings of a modern icon. more

Bars
Range Brewing opens Rays, a new neighbourhood bar serving suds, spritzes and schnitties
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Range Brewing opens Rays, a new neighbourhood bar serving suds, spritzes and schnitties

17 Oct 2024

When Patio opened in Rosalie Village last June, it was an overnight success. A character-filled pub-style venue serving suds from one of Brisbane’s best breweries and a menu of Italian-inspired eats – with that recipe, how could it not be? Well, in good news for Camp Hill locals, the Range Brewing team has done it again with Rays, a sun-soaked new bar and casual eatery that's open now. Expect the brews and bites you know and love, as well as some fresh additions that'll likely become new favourites. more

Bars
Meet Stan's, the moody new cocktail and vinyl bar from the Stanley team
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Meet Stan’s, the moody new cocktail and vinyl bar from the Stanley team

17 Oct 2024

Looking for an intimate new spot to enjoy a sensational drink and a bite or two? Head to Stan's, the brand-new vinyl bar and cocktail lounge from the team behind Howard Smith Wharves favourite, Stanley. ⁠Inspired by old-world Hong Kong, Stan's is a dark and moody parlour serving a menu of Cantonese-inspired snacks (devised by Louis Tikaram) alongside modern takes on timeless cocktails. more

Best of Brisbane
1889 Enoteca | Brisbane's best pasta | The Weekend Edition
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The round-up: where to sample Brisbane’s best pasta

17 Oct 2024

A sacred holiday is upon us. October 25 marks World Pasta Day – a special occasion for carb connoisseurs to savour and salute the culinary perfection that is pasta. This year, we’re celebrating with a round-up of Brisbane’s finest pasta places. From family recipes to authentic tributes and fine-dining creations, you’re simply spoilt for choice amidst Brisbane’s Italian eateries. Whilst we couldn’t possibly crown a winner, we can clue you in to some of the best. more

Food News
Masterful manoushe and divine desserts – assemble the perfect tasting platter at Night Feast’s opening weekend
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Masterful manoushe and divine desserts – assemble the perfect tasting platter at Night Feast’s opening weekend

14 Oct 2024

Nocturnal noshing will abound as Night Feast returns to transform Brisbane Powerhouse into a sensory wonderland of live music, awe-inspiring art and culinary extravagance. From October 16 to November 10, a spectacular selection of the country’s leading chefs will be whipping up their own unique takes on salivation-worthy street food. With an exciting array of returning favourites and enticing newcomers joining the line-up, it’s set to be a gas of gastronomic delights. To help you out, we’ve put together some of our standout dishes to make sure you sample before the feast is through. more

Bakeries
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

10 Oct 2024

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

Restaurants
It's a new day for Montrachet, which has reopened with a top-notch chef at the helm
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It’s a new day for Montrachet, which has reopened with a top-notch chef at the helm

10 Oct 2024

An institution of Brisbane's dining scene has been reborn. A nationally renowned chef has stepped in to save Montrachet, the French-inspired fine diner that faced extinction after entering administration earlier this year. Now operated by Clement Chauvin of lauded Canberra restaurant Les Bistronomes, Montrachet is embarking on a new era – expect a menu mixing established favourites (yes, including the famous crab souffle) and some must-try newcomers, all served with the same classically crisp service Montrachet regulars have come to expect. more

Pavement Whispers
Dessert takes on new forms at The Eucalyptus Room, Fortitude Valley's new degustation restaurant
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Dessert takes on new forms at The Eucalyptus Room, Fortitude Valley’s new degustation restaurant

10 Oct 2024

The mad scientist behind one of Brisbane's most progressive fine-dining restaurants is applying his unique culinary lens to dessert. Andrew McCrea, the visionary responsible for Perspective Dining has just launched a brand-new offshoot in the form of The Eucalyptus Room – a degustation restaurant where dessert takes many forms. We took a peek at the mind-bending menu – here's what we saw ... more