Choose your city: Brisbane Gold Coast |

| Favourites | Submit An Event | Subscribe

Official Site Partner

Westside BMW

Brought to you every Thursday at 10:00 am

The Weekend Edition

The Weekend Edition

Pavement Whispers: get the scoop on Como Restaurant, the chic Italian eatery opening next week in South Brisbane — Restaurants

Pavement Whispers: get the scoop on Como Restaurant, the chic Italian eatery opening next week in South Brisbane

08 Dec 2023

Even with the end of 2023 in our sights, Brisbane's dining scene continues to grow. Next week, South Brisbane will welcome Como Restaurant, a modern Italian eatery helmed by a highly regarded chef with hatted experience. Before Como lifts the cloche on its Melbourne Street digs (as well as a menu featuring the likes of bignes topped with Oscietra caviar, spaghetti with Champagne lobster and Cabassi Wagyu fullblood coulotte), the restaurant team will be visiting a number of iconic Brisbane locations tomorrow, giving away dining vouchers and other goodies at each stop. Want to know more? Read on ... more

East Brisbane newcomer Thai Boi Eatery is serving traditional cuisine with a spunky twist — Restaurants

East Brisbane newcomer Thai Boi Eatery is serving traditional cuisine with a spunky twist

07 Dec 2023

One of the brains behind beloved Thai restaurant Mekhong has struck out on his own with new East Brisbane eatery Thai Boi, taking time-honoured culinary traditions and turning them on their head with some sassy creativity. Take a peek inside ... more

Pavement Whispers: the Tassis Group is moving its signature steak and seafood restaurant Fatcow to James Street — Restaurants

Pavement Whispers: the Tassis Group is moving its signature steak and seafood restaurant Fatcow to James Street

30 Nov 2023

The team behind Rich & Rare, Fosh, Opa Bar + Mezze and Massimo Restaurant & Bar is set to continue its breakneck run of restaurant openings well into 2024. In autumn the crew will reopen its steak- and seafood-centric restaurant Fatcow on James Street, with plans underway to transform part of the old David Jones space into an elevated eatery. Here's what we know ... more

Pop-up restaurant Ithaka brings a touch of Greece to South Bank's riverside — Restaurants

Pop-up restaurant Ithaka brings a touch of Greece to South Bank’s riverside

30 Nov 2023

If there's one cuisine that is well suited for summer feasting, it's Greek food. South Bank has just scored a new pop-up restaurant that is serving a smorgasbord of Greek-inspired dishes, from sizzling halloumi and grilled octopus to souvlaki, slow-cooked lamb and slabs of custard pie (as well as Greek beers, wines and cocktails). Oh, and did we mention it's located right on the river? Talk about a perfect location! Take a peek inside ... more

New look, new chef, new menu – Gerard's has reopened in Fortitude Valley — Restaurants

New look, new chef, new menu – Gerard’s has reopened in Fortitude Valley

23 Nov 2023

Even in a year filled with exciting new restaurant arrivals, the biggest opening might actually be a reopening. In early November, lauded Levant-inspired restaurant Gerard's opened its doors after a substantial renovation, showing off an earthy and textural aesthetic rejig alongside a fresh menu masterminded by new executive chef Jimmy Richardson. We took a peek inside the new-look Gerard's, which is poised to remain one of Brisbane's most esteemed eateries for a long time to come. Here's what we saw ... more

Pavement Whispers: fiery forthcoming restaurant ēmmē will set James Street alight in 2024 — Restaurants

Pavement Whispers: fiery forthcoming restaurant ēmmē will set James Street alight in 2024

23 Nov 2023

Next February, Fortitude Valley's high street will welcome a brand-new dining concept focusing on woodfired morsels. ēmmē, the brainchild of a rising culinary talent with a flair for improvisation, will be serving an ever-changing menu of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes from a prime site off James Street. It's shaping up to be one of 2024's headline openings – here's what we know ... more

Pavement Whispers: first details revealed of The Star Brisbane's Sky Deck venues Aloria, Babblers and Cicada Blu — Restaurants

Pavement Whispers: first details revealed of The Star Brisbane’s Sky Deck venues Aloria, Babblers and Cicada Blu

23 Nov 2023

A high-end woodfire-powered grill serving premium dry-aged beef and world-class seafood. A casual all-day diner exuding charm in spades. A buzzy open-air bar boasting some of the best views in The City. The Star Brisbane has dropped exciting details and first-look renders of the venues that will soon call its 250-m-long rooftop playground home – and they don't disappoint. Read on to get the scoop! more

Sneak peek: take a look inside Establishment 203, the new Italian-inspired steak restaurant gunning for the title of Brisbane's best — Restaurants

Sneak peek: take a look inside Establishment 203, the new Italian-inspired steak restaurant gunning for the title of Brisbane’s best

16 Nov 2023

Equipped with a Michelin-level cooking suite, premium Queensland-sourced protein from a nationally renowned beef and cattle company, a wine list flush with rare Italian reds, and a seasoned chef at the helm, Establishment 203 is shaping up to be one of the biggest openings of 2023. When it officially opens on Tuesday November 28, Establishment 203 will look to raise the standard of Brisbane's steak scene, with lofty ambitions to not only claim the title of Brisbane's best, but one of the finest steak spots in the world. We scored a peek inside – come and take a look with us ... more

The Locals Next week:

Silly season sorted – here are the top spots to celebrate Christmas in The City — Restaurants

Silly season sorted – here are the top spots to celebrate Christmas in The City

15 Nov 2023

If you're yet to clue onto the sudden influx of decorations, we have some slightly stressful, but very exciting news for you. Christmas in nearly here, and while some of us have been prepping for the festive season months in advance and already have their Christmas plans sorted (we're looking at you November tree assemblers), for the slightly less organised folk, this round-up is for you. From end-of-year parties and after-work watering holes to Christmas long lunches and festive dinners, this list of top spots in The City is sure to assist in your silly season planning. more

Creative spirit shines at Pneuma, the new inner-city restaurant from two top culinary minds — Restaurants

Creative spirit shines at Pneuma, the new inner-city restaurant from two top culinary minds

09 Nov 2023

Two heralded chefs are breathing life into the northwestern pocket of The City with Pneuma, an anticipated restaurant nestled in the loft-style space previously home to Greenglass. Lauded chefs Matt Blackwell and Dan Arnold are distilling their shared ideas and creative whims into an ever-evolving and highly imaginative menu, with plans already in the works for more to come. Take a peek inside ... more

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

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

09 Nov 2023

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

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

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

02 Nov 2023

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

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

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

26 Oct 2023

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

Mexican institution Pepe's brings its burritos to the bayside with new Wynnum eatery — Restaurants

Mexican institution Pepe’s brings its burritos to the bayside with new Wynnum eatery

26 Oct 2023

One of Brisbane's most beloved Mexican restaurants has expanded. Pepe's is now open in Wynnum, with a hulking menu (stuffed tighter than a bulging burrito) offering everything from Mexican-style street corn and crispy tostadas to chicken-and-chorizo empanadas and crumbed barramundi tacos. Here's what we know ... more

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 — Restaurants

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

26 Oct 2023

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

Walter's Steakhouse | Brisbane's best steaks — Restaurants

The round-up: eat your way through Brisbane’s best steaks

26 Oct 2023

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

Tapri, an Indian street-food specialist from the Old Monk team, opens in Rosalie — Restaurants

Tapri, an Indian street-food specialist from the Old Monk team, opens in Rosalie

19 Oct 2023

One of Brisbane's most beloved Indian restaurants is swapping chicken tikka masala for crispy kale and palak chaat, vindaloo for vada pav and dal for dosa at its new eatery, Tapri. Specialising in Indian-style street food, this casual spot is showcasing the sheer diversity of the country's snack scene, serving everything from killer kulcha to sensational samosas. more

Industry Beans | Best cafes, bars and restaurants in Newstead — Restaurants

The round-up: here are Newstead’s best cafes, bars and restaurants

19 Oct 2023

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

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

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

19 Oct 2023

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

1889 Enoteca | Brisbane's best pasta | The Weekend Edition — Restaurants

The round-up: where to sample Brisbane’s best pasta

19 Oct 2023

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

1
2
3
…
54
Next