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Solbevi, Australia's first canned limoncello spritz, is making its Brisbane debut with a laneway party at Allonda
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Solbevi, Australia’s first canned limoncello spritz, is making its Brisbane debut with a laneway party at Allonda

We know summer hasn't officially started, but we're pretty confident we know which drink will be the sip of the season. Local limoncello brand Solbevi has just launched its own range of canned limoncello spritzes, a zesty and refreshing beverage that's shaping up to be a fixture at barbecues, picnics and poolside hangs. The drink maker is teaming up with Allonda in Newstead to throw a bash to mark the launch. Read on for the fun details ... more

Food News
Spirit maker 23rd Street Distillery has launched a new line of sparkling RTD flavours
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Spirit maker 23rd Street Distillery has launched a new line of sparkling RTD flavours

If the casual wear, frizzier-than-usual hair and influx of party invitations haven't alerted you, summer is fast approaching. As usual, we plan to spend the warmer months near a body of water, preferably with a cold drink in hand. There's a new tipple you can wrap your mitts around this season, thanks to spirit producer 23rd Street Distillery, which has unveiled a line-up of three new sparkling RTD flavours that are set to wet whistles all summer long. more

Restaurants
Crack the Christmas bon bons over this round-up of Brisbane’s best festive feasts
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Crack the Christmas bon bons over this round-up of Brisbane’s best festive feasts

October is now in our rearview mirrors, which means it's time to dust off the Halloween cobwebs and make way for the most wonderful time of the year. That's right, Christmas is right around the corner and whether you like it or not December 25 is approaching fast. We know that planning for the big day can be overwhelming, so to make life easier we've compiled a list of Brisbane’s best Christmas Day soirees. All you have to do is sit back, relax and revel in the festive fun. more

Bars
Step into the holiday season with a Santa-approved sip session at Savile Row
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Step into the holiday season with a Santa-approved sip session at Savile Row

The end of the year is looming, which means our social calendars are starting to rapidly fill up with functions, parties and after-work drink dates. Looking for a venue to host this year’s Christmas party or your annual friendmas? It's hard to beat Savile Row. Whatever the occasion may be, Fortitude Valley’s top-tier tipple joint is sure to have you feeling holly jolly this festive season. more

Bars
Blue Bear Coffee House is now open at night as Hank's Wine Bar, a local haunt serving small plates and fun wines
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Blue Bear Coffee House is now open at night as Hank’s Wine Bar, a local haunt serving small plates and fun wines

Have you met Hank? Yes, we're talking about the great dane puppy that holds court at Blue Bear Coffee House on James Street most weekends. We're also talking about Hank's – Blue Bear's new wine bar persona, which is named in honour of the popular pooch. Hank's Wine Bar is serving up bar snacks, plates of smoked meat-laden pasta and natty wines, plus plenty of Blue Bear's convivial charm. more

Bars
Melbourne's lauded Neo cocktail bar PAR. is taking over Before + After for a night of innovative drinks
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Melbourne’s lauded Neo cocktail bar PAR. is taking over Before + After for a night of innovative drinks

One of the most exciting newcomers on the Melbourne bar scene is popping up to Brisbane to show off its inventive approach to hospitality. Tony Huang and Tim Pope – two thirds of the team behind PAR. in Fitzroy – will be slinging sips at Before + After on Tuesday November 21, giving Brisbane drinkers a taste of their carefully crafted, pre-batched, conversation-starting signatures. more

Bars
The round-up: what restaurants and bars are open on Monday night in Brisbane
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The round-up: what restaurants and bars are open on Monday night in Brisbane

If you’ve never experienced the Monday blues then you must be a robot. Just kidding (sort of), but starting the work week after the dizzying delights of the weekend can be a little bit soul destroying. Our solution is to extend some more of that fun into Monday. “How?”, we hear you ask. Simple – book in for dinner out one Monday night. Brisbane’s not as sleepy as it used to be. These days there are countless venues that are open for Monday-night trading, from fine-dining institutions to reliable neighbourhood eateries (and more than a few bars, too). If you want to line up a hot dinner date before the week gets too hectic, or if you're in hospo and are looking to make the most of your weekend, check out Brisbane’s Monday night scene and see what’s open using this handy list. more


Restaurants
Bird's Nest fires up the charcoal grill at its new Portside Wharf yakitori bar
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Bird’s Nest fires up the charcoal grill at its new Portside Wharf yakitori bar

If you've been to Portside Wharf recently, you might have heard the distant calls of 'irasshaimase' ringing through the air or, perhaps, picked up the scent of skewered morsels sizzling on a binchotan grill. Follow the sounds and smells to their source and you'll discover Bird's Nest's brand-new yakitori bar. The team behind the popular Japanese-inspired eatery fired up its white-charcoal grill last month, not only joining Portside Wharf's 2023 glow up, but also heralding a period of growth for Bird's Nest itself. more

Cafes
The Black Lab Coffee Co. unveils its new Albion HQ, espresso bar and barista gym
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The Black Lab Coffee Co. unveils its new Albion HQ, espresso bar and barista gym

One of Brisbane's most ubiquitous specialty coffee roasters is growing up. The Black Lab Coffee Co. has recently opened the roller door at its Albion warehouse headquarters to the public, inviting them to nab a brew from its new espresso bar while also encouraging the coffee community to sharpen its skills with its 24/7 training space. It heralds an exciting new phase for the roaster, which has big plans for 2024. Here's what we know ... more

Food News
It's your last chance to devour Japanese bites and knock back beverages from a beer sensei at Night Feast's Sapporo Izakaya by Taro
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It’s your last chance to devour Japanese bites and knock back beverages from a beer sensei at Night Feast’s Sapporo Izakaya by Taro

Night Feast – the culinary and cultural celebration currently taking over Brisbane Powerhouse – is in its final week, which means three things. You have only a few more days to feast your way around a flavour-packed roster of eats from some of Brisbane's best restaurants, immerse yourself in an awe-inspiring line-up of art and enjoy a delectable dining experience from one of The City's most revered ramen chefs and a beer sensei. If you're yet to journey through the sensory wonderland that is Night Feast, we suggest you plan your visit now, before it's too late! more

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Santa-approved sips – ‘Feind Coffee is bringing back its specialty coffee advent calendar
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Santa-approved sips – ‘Feind Coffee is bringing back its specialty coffee advent calendar

With Christmas just eight weeks away, we wait with eager anticipation for December 1 to arrive so we can dig in to our advent calendar. If you're looking for a more sophisticated, grown-up calendar this year that will still offer a daily dose of happy, then we have found the perfect December pick-me-up – Beanvent! ‘Feind Coffee's specialty coffee advent calendar is back for another year with 24 filter coffees from 24 top-notch Aussie roasters. more

Restaurants
Walter's Steakhouse | Brisbane's best steaks
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The round-up: eat your way through Brisbane’s best steaks

Apologies in advance to all of our vegan and vegetarian friends, but this one is for the carnivores. Steak. To most meat eaters, it doesn’t get much better than a juicy, succulent steak. Rare, medium rare, medium, well done – it doesn’t matter how you like it, steak is a staple for good reason. While we love an old-fashioned backyard barbecue, sometimes we like to let the professionals handle the cooking every once in a while. When it comes to steak, we are flush with stellar spots to get our incisors into some fantastic flame-grilled beef, so bring out your inner Ron Swanson and start ticking off this list. more

Cafes
Get the first look at Butter – Gaythorne's sunny new cafe serving sambos, sausage-and-egg muffins and Single O brew
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Get the first look at Butter – Gaythorne’s sunny new cafe serving sambos, sausage-and-egg muffins and Single O brew

Gaythorne locals can stop Instagram refreshing and rubbernecking as they drive down Samford Road – Butter Cafe is now open. The newest concept from a pair of brunch-slinging experts launched late last week, causing an immediate stir with its deli-style toasties stuffed with pastrami and American cheese, Japanese-style sausage muffins and quaff-worthy iced cappuccinos. We popped in to take an up-close look at the offering – here's what we saw ... more

Bars
Industry Beans | Best cafes, bars and restaurants in Newstead
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The round-up: here are Newstead’s best cafes, bars and restaurants

Recent years have seen Newstead evolve into a nexus of high-end hospitality, rivalling The City and Fortitude Valley as Brisbane's go-to dining destination. From izakaya-style vinyl bars, widely regarded breweries and flame-powered eateries to coffee-slinging outposts from nationally regarded roasters, if there's one spot guaranteed to deliver great nosh, it's Newstead. We've gathered our favourite cafes, bars and restaurants in the area into one handy list – here are our picks ... more

Restaurants
High-flying fine diner Vertigo is now serving elevated eats at Brisbane Powerhouse
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High-flying fine diner Vertigo is now serving elevated eats at Brisbane Powerhouse

There's a new restaurant that has foodies talking. It's not the food or beverage list that they're raving about, it's the setting. It's a rooftop restaurant, which we love, but one unlike any other in town. Vertigo is Brisbane Powerhouse's new vertical restaurant, which hangs four storeys above the ground. Guests are harnessing up to dine, first swallowing the heart in their throat before enjoying a three-course feed from Bar Alto with a side of sensational city views. Here's what you can expect ... more

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1889 Enoteca | Brisbane's best pasta | The Weekend Edition
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The round-up: where to sample Brisbane’s best pasta

We owe a huge amount of thanks to Italy. Without their historic culinary influence we wouldn’t have pasta, and if we didn’t have pasta, we’d have a massive gap in our diet. Brisbane is home to a plethora of Italian-inspired eateries that vie for the title of Brisbane’s Best. We couldn’t possibly crown a winner, but we can clue you in to some of the best. Here are some of our picks for Brisbane's best pasta spots. more