Sure, you’re familiar with pulled pork burgers and shredded beef nachos, but do you really know slow-cooked meat? 2Forks in Milton is the place to go for some pulled-meat education, but don’t worry – you’re going to enjoy the learning curve. At 2Forks, the phrase ‘put a fork in me’ has never been more applicable. more
You best get excited people. Last weekend Ze Pickle dished out hundreds of free burgers to celebrate the launch of its latest project, Ze Qickle. This Friday November 11 you can get a taste for yourself, when Ze Qickle makes its Brisbane debut. We trust you'll want to read on ... more
It's a dilemma we all face from time to time – we want to eat well, but what's the point if it tastes like cardboard? Bringing together the collective minds of a nutritionist and a hospitality veteran, Newstead's About a Boy and a Girl is here to prove that eating well doesn't mean you have to sacrifice fun and flavour. more
Attention residents of Brisbane’s west – there is a new craft beer destination in your midst. No, it’s not a HOPtical illusion – one of Brisbane’s best boutique craft beer breweries has taken the next step in its evolution by opening a spiffy new bar and cellar door operation at its Sumner brewery. more
In case you don’t know your New York history, NoHo – that is the area north of Houston Street in Manhattan – was once the stomping ground of the likes of Andy Warhol and the home of CBGB. This storied neighbourhood is a quintessential part of New York culture, and now a slice of that culture has come to Wilston. NoHo Bar & Grill is plating some of the best American street food in town, and is doing so with a casual yet modern flair. more
From the simplicity of spring rolls to the complex flavours of Sichuan dishes, there's a lot to love about Chinese food. It is one of the world's most-enjoyed and oldest cuisines, and highly regarded Chinese authors Kei Lum Chan and Diora Fong Chan have joyously celebrated it in their gilt-edged compendium China: The Cookbook. The book explores more than 650 authentic traditional recipes from 30 distinct regions of China, including staples such as hot-and-sour soup and chicken in black bean sauce, and lesser-known dishes such as Lai Wan-style congee and laughing doughnuts. This recipe for fish in chilli sauce comes from the Sichuan region – so you can be sure it will get your heart racing. more
From whispers of ramen bars to eat-your-way food trails, 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
Rise and shine, slugabeds! It’s time to get up and smell the coffee. If your day is made a little bit brighter by sipping some good java and chomping on a satisfying breakfast, then prepare to never have a bad day again. Coffee Supreme has opened up a swish new flagship cafe at the base of Aria Development’s Ivy Terrace, boasting fresh roasts, tasty bites and a sunny interior liable to give you a sunny disposition. more
We don't like comparing Brisbane to our friends down south. But one thing we do love about Sydney and Melbourne is the community vibe you get in the suburbs – locals flock to their neighbourhood cafes, restaurants and bars without feeling the need to venture towards the city. So you can imagine the joy it brings us here at The Weekend Edition when increasingly each week, we are seeing more and more exciting openings in the suburban areas of Brisbane. This week Bruno's BNE has opened its doors in Tarragindi, bringing specialty coffee and delectable eats to the leafy suburb. more
At the end of July, we sadly had to say goodbye to The Burrow on Mollison Street in West End. For a couple of tough months we mourned the cosy space, waiting patiently for the eatery to reopen in a new location. Well at last the time has come, dear readers. The Burrow is back and its better than ever. more
An innocuous arcade off Elizabeth Street is now home to a scintillating new eatery – one that specialises in serving piping-hot dishes, tempura-battered bites, plates of gyoza, premium Japanese beers and sake. Hato Gyoza & Grill delivers authentic Japanese cuisine in a smart Osaka laneway-type setting. more
So there’s a bit of a brouhaha going ‘round with this avocado on toast business. If you haven't heard, Bernard Salt recently claimed one of the reasons millennials can’t afford houses is because they spend too much money on smashed avocado on toast – at roughly $22 a pop, by his estimate. Don't let Bernie scare you dear readers. There are plenty of places around town for you to get your beloved smashed avo on toast for less than $22, and you can throw your spare change into a jar to put towards your house deposit. Or you know, a trip to Europe. But if Bernard has truly got you worried that you’ll never be able to afford a house because of your hectic smashed avocado habit, then feel free to save that $22 a week and make it at home! And you can season your avocado with your salty tears of joy knowing that in 125 years you might have saved enough money for a house deposit. Good… more
When it comes to Brisbane’s culinary elite, Luke Nguyen is among the cream of the crop. Not only is he the proprietor of the popular eatery Fat Noodle and Sydney’s Red Lantern, he is also an accomplished television personality. As a regular presenter on SBS, Luke has been able to bring the tastes of Asia into our homes, and his latest show Luke Nguyen’s Street Food Asia is his best and most hunger-inducing show yet. Alongside the series itself, Luke has released a companion cookbook, chock-full of the tantalising flavours and heady aromas Luke discovers in his travels among Asia’s backstreets. If you love the varied tastes of Asian street food, then you’ll love this chargrilled spicy prawn salad – plucked directly from the pages of Luke’s latest culinary compendium. more
From whispers of frozen custard ice-cream to an arcade-game 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
Until only a few years ago, we simple Westerners had only recognised four tastes – salt, sweet, sour and bitter. But the identification of a fifth taste – umami – allowed us to express our pure joy for moreish savoury foods. It's the mouth-watering taste that we experience from parmesan cheese, perfectly ripe tomatoes and mature beef – so basically all of our favourite things. more
Oxford Street has welcomed a new versatile venue to its midst with the arrival of Tap & Crackle – a sunny and friendly cafe, bar and restaurant that offers something for everyone from early morning through to the evening. more
Tucked away in a quiet Fortitude Valley street is one of Brisbane’s newest accommodation destinations Mantra Richmont Hotel, which in turn shelters a smart new restaurant by the name of Kennigo Social House. Located within a refurbished heritage-listed Queenslander, this eatery blends relaxed-yet-modern dining with a noticeably distinguished aesthetic. more
From microbrewery beer and cider to organic artisan wines, the focus on small, quality-centred production runs of liquor has now extended to niche gin distilleries. Employing the vision of drink better, not more, Australians are becoming more conscious of where not only their produce comes from, but their Friday evening tipple as well – birthing a new generation of local gin distillers. Stepping aside from the time-honoured confines of the British dry gin method, these modern makers of the clear liquor are using native Australian botanicals to infuse their gins with a point of difference. We’ve tracked down several local brands championing the modern Australian gin trade. more
Hot summer days and ice-cold beer go together like peas and carrots – the satisfaction of sipping a frothie in the sun is truly second to none. The beer-brained legends at Burleigh Brewing Co have whipped up a fresh as heck new brew just in time for the warmer months – welcome Twisted Palm to the family. more
From whispers of late-night drinking dens to experimental hot dogs, 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
