The Grocer
Spice up your home cooking with a dash of Long Chim's own Aahaarn Sriracha
Food & Drink

Spice up your home cooking with a dash of Long Chim’s own Aahaarn Sriracha

11 Jan 2018

When David Thompson first came across the beloved condiment sriracha, it was a life-changing experience. After that first blissful introduction, the sauce soon became the lifeblood of his thriving culinary empire. The exact intoxicating condiment that David fell in love with could only be obtained at one market in Si Racha, south of Bangkok, so David committed himself to making trips to stock up regularly. Now, David is giving us the chance to take his preferred brand home, unveiling Aaharn Sririacha, which is available at his Long Chim restaurants across Australia. more

Food News
Pavement Whispers: Volume 154 January 9
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 154 January 9

09 Jan 2018

From whispers of doughy dreams to plant-based degustations, 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
Classic choices with new-school flair – Ol' School brings quality fish and chips (and truffle chip butties) to South Brisbane
Food & Drink

Classic choices with new-school flair – Ol’ School brings quality fish and chips (and truffle chip butties) to South Brisbane

04 Jan 2018

Forget your numbered ticket and hot box filled with Chiko Rolls and battered savs – this is fish and chips done the Ol' School way. The boutique fish and chippery has opened under Mirvac’s Art House development on Hope Street, just around the corner from Fish Lane, serving up all of the best bits of nostalgic fish and chips but prepared with modern techniques and proper fish preparation. more

Best of Brisbane
The round-up: Brisbane’s best healthy eating spots as voted by you
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The round-up: Brisbane’s best healthy eating spots as voted by you

04 Jan 2018

Look, we won’t lie – publishing this list at the beginning of the year is a calculated move. It’s resolutions time, which means that many of us will examine our diets and look to make a change for the better. While cooking healthy at home is crucial to seeing positive results, it’s easier than ever to eat healthy while out and about. Last year we announced the winners of the EAT/drink Food Awards, which included Brisbane’s best healthy eats. We’ve decided to release the top ten vote getters from last year’s awards, giving you a bona fide resource for your resolution success. more

Food News
A lobster roll and champagne pop-up has landed on the Gold Coast
Food & Drink

A lobster roll and champagne pop-up has landed on the Gold Coast

04 Jan 2018

Lobster lovers, start licking your buttery lips. A pop-up restaurant serving hot lobster rolls with truffle fries and Veuve Clicquot champagne has landed on the Gold Coast. After sell-out pop-ups in Sydney and Melbourne, popular temporary restaurant Lobster Shack will hit Broadbeach this Friday January 5, operating daily until January 28. more

Bars
Scope out Libertine's new outdoor cocktail and snack nook Bar Jardin
Food & Drink

Scope out Libertine’s new outdoor cocktail and snack nook Bar Jardin

04 Jan 2018

Have you seen Libertine lately? The Petrice Terrace mainstay has got something new going on. No, the acclaimed fare is the same, as is the seductive and sophisticated interior. Libertine has entered the new year with a brand-new outdoor bar area that is catering to the late-night snack set with aplomb. Bar Jardin at Libertine whipping up stellar cocktails and cooking up bar snacks that are just as appetising as the main fare – though with the added benefit of outdoor dining regardless of weather. more

Restaurants
House of flavour – Casa Cibo opens up its new Chermside digs
Food & Drink

House of flavour – Casa Cibo opens up its new Chermside digs

01 Jan 2018

In one of the biggest years in the suburb’s history, Chermside is capping off 2017 with a bang. After months of anticipation, Casa Cibo has finally opened its doors, welcoming hungry hordes to come in and try its menu on for size. Fill your stomach with ambrosial anipasti, perfect pizza and pasta and seductive sips – Casa Cibo should be at the top of your list if Italian cuisine is your game. more

Bars
Detour
Food & Drink

The year in review: what you loved in 2017

21 Dec 2017

What. A. Year! Although 2017 has flown by, we’re still amazed by all of the fantastic things we got to experience throughout the year. Brisbane boomed with all sorts of happenings, from new bars and eateries to killer events to some massive news-worthy bombshells that already have us looking ahead with anticipation. We figured the best way to recap the year that was is to list what resonated with you the most over the past 12 months. Without further ado, here is the best of 2017! more

Restaurants
Carolina Kitchen brings its bangin' barbecue to Morningside
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Carolina Kitchen brings its bangin’ barbecue to Morningside

21 Dec 2017

Before American barbecue blew up and captured the tastebuds of Brisbane locals, one humble outfit was already earning a cult following with its authentic approach to wings, ribs, burgers, hotdogs and more. Carolina Kitchen is capping off a year of expansion with a brand-new location in the heart of Morningside, stripping back its menu to its core tastebud tantalisers but keeping all the charm and care that helped it earn its fan base in the beginning. more

Treats
Fortitude Valley's DoughLord eyes Brisbane's dessert crown
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Fortitude Valley’s DoughLord eyes Brisbane’s dessert crown

21 Dec 2017

Brisbane’s dessert scene is booming, which is great, except for the fact that it’s hard to decide which treat you should blow your dough on when the cravings strike. DoughLord is the newest entrant in the fight for your patronage, and it is making a great argument in its own favour with a flavoursome range of edible cookie dough. That’s right – you no longer have to run the risk of an upset stomach eating the pre-packaged stuff. DoughLord’s dough is safe to eat and comes packed with a range of toppings and soft-serve ice-cream to boot. more

Bakeries
Follow your nose to freshly baked goods from Montrachet Boulangerie
Food & Drink

Follow your nose to freshly baked goods from Montrachet Boulangerie

21 Dec 2017

A particularly popular daydream of ours involves Parisian laneways and endless gourmet pastries. Though we have to snap back to reality at some point, the arrival of Montrachet on King Street has done wonders for our French-inspired wanderlust. The hatted restaurant is trying its hand at opening a bakery, opening up a boulangerie complete with croissants, loaves and eclairs made with the same care and quality ingredients as Montrachet’s acclaimed cuisine. more

Food News
Pavement Whispers: Volume 153 December 19
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 153 December 19

19 Dec 2017

From whispers of hearty Southern eats to plant-based versions of cafe classics, 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
The round-up: our 300 favourite eats and drinks in Brisbane
Food & Drink

The round-up: our 300 favourite eats and drinks in Brisbane

14 Dec 2017

Pull out those party poppers friends – this week marks 300 issues of The Weekend Edition: Brisbane. Woot! Over those 300 issues we’ve sipped on a lot of craft beer, munched on a whole lot of delicious food and Instagrammed more avocado on toast than we care to admit. To celebrate, the team has come together to compile our 300 favourite bites and sips across our fine city. Not since Gerard Butler lead a fearsome procession of scantily clad spartans to war have we been this amazed by 300 of anything. We’re not going to suggest you go through and eat everything listed below (we’re also not not suggesting it), but it’s a pretty good indicator of the strength of our food scene, from tasty cheaps eats through to the finest of dishes and most delectable cocktails. What’s more, this list is not even close to exhaustive – there’s always more out there to try. So let’s raise a… more

Restaurants
PoPolpo – fried octopus with blood orange, fennel and chickpea
Food & Drink

italian food restaurant plates up memories at new Spring Hill hideaway

14 Dec 2017

It’s been a banner year for the Votan brothers – first they shift their popular eatery Happy Boy to some swanky new digs in The Valley, their inner-city restaurant Greenglass turned one, and last week they opened up a brand-new concept in Happy Boy’s former residence in Spring Hill. If the name didn’t already give it away, italian food restaurant is plating big portions of hearty Italian cuisine inspired by family recipes, and pouring lots of good wine to boot. more

Restaurants
Sunny Italian vibes hit Brisbane as Salt Meats Cheese arrives at the Gasworks
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Sunny Italian vibes hit Brisbane as Salt Meats Cheese arrives at the Gasworks

14 Dec 2017

As the summer breezes gust through town, so comes a fresh culinary change. Salt Meats Cheese has finally opened its highly anticipated Gasworks eatery, bringing with it a fresh and relaxing Northern-Italian vibe with some mouth-watering twists. Fancy a peach gelato bellini to accompany a gorgonzola and speck pizza, some spaghetti with fresh clams, or maybe a charcuterie board? We’re inclined to order all three, which is not only okay at Salt Meats Cheese, but actively encouraged. Summer snacking just got real. more

Bars
Clapham Junction Wine Bar Provisions brings a touch of classic charm to Banyo
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Clapham Junction Wine Bar Provisions brings a touch of classic charm to Banyo

14 Dec 2017

After a long commute home, sometimes it would be nice to step off the bus or train and into a local speakeasy for a quick post-work tipple. We’re going to hazard a guess that commuters getting off the Shorncliffe train at Banyo station have felt this way before, and now their prayers have been answered. Clapham Junction Wine Bar Provisions is a cosy and cheerful nook for locals to sip from a worldly selection of wines, boutique Australian spirits and an ever-evolving selection of bites. more

Restaurants
Cheeky Poké Bar brings a fresh and fun spin on seafood to Newstead
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Cheeky Poké Bar brings a fresh and fun spin on seafood to Newstead

14 Dec 2017

We’ve been eagerly following Newstead’s Haven development as it drip-feeds us new hotspots to check out. One of the latest (and sassiest) openings is delivering a new Japanese-inspired spin on poke bowls. Cheeky Poke Bar is slowing things down when it comes to stacked seafood bowls, lovingly crafting each dish with a plethora of nourishing ingredients and pairing it with some creative culinary inventions such as seafood tacos, bone broths, shaved milk ice desserts and more. If this sounds good to you, get in line to try Cheeky Poke Bar when it opens this Friday December 15. more

Food News
Icons sign on for the prestigious food and drink offering at Howard Smith Wharves
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Icons sign on for the prestigious food and drink offering at Howard Smith Wharves

14 Dec 2017

All good things take time, which is why we can’t exactly be mad at the fact that the redevelopment of the Howard Smith Wharves has been so long in the making. Bits and pieces have been coming through since we first wrote about the project back in 2014, but a recent release of information has seen some very juicy details come about. Last week you guys got all kinds of excited when we dropped some hints in Pavement Whispers, so we thought we would provide a more in-depth look at what will be happening to the space in the months to come. If the thought of cutting-edge waterfront bars, Japanese izakayas from down south, brand-new Greek concepts and massive Hong Kong-inspired eateries gets you going, do read on. more