Restaurants
Creative spirit shines at Pneuma, the new inner-city restaurant from two top culinary minds
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Creative spirit shines at Pneuma, the new inner-city restaurant from two top culinary minds

09 Nov 2023

Two heralded chefs are breathing life into the northwestern pocket of The City with Pneuma, an anticipated restaurant nestled in the loft-style space previously home to Greenglass. Lauded chefs Matt Blackwell and Dan Arnold are distilling their shared ideas and creative whims into an ever-evolving and highly imaginative menu, with plans already in the works for more to come. Take a peek inside ... more

Bars
Frank's Social Club is serving sourdough toasties, small plates and spicy margaritas in Paddington
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Frank’s Social Club is serving sourdough toasties, small plates and spicy margaritas in Paddington

09 Nov 2023

A cosy spot nestled at the end of an iconic heritage-listed theatre building in Paddington has recently been reborn as a neighbourhood bar. Frank's Social Club officially opened last week on Latrobe Terrace, enticing those passing by with a tip-top range of toasties during the day and share boards and cocktails at night. We stopped by for a sticky-beak – here's what we saw ... more

Events
Solbevi, Australia's first canned limoncello spritz, is making its Brisbane debut with a laneway party at Allonda
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Solbevi, Australia’s first canned limoncello spritz, is making its Brisbane debut with a laneway party at Allonda

09 Nov 2023

We know summer hasn't officially started, but we're pretty confident we know which drink will be the sip of the season. Local limoncello brand Solbevi has just launched its own range of canned limoncello spritzes, a zesty and refreshing beverage that's shaping up to be a fixture at barbecues, picnics and poolside hangs. The drink maker is teaming up with Allonda in Newstead to throw a bash to mark the launch. Read on for the fun details ... more

Food News
Spirit maker 23rd Street Distillery has launched a new line of sparkling RTD flavours
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Spirit maker 23rd Street Distillery has launched a new line of sparkling RTD flavours

09 Nov 2023

If the casual wear, frizzier-than-usual hair and influx of party invitations haven't alerted you, summer is fast approaching. As usual, we plan to spend the warmer months near a body of water, preferably with a cold drink in hand. There's a new tipple you can wrap your mitts around this season, thanks to spirit producer 23rd Street Distillery, which has unveiled a line-up of three new sparkling RTD flavours that are set to wet whistles all summer long. more

Restaurants
Crack the Christmas bon bons over this round-up of Brisbane’s best festive feasts
Food & Drink

Crack the Christmas bon bons over this round-up of Brisbane’s best festive feasts

09 Nov 2023

October is now in our rearview mirrors, which means it's time to dust off the Halloween cobwebs and make way for the most wonderful time of the year. That's right, Christmas is right around the corner and whether you like it or not December 25 is approaching fast. We know that planning for the big day can be overwhelming, so to make life easier we've compiled a list of Brisbane’s best Christmas Day soirees. All you have to do is sit back, relax and revel in the festive fun. more

Bars
Step into the holiday season with a Santa-approved sip session at Savile Row
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Step into the holiday season with a Santa-approved sip session at Savile Row

08 Nov 2023

The end of the year is looming, which means our social calendars are starting to rapidly fill up with functions, parties and after-work drink dates. Looking for a venue to host this year’s Christmas party or your annual friendmas? It's hard to beat Savile Row. Whatever the occasion may be, Fortitude Valley’s top-tier tipple joint is sure to have you feeling holly jolly this festive season. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 433 November 7
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 433 November 7

07 Nov 2023

From news of West Village's new restaurant celebrating Aussie beers and Asian eats to a French-inspired bakery for Brisbane's bayside, 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
Blue Bear Coffee House is now open at night as Hank's Wine Bar, a local haunt serving small plates and fun wines
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Blue Bear Coffee House is now open at night as Hank’s Wine Bar, a local haunt serving small plates and fun wines

02 Nov 2023

Have you met Hank? Yes, we're talking about the great dane puppy that holds court at Blue Bear Coffee House on James Street most weekends. We're also talking about Hank's – Blue Bear's new wine bar persona, which is named in honour of the popular pooch. Hank's Wine Bar is serving up bar snacks, plates of smoked meat-laden pasta and natty wines, plus plenty of Blue Bear's convivial charm. more

Bars
Melbourne's lauded Neo cocktail bar PAR. is taking over Before + After for a night of innovative drinks
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Melbourne’s lauded Neo cocktail bar PAR. is taking over Before + After for a night of innovative drinks

02 Nov 2023

One of the most exciting newcomers on the Melbourne bar scene is popping up to Brisbane to show off its inventive approach to hospitality. Tony Huang and Tim Pope – two thirds of the team behind PAR. in Fitzroy – will be slinging sips at Before + After on Tuesday November 21, giving Brisbane drinkers a taste of their carefully crafted, pre-batched, conversation-starting signatures. more

Bars
The round-up: what restaurants and bars are open on Monday night in Brisbane
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The round-up: what restaurants and bars are open on Monday night in Brisbane

02 Nov 2023

If you’ve never experienced the Monday blues then you must be a robot. Just kidding (sort of), but starting the work week after the dizzying delights of the weekend can be a little bit soul destroying. Our solution is to extend some more of that fun into Monday. “How?”, we hear you ask. Simple – book in for dinner out one Monday night. Brisbane’s not as sleepy as it used to be. These days there are countless venues that are open for Monday-night trading, from fine-dining institutions to reliable neighbourhood eateries (and more than a few bars, too). If you want to line up a hot dinner date before the week gets too hectic, or if you're in hospo and are looking to make the most of your weekend, check out Brisbane’s Monday night scene and see what’s open using this handy list. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 432 October 31
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 432 October 31

31 Oct 2023

From news of a deli-inspired haunt in Paddington to a new axe-throwing hub with its own viking-style bar, 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

Restaurants
Bird's Nest fires up the charcoal grill at its new Portside Wharf yakitori bar
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Bird’s Nest fires up the charcoal grill at its new Portside Wharf yakitori bar

26 Oct 2023

If you've been to Portside Wharf recently, you might have heard the distant calls of 'irasshaimase' ringing through the air or, perhaps, picked up the scent of skewered morsels sizzling on a binchotan grill. Follow the sounds and smells to their source and you'll discover Bird's Nest's brand-new yakitori bar. The team behind the popular Japanese-inspired eatery fired up its white-charcoal grill last month, not only joining Portside Wharf's 2023 glow up, but also heralding a period of growth for Bird's Nest itself. more

Cafes
The Black Lab Coffee Co. unveils its new Albion HQ, espresso bar and barista gym
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The Black Lab Coffee Co. unveils its new Albion HQ, espresso bar and barista gym

26 Oct 2023

One of Brisbane's most ubiquitous specialty coffee roasters is growing up. The Black Lab Coffee Co. has recently opened the roller door at its Albion warehouse headquarters to the public, inviting them to nab a brew from its new espresso bar while also encouraging the coffee community to sharpen its skills with its 24/7 training space. It heralds an exciting new phase for the roaster, which has big plans for 2024. Here's what we know ... more

Food News
It's your last chance to devour Japanese bites and knock back beverages from a beer sensei at Night Feast's Sapporo Izakaya by Taro
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It’s your last chance to devour Japanese bites and knock back beverages from a beer sensei at Night Feast’s Sapporo Izakaya by Taro

26 Oct 2023

Night Feast – the culinary and cultural celebration currently taking over Brisbane Powerhouse – is in its final week, which means three things. You have only a few more days to feast your way around a flavour-packed roster of eats from some of Brisbane's best restaurants, immerse yourself in an awe-inspiring line-up of art and enjoy a delectable dining experience from one of The City's most revered ramen chefs and a beer sensei. If you're yet to journey through the sensory wonderland that is Night Feast, we suggest you plan your visit now, before it's too late! more

Food News
Santa-approved sips – ‘Feind Coffee is bringing back its specialty coffee advent calendar
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Santa-approved sips – ‘Feind Coffee is bringing back its specialty coffee advent calendar

26 Oct 2023

With Christmas just eight weeks away, we wait with eager anticipation for December 1 to arrive so we can dig in to our advent calendar. If you're looking for a more sophisticated, grown-up calendar this year that will still offer a daily dose of happy, then we have found the perfect December pick-me-up – Beanvent! ‘Feind Coffee's specialty coffee advent calendar is back for another year with 24 filter coffees from 24 top-notch Aussie roasters. more

The Grocer
Classy casks – Gonzo Vino unveils a sustainable and sophisticated collection of boxed wines
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Classy casks – Gonzo Vino unveils a sustainable and sophisticated collection of boxed wines

26 Oct 2023

Let's be honest, when most of us think about wine in a box we picture a silver sack that is most likely strung from a Hills Hoist in someone's backyard. While you may have graduated from goon, Melbourne-based winery Gonzo Vino is on a mission to bring it back, reshaping perceptions on cask wine and leading the sustainability charge in an industry dominated by glass bottles. more