Bars
Mermaid Lounge, Petrie Terrace
Food & Drink

The Street Photographer: Mermaid Lounge, Petrie Terrace

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

Bars
Grilling Art, Stafford Heights
Food & Drink

Grilling Art opens in Stafford Heights

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

Bars
SOMM
Food & Drink

SOMM puts wine experts to the test

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

Bars
The Hyde out Bar & Eatery, Yeronga
Food & Drink

The Hyde Out Bar & Eatery opens in Yeronga

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


Cafes
DineSmart Brisbane
Food & Drink

DineSmart to help the homeless

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

Cafes
Good Food & Wine Show
Food & Drink

Good Food & Wine Show comes to Brisbane

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

Food News
Wandering Cooks, South Brisbane
Food & Drink

Wandering Cooks launches food incubator

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