Cancel your kick-ons and let the good times roll with Uh Oh's new late-night pizza offering
Food & Drink

Cancel your kick-ons and let the good times roll with Uh Oh’s new late-night pizza offering

09 Jun 2022

We get it – sometimes it can be hard to maintain your party stamina all night long, especially when you're dancing on an empty stomach. Thankfully Uh Oh's – the two-level pizza and pasta parlour in The Valley's epicentre – is helping keep energy levels high with its newly minted late-night trading menu. Uh Oh is now open until 2:00 am on Friday and Saturday nights, with DJs playing hits and half-price pizzas keeping the vibes on point until the early hours. more

Best of Brisbane
The round-up: localise your bar cart with Southeast Queensland's best craft spirits
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The round-up: localise your bar cart with Southeast Queensland’s best craft spirits

09 Jun 2022

Southeast Queensland's independent craft spirit scene is booming these days. Across Brisbane, the coasts and the hinterland, numerous distilleries are emerging – each concoction spirits perfect for stocking our at-home booze cabinet. We're all about making our cocktail cart as good as it can be and with many small-batch operations putting the state on the map when it comes to craft sips we're almost spoiled for choice. We've collated a list of top-notch distilleries from Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, helping you fill any gaps in your collection or encourage you to replenish depleted stocks. more

Food News
Reduce your grocery footprint with these sustainable goodies from Harris Farm Markets
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Reduce your grocery footprint with these sustainable goodies from Harris Farm Markets

09 Jun 2022

First they opened in Clayfield, then West End, before opening up a Gold Coast Store – fresh produce wonderland Harris Farm Markets has taken Queensland by storm with its abundance of fruit, vegetables and all of your delicatessen needs. A shop at Harris Farm Markets means a week filled with more consciously-bought fridge and pantry fillers, with locally made produce, 'ugly' fruit and veg, and seasonal picks aplenty. If you're striving to reduce your grocery footprint, here are a few delicious ways to do so ... more

Food News
Sip on Boxtails boozy juice packs for a grown-up good time
Food & Drink

Sip on Boxtails boozy juice packs for a grown-up good time

08 Jun 2022

One of our favourite things to do as a kid was to sip on a juice box. If it was socially acceptable to do so as an adult, you’d catch us savouring one of those bad boys all day. In an answer to our prayers, there is now a grown-up version of our favourite childhood drink and it looks oh so tasty. Say hello to Boxtails, a juice-box-esque tipple made from real fruit juice and spirits. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 361 June 7
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 361 June 7

07 Jun 2022

From news of a new cafe and wine bar for Ashgrove to a Sunshine Coast hospitality group's forthcoming Italian eatery, 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

Food News
More than a kitchen – a look back at the magic and legacy of Wandering Cooks
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More than a kitchen – a look back at the magic and legacy of Wandering Cooks

02 Jun 2022

Nodo, Lisboa Caffe, Bella & Tortie, El Planta, Alphabet Cafe, Bee One Third, NYC Bagel Deli, 31 Degrees Chocolates, Pie Town, Mongrel – what do these businesses all have in common? Aside from the fact that all of them are highly regarded amongst Brisbane eaters for their respective culinary offerings, each operation spent a portion of their formative years getting their legs under them at Wandering Cooks. Few organisations, if any, can claim it contributed to the growth of the local food scene in the same way (and on the same scale) as the innovative South Brisbane-born incubator, which announced its closure in late May. The news prompted an outpouring of support from the food community – from the operators that used Wandering Cooks as a stepping stone to wider success, to eaters sharing fond memories of Thursday night food-truck gatherings and Friday night snack showdowns. What… more

Bakeries
Meet Brooki Bakehouse – Fortitude Valley's new cake, macaron and cookie destination
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Meet Brooki Bakehouse – Fortitude Valley’s new cake, macaron and cookie destination

02 Jun 2022

A cake is the perfect thing to commemorate any milestone or noteworthy occasion. Celebrating a birthday? Cake. What about an engagement or wedding? Yep, cake for sure. Graduation? Cake all the way. Break up? Would you believe it, cake comes to the rescue here too. Brooki Bakehouse is a newly open cakery and bakery conceived by a globe-trotting travel blogger that is whipping up dreamy Parisian-inspired celebration desserts from its elegantly appointed hideaway on Marshall Street. It's also supplying a multi-hued range of macarons, delightfully moist cupcakes, decadent brownies and specialty coffee – a cause to celebrate in and of itself! more

Events
Noir unveils its new function space – and reveals details its monthly collaborative chefs dinner series
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Noir unveils its new function space – and reveals details its monthly collaborative chefs dinner series

02 Jun 2022

It's not uncommon to see Paddington wine bar Noir heaving with custom throughout the week – especially on Friday and Saturday evenings. While having throngs of oenophiles jostling for a table is a great problem to have, things get complicated when the vino-centric drinking spot has to cater to private functions and large booking requests. To address this issue, the Noir crew has taken over an apartment space behind its Given Terrace location, converting it into a slick secret area for special celebrations. It will also be the home of a new dinner series dedicated to showcasing one-off menus crafted by some of Brisbane’s best chefs – here's what we know so far … more

Food News
Warm your bones with these special winter dishes from some of your favourite Brisbane eateries
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Warm your bones with these special winter dishes from some of your favourite Brisbane eateries

02 Jun 2022

The chilly season of winter has arrived and you're sure to find us snuggling up on the couch with a blanket, flicking the reverse cycle on to heater and digging our scarves out from the depths of our wardrobe. Another sure-fire way to warm up this winter is with a sizzling selection of flavoursome fare from Brisbane Quarter. From fragrant curries to braised beef gnocchi, these melt-in-your-mouth dishes are sure to keep you toasty as the mercury drops. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 360 May 31
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 360 May 31

31 May 2022

From news of the Venzin Group's Mediterranean-inspired bayside eatery to a two-level cafe and cycling hub for Queen's Wharf, 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
A team of hospitality elite open striking Albion newcomer, Hervé’s Restaurant and Bar, at Craft'd Grounds
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A team of hospitality elite open striking Albion newcomer, Hervé’s Restaurant and Bar, at Craft’d Grounds

26 May 2022

While head chefs usually create headlines and draw in the accolades, operational virtuoso’s like Hervé Dudognon are the straw that stirs the drink. After stints overseeing some of Australia's best restaurants, the front-of-house wizard is masterminding his own eatery, Hervé's Restaurant and Bar – a slick nosh spot perched on the upper level of Craft'd Grounds in Albion. With esteemed husband-and-wife chef duo Chris and Alex Norman in the kitchen executing a menu of French-inspired treasures, Hervé's has the blue-ribbon pedigree to rival even the most in-demand fine diners. It opens today – here's what you can expect ... more

Cafes
From sandwiches to stemware, Bakery Lane's NUG. General Store is a resource for elevated essentials
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From sandwiches to stemware, Bakery Lane’s NUG. General Store is a resource for elevated essentials

26 May 2022

This weekend, one of Brisbane's best chefs and two of the city's savviest purveyors of interior style will open their all-in-one food, homewares and entertaining emporium, NUG. General Store. Tucked away at the back of Bakery Lane in Fortitude Valley, Sarah Baldwin from acclaimed Fortitude Valley restaurant Joy. and Jarrod Applebee and Shane Phillips of boutique homewares store Finnley Home will cut the ribbon on their multifaceted shopfront, which, in reality is more of a resource for elevated essentials to heighten any home-cooked recipe, beautify any living space and make a dinner party instantly memorable. We were lucky enough to be granted entry for a pre-opening sticky beak – here's what we saw ... more

Treats
Party like it's 1982 – Gelato Messina is re-releasing its Gaytime and Viennetta-inspired hybrid gelato tubs
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Party like it’s 1982 – Gelato Messina is re-releasing its Gaytime and Viennetta-inspired hybrid gelato tubs

26 May 2022

For many Australians born in the 1980s or 90s (or maybe just this writer in particular), there is little that can beat the nostalgia-inducing flavour sensation that is the Golden Gaytime. Toffee and vanilla flavoured ice-cream, dipped in chocolate then covered in mouth-watering golden biscuit pieces – what more could you want? That is, unless, the Gaytime is faced with the ultimate contender – the equally (if not more) kitsch Viennetta ice-cream cake. How could one ever decide? Thanks to our friends at Gelato Messina, you don't have to. more

Best of Brisbane
Broken Hearts Burger Club | Brisbane's best burgers | The Weekend Edition
Food & Drink

The round-up: Work your way through Brisbane’s best burgers

26 May 2022

There are few meals more satisfying than a big ol’ juicy burger. Whether you like them stacked or simple, this famous two-handed food is universally adored for a reason – and through the countless variations we have encountered in our travels around Brisbane, we have adopted some clear favourites. From tried-and-true local stalwarts to the craziest creations, we’ve collated a list of what we think are the best burgers in Brisbane for you to wrap your laughing gear around – and don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty. more

Bars
The round-up: Brisbane's best cheap eats
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The round-up: Brisbane’s best cheap eats

26 May 2022

Rent is due and you are still a few days away from getting your paycheque – but your stomach is growling and you need to feed as soon as possible for as cheap as possible. Instead of hitting the closest drive-thru and settling for fast food, there are plenty of places around town that offer cheap eats that are damn tasty. It’s time to get creative with how you spend your dollars – stretch your money by taking advantage of the following best value for money meals (and deals) in Brisbane. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 359 May 24
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Pavement Whispers: Volume 359 May 24

24 May 2022

From news of a new wine bar from the Julius Pizzeria team to an extension for a popular West End cocktail spot, 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
James Street welcomes The Lodge Bar & Dining – Rodd & Gunn's dapper restaurant and cocktail spot
Food & Drink

James Street welcomes The Lodge Bar & Dining – Rodd & Gunn’s dapper restaurant and cocktail spot

19 May 2022

James Street is often the spot to spy snazzily attired shoppers and dressed-up diners, so it makes sense the high street would be the location for The Lodge Bar & Dining, Rodd & Gunn's multi-faceted noshery. Boasting distinct antipodean-inspired aesthetics, a menu conceived and executed by Michelin-starred talent and a drinks list sure to entice wine lovers and cocktail cravers alike, this eye-catching eatery and bar is sure to stand out, even amongst James Street's established cadre of acclaimed dining spots. The Lodge Bar & Dining officially opens today, Thursday May 19 – have a gander inside ... more

Treats
Pavement Whispers: Cowch to sweeten up South City Square with a new gelato bar concept
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Cowch to sweeten up South City Square with a new gelato bar concept

19 May 2022

This year is going to be an exciting one for Woolloongabba residents. A procession of food-based concepts are set to make their debut at Pellicano's Logan Road precinct South City Square before 2022 is out, treating local foodies to a degustation of brand-new dining destinations. Like any good feast, expect a sweet finish – the brains behind dessert purveyor Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar have confirmed that the team will be opening its own gelato concept at the hub this September. Here's what we know ... more