After the announcement of its official name change in late February, Rockpool Dining Group is rapidly making waves in Brisbane. In addition to opening a slew of bars and eateries across our fine city in the coming months, the group is shaking up the offering of its restaurants that we are already so familiar with, starting with hatted Brisbane City restaurant Saké. more
Real talk – you can’t call yourself a Brisbane local if you’ve never set foot inside the Port Office Hotel. Edward Street’s beacon of bountiful bar bites and beer is celebrating the new year with a new look, spearheaded by the tastemakers behind the Alliance Hotel’s acclaimed revitalisation. The Port Office Hotel recently opened the Port Office Dining Room to the public and will be following it up with the unveiling of its refurbished top bar next Thursday. Have a sneak peek before the masses take notice. more
The word ‘project’ can be pretty daunting. It conjures up memories of dreaded group assignments, or school homework on the riveting Australian wheat industry. But pop the word ‘burger’ in front of it and voila! You absolutely have our undivided attention. Aaannndd it helps if the words ‘Neil Perry’ are associated with it as well. In case you haven’t already figured it out, the renowned Australian chef is bringing his much-loved Burger Project to Brisbane for the first time and you can get a taste as of this Friday February 17. more
We’ve been waiting with bated breath for the arrival of one of Maroochydore’s most beloved eateries, and come Friday February 17 our patience will be rewarded. Junk is set to unveil its first Brisbane location this week, wowing tastebuds with its sumptuous selection of Pan-Asian cuisine. If you get steamy over the thought of steamed pork bao buns, go crazy over crispy pork belly or have a voracious appetite for Vietnamese noodle salads, you absolutely must see what Junk’s got in its trunk. more
Have you heard the word? You know, the F word? No, not that word – we’re referring to Fortitude, the newest joint to open up off Wickham Street in Fortitude Valley. If you’ve yet to experience Fortitude for yourself, perhaps the following can entice you – poke bowls, BBQ pork tacos, three-cheese croque monsieurs, boozy brunch cocktails and a menu dedicated to G&Ts. With a bistro and bar menu unlike any we’ve seen to date, Fortitude has got the lot – and we haven’t even told you about half of it. more
Put your hands up if you’ve ever experienced this harsh reality bite – payday is still a few days away and you’ve been stung by a few unexpected costs (or maybe you indulged in a costly weekend on the town), reducing your bank balance to a shell of its former glory. We’ve all walked down Struggle Street before, but any thrifty eaters will tell you that it’s not the end of the world. If you can’t stomach another stretch of mi goreng for lunch, we’ve put together a nifty list of spots to grab a bite for ten Dollarydoos or less. Mark our words – the cheaper the grub doesn’t mean the lesser the quality. You can get a bomb feed in Brisbane’s inner city for just a tenner and here is the proof. more
Hey, you – you know that Tuesday is Valentine’s Day, right? Has it slipped your mind? Don’t worry – it happens, the most important thing is to not panic. If you haven’t made plans for V Day yet or you and your S.O. simply want to spend a casual night in, UberEATS is stepping up to help all of Brisbane's Casanovas. On Tuesday February 14 UberEATS will be delivering flowers, sweets and meals for two to lovebirds all around town, so all you have to do is buy a card. more
It's pretty hard to resist fried chicken. You know when it's coming – that delicious intoxicating scent wafts through the air, a smell unlike any other, beckoning you towards the golden crispy goodness that awaits. If your stomach isn't rumbling at that thought, then it might be time for you to leave this page. Because the next couple of paragraphs – and Brisbane City's newest eatery – are dedicated to finger-lickin' Korean fried chicken. more
With a wholesome and hearty mixture of warming Italian-influenced fare, Fenek is plating up dishes that will have you transported to continental Europe. Pasta, pizza, dessert and wine – Fenek caters to all of the popular classics but slips in a few surprises that will surely satisfy curious palates. more
It’s no secret that the Sunshine State is practically overflowing with amazing produce. We’re very spoiled when it comes to top-notch fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy. In 2016 we celebrated the best Queensland produce in town through the Taste of Queensland Awards, pitting restaurants, cafes and food trucks against one another to see who could plate up the best dish using the best produce. e’cco bistro blew us away with its scrumptious duck breast, so much so that we decided to stop by again to scope out another Queensland-born dish – the venison tartare with beetroot crisp. more
You know that old saying, ‘mo burgers, mo happiness’? It’s a real phrase – trust us. With that in the front of your mind, let us introduce you to Biggie’s Burgers – Bulimba’s brand new delivery only burger joint that is inspired by the Big Poppa himself. With a range of tasty burgers paying tribute to the hip-hop icon, Biggie’s Burgers will drop off some succulently juicy burgers and sides that will sate any B.I.G. hunger. more
If you don't immediately recognise Damon Amos' name, you might be more familiar with his food. As executive chef at hatted restaurant Public, Damon introduced the city to a whole new world of cuisine – citrus-infused ants, fossilised carrot and Kentucky Fried Duck ringing any bells? Eighteen months ago he stepped away from the restaurant to embark on a new solo venture and the result, at last, is Detour. more
We love Queensland produce – how could you not? The abundance of amazing farms throughout the state putting premium foodstuffs on our plate every day is continually astounding. We celebrated the best in Queensland produce with our Taste of Queensland Awards last year, which saw dozens of entrants vie for top spot in a range of categories. The Charming Squire blew us away with its banoffee pie, but there is so much more Queensland-grown goodness featured throughout the menu. We’ve decided to spotlight another dish that you simply must try – The Charming Squire’s spit-roast pork served with Salardaise potatoes and heirloom tomato salad. more
Scientists have spent decades searching for evidence of the American mythical beast the Sasquatch, but it seems like they should have been searching in Brisbane’s north this whole time. Sasquatch Bar opened to the public this week, enticing those with a Bigfoot-sized hunger to come sink their teeth into a smorgasbord of chargrilled meats while quaffing down pints of frosty craft beer. more
Bao buns and ramen and salmon donburi, gyoza and tofu and sparkling sake, sashimi and curry and a skewer or three, these are a few of our favourite things! Chinatown Mall scored itself a sweet Christmas present in late 2016 when Tatsu Yakitori Bar opened its doors. If all of the above make your mouth water to some degree, then do yourself a solid and investigate this place thoroughly. more
Are you a pinball wizard? Have you got a supple wrist? Then you need to make your way to the top end of Brunswick Street, this ain't no twist. There you'll be transported back to yesteryear, finding not just pinball machines, but all of the classic arcade games and gaming consoles of your (and probably your parents') childhood ... along with some killer beats, eats and drinks. And trust us, you don't have to be a pinball wizard to enjoy it. more
Bao down, dear readers! There is a new king of the buns in Brisbane. Three ex-fine dining chefs have joined forces to focus their culinary skills on crafting the perfect springy steamed buns, filled with some pretty darn delicious flavours. If you love bao, then you need to get acquainted with Mr Bunz. more
Anyone that has journeyed to Lebanon will tell you that despite its small size, the country packs one of the most varied culinary offerings in the world. A little slice of Lebanon has come to Indooroopilly in the form of Little Beirut, serving up some of the most mesmerising meze platters around. This Lebanese bistro has quickly established itself as a go-to spot for succulent skewers, mouth-watering moussaka and generous helpings of heavenly hummus. more
We know what you are thinking – there’s no way a meatless burger can stack up to a classic hamburger. Well, as much as we love sinking our teeth into a juicy meaty burg, we’re going to have to disagree with you. The team behind Charlie’s Raw Squeeze is changing the way we think about the humble burger, opening a location that serves nothing but meatless vegan varieties. MooFree Burgers in North Lakes might just be the spot to convince you that meat-free is the way to be. more
If you ask any red-blooded carnivore, they’ll tell you that the home of authentic barbecue is Texas. With that said, opening a barbecue joint called Texas Bar n’ Grill puts a lot of pressure on your product, but when that venue opens a second location in Camp Hill you know that it might be doing something right. The new Texas Bar n’ Grill location does justice to the storied lineage of Texas-style barbecue, slow cooking some of the meatiest morsels in town. more
