Bars
Not just noodles – Taro's Ramen launches a nighttime izakaya offering
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Not just noodles – Taro’s Ramen launches a nighttime izakaya offering

One of Brisbane's top-flight ramen joints has evolved. Taro Akimoto of Taro's Ramen has introduced a brand new izakaya-style menu at his inner-city location on Queen Street, serving up authentic and creative takes on izakaya staples like curry-dusted karaage, homemade chicken jerky with shichimi mayo, crispy yaki onigiri and wagyu garlic steaks alongside his famed bowls of steaming ramen. more

Cafes
Run, doughnut walk – Nodo has opened a permanent cafe at Westfield Carindale
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Run, doughnut walk – Nodo has opened a permanent cafe at Westfield Carindale

It takes a lot of quality sustenance to sustain energy levels through a lengthy shopping outing. If you've found yourself in the heart of Westfield Carindale with sore feet and a rumbly tum, refuel at Nodo's brand-new cafe and coffee dispensary. Serving a range of drool-worthy doughnuts, top-notch toasties and supercharged shakes, this nifty Nodo outlet is just the ticket for window shoppers running on empty. more

Bars
Ardo's Wine has opened a new tipple spot and cellar door in Milton
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Ardo’s Wine has opened a new tipple spot and cellar door in Milton

We're firm believers that every suburb should have its own neighbourhood wine bar. The crew behind City Winery agrees, which is why the urban-winery's own cellar door offshoot Ardo's is popping up all over town. Ardo's has just opened its newest vino cave in Milton – a community meeting point that champions Brisbane-made wine and showcases it in a slick modern-industrial setting. more

Food News
The round-up: here's the best hot cross buns in Brisbane
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The round-up: here’s the best hot cross buns in Brisbane

Easter is the season of indulgence – so when it comes to celebrating with a six-pack of buttery buns, we prefer to go gourmet. It’s the time of year when Brisbane’s best bakeries fiercely compete for our custom, dishing out fresh trays of hot cross buns loaded with fruit, spices and other delicious ingredients. We’re not going to say which bakery bun is the definitive choice – we’re more inclined to put together a list of the top picks and let you make the hard decision. Although picking may be difficult, at the end of the day there is no wrong choice when it comes to hot cross buns. more

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Pardon our French – the renowned chef and restaurateur Scott Pickett is joining C'est Bon for one night only
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Pardon our French – the renowned chef and restaurateur Scott Pickett is joining C’est Bon for one night only

Brisbane foodies are getting the rare opportunity to experience a culinary collaboration by two of the industry’s leading names. C'est Bon head chef Andy Ashby will be joined in the kitchen by revered restaurateur and chef Scott Pickett – founder of Melbourne institutions like Estelle, Matilda and Chancery Lane. The duo will reunite for a unique one-off menu, celebrating the flavours of modern French food. Here’s what to know … more

Cafes
Please and thank you – Fish Lane's Hello Please has launched a cracking brunch offering
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Please and thank you – Fish Lane’s Hello Please has launched a cracking brunch offering

Typically, when folks think of Hello Please, thoughts first turn to plates of tender chargrilled pork ribs, crispy sweet-corn fritters crowned with spanner crab and a dusting of togarashi, and steamy serves of Bay lobster dumplings bathing in fermented chilli butter. Soon, though, there's a good chance fans of the Fish Lane stand-out will be raving about its ricotta hotcakes, potato rosti and scrambled eggs on toast with a side of thick-cut bacon from Rayner's Meats. Hello Please is now opening earlier on Fridays and Saturdays, serving a menu of crowd-pleasing chow alongside silky specialty coffee and brunch cocktails. more

Bars
It's tequila time – Gold Coast icon Mexicali has opened a striking new rooftop bar and taqueria in Bulimba
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It’s tequila time – Gold Coast icon Mexicali has opened a striking new rooftop bar and taqueria in Bulimba

If you took a survey of Brisbane foodies and asked them which Gold Coast restaurant or bar they'd most love to see expand to Brisbane, there's a high chance Mexicali Bar Y Taqueria would rank at the top. The widely beloved coastal Mexican-inspired hot spot has long been a buzzing nexus for Nobby Beach noshers, and now the taco-tossing outfit has come to north. Last week Mexicali celebrated the opening of its new Bulimba location – a colourful rooftop bar and eatery serving bang-on Baja-style fish tacos, exquisite elotes and a range of mighty fine margs. Take a look inside ... more


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Bars
Pavement Whispers: Snug, a cosy cafe and wine bar with Korean inspirations, is opening soon in Coorparoo
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Pavement Whispers: Snug, a cosy cafe and wine bar with Korean inspirations, is opening soon in Coorparoo

Coorparoo's culinary renaissance is set to continue with the arrival of Snug, a cafe and wine bar concept from two hospitality wunderkinds. Chefs Leaham Claydon and Jianne Jeoung have snagged a cosy space in the suburb's leafy heart, which they are transforming into a go-to spot for coffee (from ST ALi), light brunch, vino and snacks. There are even plans to add a wine store into the mix further down the line! The intimate haunt is on track to open before the end of March – here's what we know ... more

Food News
Westholme Wagyu is bringing its sought-after steaks to Brisbane with a new supper-club series
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Westholme Wagyu is bringing its sought-after steaks to Brisbane with a new supper-club series

Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) has garnered icon status in Australian culinary circles for fine cuts of Australian beef. This month, AACo's Westholme Wagyu, from the legacy rangelands of northern Australia, is launching a new supper-club series in collaboration with the local restaurants Rich & Rare, Gerard’s and Pilloni. The three-night event invites carnivores to sample and savour the premium wagyu, prepared by Brisbane’s leading names in food. more

Treats
Try oyster ice-cream and other wild flavours at this free pop-up ice-cream parlour
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Try oyster ice-cream and other wild flavours at this free pop-up ice-cream parlour

An ice-cream van serving free scoops is rolling into Queen Street this Friday and Saturday, taking taste buds on a wild adventure to places they have (most probably) never been before. With flavours ranging from lemony oyster to sweet garlic and meat-infused charcuterie, it’s safe to say this pop-up ice-cream parlour is far from your regular scoop-slinger. But rest assured, there’s a method to the madness. more

Bars
South Brisbane's new British-style gastropub The Rose & Crown is now serving cask beer and Sunday roasts
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South Brisbane’s new British-style gastropub The Rose & Crown is now serving cask beer and Sunday roasts

Brisbane’s pub scene is evolving to start 2024, with a number of independent operators looking to inject a bit of energy into The City’s schooner-sloshing sphere. A seasoned publican has just tapped the kegs at The Rose & Crown in South Brisbane, a two-level British-inspired gastropub that’s serving traditional cask beers (alongside pints of the best Guinness you’ll taste outside of Ireland), as well as a taste of London via pub staples like beer-battered fish and chips, Scotch eggs and, of course, a classic Sunday roast. more

Food News
The round-up: the best spots for high tea in Brisbane
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The round-up: the best spots for high tea in Brisbane

Few dining options offer an unrivalled afternoon of elegance quite like a high tea. Processions of petit fours, flocks of finger sandwiches and bottomless tea – grazing, sipping and celebrating comes easy. We’ve rounded up the best high tea services across Brisbane, boasting beautiful venues, decadent bites and even bottles of bubbles. Here's where to indulge in this oh-so-posh pastime. more

Cafes
Salisbury coffee haven Supernumerary unveils its new supersized roastery cafe
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Salisbury coffee haven Supernumerary unveils its new supersized roastery cafe

One of Brisbane's best coffee spots has gotten a lot bigger. Supernumerary Coffee in Salisbury recently celebrated the opening of its brand-new location inside a cavernous industrial-style warehouse space on Toohey Road. Now housing a shiny new coffee bar, a kitchen pumping out a tight range of breakfast classics, and its own roasting and production space, Supernumerary 2.0 proves that it's okay to think big. more

Casual Dining
Kor Dak, a skewer-slinging market favourite, has opened its street-food eatery in West End
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Kor Dak, a skewer-slinging market favourite, has opened its street-food eatery in West End

From barbecue to fried chicken, Korean food has long been a popular fixture in Brisbane's culinary melting pot. Now it seems Korean street-food is about to have a moment. Kor Dak – a cult-favourite market stall specialising in jumbo-sized grilled chicken skewers – has evolved. It has just opened its own bricks-and-mortar eatery in West End, expanding its offering to include all kinds of Korean-style street eats, from tteokbokki and kimbap to Korean-style corn dogs, fish cakes, mandu and more. Take a peek inside ... more

Restaurants
Sue's Burgers & Shakes unveils its new retro-inspired diner at South City Square
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Sue’s Burgers & Shakes unveils its new retro-inspired diner at South City Square

Last week, the crew behind Sue's Burgers & Shakes cut the ribbon on its second throwback-style diner. Naturally, burger-loving locals turned out in droves. But it's not just Sue's menu of mouth-watering two-handers that folks frothed over – they went crazy for Malteser-infused thickshakes, poutine fries, Southern-style fried-chicken bites and oozy Philly cheesesteaks. It's all available in a vibrantly coloured, neon-lit space in the heart of South City Square in Woolloongabba. Put it on your list to try this weekend. 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

The summer months may be officially coming to an end, but Brisbane's dining scene shows no signs of cooling off. February was filled with a number of sensational openings, from new bakery, deli and wine bar hybrids, Southeast Asian-inspired suburban stand-outs and chic hotel restaurants serving fare made with native Australian ingredients. Read on to hear more about some of February's best ... more

Bakeries
Doughcraft's new inner-city expansion is a bakery, deli and aperitivo bar all in one
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Doughcraft’s new inner-city expansion is a bakery, deli and aperitivo bar all in one

With its brand-new inner-city location on Mary Street, pastry-making powerhouse Doughcraft has not only expanded, but evolved. The Albion-born concept is still pumping out baked goods that fuse French and Italian inspirations, but now the crew is branching into aperitivo hour – serving primo paninis, stacked meat and cheese boards, rosemary-infused negronis and Corsican wines on Thursday and Friday evenings. more

Restaurants
South Brisbane newcomer Kinara is dishing up contemporary takes on India's regional specialties
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South Brisbane newcomer Kinara is dishing up contemporary takes on India’s regional specialties

As Australia's infatuation with Indian cuisine continues to deepen, many local restaurants are electing to expand their offering far beyond the usual array of madras, korma and rogan josh. Kinara Restaurant in South Brisbane is one such eatery that is looking to introduce Brisbane diners to a broader spectrum of India's regional specialties, from Rajasthani laal mass and Goan fish curry to pork vindaloo and nihari goat. Skip the butter chicken – Kinara has some equally delicious specialties you must try. more