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The round-up: the best Australian-made limoncello to zest up your next picnic or pool party
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The round-up: the best Australian-made limoncello to zest up your next picnic or pool party

16 Nov 2023

We're calling it now – this will be the summer of limoncello. Long regarded as little more than an after-dinner digestivo, this lemony libation is perfect for summertime sipping, either in a spritz or served over ice with a splash of soda. We've rounded up a number of booze makers concocting some of the finest citrus-laced liqueurs on the market, so clear some space on your cocktail cart! more

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Classy casks – Gonzo Vino unveils a sustainable and sophisticated collection of boxed wines
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Classy casks – Gonzo Vino unveils a sustainable and sophisticated collection of boxed wines

26 Oct 2023

Let's be honest, when most of us think about wine in a box we picture a silver sack that is most likely strung from a Hills Hoist in someone's backyard. While you may have graduated from goon, Melbourne-based winery Gonzo Vino is on a mission to bring it back, reshaping perceptions on cask wine and leading the sustainability charge in an industry dominated by glass bottles. more

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Give hangxiety the boot with Byron-born Bittersweet Aperitivo by Etota
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Give hangxiety the boot with Byron-born Bittersweet Aperitivo by Etota

14 Sep 2023

There are plenty of reasons why you might be stepping away from the sauce, but for Kate Forrester, it was a stint in rehab for an eating disorder and alcoholism at 28 that provided the ultimate motivation to bin the booze. Fast forward a decade and Kate has created what is being hailed Australia’s first circular, 100-percent natural non-alcoholic drink. If you’re sober curious or are adopting a more mindful approach to drinking, this could very well be your new favourite beverage. more

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Before + After teams up with Full Circle Spirits to concoct a small-batch Australian fernet
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Before + After teams up with Full Circle Spirits to concoct a small-batch Australian fernet

17 Aug 2023

What do you get when a amaro-loving bar crew teams up with a deeply creative spirit maker? If you're a fernet fan, something extraordinarily beautiful. Semi-subterranean cocktail joint Before + After has linked up with South Australian distillery outfit Full Circle Spirits to produce an Australian first – a small-batch run of fernet made with the likes of Kangaroo Island saffron and kumquat from Adelaide Hills. The result is a herbal elixir that's perfect for cocktail makers, amari aficionados and those looking to diversify their home liquor selection. The launch of the collaborative fernet coincides with Before+After's first birthday on Sunday August 27 – read on to find out what you can expect ... more

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Two years in the making, Felons Barrel Hall launches its first range of barrel aged beers
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Two years in the making, Felons Barrel Hall launches its first range of barrel aged beers

16 Mar 2023

While most of us love a crisp lager or a hazy pale ale, there's a thriving fandom for more experimental styles of beer. Barrel-aged beers are a subset of brewing that is surging in popularity, and riverside brewing juggernaut Felons Brewing Co. is popping the top on its debut range of creative and experimental sips. Felons Barrel Hall's barrel-aged beauties use traditional techniques to make out-of-the-box potables, from black imperial stouts to cherry-infused sour ales. Keen to try? This limited-edition range is available now – here are the details ... more

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Archie Rose Distilling Co. is launching a Dark Choc & Raspberry Lamington bottled cocktail just in time for Easter
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Archie Rose Distilling Co. is launching a Dark Choc & Raspberry Lamington bottled cocktail just in time for Easter

09 Mar 2023

If the huge amounts of hot cross buns lining the shelves at your local grocery store weren't sign enough, we're here to – quite happily – inform you that Easter is just around the corner. The unofficial holiday of sipping and snacking on sweet treats is one of our favourites, even more so now that we've caught wind of Archie Rose Distilling Co.'s newest Easter-inspired Dark Choc & Raspberry Lamington bottled cocktail. more

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Stirred, not shaken – you can now get your hands on Saturday Night Pasta's dirty martini sauce
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Stirred, not shaken – you can now get your hands on Saturday Night Pasta’s dirty martini sauce

19 Jan 2023

When you're hungry for a hearty bowl of pasta but the ol' spag bowl simply won't do, it's hard to resist swiping on the food delivery apps for a quick fix. Thankfully another carby contender has entered the arena, and it's both positively simple to make and absolutely scrumptious. Introducing the Saturday Night Pasta range – a dirty martini pasta sauce and pasta created by culinary wizard Elizabeth Hewson. Read on to discover how you can dig in to this mouth-watering combo ... more

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Crack the secret of croissant making with Lune's new cookbook
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Crack the secret of croissant making with Lune’s new cookbook

13 Oct 2022

If you're a long-time reader of The Weekend Edition, you'll likely already know how much we love a Lune croissant. We're not alone – the croissanterie's pastries are renowned the world over, hailed by many as some of the best in existence. Well, what if we told you that Lune was giving us carb cravers the secrets to its perfect pastry recipe? Not only that, the Lune team is also teaching us how to master some of its most adored special creations? No, Lune's not offering a year-long intensive masterclass – it's putting out a cook book! Lune founder Kate Reid has distilled all her tips and secrets into Croissants All Day, All Night – a compendium of recipes for everything from simple croissants to cruffins and escargot. more

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Introducing mYmosa, your favourite brunch cocktail in a can
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Introducing mYmosa, your favourite brunch cocktail in a can

23 Jun 2022

If we had to pinpoint our favourite part about brunchin' with our mates, it would probably be bubbly, fruity and served in a champagne flute. We're talking about good ol' mimosas, of course. The much-loved tipple that gets the girls up and at 'em on weekends is a brunch staple, so it's only natural that two fun-loving females have created a canned version of our favourite am cocktail. Introducing mYmosa ... more

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The round-up: localise your bar cart with Southeast Queensland's best craft spirits
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The round-up: localise your bar cart with Southeast Queensland’s best craft spirits

09 Jun 2022

Southeast Queensland's independent craft spirit scene is booming these days. Across Brisbane, the coasts and the hinterland, numerous distilleries are emerging – each concoction spirits perfect for stocking our at-home booze cabinet. We're all about making our cocktail cart as good as it can be and with many small-batch operations putting the state on the map when it comes to craft sips we're almost spoiled for choice. We've collated a list of top-notch distilleries from Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, helping you fill any gaps in your collection or encourage you to replenish depleted stocks. more

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Gold Coast label Wine Not the Brand is here to challenge perceptions of wine in a bag
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Gold Coast label Wine Not the Brand is here to challenge perceptions of wine in a bag

31 Mar 2022

Let's not beat around the bush, when you think of wine in a bag, it's pretty likely your mind immediately pictures a bloated silver goon sack that may or may not be strung up from a clothesline. Gold Coast-based start-up Wine Not the Brand is here to challenge the stigma associated with wine in a bag with its revolutionary and vegan-friendly wine pouches. A lightweight, durable, and perhaps most importantly, quality solution to traditional bottles of wine.  more

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New brews – Banyo's All Inn Brewing Co. launches its revamped core range
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New brews – Banyo’s All Inn Brewing Co. launches its revamped core range

03 Mar 2022

All Inn Brewing Co. has been a Brisbane brewing mainstay since launching in 2012, growing from one of the city's first suburban craft-beer makers into a veteran of Southeast Queensland's flourishing independent brewing industry. After ten years in the game the Banyo-based frothmakers are giving All Inn a bit of a makeover, refreshing its branding and can designs while also tinkering with its core range to add some tasty tweaks. more

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Enjoy fare from Brisbane's top eateries at home with restaurant delivery service Providoor
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Enjoy fare from Brisbane’s top eateries at home with restaurant delivery service Providoor

16 Feb 2022

When Australia's hospitality industry pirouetted towards pandemic-proof operation models, it changed the game in terms of accessibility. In Melbourne, acclaimed chef Shane Delia of Maha founded Providoor – a delivery service that allowed locals to enjoy lauded fare from Maha, Entrecote, Tipo 00 and Supernormal in the comfort of their own home. Providoor expanded to Sydney soon after, cultivating a roster that includes Chiswick, China Doll, Golden Century and The Apollo. This week the service will officially launch in Queensland – it already boasts a cadre of appetising all-stars including Southside, NOTA and Siffredi's. Bust out the tablecloths and the fancy cutlery – Providoor is making fine dining a homebound affair. more

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Get on the beers – Heaps Normal redefines the pot of gold with a zero-alcohol lager
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Get on the beers – Heaps Normal redefines the pot of gold with a zero-alcohol lager

27 Jan 2022

Australians, on the whole, can be a thirsty bunch. When it comes to alcohol, however, the tide may be turning with many Australians opting to cut back on the booze or kick it to the curb, for good. Once upon a time, non-drinkers were left with a choice between soft drinks, juice or mocktails. Thankfully, the shift in consumer behaviour has inspired some really excellent craft breweries and distilleries to pursue low- and no-alcohol options that can go head-to-head with its full-strength peers in terms of taste and flavour profiles. One such player that has made some serious waves on the scene is Heaps Normal, which just this week unveiled its second non-alcoholic brew, Another Lager. more

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Forget empty supermarket shelves – the best fruit, veg and meat boxes to get delivered
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Forget empty supermarket shelves – the best fruit, veg and meat boxes to get delivered

20 Jan 2022

It's pretty safe to assume that by now you're well aware of the situation at your local supermarket, so let's not rehash the details. The good news is that there is an alternative. If you're keen to spare yourself from the chaos (or disgruntlement at empty shelves) while also supporting local farmers in the process, we've rounded up a few places that are delivering fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and more to your door. more

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Stone & Wood and Afends link up for a tasty (and sustainable) collab
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Stone & Wood and Afends link up for a tasty (and sustainable) collab

20 Jan 2022

They say great minds think alike, so that must mean that the operators of Stone & Wood and clothing label Afends have some pretty brilliant brains at the helm. The Byron Bay-born companies are teaming up on a range of products designed to promote sustainable aspects of their respective industries. On Monday January 24, part one of this collaboration will be released – a limited-edition beer made from regenerative grain that is as easy on our conscience as it is on our palates. more

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Dinner is easy with these Toowoomba-made woodsmoked bites from Darling Fresh Smoke Haus
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Dinner is easy with these Toowoomba-made woodsmoked bites from Darling Fresh Smoke Haus

16 Dec 2021

Smoked fare is having a resurgence in the culinary scene as of late and for good reason – smoked bites pack a sensational flavour punch! Not all of us are so lucky to have a smoker at home (if you do, haven't you done well ) but do not worry friends, as that's where Toowoomba-based business Darling Fresh Smoke Haus comes in. Boasting a bevy of smoked meats and plant-based deliciousness, these vacuum-sealed packets are ready to go in mere minutes. more

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But first, tequila – Margarita Margarita launches a classic margarita mix
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But first, tequila – Margarita Margarita launches a classic margarita mix

09 Dec 2021

When Friday rolls around and we're waiting for the sun to set, there's no better drink (in our humble opinion) to welcome in the weekend than a classic margarita. The folks behind Australia's only mobile marg bar, Margarita Margarita, wholeheartedly agree with us and have whipped up a classic marg mix to make our at-home cocktail shaking a little easier – and a whole lot tastier. more