With the unveiling of Queen’s Wharf just mere months away, we’re finally getting more intel on the names set to take over its hotly anticipated new dining precinct. Today, the The Star Brisbane has announced that a new iteration of Gambaro Group's beloved Caxton Street steakhouse Black Hide will be joining its jam-packed roster of eateries. Keep reading to find out more … more
While we are crazy for cakes, go bonkers for brownies and drool over danishes, cookies hold a special place in our heart. There's never been a better time to be a cookie lover, with numerous bakeries and sweet shops pumping out trays of chunky choc-chip-filled cookies, buttery biscuits and sprinkle-coated wonders. If you've got a hankering for cookies, use this list to track down some of Brisbane's best. more
Tucked away in the leafy avenues of Ashgrove, Famished on Frasers is a cosy, casual cafe nestled inside an old corner store. Long beloved by locals (including pooches!), the spot is renowned for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, fine fare and beatific brews. After more than ten years of trade, Famished on Frasers is not afraid to keep things fresh, launching a new menu of tasty treats, delectable dishes and enticing brunch options. To get the sweet scoop, read on … more
The culinary crew at Bacchus Restaurant has found the answer to your encroaching winter blues. Chef de cuisine Manuele Erriu has recently revealed his early winter menu, featuring a selection of new-season dishes he's titled the Winter’s Eight. These eight delectable dishes have been designed to showcase the flavours and produce of the cooler months – and are sure to warm you from the inside, out. more
From news of an elevated Thai restaurant for West Village to a new pizza and pasta bar from the La Bodega team, 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
While grocery shopping tends to feel like a chore – nothing beats scoring some fresh produce and artisanal goodies and elevating your weekly meals. In good news for fans of gourmet groceries, Jones & Co Grocer IGA is set to host a new market day experience from Wednesday May 22 to Tuesday May 28. This multi-store event will be transforming Jones & Co Grocer IGA grocers into old-school markets – complete with market prices and bulk bargains. more
One of Brisbane's busiest hospitality groups has kicked off a big week with the opening of Longwang, a one-of-a-kind pan-Asian restaurant located in the heart of The City. This custom-built, split-level venue – constructed in a super-slender laneway off Edward Street – has a big-name chef at the helm, who is pumping out a host of flavour-packed dishes like lamb-shoulder massaman curry, stir-fried bug-tail meat 'kung pao' and seared scallops with strange flavour sauce and macadamia. Take a peek inside ... more
Looking for a new brunch spot to try this weekend? Hop on the ferry and take it all the way to Northshore Hamilton – that's where you'll find Riva Kitchen & Events. The riverside dining spot and functions hub has just been given a sensational overhaul, with a brand-new look and a killer menu to match. Visit in the morning for pork and fennel sausages with roasted vine tomatoes and fried free-range eggs, or come back in the arvo for chicken schnitzels and char-grilled ribeyes. Either way, with near-unbeatable river views, Riva is definitely a spot you'll want to try. more
The brains behind one of Brisbane's best pasta joints is opening another venue and it's shaping up to be a doozy. Sbagliata is the newest restaurant from Ashley-Maree Kent of Ramona Trattoria fame, which is opening at Portside Wharf in August. Ashley will be upping the ante with Sbagliata, installing a separate pasta kitchen dedicated to pumping out a greater assortment of hand-shaped and extruded pastas. There will also be woodfired proteins, Italian wines and a chic, nostalgia-laced design. Here's what we know ... more
Brisbane is fast becoming an oenophile's paradise – blessed with a robust and diverse wine-bar scene that seems to be always growing. If you're searching for natural and biodynamic newcomers, tried and true old-world wines, or are simply looking to expand your rolodex of juice for your home cellar, then look no further than the following list of Brisbane's best wine bars. more
Paniyiri Greek Festival is almost back for 2024 and you can practically hear the plates smashing, hands clapping and tender morsels sizzling. The Greek culinary prowess is perhaps the country’s best export – which says a lot about the homeland of democracy. From honey puffs to haloumi, the country is known for its drool-inducing dishes and Paniriyi Greek Festival will be serving it up from our very own Musgrave Park. Keen for a culinary adventure? Take our foodie’s field guide to Paniyiri for a spin. more
From news of an inner-city wine bar with a British twist to a new riverside restaurant from a pasta-making powerhouse, 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
Looking around ēmmē's gorgeous interior, it's easy to make the assumption that James Street's fiery newcomer is another glitzy addition to the strip. But settle in at a table and stay a while and you'll discover that the restaurant, helmed by a rising culinary talent, isn't an intimidating fine-diner – it's an approachable, dressed-down dining option that's humble at heart. Armed with an all-day menu of woodfired fare and a world-roaming wine list, ēmmē (pronounced 'em') is shaping up to not only be one of 2024's best-looking newcomers, but also one of its most welcoming. Here's why ... more
On Wednesday May 1, Newstead locals awoke to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee emanating from a corner space on Longland Street. Acclaimed specialty coffee roaster Toby's Estate has just opened a brand-new flagship cafe in the heart of Newstead, serving outstanding espresso and filter brews alongside its range of high-end limited-edition Flavour Savour blends and Freezus menu. Come and take a look inside ... more
After ten years of damn-good drinks, a long-time staple of James Street's after-dark scene is closing. The team behind Gerard's Bar – a beloved spot for killer cocktails, choice charcuterie and one of Brisbane's best cheeseburgers – has sold the venue to new operators and soon, the space will be reborn as something fresh. Here's what we know ... more
After 32 years of entertaining Brisbane music fans, The Zoo has announced it will be closing its doors on July 8 along with its sister spot Stranded Bar on May 8. The closures come in response to the rising operational costs for music venues. more
Titan of trivia and facilitator of fun Quiz Meisters is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and in signature Quiz Meisters’ style it has opted to get a little quirky with its celebrations. The team set a challenge for brewery partners to create limited-edition beers that reflect the chaotic spirit of a true trivia show. Collaborating with nine craft breweries from across four states, it put together some off-piste pints that we can’t wait to get a taste of! From beetroot and ginger Berliner Weisse to an iced mocha latte ale, these concoctions are sure to knock your socks off. Read on to hear more … more
From news of a top-tier Japanese restaurant opening at The Star Brisbane to a flagship cafe for a coffee-roasting powerhouse, 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
Few restaurants run long enough to earn the label of ‘culinary institution’, but Gerard’s – the acclaimed Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant located on James Street – well and truly deserves the designation. But it wasn’t always a sure thing. Ask Gerard’s founders Elie and Johnny Moubarak, and they’ll tell you that opening Gerard’s back in 2012 came with a lot of risk. We sat down with the restaurateur siblings to unravel the Gerard’s story, from Elie and Johnny’s early days as cocktail-shaking young guns, the addiction to hospitality that drove them to take big swings, and the influences that shaped Gerard’s into the pioneering powerhouse it’s regarded as today. more
Forget eggs Benny – pancakes are the true backbone of breakfast. It's a big call, we know, but have you seen the butterycakes being served at Fortitude Valley newcomer, Buttery Boy? These fluffy beauties are currently the talk of the town, with the Chinatown Mall-based cafe looking to add a bit of daytime action to the oft-overlooked strip. In addition to butterycakes coated in maple butter and toasted marshmallow, Buttery Boy is also serving fried-chicken burgers, caffeine from Coffee Supreme and, soon, folded pizza sandwiches. more
