Hankering for a gin that’s willing to get down and dirty? Four Pillars Sticky Carpet Gin 2.0, crafted in collaboration with Little Creatures brewery, might just be the bad boy you’re looking for. A revamp of one of Four Pillars' dearly missed limited-edition varieties long gone, Sticky Carpet Gin 2.0 is back with a bang and served with a twist. more
From news of a Thai-inspired street-food spot (with a hidden bar) at Rosalie Village to West End's new inclusive community social club, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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
Tucked away in the backstreets of Toowong is a new brunch and coffee spot where tarrying is perfectly acceptable. It's called Dilly Dally, and it is serving specialty brews, a tight menu of tasty eats and personable service. Take a peek inside ... more
A former taproom on Montague Road in West End will soon be reborn as an inclusive bar, eatery and entertainment spot. Come To Daddy will be slinging local beers and cocktails made using Australian spirits, serving hit-the-spot pub-style feeds, and hosting everything from drag shows to open-mic nights. It's slated to open next month – here's what we know ... more
The Sunshine Coast has a pretty good rep as the place to kick back, relax, enjoy the sun, sand and surf, and chow down on some top-notch nosh. If you want to optimise your gastronomic galavanting through the best the region has to offer, you’d do well to schedule your next trip to align with The Curated Plate. Taking place between July 26 and August 4, the festival has managed to fit more than 90 delicious events into just ten days – including cooking classes, culinary cruises, degustation dinners, long lunches and brunches, farm tours, high teas and more. more
Whether spied at the roaster's own coffee-slinging establishments or at one of the brand's numerous cafe clients, the white lightning bolt of Fonzie Abbott Coffee Roastery is regarded by many a surefire sign of quality. Now, that lightning is set to strike the heart of Newstead, with the Brisbane-born outfit set to open a brand-new roastery and cafe in the suburb's industrial backstreets. Here's what we know ... more
Whether you’re taking the night off or giving the sauce an extended break, Sydney-based brewing company Heaps Normal has dedicated itself to brewing alcohol-free beers that don’t flush away the flavour of a cracking cold one. Now it has partnered up with eco-friendly toilet paper brand Who Gives A Crap to create the Cheeky IPA – a limited-edition non-alcoholic beer that helps you multitask tackling world-wide sanitation crises while having a piss-up. more
From news of a sandwich bar serving elevated toasties in Tarragindi to a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant opening in the heart of Toowoomba, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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
True story – Fortitude Valley's best new eatery for casual Asian-fusion cuisine is in a nightclub. Yes, you read that correctly. One of Brisbane's best young chefs is at the helm of ChauChow, a pop-up dining concept that is serving a spiffed-up take on Chinese takeaway classics. It officially launches this weekend – here's what we know ... more
When it comes to Japanese cuisine, omakase is regarded as the country's culinary pinnacle. Translated to “I leave it up to you,” omakase sees diners place their trust in the skilled hands of the chef, who prepares a set menu of seasonal specialties. No two omakase menus are entirely the same, with chefs often electing to showcase high-end of-the-moment ingredients in innovative and surprising forms. Omakase dining is growing in popularity across the country, with a number of wonderful Brisbane restaurants offering this premium epicurean experience. We've collated a quick list of the venues where you can enjoy omakase right now – here's who made the cut ... more
It's a great time to be a Nundah-based coffee lover. Ollie's Espresso Bar on Station Street is a slick new dispensary from a gun barista that is pumping out silky shots of the good stuff. In addition to the phenomenal flat whites and luscious lattes, Ollie's is also serving reserve-grade specialty coffee for folks that froth a finer cup. more
A seasoned shot puller has opened a cafe of his own in the backstreets of Paddington. Reverie Coffee House officially opened this week, serving pitch-perfect cups of Bear Bones coffee alongside pastries from Banette. Take a peek inside ... more
If the shelves upon shelves of chocolate eggs and bunnies at your local grocery hadn’t hinted – Easter is coming. Every sweet tooth’s favourite holiday is just over a week away, and we’ve found an array of gourmet goodies to get you hopping to the big day. The decadent goodies from these bespoke bakehouses and coveted chocolatiers are perfect for your Easter gift or solo sweet treat. Here are all of the delicious details … more
From news of a second location for a cracking inner-city cafe crew to a new waterfront dining venue at Northshore Hamilton, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest food 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
One of Brisbane's top-flight ramen joints has evolved. Taro Akimoto of Taro's Ramen has introduced a brand new izakaya-style menu at his inner-city location on Queen Street, serving up authentic and creative takes on izakaya staples like curry-dusted karaage, homemade chicken jerky with shichimi mayo, crispy yaki onigiri and wagyu garlic steaks alongside his famed bowls of steaming ramen. more
It takes a lot of quality sustenance to sustain energy levels through a lengthy shopping outing. If you've found yourself in the heart of Westfield Carindale with sore feet and a rumbly tum, refuel at Nodo's brand-new cafe and coffee dispensary. Serving a range of drool-worthy doughnuts, top-notch toasties and supercharged shakes, this nifty Nodo outlet is just the ticket for window shoppers running on empty. more
We're firm believers that every suburb should have its own neighbourhood wine bar. The crew behind City Winery agrees, which is why the urban-winery's own cellar door offshoot Ardo's is popping up all over town. Ardo's has just opened its newest vino cave in Milton – a community meeting point that champions Brisbane-made wine and showcases it in a slick modern-industrial setting. more
Easter is the season of indulgence – so when it comes to celebrating with a six-pack of buttery buns, we prefer to go gourmet. It’s the time of year when Brisbane’s best bakeries fiercely compete for our custom, dishing out fresh trays of hot cross buns loaded with fruit, spices and other delicious ingredients. We’re not going to say which bakery bun is the definitive choice – we’re more inclined to put together a list of the top picks and let you make the hard decision. Although picking may be difficult, at the end of the day there is no wrong choice when it comes to hot cross buns. more
Brisbane foodies are getting the rare opportunity to experience a culinary collaboration by two of the industry’s leading names. C'est Bon head chef Andy Ashby will be joined in the kitchen by revered restaurateur and chef Scott Pickett – founder of Melbourne institutions like Estelle, Matilda and Chancery Lane. The duo will reunite for a unique one-off menu, celebrating the flavours of modern French food. Here’s what to know … more
Typically, when folks think of Hello Please, thoughts first turn to plates of tender chargrilled pork ribs, crispy sweet-corn fritters crowned with spanner crab and a dusting of togarashi, and steamy serves of Bay lobster dumplings bathing in fermented chilli butter. Soon, though, there's a good chance fans of the Fish Lane stand-out will be raving about its ricotta hotcakes, potato rosti and scrambled eggs on toast with a side of thick-cut bacon from Rayner's Meats. Hello Please is now opening earlier on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, serving a menu of crowd-pleasing chow alongside silky specialty coffee and brunch cocktails. more
