Bird’s Nest Yakitori & Bar opens in West End
15 Aug 2013As the weather warms up and snags strike barbecues across Brisbane, Japanese flavours are gracing the grill at Bird's Nest Yakitori & Bar in West End. more
Il Locale Italian kitchen opens in Rosalie
15 Aug 2013Pull up a seat at the Togninis’ table for a laid-back feast of rustic, northern Italian cooking. more
Annerley’s Cafe O-Mai Vietnamese opens for dinner
15 Aug 2013Good things come to those who wait, and fans of Annerley’s Cafe O-Mai have been rewarded with extended trading hours on Wednesday and Thursday nights. more
Feast your eyes on Restaurant Frantzén’s fare
15 Aug 2013Bellies will rumble. Eyeballs will pop. Mouths will drool. The incredible creations that land on the tables at Björn Frantzén’s Swedish powerhouse Restaurant Frantzén sure do some interesting things to those lucky enough to be in their midst. But now the 12th best restaurant on earth is inviting foodies near and far to take a peek into the kitchen and watch the miracles that can happen over the course of two hours, sped up into just three minutes. Think pomegranate and galangal root macaron with creamy chicken liver, king crab poached in beer and dill, and veal sweetbreads perfumed with liquorice and caramelised yuzu. Shot by photographer Martin Botvidsson and produced by vdKG Design, this video should come with complimentary bibs. more
Chester Street Bakery and Bar reopens in Newstead
08 Aug 2013Stepping past the white picket fence and into the refurbished recess of Chester Street Bakery and Bar, visitors are warmed by not only the flames of the woodfired oven but also a welcoming atmosphere. more
Miel Container opens in Brisbane City
08 Aug 2013City workers trampling the footpath along Albert Street may have noticed a bright-red beacon slowly coming to life in recent weeks – and those with curious noses may have ventured close enough this week to inhale the aroma of gourmet burgers and beer-battered fries. more
Bass Espresso coffee house opens in West End
08 Aug 2013The water bowl left outside for thirsty pups hints at the sense of community that forms Bass Espresso's core. Add an open invitation to local musicians and artists, and you’ve got a pretty good inkling of the big hearts behind the new venture. Filling the floorboards vacated by The Language People bookshop, Bass Espresso – that’s the instrument, not the fish – is a hub of quality eats, organic drinks and good vibes. more
Bosc boutique beer bar opens in West End
08 Aug 2013While a night on the town doesn’t typically translate to helping humanity, a new bar in West End is making drinking with a social conscience possible. more
The Street Photographer: Tacombi at Fonda Nolita, New York
08 Aug 2013Along the leafy streetscapes of Nolita, brick apartments melt into discerning fashion boutiques and places to eat below, with the pocket keeping a sense of calm often lost in the bustle of a mega city. At the top end of Elizabeth Street, the unexpected glow of lightbulbs and bursts of colour peek out of a converted garage, luring passersby inside. Upon closer inspection, Tacombi at Fonda Nolita is an intriguing Mexican den, bringing the beach vibe of the Yucatán Peninsula to the streets of New York. Owner Dario Wolos has paired with chef and Food Network personality Aarón Sánchez to devise a menu of tacos filled with lush slow-cooked meats and fragrant toppings, served from the Tacombi (taco plus VW Kombi). Check out Tacombi at Fonda Nolita on The Street Photographer. more
e’cco bistro celebrates its 18th birthday
08 Aug 2013While most 18-year-olds are treated to lavish presents and the right to vote on their birthday, Brisbane City’s e’cco bistro is the one giving out the gifts as it reaches its coming of age and takes its first bold steps into adulthood. more
Chop Chop Chang’s opens in West End
01 Aug 2013Some will remember it as the dark and moody Music Kafe, while others will recall its original incarnation as a bank back in 1958. But whatever memories are lingering, they’re about to be cracked open with the latest evolution of the 185 Boundary Street space. more
Au Cirque opens for night-time nibbles and drinks
01 Aug 2013As children, the world held so much wonder that we’d try to push back bedtime by any means possible, just so we could enjoy a few more minutes of conscious worldly bliss. New Farm’s Au Cirque restaurant is in the same mood, pushing back closing hour so guests can soak up a little more happiness before retiring for the evening. more
Nitrogenie ice-cream opens at South Bank
01 Aug 2013No matter how many years we’ve clocked up on the calendar, we’re all still just big kids looking for a little magic. Behold the wizardry coming out of the Nitrogenie lab at South Bank, where creamy concoctions are delivered in a cloud of smoke. more
Movida pops up at James Street Food & Wine Trail
01 Aug 2013Any foodie knows a trip to Melbourne isn’t replete without a visit to one of the suite of MoVida restaurants. Now owner Frank Camorra will be venturing north to Brisbane for the James Street Food & Wine Trail. more
Paleo cafe Purely Decadent opens in Woolloongabba
01 Aug 2013You may use your GPS to map out your journey and Instagram photos of your meal when you get there, but new paleo offering Purely Decadent Cafe is on a mission to haul its visitors back to the days of the caveman. more
Plaza Theatre Cafe opens for weekend brunch
01 Aug 2013We may be on our own in the campaign for 'linner', but brunch has most certainly won bellies across Brisbane. Sleep in, slow down and head on in to Paddington’s Plaza Theatre Cafe for a spot of brunch this weekend. more
Explore a heritage brewpub with a difference
01 Aug 2013Forget staring at the wall, the TV screen or the mugs of other punters – inside Vault Brewing Company, your eyes will be glued to the fermenters behind the bar. The brews are made right before your beer-tinted glasses, meaning it’s only a distance of about five metres from ‘paddock’ to ‘plate’. In this short film by Empty Bucket Studios, brewery co-owner James Cain lovingly describes the unique space. Built in 1889 and previously inhabited by a number of banks, the Pennsylvanian brewpub boasts a 3628 kg vault door, which now guards the precious loot of kegs and ageing barrels behind the scenes. more
Colombian coffee hut Del Patron opens in South Brisbane
25 Jul 2013Just when you think you know a city, it conjures up something as wonderful as a quirky Colombian coffee and hot chocolate hut. more
Happy Little Dumplings opens at The Barracks
25 Jul 2013Dumpling fever is rampant around town, with specialist locales offering the moreish parcels from hole-in-the-wall outlets all over the city. The Barracks is the latest precinct to join in the fun, thanks to the opening of Happy Little Dumplings. more
Jacu Espresso tea house opens in Norman Park
25 Jul 2013The inner city might be the geographical centre of Brisbane, but it’s the patchwork of surrounding suburbs that comprises its heart and soul. The owners of Jacu Espresso are bringing homemade breakfasts and a community-minded approach to the new specialty tea and coffeehouse in Norman Park. more