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The round-up: where to sample Brisbane’s best pasta

17 Oct 2024

A sacred holiday is upon us. October 25 marks World Pasta Day – a special occasion for carb connoisseurs to savour and salute the culinary perfection that is pasta. This year, we’re celebrating with a round-up of Brisbane’s finest pasta places. From family recipes to authentic tributes and fine-dining creations, you’re simply spoilt for choice amidst Brisbane’s Italian eateries. Whilst we couldn’t possibly crown a winner, we can clue you in to some of the best. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 480 October 15
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 480 October 15

15 Oct 2024

From news of a wine bar and providore for New Farm to an opening date for Sky Deck's marquee restaurant, 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

Current Events
Masterful manoushe and divine desserts – assemble the perfect tasting platter at Night Feast’s opening weekend
Food & Drink

Masterful manoushe and divine desserts – assemble the perfect tasting platter at Night Feast’s opening weekend

14 Oct 2024

Nocturnal noshing will abound as Night Feast returns to transform Brisbane Powerhouse into a sensory wonderland of live music, awe-inspiring art and culinary extravagance. From October 16 to November 10, a spectacular selection of the country’s leading chefs will be whipping up their own unique takes on salivation-worthy street food. With an exciting array of returning favourites and enticing newcomers joining the line-up, it’s set to be a gas of gastronomic delights. To help you out, we’ve put together some of our standout dishes to make sure you sample before the feast is through. more

Bakeries
The wait is over – Baker D. Chirico has cut the ribbon on its jaw-dropping Newstead bakery
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The wait is over – Baker D. Chirico has cut the ribbon on its jaw-dropping Newstead bakery

10 Oct 2024

Finally, after a few years of anticipation, Baker D. Chirico has opened its Brisbane flagship. The renowned Melbourne-born bakery lifted the cloche on its Newstead location last weekend, drawing in crowds eager to get a fix of its French, German and Italian-inspired goodies. We were there to catch all of the opening day action – read on to see what's available right now and to get the scoop on what is still to come ... more

Restaurants
It's a new day for Montrachet, which has reopened with a top-notch chef at the helm
Food & Drink

It’s a new day for Montrachet, which has reopened with a top-notch chef at the helm

10 Oct 2024

An institution of Brisbane's dining scene has been reborn. A nationally renowned chef has stepped in to save Montrachet, the French-inspired fine diner that faced extinction after entering administration earlier this year. Now operated by Clement Chauvin of lauded Canberra restaurant Les Bistronomes, Montrachet is embarking on a new era – expect a menu mixing established favourites (yes, including the famous crab souffle) and some must-try newcomers, all served with the same classically crisp service Montrachet regulars have come to expect. more

Pavement Whispers
Dessert takes on new forms at The Eucalyptus Room, Fortitude Valley's new degustation restaurant
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Dessert takes on new forms at The Eucalyptus Room, Fortitude Valley’s new degustation restaurant

10 Oct 2024

The mad scientist behind one of Brisbane's most progressive fine-dining restaurants is applying his unique culinary lens to dessert. Andrew McCrea, the visionary responsible for Perspective Dining has just launched a brand-new offshoot in the form of The Eucalyptus Room – a degustation restaurant where dessert takes many forms. We took a peek at the mind-bending menu – here's what we saw ... more

Best of Brisbane
The round-up: five sensational steak frites to try in Brisbane
Food & Drink

The round-up: five sensational steak frites to try in Brisbane

10 Oct 2024

Steak frites is a searingly satisfying dish. As comforting as your classic steak and chips but with an aura of sophistication because it's French (or according to some accounts, Belgian). In a classic steak frites, your fries are thin and crispy, your steak is pan-fried rare and your sauce is never tomato. Described by French philosopher Roland Barthes as the combination of succulence and simplicity, the mere thought of steak frites will likely have you salivating. Check out five of our favourite servings around Brisbane… more

Bars
Who let the dogs out? Boxer Brewing Co. opens The Kennel Tap Room & Sports Bar on Tamborine Mountain
Food & Drink

Who let the dogs out? Boxer Brewing Co. opens The Kennel Tap Room & Sports Bar on Tamborine Mountain

10 Oct 2024

Dogs have long been acknowledged as man’s best friend. But unlike many friends it can be hard to catch up with them over a couple beers and watch the game. Boxer Brewing Co., itself named in honour of owner Jon Heslop's childhood dog Humphrey, seek to cater to this desire with its latest venture – The Kennel Tap Room & Sports Bar, a pet-friendly venue that’s all about ice-cold brews and live sports action. Read on to sniff out all the details. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 479 October 8
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 479 October 8

08 Oct 2024

From news of the Crowbar team taking over The Zoo to a new bakehouse and cafe for Dutton Park, 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

Casual Dining
Betty’s Burgers is celebrating its new location with $15 Bestie Bundles
Food & Drink

Betty’s Burgers is celebrating its new location with $15 Bestie Bundles

03 Oct 2024

Beachside-born burger slinger Betty’s Burgers is continuing its expansion across Brisbane with the reveal of two brand-new locations. Southsiders will now be able to experience Betty’s cult-favourite menu from Westfield Carindale’s new food precinct. On the other side of town, Betty’s is launching a new northside location, with Westfield North Lakes having just welcomed the burger haven this week. To celebrate, Betty's North Lakes is offering customers an extra-special offer and gifts for one day only on Saturday October 12. Keep reading to find out more … more

Bars
A WW2-era US Navy base is now home to The Officers Mess – a casual dining hub on New Farm's riverfront
Food & Drink

A WW2-era US Navy base is now home to The Officers Mess – a casual dining hub on New Farm’s riverfront

03 Oct 2024

If you've trotted along the New Farm riverwalk near Oxlade Drive recently, you might have seen some action going down at the heritage-listed mess hall perched on the banks of the Brisbane River. The space has just been reborn as The Officers Mess, a new dining and events hub overseen by a pair of chefs with fine-dining credentials. Boasting its own bakery, cafe and bar, The Officers Mess is perfect for a pronto pastry fix, leisurely lunches, sun-dappled snacking and breezy evening beverages. Take a peek inside ... more

Casual Dining
The Red Hook crew opens 90s NYC-inspired burger bar DUMBO at Portside Wharf
Food & Drink

The Red Hook crew opens 90s NYC-inspired burger bar DUMBO at Portside Wharf

03 Oct 2024

The brains behind beloved inner-city burger joint Red Hook have brought its cracking menu of New York-style eats to Portside Wharf. Last week, the Happy Fat crew officially unveiled Red Hook's spiritual sibling DUMBO, a crisp diner-style bar and eatery serving an expanded menu encompassing booze, burgers, bagels and a bevy of new drool-worthy specialty items. Take a look around ... more

Bars
Pavement Whispers: iconic Ashgrove cocktail bar and live-music haunt The Junk Bar is moving to New Farm
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: iconic Ashgrove cocktail bar and live-music haunt The Junk Bar is moving to New Farm

03 Oct 2024

One of Brisbane's most adored suburban bars is on the move. Later this month, The Junk Bar and the Skukum Lounge will close its Ashgrove location before commencing a new chapter within a history-filled two-level space on Brunswick Street in November. Expect the same vintage decor, cocktail-centric bar offering and weekly roster of live gigs, as well as a brand-new food menu. Here are the details ... more

Food News
A new speakeasy, rooftop garden bar and steakhouse planned for The Vic Hotel's multimillion-dollar revamp
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A new speakeasy, rooftop garden bar and steakhouse planned for The Vic Hotel’s multimillion-dollar revamp

03 Oct 2024

Perched on the corner of Edward and Charlotte Street, The Victory Hotel has remained a fixture of Brisbane for generations. This week, a multimillion-dollar redevelopment plan was proposed to reinvigorate the iconic watering hole with a major overhaul. If approved, the refurbishment would transform Brisbane’s oldest surviving pub into four separate venues, marking a new era in the establishment's 139-year history. Keep reading to find out more … more

Casual Dining
Portside Social brings sips, snacks and an almost 2-kg parmy to Portside Wharf
Food & Drink

Portside Social brings sips, snacks and an almost 2-kg parmy to Portside Wharf

03 Oct 2024

Portside Wharf has gained a slew of new dining experiences in recent weeks as the precinct experiences a fresh wave of openings. Leading the way is Portside Social – a gastropub-inspired concept complete with pub food, flowing drinks and a stacked social calendar. Relaxed with a touch of refinement, the new watering hole is a welcome addition to the area's diverse dining scene. Keep reading to find out more … more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 478 October 1
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 478 October 1

01 Oct 2024

From news of a new vinyl bar and izakaya opening at Howard Smith Wharves to a fresh look for a riverside icon, 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

Bars
Get the first look at Sarni, Ascot's stellar new neighbourhood bar and sandwich joint from the Ach crew
Food & Drink

Get the first look at Sarni, Ascot’s stellar new neighbourhood bar and sandwich joint from the Ach crew

26 Sep 2024

If fist-sized serves of sliced smoked mortadella, katsu curry chicken and lamb souvlaki are some of your dream sandwich fillings, allow us to introduce you to Sarni. The brand-new sambo spot from the crew behind Hamilton's Ach Wine Bar is serving some seriously stacked options from its home on Racecourse Road, which will soon also open at night for drinks and small plates. Take a peek inside ... more