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The round-up: what's open on the January 26 public holiday
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The round-up: what’s open on the January 26 public holiday

10 Jan 2024

This Friday January 26 is a public holiday, which means it’s a short week for many. As much as we love a day out of the office, The Weekend Edition team would like to acknowledge the significance of this date for First Nations people and believe it is not a date to celebrate. However you choose to observe this day, there are a bunch of cafes, restaurants and bars keeping their doors open on Friday January 26. If you're keen to get out and support your local, here's a list of what's open ... more

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The year in review: Brisbane’s best restaurant openings of 2023
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The year in review: Brisbane’s best restaurant openings of 2023

22 Dec 2023

This year was one for the history books, as far as Brisbane's restaurant scene was concerned. Big-name players from interstate planted flags north of the border, while local icons continued to prove why Brisbane is now seen as a world-class food city by many. Italian cuisine was big (again), as was steak – but innovation and rule bending was also huge trend of Brisbane dining over the past 12 month. If this stacked list of our picks for Brisbane's best restaurant openings of 2023 is anything to go by, this year is going to be hard to top. Read on to see why ... more

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Get the first look inside Como – the Italian-inspired restaurant bringing the party to South Brisbane
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Get the first look inside Como – the Italian-inspired restaurant bringing the party to South Brisbane

14 Dec 2023

Brisbane's dining scene refuses to slow down in the final sprint towards the holidays. One hospitality crew in particular is intent to see the year off in style, opening a swish new restaurant where a party-like atmosphere is part of the appeal. Como Restaurant officially opens in South Brisbane today, Wednesday December 13, showing off a menu of Italian-inspired fare. Come for the glam interiors and serves of wild boar ragu, stay for another round of negroni ice-cream floats. more

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All-you-can-eat yum cha, Aussie craft beer and flying noodles – Goodtime at West Village lives up to its name
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All-you-can-eat yum cha, Aussie craft beer and flying noodles – Goodtime at West Village lives up to its name

14 Dec 2023

Two of our favourite things – Queensland craft beer and Asian cuisine – will unite this Friday December 15 when Goodtime opens its doors at West Village. In addition to pouring frothy pints of beer from Slipstream, Goodtime will be slinging steamy baskets of yum cha, plate after plate of kitchen snacks and big serves of pan-Asian favourites. Here's what we know ... more

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

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

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

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The round-up: what's open in Brisbane on Boxing Day
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The round-up: what’s open in Brisbane on Boxing Day

22 Nov 2023

People use Boxing Day for a variety of things – shopping, seeing the latest blockbuster film or simply recovering from the Christmas Day chaos. We like to use it for, you guessed it … more feasting! Sure, there might be plenty of Christmas lunch leftovers floating around, but we prefer to seize the day by dining at some of Brisbane’s best nosh spots. This Boxing Day loads of eateries will be opening to the public – here are some to look out for … more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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
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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

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Walter's Steakhouse | Brisbane's best steaks
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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