Brewski craft beer bar opens on Caxton Street
21 Nov 2013Those with a soft spot for hops are spoilt for choice at Caxton Street’s new bar, Brewski. more
Those with a soft spot for hops are spoilt for choice at Caxton Street’s new bar, Brewski. more
A small purple drupe has sent Brisbane City workers into a feeding frenzy, with Kiss The Berry Pop-Up dishing out nutrient-dense acai bowls and smoothies for breakfast, lunch and in between. more
Slink up the side stairs once you step inside Lefty’s and you’ll find yourself in a dimly lit nautical-themed bar pouring a bounty of rum-based concoctions. From the Stormy Sailor, the house dark ‘n’ stormy, to the brightly hued Blue Hawaii, Mermaid Lounge has made the sugary dark liquor the focus of its lofty hideaway. The tunes sailing through Mermaid Lounge are decidedly different to those of its raucous sister den downstairs, for those desiring a slightly less-rowdy evening tipple. Check out Mermaid Lounge on The Street Photographer. more
If you’ve ever found yourself armed with a skillet, hotplate and raging hunger, you’ll understand that grilling is indeed an art. So too is pacing yourself when staring down a hearty repast from this new Stafford Heights locale. more
Most of us enjoy a sip, some a swill and others a sniff, but the large majority of drinkers are far from world experts on the sweet grape nectar. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be a cutting-edge sommelier, documentary SOMM takes you into the secret sphere of our most esteemed wine experts. The Court of Master Sommeliers is one of the world’s most exclusive organisations, and the intimidating Master Sommelier Exam is a challenge some wine doyens would give up almost everything to pass. Since being founded almost four decades ago, fewer than 200 candidates have gained Master status, but that doesn’t stop passionate students from trying. more
Brisbane City may be one hell of a sparkly lure, but the outlying suburbs weave their own kind of magic. A new bar and eatery has burst onto the Yeronga dining scene, offering an inventive menu, live music and local wine and beer on tap. more
Long-standing coffee house Alen’s Espresso has been brewing Mocopan coffee from its George Street digs for years, and now it’s flicked the page to a brand-new chapter with the opening of a health-focused cafe right next door. more
A new food delivery service has hit Brisbane streets, carting lunch packs full of organic, vegetarian and gluten-free nosh to Newstead, Fortitude Valley and the CBD. more
As November edges towards December and the festive season ramps up to ridiculous, make your end-of-year catch-ups count for more than just a good feed. Next time you dine out in Brisbane, you could be helping out the city’s homeless folk by simply adding a few dollars to your bill at the end of the night. In the six weeks leading up to December 31, StreetSmart will be teaming up with some of your favourite restaurants to run the 11th DineSmart campaign, which will see 100% of all donations going towards grassroots services and projects aimed at promoting sustainable change for people who are at risk or homeless. Put your money where your mouth is at big-hearted venues like Chop Chop Chang’s, Hatch & Co., Bucci Restaurant, Peasant and South Side Diner, or browse the full list of participating restaurants online. more
After sating tastebuds in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia with quality goods for more than 20 years, Simon Johnson Quality Foods has opened its first store in Queensland. more
Oozing old-world charm and a rich history spanning centuries, new whisky cavern The Gresham Bar is the latest creation from the gents behind South Bank's Popolo Italian Kitchen & Bar. more
A new gourmet burger and beer joint has fired up the grills in New Farm. more
City workers searching for a cup of specialty coffee need look no further than Strauss, a new coffee joint tucked down a pedestrian laneway off Elizabeth Street. more
The bustle and buzz of an Asian night market is being recreated at the old Hamilton Wharf, where more than 50 shipping containers are being transformed into fresh produce stores, galleries, mini-restaurants and bars. more
Get those tastebuds in training for an epic three days of feasting at the Brisbane Good Food & Wine Show this weekend. Sample nibbles from some of Queensland’s best food producers, learn from the country’s most beloved celebrity chefs and soak up the inspirational atmosphere, which is sure to have you dragging out the idle cooking aprons and unused kitchen utensils when you return home. The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre will be filled with tempting aromas from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm this Friday November 8 through to Sunday November 10, thanks to an incredible line-up of exhibitors and a packed program of workshops and masterclasses. Sign up for a delicious adventure like a Journey Through Coffee with Nespresso, meander through Cheese Alley, and gain expert insight from food icons like Maggie Beer and Matt Moran. Find all the details and tickets online. more
A slice of pastel-hued retro heaven has opened on Grey Street, bringing classic American nosh and spiked shakes to South Bank. more
Brisbane’s street food fleet is growing slowly but steadily, with a new addition now bringing fresh pasta to the twists and turns of the river city. more
Just as bread needs leaven to rise, young businesses sometimes also need a helping hand to get off the ground. Brisbane’s first incubator for food entrepreneurs has now launched, offering support and services to strengthen the local industry. more
Tucked away in a secluded laneway behind Harveys Bar and Bistro, Tinderbox Kitchen is lighting the woodfired oven and uncorking some top local drops in Fortitude Valley. more
Gut-loving goodies abound at new superfood bar, Coco Bliss. Think moreish bowls filled with buckinis and fresh fruit, cold-pressed juices crammed with greens, and not a refined granule of sugar in sight. more