Food truck
Taste the sweetness from Brisbane’s new mobile dessert dispensary Gelato à go-go
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Taste the sweetness from Brisbane’s new mobile dessert dispensary Gelato à go-go

Although the summer days are waning, gelato season is a year-round occurrence for us perpetually hot Queenslanders. A hot-to-trot food truck is set to hit the streets of Brisbane this week, slinging scoops of gourmet gelato almost directly into our mouths and we can’t wait. Gelato à go-go is putting wheels to asphalt and dispensing Italian-inspired desserts from a smartly appointed and beautifully restored vehicle. more

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Kickstart your day at The City's sleek new coffee spot Fifty Fifty Coffee Co.
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Kickstart your day at The City’s sleek new coffee spot Fifty Fifty Coffee Co.

Andrea Cook knows a thing or two about coffee. Starting off as a barista in a London cafe, her passion quickly grew from making brews into a full-blown desire to head up her own slice of caffeinated heaven. After honing her craft at Woolloongabba’s Black Sheep, she decided to take the leap from maker to owner. Her brand-new Brisbane City cafe may be called Fifty Fifty Coffee Co., but you can be rest assured there were no half-measures taken in the making of this pocket-sized paradise. more

Restaurants
Pochana delivers massive cocktails and Thai street food to Brisbane City
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Pochana delivers massive cocktails and Thai street food to Brisbane City

Anyone that has travelled abroad will tell you that hawker-style street food markets are some of the liveliest dining destinations. Pochana in Brisbane City is bringing a slice of that activity to Elizabeth Street, plating up a killer menu of street eats and pairing it with a vibrant array of drinks. If you like shared cocktails bigger than your head and sizzling, aromatic morsels available until late then Pochana is the right kind of haunt for you. more

Events
Class is in session – educate yourself about coffee at Dramanti's Morningside HQ
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Class is in session – educate yourself about coffee at Dramanti’s Morningside HQ

One of the most recognisable names in Brisbane coffee has taken its operations to new heights. Dramanti Artisan Roasters has settled in to some fresh digs in the heart of Morningside, combining its roasting and wholesale operations under one roof alongside a swish new coffee bar and a barista training centre. Now coffee lovers can indulge in their obsession on a whole new level. more

Casual Dining
The Weekend Series: five iconic pie shops worth detouring for
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The Weekend Series: five iconic pie shops worth detouring for

As much as we love a cheeky servo pie, the Australian culinary staple has so much more to offer if we don’t settle for the most convenient option. South East Queensland is home to a plethora of charming pie institutions that have been baking the golden goods for generations. Nothing makes a road-trip better than swinging through and sampling the fine fare of these pie shops, so we’ve picked five that are flaky in all the right ways. more


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Pavement Whispers: Volume 160 February 20
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 160 February 20

From whispers of W Brisbane's signature restaurant to new Brisbane Quarter arrivals, 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

Food truck
Food trucks, strawberry sundaes and good times find a permanent home at Welcome to Bowen Hills
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Food trucks, strawberry sundaes and good times find a permanent home at Welcome to Bowen Hills

The food-truck craze took Brisbane by storm just a few short years ago and much to our delight, it doesn't seem to be slowing down. So it makes sense that we have a permanent spot to get our truck fix each week, complete with cushy seating, a breezy beer garden and a cocktail bar. Enter Welcome to Bowen Hills. This food-truck depot and bar comes from the braniacs behind successful Melbourne street-food collective Welcome to Thornbury, and is taking over a revitalised portion of the Brisbane Showgrounds to host a rotating supply of our finest mobile grub. more

Cafes
The suburbs come to The City with spacious new eatery ED Cafe
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The suburbs come to The City with spacious new eatery ED Cafe

The brains behind one of Brisbane’s biggest brunch success stories have stepped up to the plate to hit another home run. Troy and Arron Van Stryp of The Smug Fig fame have opened up a new hotspot in the heart of Brisbane City. ED Cafe pairs the duo’s penchant for vibrant aesthetics with an all-day brunch selection that caters to the time poor and laid-back city slickers. more

Cafes
Kangaroo Point’s Little Smirk puts smiles on dials
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Kangaroo Point’s Little Smirk puts smiles on dials

We’re yet to see a bad mood so formidable it couldn’t be busted by a good brunch. The statistics are still coming in, but we’re fairly sure it’s scientifically proven that a good coffee and a scrumptious day starter is the secret to happiness. If you’ve seen some particularly peppy people strolling around Kangaroo Point with smiles on their faces, there’s a good chance they just discovered Little Smirk – a brand-new nook that is emphasising charming service and community spirit. more

Casual Dining
Brisbane City joint Jee’s Burger proves you can’t beat a classic
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Brisbane City joint Jee’s Burger proves you can’t beat a classic

As much as we love it when burgers are done up with fancy, gourmet ingredients, everyone knows that the burger is a dish best served simply. As long as the beef is of a high quality and the ingredients are fresh, we’re in for a good time. Simple burgers done well is one of the key focuses of new Brisbane City outlet Jee’s Burger, which is plating up American-style burgers, hand-cut chips and crispy Korean fried chicken that earn high marks in the satisfaction stakes. more

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What the cluck – KaiKai Chicken's buffet offering now comes with bottomless booze
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What the cluck – KaiKai Chicken’s buffet offering now comes with bottomless booze

Folks, let’s not beat around the bush. Second only to ‘I’ve won the lotto’, perhaps the four most beautiful words you can hear in a row are ‘all you can eat’. It is for this reason that you all went a little bit nuts when KaiKai Chicken opened in St Lucia last year – not since the glory days of the Sizzler salad bar had we experienced such buffet bliss! Well, prepare to have your socks knocked off all over again – KaiKai has just thrown bottomless booze into the mix. more

Bars
Billykart Bar brings juicy burgers and beer-can cocktails to West End
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Billykart Bar brings juicy burgers and beer-can cocktails to West End

What do you get when an acclaimed chef tries his hands at opening up a burger bar? It’s not a trick question – you get a damn good feed, that’s what! Chef Ben O’Donoghue of Billykart Kitchen fame is putting his considerable talents towards a killer new concept, transforming Billykart Provisions into a casual eatery serving up a menu of lip-smacking morsels. If you’re a sucker for a succulent cheeseburger or wig out at the sight of some tasty chicken wings, check out Billykart Bar once service kicks off this Wednesday February 7. more

Restaurants
Manny's Italian brings paella arancini and lychee panna cotta to Wellington Point
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Manny’s Italian brings paella arancini and lychee panna cotta to Wellington Point

Culinary purists will tell you that you can’t mess with the classics, but if our tastebuds are any judge, some of our favourite meals come as a result of fusion. Manny's Italian in Wellington Point is putting a tantalising spin on the iconic European mainstay, pushing boundaries simply for the love of food. If paella arancini and harissa lamb ribs fire up your salivary glands, then you’re going to get a kick out of what Manny’s got on offer. more

Cafes
Little Paul’s Urban Food Market brings hearty and homemade food to Albion
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Little Paul’s Urban Food Market brings hearty and homemade food to Albion

As much as we love dining out on the town, there’s nothing quite like sitting down to a homemade meal. It’s not easy translating this experience to hospitality, but the family unit behind Little Paul’s in Albion makes it look like a cinch. This multi-faceted eatery not only plates up some scrumptious fare, but also doubles as a gourmet grocer, stocking imported goods that will help you take your home cooking to another level. more

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The round-up: sap-free ways to celebrate Galentine's Day
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The round-up: sap-free ways to celebrate Galentine’s Day

Let’s be honest – for a lot of people, February 14 is an absolute nightmare. Between swarms of stressed out dudes panic-buying all of the flowers in the greater Brisbane area and girls humble-bragging on social media about their ‘man being the greatest #blessed’, the whole affair can be pretty schmaltzy. Drop that cynicism, pals! Don’t be bound by social norms – turn the Hallmark holiday on its head and do things your way. We’ve rounded up the best Galentine’s Day (and straight up Anti-Valentine’s Day) events and ideas to get you through – so you’ll be feeling more Beyoncé and less Robbie Hart when the day rolls around. more