The trudge through the working week is similar to hiking down a long, dusty road – it’s always nice to have something to look forward to at the end of it. New Farm’s The Long Road Bar & Eatery is a charming new respite location to cure your ailments and soothe your stresses with an on-point combination of cured meat and international wines. more
How long has it been since your last Gold Coast trip? Days, weeks or months? If your answer is in years, then you need to stop and take a good look at yourself … and then take our advice when we say that sometimes it’s a good thing to venture out and, you know, break the weekend routine. If you’ve got a bit of time up your sleeve over the festive season and were contemplating heading south for a sneaky day-trip or weekender, then we’ve got you covered. From the backstreets of Broadbeach to the Burleigh Heads oceanfront, we’ve taken the liberty of putting together a handy hit list of the top new restaurants, cafes and bars that have opened on the Gold Coast this year. more
The Margaret Street end of The City has been in dire need of a bar and restaurant to call its own, and now it’s got one! Master Toms has opened in a sunny spot on the corner of Margaret and Albert Streets, bringing a Californian-inspired aesthetic complete with a banging burger selection and plenty to sip as the sun goes down. more
It's a pretty sensational feeling when you head out to lunch ... and then suddenly it's afternoon drinks ... and before you know it the sun has gone and you're ordering again for dinner. Just in time for the festive season, Racecourse Road is welcoming the perfect place to take you through from sunny afternoon to balmy evening, and it goes by the name of One Fifty. more
When opening a restaurant, one naturally looks to the food as a starting point, building a supporting wine list around it. It’s very refreshing, and rare, when that entire idea is turned on it’s head – a restaurant built around wine, where food merely acts as a backdrop. For their latest project, brothers Cameron and Jordan Votan (the brains behind Spring Hill's Happy Boy) have done just that. more
They say French is one of the languages of love, but it’s also pretty well known that the French like to seduce with their food. Madame Rouge is a lavish new restaurant that has opened in M&A lane, offering a bounty of French-inspired dishes from parfaits to beignets and pomme frites. Madame Rouge’s opulent interior and sumptuous fare will have you thinking you’ve been transported to an iconic back-street bistro from 1950s Paris. more
Has 2016 got you gnocched down? Well it’s time to get up again. In possibly some of the best news we’ve received this year, Australia just gained its first dedicated gnoccheria, and it’s right here in the heart of Paddington. If pillowy clouds of potato gnocchi floating in pools of authentic Italian sauce is your jam, then get up, dust yourself off and make tracks to Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers. more
Nothing impresses a member of the opposite sex more than a well-presented charcuterie board, which is why you should pay close attention what is written here. One part Spanish-influenced restaurant and bar, one part gourmet butcher, Vaquero (Spanish for cowboy) and the conjoined The Albion Butchery is a great pairing for anyone seeking sumptuous charcoal-roasted cuisine, gourmet charcuterie meats and exemplary cocktails. Throw in a sublime interior setting for good measure and Vaquero is perfect for your next intimate get-together or as we call them, 'meet-cuteries'. more
Milton holds a special place in the hearts of beer-drinking locals thanks to its storied history as the city’s home of brewing. A new brewpub is set to open, just a short keg roll from Castlemaine Perkins, owned and operated by the minds behind craft beer upstarts Aether Brewing. Aether Brewing combines brewery, bar and kitchen into one modern-industrial venue that is more than just a spot to have a few jars. more
Why did the chicken cross the road? Well, if that road happens to be Given Terrace then it’s probably to see what the fuss is all about when Winner Winner opens tonight (Tuesday November 15). The eagerly anticipated eatery combines some of the best things in life – fried chicken, tap beer and hip-hop – under one roof. If you can handle getting your hands and face a little messy, get ready for the best chicken dinner you are likely to have had in a while. One glance at Winner Winner’s menu will have you singing, “I feel like chicken tonight!” more
The team behind the effortlessly cool Holloway Eyewear and popular pizza parlour Pizzartist have outdone themselves with their revamped restaurant Luigi’s Italian. This intimate eatery plates up some of the best authentic Italian dishes outside of Nonna’s kitchen, and is doing so with a distinct flair and panache. more
Look, we know the irony inherent in telling you the best way to avoid the summer heat is to head to a place called the Sunshine Coast, but really the northern beaches offer some of the best opportunities to cool off when Brisbane gets unbearably hot. Not only can you take advantage of the beaches and sea breezes, you can also soak in some coastal atmosphere at one of many phenomenal bars, cafes and restaurants. 2016 has seen a huge boom in the coast’s foodie scene and we figured it was past time we stopped neglecting our northern brethren and listed some of the best new spots to try when you evacuate heat-stricken Brisbane. more
Ever heard of the term C.R.E.A.M? It stands for 'cheese rules everything around me'. Give me a bunch of cheeses and I'll Edam all! I know what you’re thinking, “Haha, that joke was a gouda one!” To that I say thank you, friend! I love cheese so much I’ve changed my middle name to Gruyère. I’m not the only one that loves the stuff – several of Brisbane’s eateries are cheese fiends too. To prove it, we’ve put together a list of some of the cheesiest meals in town. If you are lactose intolerant, consider this an apology in advance. This piece might be a bit torturous for you, so I won’t be offended if you’re feeling bleu and can’t read any further. For the rest of you cheese lovers, feast your eyes on these bad boys! more
It seems like an oxymoron at first, this idea of casual fine dining. But more and more we are seeing inventive and intricately plated dishes – usually reserved for white-tablecloth establishments – served in a relaxed and approachable environment. The latest restaurant to break down the barriers often associated with high-end cuisine is Allium, which opens in New Farm this Friday November 11. more
Man, it's a hot one! As the mercury rises and summer approaches we tend to seek shade and shelter like it's a lifeline, and when that shelter has refreshingly cool cocktails and impressive food selection then all the better! The Residence is a new oasis in the heart of Brisbane’s inner east, offering a refined dining experience within a crisp, breezy bungalow setting. more
Before you say anything, we know that you can still enjoy fairy bread any time you choose to make some. And yes, you can boil a pot of cheerios and eat them one by one while you watch Netflix – we're not judgemental types (unless you forget the tomato sauce, then shame on you). What we will say is that sometimes your treasured memories are best left alone, and that if you are looking to revisit some of your culinary habits from when you were five, you might be a bit disappointed. Several places around Brisbane are putting a spin on our old favourites, making them more suitable for an adult palette. Here is a collection of some food you loved as kids, all grown up. more
Sure, you’re familiar with pulled pork burgers and shredded beef nachos, but do you really know slow-cooked meat? 2Forks in Milton is the place to go for some pulled-meat education, but don’t worry – you’re going to enjoy the learning curve. At 2Forks, the phrase ‘put a fork in me’ has never been more applicable. more
In case you don’t know your New York history, NoHo – that is the area north of Houston Street in Manhattan – was once the stomping ground of the likes of Andy Warhol and the home of CBGB. This storied neighbourhood is a quintessential part of New York culture, and now a slice of that culture has come to Wilston. NoHo Bar & Grill is plating some of the best American street food in town, and is doing so with a casual yet modern flair. more
At the end of July, we sadly had to say goodbye to The Burrow on Mollison Street in West End. For a couple of tough months we mourned the cosy space, waiting patiently for the eatery to reopen in a new location. Well at last the time has come, dear readers. The Burrow is back and its better than ever. more
An innocuous arcade off Elizabeth Street is now home to a scintillating new eatery – one that specialises in serving piping-hot dishes, tempura-battered bites, plates of gyoza, premium Japanese beers and sake. Hato Gyoza & Grill delivers authentic Japanese cuisine in a smart Osaka laneway-type setting. more
