The team behind one of the year's best new restaurants is looking to go two-for-two in 2024. In September, Sarni – a new sandwich joint and bar from the Ach crew – will open on Racecourse Road, serving deli-style sandwiches, small plates, wines and craft beers. Here's what we know ... more
From news of Emporium Hotel's soon-to-open Italian dining concept to an Indochine-inspired restaurant taking shape at The Star Brisbane, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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
The countdown is on to the official opening of The Star Brisbane, the glitzy centrepiece of the long-gestating Queen's Wharf development. Even with the precinct's multi-stage opening slated to commence on Thursday August 29, the team behind The Star Brisbane is still dropping news of venues joining its cadre of dining destinations. In September, Ghanem Group – the team behind Blackbird, Donna Chang and more – will open Lúc Lắc, a restaurant and bar showcasing the flavours of Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore in chic tropical-inspired surrounds. Here's what we know ... more
From news of a brand-new bistro and nanobrewery opening in The City to the new Vietnamese pop-up taking over the Mini space in Fortitude Valley, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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
In bad news for beer lovers, long-running Petrie Terrace boozer Brewski has announced its imminent closure. The Caxton Street staple, which has been slinging suds since 2013, is set to shut in August alongside its bottle shop offshoot My Beer Dealer. Though heavy news for Brisbane's hop-loving populace, there's hope that this isn't the last we'll see of the Brewski crew. We caught up with the brains behind the operation to chat about Brewski's legacy, its closing festivities and potential existence beyond Caxton Street. more
From news of an experimental Italian-inspired fine diner opening in Paddington to a new fire-fuelled restaurant in the heart of a Fortitude Valley icon, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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
After months of anticipation, we now finally have the official word on when Destination Brisbane Consortium's Queen's Wharf precinct will open to the public. On Thursday August 29, The Star Brisbane will cut the ribbon on its new hotel, casino and a number of dining concepts. At the same time, 7.4-ha of public space will also be unveiled. Here's what you can expect ... more
From news of The Star Brisbane's official opening date to a progressive dinner at three Woolloongabba favourites, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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
If you were left crestfallen by the recent closure of Black Hops Brewing's East Brisbane brewery, this bit of news will likely be the soothing salve you're seeking. The team behind Salisbury's Hiker Brewing Co. has announced it is taking over the site, transforming it into a satellite microbrewery and taproom. Hiker's range of killer concoctions are expected to flow from taps next month – here's what we know ... more
From news of a bakehouse selling NYC-style goodies to a new brewery and taproom for East Brisbane, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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
Later this year, the team responsible for one of Brisbane City's most beloved burger joints will look to replicate its success with a new Brooklyn-inspired sibling – this time taking shape over at Portside Wharf. Happy Fat Group – the crew behind Red Hook – will open Dumbo in September, adding a sliver of New York's signature laneway and bar culture to the surging riverside precinct. Here's what we know ... more
From news of a new location for Brisbane's premier katsu concept to a refreshed menu and dining space for Single O in Newstead, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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
Something’s taking off at the Brisbane Airport, and for once it's not a plane. Landers Pocket, a one-of-a-kind entertainment venue set to open early next year, will include a craft brewery, distillery and beer garden, expanded golfing range, padel tennis courts, multiple function and event spaces, and an outdoor amphitheatre. Read on to learn more… more
From news of a beloved fried-chicken vendor's return to the closure of a Paddington staple, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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
The co-owner of one of Brisbane's finest French restaurants is bringing a taste of home-style French fare to the outer fringes of Brisbane. Next week, Romain Maunier, co-owner of La Cache à Vín in Spring Hill, will unveil Little Provence in Eatons Hill – an approachable bistro serving the likes of cheese souffle, beef bourguignon and Provence-style lamb shanks, with a clutch of phenomenal French wines also on the cards. Here's what we know ... more
The grand opening of Queen's Wharf is set to be a landmark event for Brisbane as a whole, but its dining scene is shaping up to be the biggest beneficiary. Several home-grown hospitality groups will be opening new venues inside the world-class precinct, including Potentia Solutions Leisure, the brains behind glamorous venues like Soko Rooftop, Lina Rooftop and Carmen Tequileria. In August the team will cut the ribbon on its most ambitious project to date – Azteca, an intricately designed venue that will serve Latin American eats with an Asian twist. Here's what we know ... more
From news of a new eatery showcasing fare from Australia's best chefs to another exciting restaurant announcement for Queen's Wharf, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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
From news of Peach Cafe's brunch-slinging sibling to a fiery Argentinian-inspired steakhouse, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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
From news of an Australian-first sports and entertainment concept at Portside to a new burger and fro-yo joint, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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
From news of an elevated Thai restaurant for West Village to a new pizza and pasta bar from the La Bodega team, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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
