We aren’t kidding when we say that July is the best month to be a foodie in Brisbane. If Good Food Month has only increased your appetite for stellar produce, make sure you get out of the house for Dine Out Brisbane – a showcase of the region’s best produce plated up at some of the finest restaurants in town from Monday July 18 to Thursday August 4. more
There are fewer things more satisfying than tasting a cold beer after a long day. Imagine the satisfaction level if you had brewed that frothy beverage yourself? WilliamsWarn has been making the best gear for home brewing since 2011, and is finding more ways to make it cost effective for the common brewing enthusiast. more
Just off Racecourse Road is a spacious and welcoming cafe that plates up incredible meals made from fresh and ethically sourced ingredients, with a distinct South American spin that will have your tastebuds enraptured. more
The winter months aren’t only known for bringing cold winds and chilly mornings – it’s also marks truffle season! If you are a fan of the unique and aromatic fungus, we’ve compiled a quick list of spots where you can get your fix of fresh truffles this season. more
One half smushes heavenly ice-cream between moreish cookies, the other combines all manner of decadent ingredients into doughnut form. The titanic tandem of Doughnut Time and Mister Fitz has expanded to Brisbane’s inner-east, with a brightly lit location on Lytton Road. more
A great corner location on Commercial Road recently underwent a facelift, turning into a fun and casual bar boasting some of the finest drops in town. If you are a fan of Japanese food and drink or simply love a good time, consider parking yourself at one of Biru Shinobi’s tables. more
When street-food fever strikes, don’t bother searching 30 different Facebook pages trying to track down your closest munchie mobile. A new website does the hard work for you, tracking your favourite trucks' movements and listing trading hours and events for easy reference. more
Steak without a marinade is like a suit without a tie – it’s fine and all, but you can’t help but wonder how much better it would be with that extra special touch. River Cottage Australia’s very own Paul West is in town for the upcoming Regional Flavours presented by The Courier-Mail, and has imparted a marinade recipe designed to seriously level up your standard meat game. Paul's penchant for local produce and farming comes through in his recipes, with this particular sample rooted in simplicity that will let your steak speak for itself. Whip it up, chuck it on and let the flavours do all the talking. more
From whispers of late-night brownie bars to new bagel 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
An exciting new bar and restaurant has arrived in Hawthorne, celebrating a vibrant selection of cultures and cuisines, combined with a bright decorative approach reminiscent of the Bahamas or a safari in Botswana. more
The future of coffee consumption is here! A new inner-city java joint is doing away with notes and coins in favour of a modern digitised form of payment, which is proving to be a huge plus for busy CBD workers. more
Snagging some of the choicest real estate in the entire entertainment district, 88FortyEight is catching the eye of passers by and enticing them with an extensive all-day and late-night menu and drinks offering. more
It might seem a bit strange, but one of the best places to go for a bona fide, 100 percent vegan meal is actually a steakhouse. We’re not pulling your leg – Vintaged Bar + Grill debuted a scrumptious vegan menu earlier in the year and we decided to have a closer look. more
When we think of American barbecue, we usually conjure up ideas of big burly bearded blokes enveloped in smoke over hot coals. Well think again, dear readers – Irish gals Samantha Evans and Shauna Guinn claim they are the real barbecue experts. In 2012, the girls said goodbye to the daily grind and took off on a six-month roadtrip from California to Tennessee, eating their way through the best barbecue joints in the southern United States. Collecting insider secrets and recipes along the way, Samantha and Shauna gained enough knowledge to create The Hang Fire Cookbook, filled with a bunch of hot tips on how to make great barbecue. With everything from the basics for home smokers and different types of wood, to what rubs, cures and brines work best with each type of meat, The Hang Fire Cookbook will get you set up to be a barbecue king ... or queen. You'll find a plethora of… more
On Monday July 11 a new food box delivery service will be hitting Brisbane and the Gold Coast, promising everything you need to simplify cooking while keeping the flavoursome ingredients and recipes. more
From whispers of new craft breweries to Greek loaded fries, 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
Nestled in the corner of Post Office Square is a new relaxed and welcoming Thai eatery that is putting the YUM into Tom yum and wiping away winter woes with spicy and hearty hot pots. more
Thirty-one degrees is the perfect working temperature for tempered couverture chocolate. It achieves that beautiful sheen, that luscious consistency, that perfect snap when broken. But 31 Degrees is also the name of your new favourite indulgence – a store dedicated to delightful handmade and preservative-free artisan chocolates. more
Trafalgar Lane welcomes its third opening in as many weeks as Lola Coffee opens for business this week. This stylish coffee joint offers expertly made coffee from one of Australia's most accomplished hospitality stars. more
Wind, rain and cold are three terrible ingredients for a good night out. Thankfully you don’t need to let the poor weather ruin , as the Empire Hotel is the perfect haven for hearty food and some delicious cocktails thanks to its new winter menu. more
