Summer is set to bring a host of new dining options to Everton Park, following the announcement of a new food and drink component to the proposed Everton Plaza development. Several popular retailers have signed on to open new locations in Brisbane’s north, with tenancies inhabiting a smart laneway precinct that will blend past elements with modern designs. more
Every July, Brisbane eaters break free from their mid-winter hibernation to celebrate Good Food Month. With only weeks remaining until Good Food Month hits the eateries of Brisbane on Sunday July 1, our bellies have been rumbling impatiently for news of what to expect. The first announcement of the 2018 program has arrived, bringing word of pasta parties, gourmet surf and turf dinners and the ever-popular Night Noodle Markets. more
Weeks after launching its Texas-style barbecue joint Special Rub, the PopMega group has quietly opened a new hip hideaway Superfly Funkeye in the middle of Woolloongabba’s leafy Eden Lane. From whisky highballs and natural wines to rare duck hot soba soup, this Japanese izakaya meets wine bar is a fashionable community hideaway worth seeking out. more
Let’s face it – few foods aren’t improved after being crumbed and fried. That being said, it’s the particular panko-crumbed goodness of katsu that really butters our bread. From curries to sandwiches, katsu dishes offers plenty of variety – and it’s not just chicken that gets the katsu treatment. If you’re keen to catch katsu fever, we’ve assembled a nifty list of spots that will be able to sate a craving. more
Following hot on the heels of the announcement of The Calile Hotel’s retail precinct and first permanent restaurant, James Street’s anticipated luxury arrival has revealed details of adjoining hospitality-focused development. Ada Lane will add five new street-level tenancies to the area, creating a micro-precinct dedicated to food and drink. more
One of South Bank's most-anticipated arrivals has finally turned on its taps. Munich Brauhaus – a multi-level beer hall from the Rockpool Dining Group – opened its doors last Friday May 4, wasting no time in kicking off Oktoberfest celebrations months early. The venue is bringing a whole host of Bavarian goods to the table – we’re talking pretzels as big as your face, schnitzels by the score, gargantuan pork knuckles and succulent sausages. Oh, and bier – lots of bier. more
According to a very reputable news source, headed up by a man named Huey Lewis, it’s hip to be square. Since opening in late 2017, Coorparoo Square has proved this theory true – the precinct has been consistently pumping every night of the week. And with a new wave of eateries, pamper palaces, stylish salons and gourmet providores recently opening their doors, it doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. In case you haven't had a chance to take a turn about the square, allow us to fill you in. more
There’s no denying the charm of a heritage-listed space – from the original architectural details to the old-world vibe, there are gems studded all around Brisbane City. As much as we like admiring them from afar, these structures take on a new significance when you’re able to step inside and immerse yourself in the past lives of the space – and what better way to do that than with a drink in hand? Some of The City’s best bars do double duty as heritage-listed sites loaded with homages to their history. We’ve trawled the archives to bring you five Brisbane City bars that have a secret past you’ll want to know about. more
As the mercury drops, it's only natural to seek out nourishment that warms the bones. Ramen fits the bill perfectly, and a sip of sake will surely send the warmth spreading all over. Phillip Kim of Nom Nom Korean Eatery has taken it upon himself to up the supply of ramen to Fortitude Valley, expanding his popular hotspot to include a ramen and sake bar. The good news is this is only half of Phillip’s new plans for the area ... more
In a huge boost for the inner-city dining scene, a new stylish micro-pub is opening to the public today – Thursday April 19 – in Post Office Square. Isles Lane is a charming bar and bistro that is combining Parisian-inspired design touches, a menu of farm-to-table delights and an all-encompassing bar selection to create a versatile drinking and dining destination. more
If you’ve been to Coorparoo Square recently, you might have picked up the intriguing scent of woodsmoke wafting through the central promenade. No, your mind isn’t playing tricks on you – it’s not bushfire season. That smell is emanating from the precinct’s newest tenant Special Rub, which fired up its imported smokers last week. Specialising in Texas-style barbecue, Special Rub is plating up some beefy bites that will have any red-blooded meat lover salivating, not to mention a glut of extra mouth-watering morsels and thirst-quenching beverages. more
After two years educating Fortitude Valley residents on the ins and outs of French cuisine, the team behind Eiffel Restaurant (formerly The French Food Shop) has picked up its foundations and moved suburbs. Ghislan and Selma Pourbaix are seizing the opportunity to spread their wings and take their offering to new levels, taking a fine-dining approach to French and European-inspired cuisine that is already having Auchenflower eaters exclaiming ‘mon dieu!’ more
Last week, Brisbane’s inner-city dining scene got an extra dose of classic 1920s chic, when Ovolo Inchcolm opened to the public. The reimagined boutique accommodation destination has spruced up the hotel’s interior, taking back to an early 20th-century feel that blends sophistication with style. The hotel’s restaurant has been revitalised as well, with new eatery Salon de Co offering up a menu of modern gustatory delights paired with timeless service and a classy Art Deco interior that will have you feeling far removed from the stressors of the busy city centre. more
The inner-city dining scene has been preparing for a spicy arrival ever since it was announced that Gold Coast dining institution Spice Den would be bringing its signature brand of Thai cuisine north. Now, the doors to Spire Residences’ ground-floor eatery are open, and an alluring aroma is spreading down Queen Street. If you’ve been hankering for some flavoursome banquet-style cuisine and creative cocktails, then a pinch of spice might be what you’re after. more
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
It's time to forget your boring popcorn chicken – Camp Hill's newest resident is upping the crispy-chicken game. The leafy suburb recently welcomed Hatori Karaage, a charming bar and eatery that specialises in the Japanese-inspired chicken morsels, from spicy bites to sticky glazed goodies that will have you near comatose with contentment. more
Two of Brisbane’s most renowned restaurants have announced their imminent closures. Ryan Squire's esquire and sibling venue esq. will simultaneously wrap up after last service on Thursday March 29, leaving a sizeable gap in Brisbane’s fine-dining scene. more
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
One of the core tenets of innovation is to think outside of the box. Well, that’s all well and good, but when it comes to pizza sometimes it’s best to think within it. Prego Pizzeria is bringing square stone-baked pizzas to Hamilton, dishing out traditional Roman-inspired goods by the slice, bolstered by a choice selection of antipasti, salads and drinks. more
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
