Cafes
Fall in love with I Heart Brownies' retro bakery in Bowen Hills
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Fall in love with I Heart Brownies’ retro bakery in Bowen Hills

12 Apr 2018

The quickest way to our heart is with a box of sweet treats, and if we’re being picky, the best treats to charm us come from I Heart Brownies. We know were not alone in this – I Heart Brownies has grown by leaps and bounds since wooing Brisbane over with its signature artisan, gooey, gluten free and heart-shaped treats, and now the booming operation has just opened a new cafe and bakery in Bowen Hills. I Heart Brownies is now pumping out moreish brownies by the thousand, maintaining its unparalleled quality and pairing them with creamy milkshakes and decadent sundaes. more

Restaurants
Thai with a twist – Spice Den heads up the coast for its new Brisbane City restaurant
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Thai with a twist – Spice Den heads up the coast for its new Brisbane City restaurant

12 Apr 2018

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

Bars
The round-up: love at first bite – get your hands on Brisbane’s best grilled cheese sandwiches
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The round-up: love at first bite – get your hands on Brisbane’s best grilled cheese sandwiches

12 Apr 2018

We can feel it in the air – a cool change is coming, which means only one thing. Comfort food season has arrived! On our list of satisfying belly warmers, a crispy grilled cheese sandwich is up there. Thursday April 12 marks Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, where grillers the world over will be celebrating the fine art of cheese pull, the look of crispy golden bread slathered in butter and the melting moment when your teeth sink in and all worldly woes disappear. To celebrate grilled cheese sandwich day, we’ve undertaken the daunting task of putting together a definitive list of Brisbane’s best gooey grilled-cheese sangas and toasties that are worth spending your cheddar on. more

Food News
Pavement Whispers: Volume 167 April 10
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 167 April 10

10 Apr 2018

From whispers of Urbane's new executive chef to The Valley's new music venue, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

Restaurants
Bibs at the ready – get messy with Louisiana Redclaw’s saucy crayfish catch in Fortitude Valley
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Bibs at the ready – get messy with Louisiana Redclaw’s saucy crayfish catch in Fortitude Valley

05 Apr 2018

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

The Grocer
Say cheese to Brisbane’s new charming charcuterie delivery service
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Say cheese to Brisbane’s new charming charcuterie delivery service

05 Apr 2018

If you’re anything like us, putting together the perfect charcuterie platter is a crucially important task. To do it right you need to source the best goods and that means that you might need to make a few stops around town. If you need to impress with a primo platter but don’t have the time to dash from shop to shop, we suggest reaching out to the team from Say Cheese, a handy service delivering cheese platters to the inner-city suburbs of Brisbane. more

Food News
Go gaga over Harajuku Gyoza’s cheeseburger-stuffed dumpling
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Go gaga over Harajuku Gyoza’s cheeseburger-stuffed dumpling

05 Apr 2018

The mad scientists at the Harajuku Gyoza kitchen laboratory have struck again. Following on from the popular long fries and raindrop cake, the dumpling destination has unveiled its newest quirky menu item – a cheeseburger gyoza. Imagine crispy fried gyoza on the outside and tasty burger filling on the inside. This is the kind of fusion that is guaranteed to pique our curiosity. more

Events
Badminton meets burgers – where to eat and drink during the GC2018 Commonwealth Games
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Badminton meets burgers – where to eat and drink during the GC2018 Commonwealth Games

04 Apr 2018

It feels like a lifetime ago that the Gold Coast was announced as the host city of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Well, the time has come – the athletes are here, the medals have been shined and this fine city is well and truly ready to put on a spectacular show! While most of you have nabbed tickets to your favourite sporting event or plan to get amongst the Festival 2018 goodness, you may have overlooked a very important element – where to eat and drink during GC2018. Situations like this always call for our ever-handy Stumble Guide, but we thought we'd go a little further and hand-pick a few top dining spots to add to your hit list while you're out there in the thick of the action. more

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Pavement Whispers: Volume 166 April 3
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 166 April 3

03 Apr 2018

From whispers of a famous fried chicken pop-up to weekly ramen nights, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

Bars
Havana-inspired hideaway The Malecón arrives in Milton
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Havana-inspired hideaway The Malecón arrives in Milton

29 Mar 2018

There's nothing quite like being transported to an exotic locale without having to board a plane. This is what happens when you step off the street and into the vibrant surrounds of Millton’s newest cocktail joint. Three of Brisbane’s most enterprising individuals have created a slice of Havana in the inner west, fashioning a watering hole that will have you feeling like you are partying in Havana. The Malecón taking locals on a tour of Cuba through its extensive rum-centric cocktail offering and own stylish distillery operation. more

Cafes
Brunch nook Penny Coffee Co opens in Dutton Park
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Brunch nook Penny Coffee Co opens in Dutton Park

29 Mar 2018

Food and coffee. These core aspects of cafe hospitality are essentially two sides of the same coin. All too often patrons are forced to flip the coin to see which side they land on – often settling for a cafe that nails one, but leaves the other lacking. A new cafe has arrived on the scene that aims to deliver the goods in both categories – Dutton Park’s Penny Coffee Co. With a seasonal approach to food and a specialty coffee lean, this cafe is already impressing locals, so perhaps your brunch choice needn’t be dictated by heads or tails. more

Markets
Eat your way around the new Urbane Markets Ipswich launching this weekend
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Eat your way around the new Urbane Markets Ipswich launching this weekend

29 Mar 2018

The early-morning excursion to our local farmers markets will always have a place in our hearts, but we’d be kidding ourselves if we said we didn’t also love the energetic vibe of a night market. A new addition to the night market scene is arriving this weekend, with Urbane Markets Ipswich celebrating its grand opening tonight in Ipswich. Brisbane’s finest food trucks, market stalls, live entertainment and atmosphere – it’s the kind of event you’ll want to stay up late for. more

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Pavement Whispers: Volume 165 March 27
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 165 March 27

27 Mar 2018

From whispers of trashy taco joints to new food markets, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more