A hospitality veteran has opened a brand-new seafood-centric eatery and market at Merthyr Village in New Farm, gifting the suburb a spot to source fresh line-caught fish, prawns, oysters and lobsters, or a spot to snag a serve of on-point fish and chips. New Farm Seafood is quickly turning into a local treasure – here's why ... more
The team behind one of Brisbane's most-acclaimed restaurants has launched a brand-new culinary concept. Freja and Nathan Dunnell from Elska have just unveiled Nurture, a meal-delivery service that's distributing individual and share-style boxes made using ingredients sourced from some of Southeast Queensland's best regenerative farms. With the goal of helping eaters lead healthy, happy and more healed lives, Nurture's mindful and ethical eats aren't just good for the body and soul, but also a delight for the tastebuds. more
When it comes to Thai cuisine, few people know more than Martin Boetz. The award-winning chef has helped shape modern Asian cuisine in Australia, with his heralded stints at venues like Longrain in Sydney and Melbourne establishing him as a creatively minded culinary leader. Martin's new venue Short Grain in Fortitude Valley, a bright and casual eatery and food store, sees the chef distilling decades of experience into a dine-in and retail offering that showcases his vast knowledge of Thai- and South Asian-inspired flavours. We took a look inside ahead of its launch – here's what we saw ... more
Any long-time Wynnum resident will likely have heard the name Mali Hannun. To some, Mali – owner of Cedar & Pine – is the unofficial mayor of Wynnum. The creative and entrepreneurial spirit (who is credited by many as an instigator of the area's surge in hospitality endeavour) has just opened Little Cedar Store, a retail destination stocking fine wines, specialty spirits, craft beer and an assortment of smallgoods. With a range rivalling some of Brisbane's best booze specialists, Little Cedar Store is not just a boon for bayside locals, but also a worthwhile place to pop in and stock up on the way to one of Wynnum's many picnic spots. more
What do Cantabrian anchovies, jars of pickled sweet white garlic, bags of Tipo 00 pasta flour and free-range pork terrines have in common? They're all available right now at Mercatus Deli. This European-inspired vendor of artisanal goodies is stocking a mind-boggling array of small goods, sweets, pantry fillers, fresh baguette sandwiches and specialty coffee, plus loads more. It's now open on Creek Street – take a peek inside! more
As much as we love pushing the boat out on a fine-dining feast, we'll always have a soft spot for mum's (or our grandmother's) cooking. A sense of familial warmth sits at the heart of Pablo's Pantry, a shiny new 20-seat brunch and drinks spot from a mother-daughter duo seeking to share a bit of homely hospitality with residents of Woolloongabba. Today marks the official launch of Pablo's Pantry, which means that right now you can saunter in for Greek deli specialties (from baklava to spanakorizo), all-day breakfast dishes (including chai and nut-ricotta hotcakes with ice-cream and orange-and-cinnamon syrup) and even small-batch vino from emerging Australian wineries. Take a peek inside ... more
As our tastes in alcohol diversify and Australia’s booze makers start to pump out more interesting imbibing material, the kind of gear we seek from our local bottle shop has also evolved. A host of specialty liquor merchants have sprouted up across town recently and now the crew behind Milton Common and its own microbrewery Common Ground is getting in on the action. Common Ground Cellars is opening to the public this Friday November 25 in St Lucia, showcasing a stellar range of wine, craft beer and spirits (including some of Common Ground's own making), while also doubling as a place to meet the artisans behind some of your favourite bespoke alcohol brands. more
Bottle shops have evolved in recent years. Though the big-name troves selling beer, wine and spirits remain plentiful, a new breed of merchant has emerged on the scene. These specialty outlets not only stock a more curated selection of potables, but many offer plenty of fodder beyond your usual beverages. Booze – the newly open retail spot from the team behind The Zoo and Stranded – is going above and beyond what you'd expect to find inside a bottle shop. In addition to offering a discerning selection of natural wine, craft beer and independent spirits, Booze is stocking artisanal pantry goods and vinyl records – plus it's serving specialty coffee and takeaway pizza until late! more
Gifting can be hard, especially when the need to find a present arises when you least expect it. A friend's birthday, an office farewell, a forgotten anniversary – sometimes helps to have a solid go-to resource on hand when an occasion creeps up on you or for when you simply can't think of the perfect gift idea. Bespoke providore Mumbleberry has expanded to The City, opening a locally focused haven of fine foods and gifts – the kind of gear that's perfect as a small gesture, as part of a gourmet hamper or even a little treat for yourself. more
One of the best resources for craft beverages is doubling its presence in The City. On Wednesday August 17, Malt Traders quietly opened a new honey hole over at Heritage Lanes, offering inner-city denizens a second spot to source single-batch whiskies, biodynamic wines from small producers and exceptional locally made craft beer. And, best of all, you can enjoy your purchase on site. more
The traditional corner store model is changing. A new breed of neighbourhood provisioner is emerging, one that sells the everyday foodstuffs we buy regularly, but also serves elevated essentials like specialty coffee, salads and sandwiches. Wilburs General Store is a new corner convenience concept that is supplying Holland Park locals with a curated cache of comestibles – a handy repository that blends classic charm with top-notch variety. more
Brisbane isn't short on bottle shops – the city boasts a bevy of liquor stores that are stocked to the brim with all sorts of booze, from craft beer and spirits to a variety of vino. Observant oenophiles might have already spied a new trend emerging in Brisbane's libation retail sector, with a pronounced proliferation of vendors specialising a more curated selection of wine. Brisbane's wine-centric bottle shop scene is flourishing, so it's a good time to take stock and see which locales are leading the way when it comes to ravishing reds, wonderful whites, effervescent bubbles and new-wave, low-intervention upstarts. Here's a list to explore next time you are after a delicious drop or two ... more
Sometimes being friends with your neighbour pays off – you never know when they might be able to help you out in a pinch. Neighbour, the brand-new concept from the Bunker Coffee crew, is here to provide more than a simple cup of sugar – the providore is serving Ottolenghi-inspired salads, heat-and-eat meats, primo picnic supplies and new-wave wines from its cosy space on Railway Terrace. Need some weekday lunch inspo or a dependable dinner dispensary when time is short? Consider calling on your Neighbour! more
For the oenophiles of Brisbane, the name Ian Trinkle is synonymous with exceptional wine. The renowned sommelier was responsible for the curation of the award-winning wine lists at Aria Brisbane and Howard Smith Wharves, and is now turning his attention to crafting an expansive selection that knows no bounds, available to the public whenever they desire. Together with his wife Liz Trinkle and long-time family friend Aaron Mullan, Ian has launched Wineism, a first-of-its-kind boutique wine space in the heart of Albion. more
As Brisbane's taste in beer, wine and spirits has diversified in recent years, so too has the city's bottle-shop scene. Chicly appointed cellars, high-end honey holes and stellar libation stations are becoming more common around town, but with this spike in quality booze comes the daunting task of getting familiar with the sheer quantity of what's now readily available. Half Moon Wine Store is a brand-new South Brisbane repository of small-batch vino, craft beer and spirits that is looking to make sourcing a special drop easier with a pretence-free ethos geared towards making the buying experience accessible, approachable and enjoyable. more
A few weeks ago West End locals woke up with a brand-new cafe in its midst. Yoke Kitchen, an exciting eatery and deli from a doyenne of Brisbane's plant-based eats scene, is making it a cinch to source quality and nutritious Indian and Middle Eastern-inspire fare – as well as invigorating coffee, chai and fermented beverages. Want some sustenance that will make your insides sing? We reckon this newcomer has what your body is craving. more
If you go down to The Woods today, you're sure of a big surprise. The beloved Mitchelton-based neighbourhood haunt has made a few new additions to its Blackwood Street residence in recent months, expanding its footprint by opening an intimate cocktail bar and an expertly curated bottle-shop next door to its existing boozer. With craft beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, lunch and dinner all catered for under one roof, The Woods is setting the standard for what a suburban watering hole is capable of. more
As much as we love to meal prep, sometimes the weekends (and weeknights) get away from us. When we're caught out with an empty fridge, it's tempting to turn towards simple takeaway to get by. Racecourse Road's new salad, cake and pantry concept Verde and Sweet is giving time-poor folks such as ourselves the opportunity to enjoy take-home sustenance that nourishes and sustains without breaking the bank. Are you underprepared for a dinner party? Too tired to cook? Didn't pack lunch today? This spot is for you. more
Whether you're new to the grilling game or are a practiced hand at pit-mastery, having the right gear and the right ingredients is essential to the art of barbecue. Self-described meat-and-heat trader Low and Slow Meat Co. is positioning itself as a go-to repository for all things smoke, fire and sizzle with its brand-new gourmet butcher shop and specialty store in Morningside. This all-in-one emporium is stocking everything from quality meats and rubs to fixings and equipment, with plans in the works for a Low and Slow-branded eatery to come. Take a gander inside ... more
While our friends in New South Wales and Victoria have been blessed with Coles Local stores for some time now, we have been waiting with bated breath for our turn. Our patience has finally been rewarded, as earlier this week Ascot welcomed its own Coles Local store. Here's all of the gourmet goodness you can expect to find inside this new-look grocer ... more
