Lucky Duck Espresso evolves into a bar
03 Oct 2013This little Highgate Hill duckling is all grown up, shedding its former moniker and daytime garb for a new name and late-night trading hours. more
The Bearded Lady opens in West End
03 Oct 2013There is a lady with a beard on Boundary Street. She's musical, she’s mysterious – and she sure knows how to pull a mean beer. more
New Dell’Ugo Trattoria at South Bank
03 Oct 2013Take a seat under the vines, tuck in to a plate of rustic Italian nosh and you could be forgiven for thinking you were hiding out in the backstreets of Rome. more
Artspace Espresso opens in West End
03 Oct 2013The passion project of local photographer Ben Stone, Artspace Espresso sees food, coffee and art mingle in blissful harmony. more
Good Food Month arrives in Brisbane
03 Oct 2013We like to live by the mantra that ‘good food month’ happens 12 times a year, but as the nation’s largest food festival kicks off in cities around the country, we’d have to agree that October is set to be spectacular. Good Food Month is set to turn on Brisbane’s tastebuds this month, with a range of unique offers and special events happening in dining venues around the city. The Let’s Do Lunch series will see esteemed Brisbane restaurants offer some fantastic specials, while Hats Off Dinners will encourage hatted chefs to cast their usual menus aside and get creative in the kitchen. Check out the full program online. more
Pawpaw’s sister cafe Picnic opens in Camp Hill
26 Sep 2013The bright and breezy little sister of Pawpaw is bringing casual-cool to the suburbs. more
New Crust & Co. Artisan Baking in Newmarket
26 Sep 2013The divine creations rising within The Red Brick Bakery in Newmarket have been restricted to wholesale buyers for too long. The bakery’s commercial arm, Crust & Co. Artisan Baking, has finally flung open the doors and welcomed the public in for a loaf of sourdough and a flaky pastry, or 12. more
Nant Whisky Cellar & Bar opens in Brisbane City
26 Sep 2013Revered Tasmanian whisky doyen Nant Distilling Company has opened an ambient new bar in Brisbane City. more
Nostalgia Haus opens in West End
26 Sep 2013A sweet new offering has sprouted inside an idle garage, creating another community-minded space for West End. more
The Street Photographer: Alfredo’s Pizzeria
26 Sep 2013Never one to shy away from flavour, Alfredo’s Pizzeria has launched a new menu for summer, along with a Vespa delivery service. Warm-weather Italian favourites like grilled peaches wrapped in prosciutto come nestled in a salad, while arancini come stuffed with succulent mushrooms and a stringy centre of mozzarella. We hear the new American Idiot pizza of braised beef short rib, gorgonzola, pancetta and barbecue sauce is well-worth the napkin-heavy mess it leaves you in. Check out Alfredo’s Pizzeria on The Street Photographer. more
One Eleven launches modern grill restaurant
26 Sep 2013After opening less than a year ago in the One One One building in Brisbane City, One Eleven has shed its former image and opted for an entirely new menu and approach. In collaboration with new head chef Mathias Andersson, founder Philip Johnson has pared back the restaurant’s menu to create an offering specifically tailored to the corporate crowd. Taking inspiration from the modern bar and grill restaurants peppered throughout Singapore and Hong Kong, the bistro has simplified the ordering process with the goal of speeding up the wait time for time-constrained city workers. The new menu is split into sections, inviting diners to build their own meals by selecting their protein of choice, an accompanying side and a finishing sauce. A focus on local, organic produce sees classic combinations like 180-day grain-fed Angus eye fillet adorned with red wine jus and a green bean with freekeh… more
Tiki bar Jungle opens in West End
19 Sep 2013When that balmy breeze comes rolling along Vulture Street, the only way to beat the heatwave is to kick back and crack open a coconut. Boasting a serious rum collection and a tropical fit-out, West End’s new tiki bar will provide. more
Betty’s Espresso opens in West End
19 Sep 2013Live music venue The Waiting Room has witnessed a lot of things in its time, but the new cafe that’s popped up inside its paunch has got to be one of the loveliest. more
Dandy’s Rooftop Bar opens in The Fox Hotel
19 Sep 2013Step inside the refurbished recess of The Fox Hotel and climb north to discover an inner-city oasis decked out in tennis whites. more
Mr. Rush Espresso Bar opens in Teneriffe
19 Sep 2013Tucked inside the Australian Estates Woolstore on Macquarie Street, Mr. Rush Espresso Bar is pumping out signature coffees while helping to promote artistic development across Queensland. more
The Street Photographer: The Rabbit Hole Ideation Cafe
19 Sep 2013Encouraging creatives and soon-to-be entrepreneurs to take that first leap, The Rabbit Hole Ideation Cafe is a cafe and workspace that fosters collaboration and happy work habits. The electric and inspirational venue is about to celebrate its second birthday and has recently opened on Saturdays. Check out The Rabbit Hole on The Street Photographer. more
Hatch & Co. opens in Newstead
12 Sep 2013Divine slow-cooked dishes and a breezy fit-out make for pleasurable dining at new restaurant Hatch & Co. more
The Tiller Coffee opens in Alderley
12 Sep 2013The good folk behind new caffeine joint The Tiller Coffee have crafted a relaxing retreat on the cusp of Alderley and Newmarket. more
Torba Restaurant & Lounge opens at South Bank
12 Sep 2013Torba Restaurant & Lounge brings a taste of Eastern Europe to Little Stanley Street. more
The Lazy Elephant launches lunchtime delivery service
12 Sep 2013If you’re trapped inside your office cubicle and the belly grumbles have come a-knocking, The Lazy Elephant can deliver delicious respite with Asian street food. more