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Far from amateur – Semi-Pro Brewing Co. turns on the taps at its East Brisbane brewhouse

22 Mar 2018

When a brewing competition catapulted a group of humble home brewers into the Brisbane craft-beer spotlight, their aspirations of joining the ranks of Brisbane’s brewing elite went from pipe dream to steel-tank certainty. Semi-Pro Brewing Co. opened the doors at its bricks-and-mortar operation last week, pouring a range of popular brews honed and refined throughout its gypsy-brewing beginnings. more

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Pavement Whispers: Volume 164 March 20

20 Mar 2018

From whispers of Michelin-starred cuisine to new plans for Golden Pig, 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

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We’re up all night to get lucky – Lucky Egg opens its new Brunswick Street digs

15 Mar 2018

Since first capturing tastebuds with its now-iconic array of crispy golden goods, Lucky Egg has flown the coop – escaping the confines of its original shipping container location in The Brightside's beer garden for its own fully realised outlet on Brunswick Street Mall. Opening today, Lucky Egg’s new home is dishing out all the cluckin’ amazing food that helped forge its rep, with some killer new bites to boot. more

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Revel Brewing Co. brings ample beer and cheer to Bulimba

15 Mar 2018

A new entrant emerged in Brisbane’s craft-brewing scene in the final days of 2017, bringing a community-focused offering to Oxford Street in Bulimba. Formerly known as Malt Brewing, this operation has quickly earned a rep for its core range of brews and laid-back atmosphere. After a short period of refining its operation and a slick rebrand, Revel Brewing Co. has now hit its stride. Revel Brewing Co. operates on the premise of good people coming together to drink good beer, and judging on the response from locals over the past three months it seems like the mantra has been fully realised. more

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Fat Angel brings burgers, booze and ball to Brisbane City

15 Mar 2018

Thanks to hospitality duo Adam Barton and Manny Sakellarakis, The City's Eagle Lane is fast becoming Brisbane's own little slice of New York City. The pair are the brains behind the laneway's dive bar Brooklyn Standard, and for their latest project they are focusing their attention on three of America's favourite 'B' words – booze, burgers and balls. Ball sports, that is, all of which you'll find at Fat Angel. more

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The Weekend Series: five ways to step up your garlic bread game

15 Mar 2018

In the words of Belinda Carlise, “They say in heaven, carbs come first. We’ll make heaven a place on Earth”. We’re pretty sure those are the exact lyrics, and if they’re not, when we’d like to start a petition to make it so. What we’re trying to say is that carbs give us heavenly joy. On the carb deliciousness hierarchy chart, garlic bread sits pretty much at the top and it’s easy to see why – you’ve got toasted bread, moreish garlic butter and plenty of opportunities to mix it up. If you're ready to step your garlic bread game up to the next level, we've found find variations that are sure to make your stomach flip with excitement. Bring on the garlic breath! more

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Send yourself a naughty snack with new delivery-only Killer Take-out

15 Mar 2018

It's a situation we've all been faced with. You've been good all week, packing your lunch, eating your greens ... all so you can feel deserved when you treat yourself on the weekend. You hype yourself up for that dirty takeaway feast and then it all comes crashing down into a spiral of shame when the bun is too dry, there's not enough sauce, the chips are limp, and it's just a goddamn waste of calories. New delivery-only Killer Take-out wants to eradicate that feeling, making sure your cheat meal leaves you with nothing but satisfied belly rubs. more

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Creamy critters – where to try insect ice-cream for free

13 Mar 2018

In most instances, finding a bug in your food is somewhat frowned upon – but what if we told you that incorporating crawly critters into your diet could be the secret to sustainability? In an effort to educate people about the future of food, The Economist will be hosting two insect-laden ice-cream pop-up stalls to offer up a free taste of some seriously mind-bending flavours – chocolate and cricket, anyone? more

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Pavement Whispers: Volume 163 March 13

13 Mar 2018

From whispers of new mammoth entertainment precincts to sweet-treat havens, 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

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e’cco bistro stands the test of time with a new home in Newstead

08 Mar 2018

After decades of seducing tastebuds and racking up awards at its original Brisbane City locale, acclaimed restaurant e’cco bistro has picked up its foundations and moved its entire operation to a fresh space in Newstead. Philip Johnson and and team will be dishing up the fine fare from the new location as of Saturday March 10, with some reinvigorated favourites sharing the menu space with a selection of heavenly newcomers. more

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Breakfast ramen or late-night treats – the choice is yours at The New Black and Cakes and Shit

08 Mar 2018

Fortitude Valley's Bakery Lane has just scored itself a new sweet spot – but this isn't your average coffee and cake situation. The brains behind Coolangatta’s Black Lab Coffee have opened up a new flagship cafe in the heart of the entertainment district, offering a distinctive selection of eats and a comprehensive specialty coffee selection. That’s not all – treat seekers can also satiate their sugary cravings at sassy new cake store and bar Cakes and Shit, where the only thing sweet is the dessert. more

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Chefs Inc. invigorates the bayside with a collection of choice cuisine

08 Mar 2018

Since we first heard whispers of its arrival, we’ve been keeping regular tabs on Cleveland’s Chefs Inc. Now, Redlands locals can finally experience what this open-plan dining destination has to offer. Chefs Inc. opened to the public over the weekend, drawing in more than 5000 excited punters who were itching to get a glimpse of the highly anticipated chow collective. Boasting a varied assembly of creative and drool-worthy vendors, Chefs Inc. is delivering restaurant-quality food to the masses at a family-friendly price point with a lively and casual atmosphere. more

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Nosh on miso chilli eggs and Belgian waffles with Persian floss at Newstead’s No. 68

08 Mar 2018

The end of summer has brought a fresh change to Newstead’s foodie scene with the timely arrival of No. 68 Cafe. Positioned on the intersection of Commercial Road and Masters and Wyandra Street, No. 68 is putting a tasty spin on breakfast and lunch with some funky twists that will have your tastebuds in a tizzy. more

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The colour of beer captured in a new brew by East 9th Brewing

08 Mar 2018

If the craft beer world has taught us anything, it’s that beer comes in all tastes and colours. That being said, the kind of golden colouring that most ales possess is what we usually attribute to the beverage when we consider it. East 9th Brewing has taken the cheeky step of trademarking the colour of beer. Didn’t think it was possible? Well, think again buddy. The brewers have linked up with street-art outfitters Ironlak to capture the ideal colouring, then recreated it, canned it and distributed it for all beer lovers to enjoy. more

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Pavement Whispers: Volume 162 March 6

06 Mar 2018

From whispers of free ramen to a new Asian-inspired laneway bar, 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

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Dicki’s adds a dash of wholesomeness to New Farm with its vegan-centric eats

01 Mar 2018

Have you heard the good word about plant-based dining? Don’t worry – we’re not here to talk your ear off about the virtues of eating your fruit and vegetables, especially since the minds behind Dicki’s are more than happy to show you in person. New Farm’s newest cafe is dishing up fare with a flavoursome and nourishing focus – with the added bonus of being totally vegan friendly. Omnivores of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to check it out – your body and soul will be singing afterwards. more

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Sunny Coast fave Bordertown brings its border-crossing eats south to The City

01 Mar 2018

One of the greatest food fusions of all time would have to be the meeting of American and Mexican cuisines. If Donald Trump had his way, he’d pull the two cultures further apart, but lucky for foodies everywhere cooler heads are keeping that at bay. Spots like Bordertown are the result of this very magical fusion – a pairing of the best of both sides of the border, which took Noosa by storm in August 2017. The team behind the Sunshine Coast eatery and bar has made tongues wag with its dressed-down dining, and now Brisbane eaters can get a taste at Bordertown’s new Brisbane City location, which is opening this week. more

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Sip science experiments at The Valley’s viral newcomer Viscosity

01 Mar 2018

For Kinsey Johnson, working behind a bar is as much a creative outlet than it is a good way to earn a crust. With a passion for cocktails and a flair for mastering different flavour combinations, Kinsey has established himself as a master of bar theatre through his science-inspired haunt Viscosity. If you haven’t encountered the videos online of vials of swirling concoctions giving off plumes of smoke and shooters filled with eye-catching colour, then you must not go on social media often. After stirring up a frenzy on the Internet at its original Stanthorpe location, Viscosity has just relocated to Brisbane, quickly setting itself as a place where no drink is ordinary and there is no limit to the imagination. more

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Cut us off a piece of that – Smokey Moo brings barbecue to East Brisbane

01 Mar 2018

In no particular order, our top-five favourite food smells goes thusly – garlic and butter sizzling in a pan, a rosemary-laden roast, a cake baking away in the oven, a freshly brewed batch of coffee and a smoky wood-fired barbecue. If that last one is a particular favourite of yours, then we’d like to introduce you to Smokey Moo. This brand-new barbecue hotspot is carving up some of the most moreish morsels and low-and-slow cooked meat you’re likely to find, so make like a cow and ‘moove’ your caboose to get your fix. more

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Taste the sweetness from Brisbane’s new mobile dessert dispensary Gelato à go-go

01 Mar 2018

Although the summer days are waning, gelato season is a year-round occurrence for us perpetually hot Queenslanders. A hot-to-trot food truck is set to hit the streets of Brisbane this week, slinging scoops of gourmet gelato almost directly into our mouths and we can’t wait. Gelato à go-go is putting wheels to asphalt and dispensing Italian-inspired desserts from a smartly appointed and beautifully restored vehicle. more