Food News
Step into summer with Bacchus Restaurants' new seaside Italian-inspired menu
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Step into summer with Bacchus Restaurants’ new seaside Italian-inspired menu

What do sunny days, steamy nights and an abundance of mangoes have in common? Yep, you guessed it – summer! And folks, it's right around the corner. To celebrate our favourite season, Bacchus Restaurant has unveiled its new menu, which showcases Italian-inspired dishes with an Australian twist and the very best local produce. Keep reading for a sneak peek at Bacchus Restaurants' must-try summer plates ... more

Restaurants
New look, new chef, new menu – Gerard's has reopened in Fortitude Valley
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New look, new chef, new menu – Gerard’s has reopened in Fortitude Valley

Even in a year filled with exciting new restaurant arrivals, the biggest opening might actually be a reopening. In early November, lauded Levant-inspired restaurant Gerard's opened its doors after a substantial renovation, showing off an earthy and textural aesthetic rejig alongside a fresh menu masterminded by new executive chef Jimmy Richardson. We took a peek inside the new-look Gerard's, which is poised to remain one of Brisbane's most esteemed eateries for a long time to come. Here's what we saw ... more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: fiery forthcoming restaurant ēmmē will set James Street alight in 2024
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Pavement Whispers: fiery forthcoming restaurant ēmmē will set James Street alight in 2024

Next February, Fortitude Valley's high street will welcome a brand-new dining concept focusing on woodfired morsels. ēmmē, the brainchild of a rising culinary talent with a flair for improvisation, will be serving an ever-changing menu of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes from a prime site off James Street. It's shaping up to be one of 2024's headline openings – here's what we know ... more

Bars
Pavement Whispers: first details revealed of The Star Brisbane's Sky Deck venues Aloria, Babblers and Cicada Blu
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Pavement Whispers: first details revealed of The Star Brisbane’s Sky Deck venues Aloria, Babblers and Cicada Blu

A high-end woodfire-powered grill serving premium dry-aged beef and world-class seafood. A casual all-day diner exuding charm in spades. A buzzy open-air bar boasting some of the best views in The City. The Star Brisbane has dropped exciting details and first-look renders of the venues that will soon call its 250-m-long rooftop playground home – and they don't disappoint. Read on to get the scoop! more

Treats
Paddington sweet seekers are in a swirl over Yo-Chi's new frozen-yoghurt dispensary
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Paddington sweet seekers are in a swirl over Yo-Chi’s new frozen-yoghurt dispensary

This summer is set to be particularly sweltering, so it's best to know where you're closest cool dessert spot is located in case things get too heated. If you live in and around Paddington, Yo-Chi could be a lifesaver over the scorching months. The rapidly growing frozen-yoghurt brand has just opened a new location at Rosalie Village, complete with its signature self-serve yoghurt machines and a buffet-style toppings bar. more

Food News
Festive feasting sorted – Jones & Co Grocer has you covered this Christmas with traditional delights and gourmet goodies galore
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Festive feasting sorted – Jones & Co Grocer has you covered this Christmas with traditional delights and gourmet goodies galore

The decorations are coming out and the carols have begun playing, which means one thing – Christmas is almost here. If you're yet to start planning your festive feasting, then we suggest you pay a visit to Supa IGA Jones & Co Grocer at Mount Cotton. It's here where you will find everything from classic Christmas fare and gourmet gifts to festive food guides and culinary experiences. Keep reading for all of the delicious details ... more

Cafes
The round-up: what's open in Brisbane on Boxing Day
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The round-up: what’s open in Brisbane on Boxing Day

People use Boxing Day for a variety of things – shopping, seeing the latest blockbuster film or simply recovering from the Christmas Day chaos. We like to use it for, you guessed it … more feasting! Sure, there might be plenty of Christmas lunch leftovers floating around, but we prefer to seize the day by dining at some of Brisbane’s best nosh spots. This Boxing Day loads of eateries will be opening to the public – here are some to look out for … more


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The round-up: what's open in Brisbane on New Year's Day
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The round-up: what’s open in Brisbane on New Year’s Day

Folks, we’ve made it through another year and what a year it was. As we wake up on January 1, many of us will be reflecting on the year that was, feeling eager for the bright future of 2024, and probably nursing a headache from a huge night of celebrations. Whatever it may be, the best way to kick off the New Year is with a good brekky, dynamo feed or another drink to continue the celebrations at one of Brisbane’s terrific snack and sip spots. Scores of cafes, bars and restaurants are open on New Year’s Day – all you have to do is make the choice of where to feast. Here’s a list of some handy suggestions to choose from … more

Food News
Good & Fugly is slinging food-waste-fighting Christmas gift and entertainer boxes
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Good & Fugly is slinging food-waste-fighting Christmas gift and entertainer boxes

The festive season means one thing – lots and lots of food. So you can feel a little bit less guilty about your Christmas consumption, food-waste-fighting start-up Good & Fugly is continuing its mission to fight food waste this silly season with the launch of its Christmas gift and entertainer boxes. With two tasty box options to choose from (plus a few extra food-waste-fighting pressies to shop), Good & Fugly can help you tick both groceries and gifts off your Christmas list. more

Restaurants
Sneak peek: take a look inside Establishment 203, the new Italian-inspired steak restaurant gunning for the title of Brisbane's best
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Sneak peek: take a look inside Establishment 203, the new Italian-inspired steak restaurant gunning for the title of Brisbane’s best

Equipped with a Michelin-level cooking suite, premium Queensland-sourced protein from a nationally renowned beef and cattle company, a wine list flush with rare Italian reds, and a seasoned chef at the helm, Establishment 203 is shaping up to be one of the biggest openings of 2023. When it officially opens on Tuesday November 28, Establishment 203 will look to raise the standard of Brisbane's steak scene, with lofty ambitions to not only claim the title of Brisbane's best, but one of the finest steak spots in the world. We scored a peek inside – come and take a look with us ... more

Bars
Nouveau Cordeaux – one of West End's best bar and nosh spots is evolving
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Nouveau Cordeaux – one of West End’s best bar and nosh spots is evolving

Some exciting things are happening at the Orleigh Park-end of Montague Road. Cordeaux Social Club, one of 2022's most well-received cafe and bar openings, has just cut the ribbon on a brand-new courtyard space, complete with an outdoor bar and shaded picnic tables. That's not all that's new – an expanded licence means Cordeaux is opening later on weekends, and it has a whole new menu of small plates and substantials to enjoy alongside fun wines and cocktails. Take a peek ... more

Bars
White Lies Brewing is now pouring pints at its Seventeen Mile Rocks brewery and taproom
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White Lies Brewing is now pouring pints at its Seventeen Mile Rocks brewery and taproom

Since opening its Sumner taproom in 2016, White Lies Brewing has been a cherished watering hole for locals of Brisbane's southwest neighbourhoods. For its latest venture, it’s continuing to fly the flag for the outer suburbs, opening a brand-new production brewery and taproom in Seventeen Mile Rocks. Book a table for a session with pals, or pop in and grab some takeaways before a picnic at Rocks Riverside – either way, White Lies Brewing is there for you. more

Casual Dining
South Australia's Benny’s American Burger has arrived in Brisbane – and it's giving away 300 burgers to celebrate
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South Australia’s Benny’s American Burger has arrived in Brisbane – and it’s giving away 300 burgers to celebrate

After becoming a sought-out staple of Adelaide and Melbourne's burger scenes, Benny's American Burger has opened its first Brisbane location in the heart of Milton. In addition to a menu boasting everything from classic and premium burgers to heaped serves of saucy pulled pork, crispy chicken tenders and decadent shakes, Benny's is putting its best foot forward with a burger giveaway on Monday November 20. Here's the scoop ... more

Bars
Silly season sorted – here are the top spots to celebrate Christmas in The City
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Silly season sorted – here are the top spots to celebrate Christmas in The City

If you're yet to clue onto the sudden influx of decorations, we have some slightly stressful, but very exciting news for you. Christmas in nearly here, and while some of us have been prepping for the festive season months in advance and already have their Christmas plans sorted (we're looking at you November tree assemblers), for the slightly less organised folk, this round-up is for you. From end-of-year parties and after-work watering holes to Christmas long lunches and festive dinners, this list of top spots in The City is sure to assist in your silly season planning. more

Restaurants
Creative spirit shines at Pneuma, the new inner-city restaurant from two top culinary minds
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Creative spirit shines at Pneuma, the new inner-city restaurant from two top culinary minds

Two heralded chefs are breathing life into the northwestern pocket of The City with Pneuma, an anticipated restaurant nestled in the loft-style space previously home to Greenglass. Lauded chefs Matt Blackwell and Dan Arnold are distilling their shared ideas and creative whims into an ever-evolving and highly imaginative menu, with plans already in the works for more to come. Take a peek inside ... more

Bars
Frank's Social Club is serving sourdough toasties, small plates and spicy margaritas in Paddington
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Frank’s Social Club is serving sourdough toasties, small plates and spicy margaritas in Paddington

A cosy spot nestled at the end of an iconic heritage-listed theatre building in Paddington has recently been reborn as a neighbourhood bar. Frank's Social Club officially opened last week on Latrobe Terrace, enticing those passing by with a tip-top range of toasties during the day and share boards and cocktails at night. We stopped by for a sticky-beak – here's what we saw ... more