Restaurants
Bibs at the ready – get messy with Louisiana Redclaw’s saucy crayfish catch in Fortitude Valley
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Bibs at the ready – get messy with Louisiana Redclaw’s saucy crayfish catch in Fortitude Valley

05 Apr 2018

Few dishes get our mouths watering as quickly as a steaming Cajun crawfish boil. Those of you that have toured America’s southern states might have encountered this bountiful haul, and now fans of this seductive seafood feast will flip to know that a new eatery is delivering its own spin on Viet-Cajun boils. Louisiana Redclaw is upping the spice factor and encouraging patrons to dig in to its range of signature boils. Don your bibs and grab some napkins – it’s going to get messy in the best way. more

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Go gaga over Harajuku Gyoza’s cheeseburger-stuffed dumpling
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Go gaga over Harajuku Gyoza’s cheeseburger-stuffed dumpling

05 Apr 2018

The mad scientists at the Harajuku Gyoza kitchen laboratory have struck again. Following on from the popular long fries and raindrop cake, the dumpling destination has unveiled its newest quirky menu item – a cheeseburger gyoza. Imagine crispy fried gyoza on the outside and tasty burger filling on the inside. This is the kind of fusion that is guaranteed to pique our curiosity. more

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Badminton meets burgers – where to eat and drink during the GC2018 Commonwealth Games
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Badminton meets burgers – where to eat and drink during the GC2018 Commonwealth Games

04 Apr 2018

It feels like a lifetime ago that the Gold Coast was announced as the host city of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Well, the time has come – the athletes are here, the medals have been shined and this fine city is well and truly ready to put on a spectacular show! While most of you have nabbed tickets to your favourite sporting event or plan to get amongst the Festival 2018 goodness, you may have overlooked a very important element – where to eat and drink during GC2018. Situations like this always call for our ever-handy Stumble Guide, but we thought we'd go a little further and hand-pick a few top dining spots to add to your hit list while you're out there in the thick of the action. more

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Pavement Whispers: Volume 166 April 3
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 166 April 3

03 Apr 2018

From whispers of a famous fried chicken pop-up to weekly ramen nights, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

Bars
Havana-inspired hideaway The Malecón arrives in Milton
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Havana-inspired hideaway The Malecón arrives in Milton

29 Mar 2018

There's nothing quite like being transported to an exotic locale without having to board a plane. This is what happens when you step off the street and into the vibrant surrounds of Millton’s newest cocktail joint. Three of Brisbane’s most enterprising individuals have created a slice of Havana in the inner west, fashioning a watering hole that will have you feeling like you are partying in Havana. The Malecón taking locals on a tour of Cuba through its extensive rum-centric cocktail offering and own stylish distillery operation. more

Cafes
Brunch nook Penny Coffee Co opens in Dutton Park
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Brunch nook Penny Coffee Co opens in Dutton Park

29 Mar 2018

Food and coffee. These core aspects of cafe hospitality are essentially two sides of the same coin. All too often patrons are forced to flip the coin to see which side they land on – often settling for a cafe that nails one, but leaves the other lacking. A new cafe has arrived on the scene that aims to deliver the goods in both categories – Dutton Park’s Penny Coffee Co. With a seasonal approach to food and a specialty coffee lean, this cafe is already impressing locals, so perhaps your brunch choice needn’t be dictated by heads or tails. more

Markets
Eat your way around the new Urbane Markets Ipswich launching this weekend
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Eat your way around the new Urbane Markets Ipswich launching this weekend

29 Mar 2018

The early-morning excursion to our local farmers markets will always have a place in our hearts, but we’d be kidding ourselves if we said we didn’t also love the energetic vibe of a night market. A new addition to the night market scene is arriving this weekend, with Urbane Markets Ipswich celebrating its grand opening tonight in Ipswich. Brisbane’s finest food trucks, market stalls, live entertainment and atmosphere – it’s the kind of event you’ll want to stay up late for. more

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Pavement Whispers: Volume 165 March 27
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 165 March 27

27 Mar 2018

From whispers of trashy taco joints to new food markets, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

Restaurants
Walter's Steakhouse brings old-fashioned hospitality back to Brisbane City
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Walter’s Steakhouse brings old-fashioned hospitality back to Brisbane City

22 Mar 2018

There is a certain type of service often forgotten in the modern-day restaurant. We’re not saying that service in general is bad, it’s just that in an effort to ensure an efficient restaurant, that extra old-world charm is often omitted. Restaurateurs Andrew Baturo, Paul Piticco and Denis Sheahan have proven their commitment to keeping the classic hospitality fire burning and their latest venture, Walter's Steakhouse, is no exception. more

Bars
Honeycomb, ricotta and lavender hotcakes
Food & Drink

Macho Macho flips the script and brings a fresh and fun vibe to Ashgrove

22 Mar 2018

Folks, the definition of macho is changing. No longer a word for overtly masculine braggadocio, macho is now synonymous with bravery, confidence and pride in one’s self. Macho Macho – the newest eatery from the team behind Artie & Mai – subscribes to this new-age definition of machismo, building a new multi-faceted venue from scratch that blends a grown-up approach to hospitality with a healthy dose of cheeky whimsicality. Oh, and a few splashes of pastel pink as well. more

Bars
Havana Bar brings breezy Cuban eats and cocktails to Teneriffe
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Havana Bar brings breezy Cuban eats and cocktails to Teneriffe

22 Mar 2018

When the day drags on it’s not uncommon to catch us daydreaming at our desks about pristine beaches, palm trees and colourful cocktails. Unfortunately we’re all too frequently brought crashing back to reality and our visions of idyllic Cuban getaways are dashed. Thankfully, there’s a new hotspot in town that hopes to bring a bit of escapism to our lives. Havana Bar opened to the public in Teneriffe yesterday – Wednesday March 21 – serving up Cuban-inspired food and drink alongside fresh holiday vibes. more

Bars
Far from amateur – Semi-Pro Brewing Co. turns on the taps at its East Brisbane brewhouse
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Far from amateur – Semi-Pro Brewing Co. turns on the taps at its East Brisbane brewhouse

22 Mar 2018

When a brewing competition catapulted a group of humble home brewers into the Brisbane craft-beer spotlight, their aspirations of joining the ranks of Brisbane’s brewing elite went from pipe dream to steel-tank certainty. Semi-Pro Brewing Co. opened the doors at its bricks-and-mortar operation last week, pouring a range of popular brews honed and refined throughout its gypsy-brewing beginnings. more

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Pavement Whispers: Volume 164 March 20
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 164 March 20

20 Mar 2018

From whispers of Michelin-starred cuisine to new plans for Golden Pig, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

Restaurants
We're up all night to get lucky – Lucky Egg opens its new Brunswick Street digs
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We’re up all night to get lucky – Lucky Egg opens its new Brunswick Street digs

15 Mar 2018

Since first capturing tastebuds with its now-iconic array of crispy golden goods, Lucky Egg has flown the coop – escaping the confines of its original shipping container location in The Brightside's beer garden for its own fully realised outlet on Brunswick Street Mall. Opening today, Lucky Egg’s new home is dishing out all the cluckin’ amazing food that helped forge its rep, with some killer new bites to boot. more