From whispers of new rooftop bars to colourful Mexican joints, 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
It's a hard truth when you realise your head says gym, but your heart says burgers. The boys behind Miss Kay's know you and your true desires, which is why these honest words blaze in red neon on the wall of their new burger joint in Mitchelton. In the words of Roxette, we advise you listen to your heart. more
Fans of Japanese yakitori rave about the fare at Marie Yokoyama and Emi Kamada’s popular West End restaurant Bird’s Nest Yakitori & Bar, and now they have an excuse to completely flip out when a new location opens in Fortitude Valley early next week. Picture succulent meats and enough sake to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool all served in a chic, intimate setting. more
Tucked away on Racecourse Road is a charming space that fuses traditional Persian cuisine and design with a warm cafe atmosphere, offering breakfast and lunch options for dine-in and takeaway. more
We’ve all been there – you’re sitting at the bar and your tum gets a tingle, but not quite enough to warrant a full-on feast. What do? Awkwardly hack a burger in half to split with your mate? Haphazardly try to divvy up mains? Ignore the rumbles and drink on? No sir, what you need is hands-on and bite size. The buck stops here! Rather than get halfway through a meal that doesn’t match your appetite, we’ve rounded up the best city spots for the fine art of simultaneous snackin’ and drinkin’. From bar food to charcuterie, the grub gang’s all here. more
Let’s stop beating around the bush – we love brownies, you love brownies. There’s no shame in admitting our love openly. I Heart Brownies has responded to our cries of affection by gifting us a new destination to source its heart-shaped treats – this time situated in the Wintergarden. more
Hey baby, bring those hot buns and juicy beefcakes over here. Get your mind out of the gutter sicko – we're talking about burgers! Because they are so much more than just a beef patty between two buns. According to San Fransisco chef, food stylist and photographer Matthew Ramsay, a burger is something deeper, spiritual and naughty, a satisfaction of one's most carnal culinary desires. Inspired by his popular blog pornburger.me, Matthew has just released his book Pornburger, featuring 80 recipes for drool-worthy burgers accompanied by some pretty saucy recipes. We're easing ourselves in with the White Castle-inspired Bao-ser's Castle Burger – follow the below recipes to create your own sexy stack. Bao chicka wow wow. more
From whispers of suburban breweries to riverside pop-up bars, 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
As soon as the warm weather hits, we start making plans for how we're going to spend our summer. While some of you might be planning on learning to play frolf (frisbee golf), the only fr-word we're interested in this season is frosé. You know, frozen rosé. more
You think that those pulled-pork burritos with extra guac you've been eating are authentic Mexican food? Amigo, you need to think again. You're about to be schooled on the way real Mexican food should taste, and you don't need to venture any further than Eagle Lane for your lesson. more
Roast chicken dinner salt. Parmesan salt. Shiitake mushroom salt. Vegemite salt. Twisties salt. If you're ready to spice up your chip-eating game, then you best start planning a trip to Caxton Street. There's a new kid on the block ready to blow your fritzen mind, and he goes by the name of Fritzenberger. more
Okay, yes, 2016 isn’t over for at least three months, but what’s the harm in looking ahead? Food rules everything around us, so we are extremely excited for what the new year can bring. From haloumi chips to up-and-coming cuisines, 2017 is going to be a great year for our stomachs. Here are some of our food predictions to keep an eye out for over the next 12 months. more
Tucked away in Fortitude Valley’s charming laneway precinct is a cosy eatery that whips up some super tasty Asian fare. Nomnom Korean Eatery more than earns its namesake thanks to its menu of nom-worthy dishes. more
It’s time to stop eating ‘al desko’ – throw off that office cardigan and soak up some springtime rays, baby! If you work in the concrete jungle, we highly recommend unchaining yourself from your desk at lunchtime and getting outside to make the most of our swell weather. more
Ever tried a tasty beverage at your local or had one recommended by a friend only to find that your closest bottle-o doesn’t stock it? If your tastes have expanded beyond the usual retail selection, link up with Beer Days to get the best brews delivered to your door in time for the next weekend barbecue. more
Did you hear the joke about peanut butter? We can't tell you, you might spread it. Okay, on a more serious note, did you know Australians consume approximately 30,000 tonnes of locally grown peanuts every year, all of which are processed in Kingaroy? Crazy, huh?! And if there was ever a week to celebrate these wonderful legumes (that's right, they're not actually nuts) it's the week of September 13, which is World Peanut Day. To spread the peanut love, try your hand at making this simple recipe for homemade peanut butter – just make sure you use delicious Australian-grown peanuts to celebrate and thank our local farmers! more
From whispers of Korean fried chicken to secret pop-up dinners, 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
Let's get something straight first up – this is a restaurant, not a typical hotel restaurant. Despite the fact that it adjoins Spring Hill's soon-to-be-opened The Johnson Art Series Hotel, Tumbling Stone holds its own as a stand-alone eatery and bar, which can often be a difficult feat to achieve. Ahead of The Johnson's official opening on Friday September 16 (we'll have more details on that next week), Tumbling Stone has opened its doors early to offer graze-style dining in a laid-back setting. more
There’s nary a vegetable that invokes such positive vibes as potato. These versatile little nuggets are like sexy people – they look great naked, but sometimes when you see them all dressed up it just takes your breath away. Whilst the humble spud stands alone as a hero of the culinary world, these fine food institutions have taken it upon themselves to give their fries and chips some extra jazz. Sweet, carby Jesus, take us to tater-church because we are ready to testify. more
If you were to scroll through The Weekend Edition's Instagram feed, you'd basically see we follow nothing but puppies in small coats, playful goats and food porn. And we're not talking any food porn – this is some legitimate, drool-inducing, get-in-my-mouth-immediately stuff. From oozing cheese to sumptuous symmetry, we've decided to share with you our favourite mouth-watering Instagram accounts to follow that give us some serious food feels. Side note: cute puppy and playful goat account details are available on request. more
